Quick Ben Dwarshuis made a superb comeback to stop the skilled hitters for Melbourne Renegades and guide Sydney Sixers to a 34-run victory at their home SCG. Left-armer Dwarshuis got four crucial wickets on a track that was playing tricks as the game progressed as Sixers were defending a modest 150.
After a strong start to the season, the Renegades lost their second match in a row despite having a star-studded batting lineup. Since coming home, the dominant Sixers have recaptured their form and have already won three straight games.
Hostile Dwarshuis sinks Renegades
Without injured spinner Steve O’Keefe, Moises Henriques made the decision to start the bowling with Dwarshuis, who was making his first appearance since the Sixers’ match against the Adelaide Strikers in the season opener. It turned out to be a great decision since he set the tone and dismissed Martin Guptill in the first over. The delivery that struck Aaron Finch in the hand while Dwarshuis generated ominous bounce was his sharpest.
In the thirteenth over, he caught Jonathan Wells, giving him the incredible stat of 2 for 3 from three overs. He wasn’t done, though. When Renegades took the power surge in the 17th over, Dwarshuis received the ball. The following ball saw Dwarshuis exact retribution after being struck for a big six by Will Sutherland, which somewhat marred his nearly perfect stats.
He then topped off his outstanding effort by dismissing Peter Handscomb. Dwarshuis, who made his T20I debut in Pakistan earlier this year, reminded everyone of his abilities by finishing with 4 for 17 from 4 overs with 19 dot balls.
Renegades’ returning stars struggle
With the addition of Guptill, Handscomb, and Shaun Marsh, Renegades offered a plethora of expertise. Guptill, who had only participated in one BBL game a decade before, lasted just four deliveries, and Marsh struggled to get going after returning from lingering calf problems.
Marsh appeared rusty in his first game since leading Western Australia to the Sheffield Shield championship last season. He only managed three runs off of 10 deliveries before firing some of his signature smashes.
At the midway point, Renegades moved into the box seat, and he and Finch created a flourishing relationship that was worth 55 runs. But when Marsh was dismissed for 28 by seamer Hayden Kerr, the Renegades started to lose momentum.
Philippe finally fires
With the addition of Guptill, Handscomb, and Shaun Marsh, Renegades offered a plethora of expertise. Guptill, who had only participated in one BBL game a decade before, lasted just four deliveries, and Marsh struggled to get going after returning from lingering calf problems. Marsh appeared rusty in his first game since leading Western Australia to the Sheffield Shield championship last season.
He only managed three runs off of 10 deliveries before firing some of his signature smashes. At the midway point, Renegades moved into the box seat, and he and Finch created a flourishing relationship that was worth 55 runs. But when Marsh was dismissed for 28 by seamer Hayden Kerr, the Renegades started to lose momentum.