Big Bash League 2021/22: 6 December roundup

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat 128/6 in 20 overs (Lehmann 65; Nabi 2-19) lost to Melbourne Renegades 129/5 in 15 overs (Marsh 57; Grant 3-20) by 5 wickets with 30 balls to spare. Player of the Match: Shaun Marsh.

Melbourne Renegades defeated Brisbane Heat by five wickets at Simonds Stadium in Geelong to maintain the fifth position in the points table. They chased down 129 in just 15 overs, thanks to Shaun Marsh's 57.

Zahir Khan struck twice in his first two overs to reduce the Heat to 42/2, but a 52-ball 65 from Jake Lehmann took the Heat to 128/6. Zahir, Kane Richardson, and Mohammad Nabi picked two wickets apiece for the Renegades.

The Renegades lost Sam Harper to the third ball of the innings, but Aaron Finch and Marsh added 96 for the second wicket to ensure an easy victory. Finch got 37, while Marsh scored 57 off 35 deliveries.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder

Perth Scorchers 133/9 in 18 overs (Bancroft 30; Sandhu 4-22) lost to Sydney Thunder 137/4 in 17 overs (Sangha 34; Tye 2-32) by six wickets. Player of the Match: Gurinder Sandhu.

In a rain-affected match reduced to 18 overs a side, Sydney Thunder defeated Perth Scorchers by six wickets after chasing 134 with six balls remaining. Gurinder Sandhu claimed 4-22 to restrict the Scorchers to 133/9.

Jason Sangha (34) and Matthew Gilkes (32) then chipped in with vital contributions to take the Thunder across the target. Andrew Tye took two wickets.