Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Score, Match 26 of Big Bash League 2025-26

SIX! Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. What a match! Oliver Peake was the hero, smashing a six off the very last ball to seal a thrilling victory for his team. The contest was evenly poised for most of the game, but the Melbourne Renegades held their nerve under pressure and crossed the line thanks to Peake's brilliant knock. He scored a vital 42 runs, capped off in dramatic fashion with that last-ball six. The turning point proved to be the moment Ashton Turner's catch was overturned, giving Peake a second chance, which he made full use of. The Perth Scorchers bowlers fought valiantly right until the final delivery, but without enough runs on the board, their efforts ultimately went in vain. Oliver Peake is deservedly named the Player of the Match.

Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler for no runs.

Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Allen, fielded by Evans.

Aaron Hardie to Sam Elliott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Turner.

Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for 1 run.

APPEAL! Aaron Hardie to Oliver Peake. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Allen, by Evans, appeal made for Run Out. Oliver Peake managed to cross the line.

David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Connolly.

David Payne to Sam Elliott. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to third slip for 1 run, fielded by Evans.

David Payne to Sam Elliott. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hobson.

OUT! Caught. David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Hardie. This match looks like a seesaw for both teams.

SIX! David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, wide outside off stump deep in crease driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Turner.

Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side backing away cutting, to deep cover for 3 runs, fielded by Hardie.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Seaming away back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.

FOUR! Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Off cutter full toss, off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Hobson.

Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Connolly, fielded by Hobson.

FOUR! David Payne to Oliver Peake. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

David Payne to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.

David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run.

APPEAL! David Payne to Oliver Peake. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, dropped catch by Turner, appeal made for Caught. Is there any twist in this game?

David Payne to Oliver Peake. Off cutter length ball, off stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.

David Payne to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Beardman.

Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hardie.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Beardman.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Evans.

Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Jhye Richardson to Will Sutherland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Beardman.

Jhye Richardson to Oliver Peake. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run.