Melbourne Stars’ pacer Joel Paris made one of the most unreal run out attempts during match number 23 of the 2024-25 Big Bash League against Melbourne Renegades at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In an attempt to run out Jacob Bethell, the fast bowler successfully hit the stumps at non-striker’s end with a no-look back-hand flip from the striker's end. However, Bethell was fast enough to get inside the crease before the ball hit the stumps.
During the 16th over of Melbourne Renegades’ innings, Jacob Bethell attempted to go big against Joel Paris but failed to judge the slower ball. However, the left-hander took no time in taking a quick single along with Jonathan Wells at the other end. After that, Paris also quickly rushed towards the ball and immediately threw a ball towards the non-striker’s end without even looking at the back. Despite this, the ball successfully hit the stumps, but Bethell already reached the crease on time and was saved from a terrible run out.
Melbourne Stars defeat Melbourne Renegades in last-over thriller
Talking about the match, Melbourne Stars defeated Melbourne Renegades by five wickets to get their second win of the season. Batting first, Melbourne Renegades posted 168/7 in their 20 overs. The Renegades lost three wickets for 53 runs in 8.4 overs. After that, Jacob Bethell and Jonathan Wells put up a partnership of 71 runs for the fourth wicket. Bethell got out after scoring 49(36) runs, hitting four fours and two sixes, while Wells scored 45(31) runs with four fours and a six. Apart from that, Laurie Evans also gave finishing touches with 24*(11), hitting two fours and a six. For Melbourne Stars, Joel Paris and Peter Siddle took two wickets each, while Mark Steketee and Usama Mir scalped a wicket each.
Chasing the winning target, Ben Duckett top scored for Melboourne Stars with a knock of 67(49), hitting four fours and three sixes. Along with Duckett, skipper Marcus Stoinis also got out after playing a captain’s knock of 48(35) runs, hitting five fours and a maximum. After that, Glenn Maxwell (20* off 10) and Hilton Cartwright (24* off 12) gave finishing touches as Melbourne Stars chased the target in 19.4 overs after losing five wickets. For Renegades, Gurinder Sandhu took three scalps, while Tom Rogers put one in his bag.
