Aaron Finch as Santa: Aaron Finch, the captain of Australia’s T20 World Cup-winning team, embraced the Christmas spirit during the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25. Aaron Finch is currently an active commentator. Before the 10th match of BBL, he was seen giving gifts in Santa’s costume. He was seen celebrating Christmas before the match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers.
Aaron Finch Becomes Santa as Renegades Edge Past Scorchers
Melbourne Renegades defeated Perth Scorchers at Docklands Stadium. Melbourne Renegades won in the last over on their home ground. Perth Scorchers came to bat first and scored 143-8 in 20 overs. Cooper Connolly came to bat at number three. He played an aggressive innings of 66 runs in 50 balls. Apart from him, Mathews Spurs contributed 29 runs in the middle order.
For Renegades, fast bowler Tom Rogers took three wickets for 22 runs in his four overs. Fergus O’Neill (1-18), Kane Richardson (1-39), Will Sutherland (1-27) and Adam Zampa (1-29) also took one wicket each in the innings.
Chasing the target of 144 runs, Melbourne Renegades lost 8 wickets in 19 overs only. None of the batsmen of the team could perform well. Mistakes from Tim Seifert, Jacob Bethell and Laurie Evans put the match in the hosts’ favour. The BBL 2024-25 season will now resume on ‘Boxing Day’ with a match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars.
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