Australian domestic cricket team
| 2021–22 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | David Saker | ||
| Captain(s) | Nic Maddinson | ||
| Home ground | Marvel Stadium (Capacity: 47,000) GMHBA Stadium (Capacity: 26,000) | ||
| BBL Season | 8th | ||
| BBL Finals | DNQ | ||
| Leading Run Scorer | Aaron Finch (386) | ||
| Leading Wicket Taker | Kane Richardson (19) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 10,014 (13 January 2022 vs Melbourne Stars, Week 6) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 4,351 (8 January 2022 vs Sydney Thunder, Week 5) | ||
| Average home attendance | 7,361 | ||
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The 2021–22 Melbourne Renegades season was the eleventh in the club's history. Coached by David Saker and captained by Nic Maddinson, they competed in the BBL's 2021–22 season.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | BP | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth Scorchers (C) | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 0.926 | Advance to play-off phase |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 1.027 | |
| 3 | Sydney Thunder | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 0.725 | |
| 4 | Adelaide Strikers | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 0.237 | |
| 5 | Hobart Hurricanes | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 | −0.332 | |
| 6 | Melbourne Stars | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 26 | −0.222 | |
| 7 | Brisbane Heat | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 16 | −0.910 | |
| 8 | Melbourne Renegades | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 16 | −1.477 |
(C) Champion
Fixtures and results
Pre-season
Main article: 2021–22 Big Bash League season § Pre-season| 30 November 2021 Summary |
| Melbourne Renegades Academy 7/149 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars Academy 6/152 (19.4 overs) |
| Melbourne Stars Academy won by 4 wickets CitiPower Centre, Melbourne |
| 30 November 2021 Summary |
| Melbourne Stars Academy 4/175 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades Academy 7/165 (20 overs) |
| Melbourne Stars Academy won by 10 runs CitiPower Centre, Melbourne |
| 1 December 2021 Summary |
| Melbourne Renegades 6/143 (18 overs) |
v | Hobart Hurricanes |
| No result CitiPower Centre, Melbourne |
| 3 December 2021 Summary |
| Melbourne Renegades 5/208 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 9/156 (20 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 52 runs CitiPower Centre, Melbourne |
Home and away season
Main article: 2021–22 Big Bash League season § Fixtures| Match 3 7 December 2021 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Renegades 9/153 (20 overs) |
v | Adelaide Strikers 8/151 (20 overs) |
| Mackenzie Harvey 56 (46) Peter Siddle 3/42 (4 overs) |
Harry Nielsen 30 (30) Zahir Khan 3/24 (4 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 2 runs Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 8,932 Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Michael Graham-Smith Player of the match: Zahir Khan (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to bat.
- James Seymour (Melbourne Renegades) and Daniel Drew (Adelaide Strikers) both made their T20 debuts.
| Match 6 9 December 2021 18:45 (N) Scorecard |
| (H) Adelaide Strikers 149 (19 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades 100 (18.4 overs) |
| Jonathan Wells 37 (30) Kane Richardson 4/32 (4 overs) |
Sam Harper 33 (31) Wes Agar 3/17 (3 overs) |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 49 runs Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Attendance: 8,408 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and Ben Treloar Player of the match: Wes Agar (Adelaide Strikers) |
- Adelaide Strikers won the toss and elected to bat.
| Match 11 13 December 2021 18:15 (N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Renegades 6/140 (20 overs) |
v | Brisbane Heat (H) 5/141 (16.5 overs) |
| Mackenzie Harvey 71* (56) James Bazley 3/28 (4 overs) |
Sam Heazlett 44* (29) Zahir Khan 2/27 (4 overs) |
| Brisbane Heat won by 5 wickets Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast Attendance: 6,489 Umpires: Bruce Oxenford and David Taylor Player of the match: James Bazley (Brisbane Heat) |
- Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to field.
| Match 17 22 December 2021 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| Perth Scorchers 5/206 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 5/185 (20 overs) |
| Mitchell Marsh 86 (53) Kane Richardson 3/33 (4 overs) |
Aaron Finch 68 (43) Ashton Agar 2/23 (3 overs) |
| Perth Scorchers won by 21 runs Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 9,487 Umpires: Donovan Koch and Ben Treloar Player of the match: Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers) |
- Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to bat.
| Match 21 26 December 2021 21:15 (N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Renegades 8/151 (20 overs) |
v | Perth Scorchers (H) 2/152 (16.5 overs) |
| Mackenzie Harvey 45 (40) Jason Behrendorff 2/19 (4 overs) |
Colin Munro 58* (32) Nic Maddinson 1/5 (1 over) |
| Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 1,785 Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and Nathan Johnstone Player of the match: Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and bat.
| Match 26 29 December 2021 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| Hobart Hurricanes 5/206 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 121 (15.5 overs) |
| Ben McDermott 127 (65) Reece Topley 2/17 (4 overs) |
Sam Harper 57 (35) Tom Rogers 3/24 (3 overs) |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 85 runs Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 8,314 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field.
- Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes) became the first player to score two consecutive 100s in the BBL.
| Match 30 1 January 2022 19:30 (N) Scorecard |
| Melbourne Renegades |
v | Sydney Sixers (H) |
| No result Coffs Harbour International Stadium, Coffs Harbour Attendance: 5,164 Umpires: Phillip Gillespie and David Taylor |
- Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible due to rain.
| Match 33 3 January 2022 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Stars 126 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades 5/129 (18 overs) |
| Hilton Cartwright 41 (29) Nic Maddinson 3/20 (4 overs) |
Aaron Finch 50 (40) Tom O'Connell 2/11 (2 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 5 wickets Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 21,562 Umpires: Geoff Davidson and Bruce Oxenford Player of the match: Kane Richardson (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Melbourne Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
- Patrick Rowe (Melbourne Stars) made his T20 debut.
- X-factor subs: James Seymour (Melbourne Renegades) replaced Will Sutherland.
| Match 37 6 January 2022 18:05 (N) Scorecard |
| Brisbane Heat 6/128 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 5/129 (15 overs) |
| Jake Lehmann 65 (52) Mohammad Nabi 2/19 (4 overs) |
Shaun Marsh 57 (35) David Grant 3/20 (4 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 5 wickets GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Attendance: 4,611 Umpires: Bruce Oxenford and Ben Treloar Player of the match: Shaun Marsh (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field.
- Jack Clayton, David Grant, Ronan McDonald, Steve McGiffin, Lachlan Pfeffer and Will Prestwidge (Brisbane Heat) all made their T20 debuts.
- X-factor subs: Mohammad Nabi (Melbourne Renegades) replaced James Pattinson.
| Match 40 8 January 2022 18:05 (N) Scorecard |
| Sydney Thunder 7/209 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 80 (14.2 overs) |
| Daniel Sams 98* (44) Kane Richardson 2/39 (4 overs) |
James Seymour 25 (23) Mohammad Hasnain 3/22 (3.2 overs) |
| Sydney Thunder won by 129 runs Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 4,351 Umpires: Bruce Oxenford and Ben Treloar Player of the match: Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field.
| Match 45 11 January 2022 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| Sydney Sixers 6/150 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades (H) 105 (17 overs) |
| Moises Henriques 49 (35) Cameron Boyce 2/15 (4 overs) |
Shaun Marsh 39 (36) Ben Dwarshuis 5/26 (4 overs) |
| Sydney Sixers won by 45 runs GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Attendance: 5,821 Umpires: Michael Graham-Smith and David Taylor Player of the match: Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers) |
- Sydney Sixers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers) took his maiden five-wicket haul in T20s.
| Match 48 13 January 2022 19:35 (N) Scorecard |
| (H) Melbourne Renegades 7/122 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Stars 4/123 (14.3 overs) |
| Aaron Finch 45 (44) Qais Ahmad 2/15 (4 overs) |
Glenn Maxwell 68* (45) Kane Richardson 1/12 (3 overs) |
| Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 10,014 Umpires: Gerard Abood and Ben Treloar Player of the match: Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to bat.
| Match 54 18 January 2022 19:15 (N) Scorecard |
| (H) Hobart Hurricanes 5/182 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades 6/176 (20 overs) |
| Matthew Wade 48 (39) Josh Lalor 2/37 (4 overs) Cameron Boyce 2/37 (4 overs) |
Aaron Finch 75 (52) Tom Rogers 3/35 (4 overs) |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 runs Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 1,324 Umpires: Shawn Craig and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Aaron Finch (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Hobart Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bat.
| Match 55 19 January 2022 16:10 (D/N) Scorecard |
| (H) Sydney Thunder 8/170 (20 overs) |
v | Melbourne Renegades 7/169 (20 overs) |
| Usman Khawaja 77 (51) Cameron Boyce 5/21 (4 overs) |
Aaron Finch 82 (64) Gurinder Sandhu 3/33 (4 overs) |
| Sydney Thunder won by 1 run Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 8,886 Umpires: Simon Lightbody and Tony Wilds Player of the match: Cameron Boyce (Melbourne Renegades) |
- Melbourne Renegades won the toss and elected to field.
- Cameron Boyce (Melbourne Renegades) became the first bowler to take four wickets in four consecutive deliveries in the BBL.
Squad information
See also: 2021–22 Big Bash League season squadsThe current squad of the Melbourne Renegades for the 2021–22 Big Bash League season as of 19 January 2022.
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| S/N | Name | Nat. | Date of birth (age) | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | ||||||
| 18 | Unmukt Chand |  India
|
(1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 31) | Right-handed | Right arm off break | Visa contract |
| 5 | Aaron Finch |  Australia |
(1986-11-17) 17 November 1986 (age 38) | Right-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
| 23 | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Australia
|
(2002-04-11) 11 April 2002 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break | |
| 14 | Marcus Harris | Australia |
(1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 (age 32) | Left-handed | Right arm off break | |
| 3 | Mackenzie Harvey | Australia
|
(2000-09-18) 18 September 2000 (age 24) | Left-handed | Right arm medium-fast | |
| 53 | Nic Maddinson | Australia |
(1991-12-21) 21 December 1991 (age 33) | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | Captain |
| 9 | Shaun Marsh | Australia |
9 July 1983 (age 36) | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Vice captain |
| 35 | James Seymour | Australia |
13 March 1992 (age 29) | Left-handed | Right arm off break | Replacement player for Shaun Marsh |
| All-rounders | ||||||
| 29 | Jonathan Merlo | Australia |
(1998-12-15) 15 December 1998 (age 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Replacement player for Nic Maddinson |
| 7 | Mohammad Nabi |  Afghanistan
|
(1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 40) | Right-handed | Right arm off break | Visa contract |
| 12 | Will Sutherland | Australia |
(1999-10-27) 27 October 1999 (age 25) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | |
| 61 | Jack Prestwidge | Australia
|
28 February 1996 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium fast | |
| Wicketkeepers | ||||||
| 6 | Sam Harper | Australia |
(1996-12-10) 10 December 1996 (age 28) | Right-handed | – | |
| 4 | Brayden Stepien | Australia |
(1997-07-27) 27 July 1997 (age 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Local replacement player |
| Pace bowlers | ||||||
| 2 | Zak Evans | Australia
|
26 March 2000 (age 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | |
| 11 | Josh Lalor | Australia
|
2 November 1987 (age 33) | Right-handed | Left arm fast medium | |
| 19 | James Pattinson | Australia |
(1990-05-03) 3 May 1990 (age 34) | Right-handed | Right arm fast | |
| 16 | Mitchell Perry | Australia
|
27 April 2000 (age 20) | Left-handed | Right-arm fast medium | |
| 55 | Kane Richardson | Australia |
(1991-02-12) 12 February 1991 (age 33) | Right-handed | Right arm fast medium | Vice captain |
| 24 | Reece Topley |  England
|
21 February 1994 (age 27) | Right-handed | Left arm medium-fast | Visa contract |
| Spin bowlers | ||||||
| 13 | Cameron Boyce | Australia |
(1989-07-27) 27 July 1989 (age 35) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break | |
| 75 | Zahir Khan | Afghanistan |
(1998-12-20) 20 December 1998 (age 26) | Left-handed | Left-arm unorthodox | Visa contract |
Administration and support staff
The current administration and support staff of the Melbourne Renegades for the 2021–22 Big Bash League season as of 29 November 2021.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | David Saker |
| List Manager | Andrew Lynch |
| Assistant Coach | Simon Helmot |
| Assistant Coach | Andre Borovec |
| Bowling Coach | Michael Lewis |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Richard Johnson |
| Physiotherapist | Nick Adcock |
| Source:Renegades staff | |
Season statistics
Home attendance
| Match No. | Opponent | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Adelaide Strikers | 8,932 |
| 17 | Perth Scorchers | 9,487 |
| 26 | Hobart Hurricanes | 8,314 |
| 37 | Brisbane Heat | 4,611 |
| 40 | Sydney Thunder | 4,351 |
| 45 | Sydney Sixers | 5,821 |
| 48 | Melbourne Stars | 10,014 |
| Total Attendance | 51,530 | |
| Average Attendance | 7,361 | |
References
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- "Aaron Finch Steps Down As Captain Of Melbourne Renegades, Nic Maddinson To Replace Him As The Leadern". Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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- "BBL: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades - Metricon Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers - Marvel Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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- "BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes - Marvel Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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- "BBL: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades - C.ex Coffs International Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades - Melbourne Cricket Ground". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat - GMHBA Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder - Marvel Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Renegades v Sixers | Scorchers v Stars - GMHBA Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Dwarshuis five-for leads Sixers to big win over under-par Renegades". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- "BBL: Renegades v Stars | Thunder v Hurricanes - Marvel Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades - Marvel Stadium". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "BBL: Stars v Hurricanes | Thunder v Renegades - Melbourne Cricket Ground". Austadiums. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- "Cameron Boyce hat-trick in vain as Sydney Thunder snatch win by one run". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- "Player Profiles". Melbourne Renegades. Cricket Australia. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- "Our Coaches". Melbourne Renegades. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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