BBL 2016/17: Top 5 moments from the Adelaide Strikers-Melbourne Renegades clash

#1 Of flying bats and frenetic finishes

Peter Nevill was struck on the face by Brad Hodge’s flying bat

With 43 runs required from the last 3 overs, it appeared as if the game was beyond Strikers’ reach. However, a culmination of events set the stage for a close finish. Brad Hodge lost control of his bat which then flew over his head to take a swipe at Peter Nevill.

There was concern all over for the wicket-keeper and the concussion forced him to leave the scene. When Jono Dean plundered Sunil Narine for consecutive sixes in the penultimate over, the stadium began to erupt. However, Thisara Perera successfully defended 18 runs off the final over to eke out a tense victory for Renegades and thus silence the arena.