On 1 January 2023, Melbourne Renegades took on Perth Scorchers in the ongoing Big Bash League. It was the 24th match of the ongoing tournament that took place in Melbourne. Perth Scorchers were looking to strengthen their grip on the top of the table. While Melbourne Renegades were looking to win this clash after losing three games in a row.
However, Melbourne failed to deliver once again in front of the home crowd as Perth Scorchers registered a victory. Josh Inglis won the player of the match award for his contribution on the field and with the bat. Meanwhile, a video has now gone viral where Inglis was seen hitting an outrageous reverse scoop shot in the match.
Here is the shared video:
Unreal shot from Inglis! #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/6PucDchQdS
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 1, 2023
Josh Inglis scored 47 runs off 34 balls against Melbourne Renegades
Speaking of the video, the incident took place in the 18th over of Perth Scorchers’ innings. Josh Inglis was batting while Tom Rogers was bowling. On the fourth delivery of that over, Inglis produced a piece of magic when he hit a full delivery over the short third region through a reverse scoop shot.
Speaking of the match, Melbourne Renegades won the toss and opted to bat first. They scored 155 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Aaron Finch scored 65 runs off 48 balls, including six fours and two sixes. He batted at a strike rate of 135.41. For the visitors, Andrew Tye took three wickets for 32 runs in four overs. In reply, Adam Lyth and Faf du Plessis came out to open for Perth Scorchers.
Josh Inglis scored 47 runs off 34 balls, including five fours and one six. He batted at a strike rate of 138.23. Along with him, Cameron Bancroft also scored 46 runs off 32 balls, including four boundaries and one six. Thus, Perth Scorchers managed to defeat Melbourne Renegades by five wickets with two balls to spare. However, Inglis won the player of the match award for his knock and taking two catches.