Renegades win Big Bash final as Stars implode

MELBOURNE: Aaron Finch’s Melbourne Renegades clinched their first Big Bash League title after city rivals the Stars imploded during a tense run chase. Chasing 146 to win at Docklands Stadium, Glenn Maxwell’s men were 93 without loss and cruising before losing an incredible seven wickets for 19 runs. They finished on 132 for seven, losing the first ever all-Melbourne BBL final by 13 runs.

Brief scores: Melbourne Renegades 145/5 (Cooper 43*, Christian 38*, Zampa 2/21). Melbourne Stars 132/7 (Dunk 57, Tremain 2/21, Boyce 2/30). Renegades won by 13 runs.