End of over. Over 20. 7 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Melbourne Renegades: 168/7(rr 8.40)

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. The first innings has concluded, with the Renegades scoring 168-7. The openers struggled to make an impact, but Jacob Bethell played a vital knock, falling just short of a well-deserved fifty. Jonathan Wells provided excellent support as their partnership formed the backbone of the innings, before Laurie Evans provided some late impetus. Joel Paris and Peter Siddle took two wickets each for Stars. Join us for the second innings soon!

Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Peter Siddle to Xavier Crone. Leg cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed, by Harper, shy attempt by Harper. Another one bites the dust.

One run. APPEAL! Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell, by Harper, appeal made for Run Out. Full length dive saves the batter.

One run. Peter Siddle to Xavier Crone. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Lawrence.

Wicket. OUT! Caught. Peter Siddle to Will Sutherland. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Maxwell. Holes out in the deep.

One run. Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Leg cutter yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Paris.

End of over. Over 19. 13 runs. Bowler: Mark Steketee. Melbourne Renegades: 161/5(rr 8.47)

One run. Mark Steketee to Laurie Evans. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Cartwright.

One run. Mark Steketee to Will Sutherland. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front flick, in the air under control to short mid wicket for 1 run.

Two runs. Mark Steketee to Will Sutherland. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Mir.

One run. Mark Steketee to Laurie Evans. Off cutter short, outside off stump backing away pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maxwell.

Two runs. Mark Steketee to Laurie Evans. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Cartwright.

Six runs. SIX! Mark Steketee to Laurie Evans. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

End of over. Over 18. 13 runs. Bowler: Peter Siddle. Melbourne Renegades: 148/5(rr 8.22)

One run. Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Yorker, middle stump moves in front Scoop, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Mir.

Wide. Wide Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Harper.

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Laurie Evans. Leg cutter short, outside off stump backing away cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Leg bye. Peter Siddle to Will Sutherland. Leg cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to silly point for 1 run, fielded by Steketee.

Two runs. Peter Siddle to Will Sutherland. Full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 2 runs, shy attempt by Lawrence, fielded by Steketee.

Four runs. FOUR! Peter Siddle to Will Sutherland. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.