MS vs MR

A mad, mad game but there's more action lined up. The Scorchers have been inserted to bat first by the Strikers over in Perth - do switch tabs and follow our coverage of that right here on Sportskeeda. Thank you so much for tuning into our coverage of this epic Melbourne Derby. For the moment, this is the troika of Bidipto Datta, Shahan Doctor and Sooryanarayanan Sesha taking your leave. See you soon - buh-bye!

Josh Brown is the Player of the Match for his outstanding 84 off 48 balls. Here's what he has to say: Nice to go for it early. They pulled it back but a great win. At the start (of the tournament), I wasn't scoring runs. I knew I wasn't far away. I was kind of panicked but glad we got the job done in the end. (On Sutherland's cameo) He's unbelievable isn't he? Have watched him for the last few days and he keeps going. When you're out there you can't really hear what's going on. You've got people yelling and screaming at you. Little bit of crowd would be nice but 66,000 in tonight - biggest crowd I've played in front of. We got pretty close last year but Maxi took it away from us. But first win for myself in the Derby and it's pretty special.

Melbourne Renegades chase down the target, finishing on 177/6 in 19.5 overs to seal a hard-fought victory in a tense finish.

Josh Brown 84 (48) | Mohammad Rizwan 41 (38)
Haris Rauf 2/44 (4) | Peter Siddle 2/39 (4)

A manic contest at the MCG and the 'Gades come up trumps in Round 1 of the Derby.

The chase was driven by a superb knock from Josh Brown, who set the tone early with a powerful and fearless innings at the top. His 84 off 48 balls, laced with clean striking and smart placement, ensured the Renegades stayed ahead of the required rate for most of the chase.

When wickets fell in clusters, Mohammad Rizwan played the anchor’s role to perfection, absorbing pressure and keeping the innings together through the middle overs. With the equation tightening late, Will Sutherland produced a nerveless cameo, finishing the game calmly to take the Renegades over the line with a ball to spare.

The bowling side fought hard, with Haris Rauf and Peter Siddle striking at crucial moments, but the Renegades’ composure under pressure proved decisive. A composed chase, a standout top-order performance, and a well-earned win for the Melbourne Renegades hold their nerve when it mattered most.

19.5 Marcus Stoinis to Will Sutherland, PUMPED FOR SIX! THE RENEGADES ARE HOME AND THEY WIN THE MELBOURNE MACE! Jackson Warne, son of the late, great Shane, runs out with the mace and hands it over to the 'Gades skipper! A moment to savor for a long, long time. And it's fitting that Sutherland has the final stamp of approval over this. Right in the slot at the stumps and he makes room to pump it dead straight over his counterpart's head. Clears the ropes and it brings the curtains down on a humdinger here at the MCG. A sellout crowd has been treated to something spectacular with the hype around this Derby lived up to in the end. Melbourne Renegades win by 4 wickets with a delivery to spare!

19.4 Marcus Stoinis to Matthew Spoors, EDGED! Backs away as Stoinis goes back of a length outside off. Spoors throws his bat at it as the leading edge runs down to deep third where Curran does not fumble this time!

19.3 Marcus Stoinis to Will Sutherland, BRILLIANT STOP! By a 41-year young Peter Siddle! Very full at the stumps. Sutherland backs away and pumps it on the up to the right of mid-off where Siddle puts in a superb dive to keep it to a single

19.2 Marcus Stoinis to Will Sutherland, dug short outside off with pace off. Sutherland swats it down to long on before racing back for the second. Spoors responds brilliantly and the throw had to be a whole lot better as Sutherland makes it

19.1 Marcus Stoinis to Will Sutherland, SIX! MY WORD! Sutherland delivers the ideal outcome off the first ball! Length ball that sits up as it angles into middle and leg. Sutherland uses the pace and the angle and helps it with a swipe behind square on the leg-side. Hits it flat and over the ropes

Marcus Stoinis [2.0-0-18-0] takes matters into his own hands.

An unbelievable over for the Renegades and the Stars a big six a catch drop and then a run out. It is all happening a the MCG. 13 runs needed in the last over.

18.6 Haris Rauf to Ollie Peake, RUN OUT! GOODNESS ME! It's all happening out there at the G! Length ball around leg stump. Peake turns it around the corner and into the deep behind square on the leg-side. He turns around and makes it back with a real dash but Cartwright arrows a razor-sharp throw towards the keeper. Peake puts in a despairing dive but falls way short and Harper is pumped up as he whips out the bails! What a finish we have in store!

18.5 Haris Rauf to Ollie Peake, SKIED MILES UP...AND SHELLED BY CURRAN! He continues to endure a nightmare on the field! Length ball as Peake backs away. He swings powerfully but cannons it a countrymile up into the sky. Curran runs in from mid-wicket and steadies under it but ends up making a hash of it in the end

18.4 Haris Rauf to Ollie Peake, HEAVED FOR SIX! WHAT A STRIKE! Backs away as Rauf goes short on leg stump. Pace on and Peake stands tall before heaving it powerfully over mid-wicket as he deposits it way back into the crowd