The Renegades opted to bowl first in the 16th BBL game of the season and were met by an in-form David Warner who scored 86 runs in 57 deliveries, an innings laced with 10 boundaries and two sixes, to power his side to 156\/4. This was Warner\u2019s highest score in the league in 13 years, ever since his century in the second-ever game in the tournament in 2011-12.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Besides Warner\u2019s heavy hitting, the highlight of the first innings was Will Sutherland\u2019s flying catch of Sam Billings in the 14th over which was described as \u201ca top-3 catch in BBL history\u201d by Brett Lee on Fox Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt means a lot for us and for the fans. Got so close against the Sixers - the way they (the fans) keep turning up, it is awesome. It (this win) is important for us, we now go away (to Brisbane and Perth). Gives us great momentum going into those games. We will try and rest up tomorrow, have a good New Year's Eve, and then get going (again),\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have been hitting them well in the nets. Got a couple of starts, but wanted to make a statement. Was able to put pressure back on the bowlers. I knew it was going to be hard for the next couple of batters. The way they bowled was the blueprint for us. I told the guys that if they were not watching the first 20 overs, I would be gobsmacked,\u201d said Warner after the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing a target of 157, the Renegades got off to a strong start with openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Brown before the latter was dismissed in the fifth over. The visitors were in a solid position before Wes Agar\u2019s spell of 4\/32 bundled the Renegades middle order and set the side up for an important eight-run victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have been hitting them well in the nets. Got a couple of starts, but wanted to make a statement. Was able to put pressure back on the bowlers. I knew it was going to be hard for the next couple of batters. The way they bowled was the blueprint for us. I told the guys that if they were not watching the first 20 overs, I would be gobsmacked,\u201d said Warner after the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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