An edge-of-the-seat thriller ended dramatically in the Big Bash League 2025–26 as 19-year-old Oliver Peake sealed a stunning win with a last-ball six. The moment came during the clash between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades, where the match stayed alive until the final delivery.

Chasing 128 under pressure, the Renegades needed four runs off the final ball, with the teenager on strike and the result hanging in the balance. The pressure was high as the crowd waited for the decisive moment.

As Aaron Hardie ran in to bowl the last delivery, the tension inside the stadium was clear. Peake moved across, backed his instincts, and smashed a full ball straight into the stands to finish the match in sensational style.

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OLI PEAKE!! He hits a SIX to win the game off the final ball! 🤯 #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/2jZ2lFecdg

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 7, 2026

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Peake’s Heroics Seal a Thrilling Finish

The match ended in wild celebrations as the crowd jumped to its feet, taking in a finish that will be remembered as one of the most thrilling moments of the season.

Earlier, the Melbourne Renegades set the platform after choosing to bowl first, producing a tight and disciplined performance to dismiss the Perth Scorchers for 127. Gurinder Sandhu was the standout, claiming four wickets and keeping the Scorchers under constant pressure.

During the chase, the Renegades lost wickets at regular intervals, but Oliver Peake stayed calm under pressure. With support from a few timely contributions, he guided his side over the line, keeping the team’s campaign on track in an already exciting Big Bash League season.

Brief Scores

Melbourne Renegades:  130/6 (Peake 42*, Turner 1/1, Paris 1/7)

Perth Scorchers:  127 (Hardie 44, Sandhu 4/28, Hassan 2/26)

Result: Melbourne Renegades won by four wickets

SCO vs REN Big Bash League Match Preview:

The Perth Scorchers are all set to face the Melbourne Renegades in match no. 26. This match will take place at Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia, on Wednesday, 7th January. The Scorchers currently hold the 2nd position in the standings. In six matches played, the SCO has managed to win four. They registered a 33-run win over the Adelaide Strikers in their last outing.

Similarly, the Renegades are coming off a win against the Melbourne Stars by 4 wickets in their previous encounter. Josh Brown was awarded “Player of the Match” for his excellent batting efforts. Now, the team will hope for its third win of the season and go higher up the rankings.

SCO vs REN Recent Performance:

SCO vs REN Big Bash League Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Big Bash League 
• Match: SCO vs REN Match 26
• Date: 7 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar.

SCO vs REN Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

SCO vs REN Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to remain clear and breezy during this match. The temperature is expected to hit around 22.0°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 143 and 159 runs. The pitch offers a little assistance to pacers.

Perth Stadium Stats: 

Perth Stadium's pitch is well known for its good carry and bounce. Fast bowlers can get a bit of help due to early movement, and the batter will also enjoy it after settled. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Perth Scorchers (SCO) Probable 11:

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner, Joel Curtis (WK), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Renegades (REN) Probable 11:

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland, Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Behrendorff, Callum Stow

SCO vs REN- Top Picks from SCO

SCO vs REN- Top Picks from REN

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Cooper Connolly (SCO) showed all his experience and firepower this season and shall be backing himself to follow it up.
• Aaron Hardie (SCO) will be confident with his brilliant performance and would like to continue it in the upcoming matches.
• Tim Seifert (REN) is a standout performer for REN. He has been scoring 176 so far with a strike rate of 172.55.
• Josh Brown (REN) has been very impressive and was awarded Player of the Match in the last outing.

SCO vs REN Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SCO vs REN Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

SCO is the favourite to win this match. They have 50% winning ratio on this venue. Additionally, Aaron Hardie’s excellent form is also a good sign for them.

SCO vs REN Match 26 FAQ

Who is likely to win the SCO vs REN match today?

Perth Scorchers (SCO) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Perth Scorchers

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SCO vs REN Dream11 team?

Josh Brown, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland and Finn Allen

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 144 and 160 runs.

The 26th BBL 2025 match between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth on Wednesday. The Perth Scorchers have maintained their momentum by winning four and losing two games in six matches, which has put them second on the points table.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades are under pressure after a slow start to their campaign, managing just two wins and three losses so far. The Stars' recent victory could give them the boost they need for their upcoming matches, despite their position near the bottom of the table leaving little room for error. 

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SCO vs REN Match Details

• Match: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 26th Match 

• Date: 7th January 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs REN Weather Report

SCO vs REN Pitch Report

Perth Stadium delivers a real sense of pace and bounce right from the start, giving fast bowlers real help under the lights during the evening period.

Top Batters to Watch – SCO vs REN

• Tim Seifert (REN): 176 runs in this tournament 

• Aaron Hardie (SCO): 176 runs in this tournament 

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): 174 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SCO vs REN

• Joel Paris (SCO): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Gurinder Sandhu (REN): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Cooper Connolly (SCO): 7 wickets in this tournament 

SCO vs REN Recent Form

SCO vs REN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If REN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 155–170

• Match Result: SCO to win

Scenario 2: If SCO Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 180–185

• Match Result: SCO to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SCO vs REN Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers 

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen(w), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner(c), Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Jhye Richardson

Melbourne Renegades 

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland(c), Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff

SCO vs REN Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Perth Scorchers are the favourites to win this BBL match. Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, and Cooper Connolly are expected to be the key performers.

SCO vs REN Match FAQs

The Perth Scorchers will play against the Melbourne Renegades in Match 26 of the Big Bash League 2025-26. The match will be held at Perth Stadium on Wednesday, January 7.

The Perth Scorchers are having a strong season so far. They have won four out of six matches and are placed second on the points table. The team is on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their good form at home.

The Melbourne Renegades are placed seventh on the table. They have won two of their five matches so far. However, they are coming into this game after winning the Melbourne derby, which will give them some confidence.

SCO vs REN: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 22
• Perth Scorchers Won: 16
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 5
• No Result: 1
  

SCO vs REN: Pitch Report

The pitch at Perth Stadium offers help to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get good bounce, and spinners also get some assistance. Batting becomes easier in the second innings, so teams may prefer to chase. A total of 190 to 200 runs is usually a good score here.

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SCO vs REN: Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Fanning, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (C), Joel Curtis (WK), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman

Melbourne Renegades (REN):

Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Peake, Hassan Khan, Will Sutherland (C), Matthew Spoors, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jason Behrendorff

SCO vs REN Match Preview

On Boxing Day evening, the Perth Scorchers will face the Melbourne Renegades in Big Bash League match 15 at Perth Stadium. The Scorchers have had a solid start to the season. With two victories and one no-result in their first three games. Along with their no-result, the Renegades have three defeats. Perth Scorchers allowed 172/8 in their previous game but had no trouble chasing it down, crossing the finish line with 23 balls and 9 wickets remaining. They already appear to be on par with the team that won the event last year. The Melbourne Renegades are frequently referred to be a quality bunch of players. Yet they have to win a game this season.

SCO vs REN Match Details

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades – 15th Match

Venue: Perth Stadium – Perth

Date & Time: 26th December 2023 at 03:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

SCO vs REN Venue Stats

SCO vs REN Pitch Report

In 2022, the average score was only 147 in T20 games. There will be some turn for the spin bowlers and some pace in the wicket for the quicks to exploit.

SCO vs REN Weather Report

We can expect plenty of cloud cover and high humidity throughout this game on the evening.

SCO vs REN Last Five Matches

SCO vs REN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SCO vs REN Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Joe Clarke, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nic Maddinson (c), Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Topmost Picks for SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Aaron Hardie- last season’s leading run scorer across all teams in the BBL has already racked up 125 runs from three innings this year and looks capable of defending his title.
• Andrew Tye- the 37 year old right-arm medium fast bowler took his second wicket of the game with the last ball of the innings against Hobart Hurricanes in the last match.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Quinton de Kock- after making an uncharacteristic seven-ball duck against Brisbane Heat the South African hit three fours and three sixes in Saturday’s game.
• Kane Richardson- the experienced 32 year old has been a consistent performer so far in this campaign and will be looking to continue his record of a wicket in every match in this clash.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SCO vs REN Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Josh Inglis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jonathan Wells, Zak Crawley, Will Sutherland(VC), Aaron Hardie(C), Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SCO vs REN Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Josh Inglis, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Zak Crawley(VC), Will Sutherland, Aaron Hardie, Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Aaron Hardie

Vice-captain – Will Sutherland, Zak Crawley

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SCO vs REN Probable Winners:

A T20 squad that includes Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, and Aaron Finch should not be near the bottom of the BBL, but that is the truth for the winless Melbourne Renegades so far this season. Any BBL game against the Perth Scorchers is a battle, and with their fast bowling attack in such good form, the Renegades’ hitters are expected to struggle. We are rooting for the Scorchers to win this game on Boxing Day. Considering the team combination, Perth Scorchers is expected to win this match.

SCO vs REN Match Preview

On Sunday evening in Geelong, the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will square off in Match 4 of the 2023 Big Bash League. The Renegades were defeated by the Sydney Sixers in their season opener on Friday at the SCG, but this is the first game of the season for the Perth Scorchers, who have won the last two BBL tournaments. On Friday, the Melbourne Renegades played a close game against the Sydney Sixers, but they will be a better side with Quinton de Kock in the starting lineup. Perth Scorchers are a good T20 team, and they appear to be close to full strength for this game. This season, they hope to win their sixth BBL championship.

SCO vs REN Match Details

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades – 4th Match

Venue: Simonds Stadium – Geelong

Date & Time: 10th December 2023 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

SCO vs REN Venue Stats

SCO vs REN Pitch Report

In 2022, the average score at the GMHBA Stadium was only 147 in T20 games. There will be some turn for the spin bowlers and some pace in the wicket for the quicks to exploit.

SCO vs REN Weather Report

We can expect plenty of cloud cover and high humidity throughout this game on Sunday evening. No rain is forecast across this game in Geelong.

SCO vs REN Last Five Matches

SCO vs REN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SCO vs REN Probable Playing XIs:

Perth Scorchers Probable Playing XIs

Steve Eskinazi, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Hamish Mckenzie, Jason Behrendorff

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk) Joe Clarke, Nic Maddinson (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Jonathan Wells, Will Sutherland, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Topmost Picks for SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Perth Scorchers

• Aaron Hardie- the 24 year old is an attacking player and had never hit a half-century in the BBL before last season when he went past 50 on four occasions.
• Andrew Tye- only Sean Abbott has taken more wickets across the history of the BBL than the right-arm medium fast bowler who picked up 26 dismissals last year in this tournament.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Aaron Finch- the experienced right-handed former skipper struck three fours in his 33 runs from 31 balls in the opening game of BBL 2023 against Sydney Sixers.
• Adam Zampa- the leg-spinner impressed during the 2023 Cricket World Cup and got off to an excellent start in this year’s BBL by picking up the wickets of Steve Smith and Tom Curran in successive balls.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SCO vs REN Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Joe Clarke, Nic Maddinson(VC), Ashton Turner(C), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Finch, Will Sutherland, Aaron Hardie, Adam Zampa, Jhye Richardson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SCO vs REN Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Joe Clarke, Nic Maddinson, Ashton Turner, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Finch, Will Sutherland(C), Aaron Hardie(VC), Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Sutherland, Ashton Turner

Vice-captain – Nic Maddinson, Aaron Hardie

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SCO vs REN Probable Winners:

Melbourne Renegades will have no fear of facing Perth Scorchers in this game after narrowly losing to Sydney Sixers on Friday at the SCG. The Renegades had five batters score in the single digits against the Sixers, and if someone can score big in this game, they will be competitive. Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, have a remarkable consistency in this format and are frequently able to find a way to win. The Perth Scorchers are our pick to win. The Perth Scorchers will defeat the Melbourne Renegades. Considering the team combination, Perth Scorchers is expected to win this match.

Perth Scorchers are guaranteed to finish in the top two and may look at the following game as an opportunity to relax and experiment before the playoffs. Renegades are third but still have work to do though. At 12 points they still face threats from atleast four other teams and will need to win this game to consolidate their position in the top four.

SCO vs REN Match Details

Date: January 22nd, 2022

Time:  1:45 PM IST

Venue: Perth

SCO vs REN Weather Report

The Weather at Perth is pretty good for the upcoming game.

SCO vs REN Pitch Report

A flat track at Perth is expected and batting second will be a better option.

SCO vs REN Head-to-Head

Played- 17| Melbourne Renegades -3 | Perth Scorchers – 14 | No Result- 0 | Tie- 0

SCO vs REN Predicted Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Playing XI

Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill, Marcus Harris, Sam Harper, Jonathan Wells, Matt Critchley, Will Sutherland, Ruwantha Kellepotha, Tom Rogers, Kane Richardson, David Moody

Perth Scorchers Playing XI

Cameron Bancroft, Stephan Eskinazi, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Ashton Turner, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris

THU vs REN Key Players

Sam Harper

It’s been a good season for Sam Harper. Runs are coming regularly and he has found consistency in a side with some experienced players, allowing him to grow as a cricketer consistently.

Jason Behrendorff

With Trent Boult out, Jason Behrendorff stepped up nicely as the left-arm pacer up front. He is getting the ball to move well and his form has helped Perth Scorchers fall in place after a relatively slow start in their tournament.

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SCO vs REN Match Tips

Perth Scorchers may rest some of their players and experiment in the upcoming game with their top two spot confirmed. With Scorchers resting players, Renegades may feel they have a better chance despite their head to head record.

Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Will Win the Match