Watch: Aaron Finch's record breaking 31-run over against Andrew Tye in BBL

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In a thrilling Big Bash League match between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, Aaron Finch, the captain of Melbourne Renegades, produced an extraordinary display of batting in a humongous run chase. The Renegades were chasing 212/5 set by the Scorchers, and 68 runs were needed off the last three overs when Finch took charge in the 18th over against Andrew Tye.

The first ball of the over was a double, and Finch followed it up with a four on the second ball. The third ball was also hit for a boundary, and Finch took another double on the fourth ball. The fifth ball was a no-ball, and Finch hit it for a massive six, the following free-hit was hit for another six which was more than 100 meters long. The final ball of the over was hit for yet another six, finishing the over with an incredible 31 runs.

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Finch's 31 runs in that over was not only a record for the most runs scored in an over in the Big Bash League but also the most runs scored in an over in Australian T20 history. It was a spectacular display of power hitting and Finch's ability to clear the boundary with ease. Finch's fireworks however could not help the team win the match as they lost the match by 10 runs.

Finch's innings was a reminder of his incredible hitting abilities. He is known for his big-hitting and aggressive style of play, and this innings was a perfect example of that. As for the first innings, Cameron Bancroft hit a sensational 95 off 50 with the help of 5 sixes and 6 fours, alongside Stephen Eskinazi who made a brilliant 54 off 29 balls.

Shaun Marsh also played a quality inning of 54 off 34 in the run chase but it was all Aaron Finch who took charge of the match and brought the game almost to Renegades' bag. He batted in the inning with a sensational strike rate of 217.14.