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But not even a star studded Scorchers bowling line-up could defend the paltry 103 runs put up by the three-time champions.
Although they did their best, as they had the Renegades on the back foot at 4-17 in the fifth over.
MATCH REPORT: Harper’s heroics guide Renegades to first win over Perth
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However, young gun Sam Harper and Afghanistan international Mohammad Nabi combined for 68 runs to put the match beyond doubt.
Renegades Pakistan international Usman Khan Shinwari was lively with the new ball and a constant spell of wickets put the pressure on the Scorchers right from the first over.
BEST MOMENTS
SPECTATOR HAULTS PLAY
One hungry spectator decided to hold up play as he attempted to walk in Cameron White’s eye line as munched on his dinner.
While the spectator certainly seemed to be enjoying his food, which appeared to be some style of chicken and chips, the Renegades top order batsman wasn’t having a bar of it, making sure he moved out of his vision before he faced another ball.
“He’s having his chicken nuggets and been busted,” Fox Cricket commentator Mark Howard said.
“Cameron White can’t believe it either, he’s stuffing his face with chook.” Shane Warne said with a laugh.
While former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee suggested he was “like Dickie Knee” trying to hide behind the fence.
ONE HAND OFF THE ROOF?
When Ashton Turner launched a big hit off Dan Christian high into the air, three Renegades players all converged at mid wicket.
But none of them had an opportunity to catch the ball before it landed on the ground, with the ball having hit the roof.
Renegades captain Aaron Finch has previously hit the roof years earlier, which is about 40m high, but it was called a dead-ball. However, Mark Howard explained that a change in rules during the off-season had brought about it now resulting in a six.
“It’s like the backyard, so that’s six runs now … new playing conditions this year.” Howard said.
“It was going miles for six and they called it a dead ball, so they decided to change it.” Warne said of Finch’s huge hit in 2013.
VETERANS WIND BACK THE CLOCK
Experienced duo Michael Klinger (Perth Scorchers) and Dan Christian (Melbourne Renegades) were two of the shining lights in the second game of BBL|08.
Klinger top scored for the Scorchers with 28 runs, before becoming Christian’s first victim in red. The Renegades all-rounder claimed figures of 3-22 from three overs and finished with 13 not out.
“I played with Max Klinger for a bit. He’s been successful since he made the move to Perth. I think he had the ability, it was just the wrong time as Australia was successful with those positions.” Shane Warne said of Klinger’s limited opportunities in the green and gold.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The Renegades will travel to Adelaide to face the Strikers on Sunday night, while the Scorchers will fly to Sydney to play the Sixers on Saturday afternoon
BEST TWEET
Once again a state cricketer features in this section. And tonight it was Victorian young gun Will Pucovski who produced a cheeky tweet about his close friend Sam Harper, referring that his small stature could have him mistaken for a Milo kid — formerly the name of the junior cricket program for 5-8 year-olds across Australia.