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2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWENTY20

1st QUARTER-FINAL

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VICTORIAN BUSHRANGERS vs SIALKOT STALLIONS
at Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi

SIALKOT STALLIONS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

SIALKOT STALLIONS' INNINGS

0.1  Clint McKay to Faisal Naved, The batsman goes for the big heave-ho, and connects fantastically! Six!  (6) 
0.2  Clint McKay to Faisal Naved, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 
0.3  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, Leg Byes, they'll get two for that.  (2) 
0.4  Clint McKay to Faisal Naved, That's gone high in the air, and an easy catch in the end.

F. Naved                     c & b McKay
Runs : 7       Balls : 3         S/R : 233.333

0.5  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
0.6  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 


End of over 1
Sialkot Stallions    10/1 (RR : 10)
Kamran Younis     0 (1b)
Shoaib Malik     1 (1b)
Clint McKay    1-0-8-1


1.1  Cameron White to Shoaib Malik, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
1.2  Cameron White to Shoaib Malik, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
1.3  Cameron White to Kamran Younis, Six!  (6) 
1.4  Cameron White to Kamran Younis, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
1.5  Cameron White to Shoaib Malik, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
1.6  Cameron White to Kamran Younis, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 


End of over 2
Sialkot Stallions    23/1 (RR : 11.5)
Kamran Younis     11 (4b)
Shoaib Malik     3 (4b)
Cameron White    1-0-13-0


2.1  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, One more to the total.  (1) 
2.2  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, Wide, no run.  (1) 
2.2  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
2.3  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, Very well bowled.  (0) 
2.4  Clint McKay to Kamran Younis, He's edged it straight back to the bowler! Out!

K. Younis                     c & b McKay
Runs : 13       Balls : 7         S/R : 185.7

2.5  Clint McKay to Mohammad Ayub, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
2.6  Clint McKay to Mohammad Ayub, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 3
Sialkot Stallions    27/2 (RR : 9)
Mohammad Ayub     0 (2b)
Shoaib Malik     4 (5b)
Clint McKay    2-0-12-2

Clint McKay's early strikes have dented the Sialkot Stallions, but in spite of that, they've managed to maintain a decent run rate.​

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3.1  Dirk Nannes to Shoaib Malik, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
3.2  Dirk Nannes to Shoaib Malik, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
3.3  Dirk Nannes to Shoaib Malik, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
3.4  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two.  (2) 
3.5  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, , Wide, one run  (1) 
3.5  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
3.6  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 


End of over 4
Sialkot Stallions    39/2 (RR : 9.75)
Mohammad Ayub     8 (5b)
Shoaib Malik     7 (8b)
Dirk Nannes    1-0-12-0


4.1  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, Leg Byes, just a single.  (1) 
4.2  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, Text-book cover drive, four more.  (4) 
4.3  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 
4.4  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, Short ball outside offstump, the batsman rocks back to cut it and sends it up and over point for six!  (6) 
4.5  Clint McKay to Shoaib Malik, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
4.6  Clint McKay to Mohammad Ayub, That's a single.  (1) 


End of over 5
Sialkot Stallions    56/2 (RR : 11.2)
Shoaib Malik     22 (12b)
Mohammad Ayub     9 (6b)
Clint McKay    3-0-28-2


5.1  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
5.2  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, He's hit that high and hard...the fielder is coming underneath it...will he catch it? NOOOO! He spills the chance! And to add insult to injury, the ball rolls away for four runs. The bowler is fuming!  (4) 
5.3  Dirk Nannes to Mohammad Ayub, Caught!

M. Ayub         c Crosthwaite     b Nannes
Runs : 13       Balls : 9         S/R : 144.4

5.4  Dirk Nannes to Qaiser Abbas, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
5.5  Dirk Nannes to Qaiser Abbas, Very well bowled.  (0) 
5.6  Dirk Nannes to Qaiser Abbas, For all the Americans out there, that's the cricketing equivalent of a Home-Run. Nice stuff. Six.  (6) 


End of over 6
Sialkot Stallions    66/3 (RR : 11)
Qaiser Abbas     6 (3b)
Shoaib Malik     22 (12b)
Dirk Nannes    2-0-22-1

Sialkot Stallions maintain a great run rate at the end of the power play, but they've also lost a wicket in the last over of the power play. Luckily for them, Shoaib Malik is at the crease and looks formidable.​

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6.1  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
6.2  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Very well bowled.  (0) 
6.3  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
6.4  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
6.5  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
6.6  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 


End of over 7
Sialkot Stallions    70/3 (RR : 10)
Shoaib Malik     24 (15b)
Qaiser Abbas     8 (6b)
David Hussey    1-0-4-0


7.1  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
7.2  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
7.3  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
7.4  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
7.5  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
7.6  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 


End of over 8
Sialkot Stallions    76/3 (RR : 9.5)
Qaiser Abbas     11 (10b)
Shoaib Malik     27 (17b)
John Hastings    1-0-6-0


8.1  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, Edged and through the vacant gully region for four! And just after the captained had removed a man from there! Don't you just hate it when that happens?  (4) 
8.2  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, One more to the total.  (1) 
8.3  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
8.4  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
8.5  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
8.6  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 9
Sialkot Stallions    87/3 (RR : 9.67)
Qaiser Abbas     16 (13b)
Shoaib Malik     33 (20b)
Darren Pattinson    1-0-11-0


9.1  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
9.2  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 
9.3  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
9.4  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, That's a single.  (1) 
9.5  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
9.6  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 


End of over 10
Sialkot Stallions    97/3 (RR : 9.7)
Shoaib Malik     36 (23b)
Qaiser Abbas     23 (16b)
Shane Harwood    1-0-10-0

Shoaib Malik has mounted a significant partnership alongside Qaiser Abbas. The skipper of Sialkot Stallions, Shoaib Malik is controlling the innings. The Victorian Bushrangers need a wicket, and they need it quick.​

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10.1  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
10.2  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
10.3  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
10.4  Darren Pattinson to Qaiser Abbas, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
10.5  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, And the batsman unveils the sweep shot, and it's done beautifully too! Four more!  (4) 
10.6  Darren Pattinson to Shoaib Malik, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 11
Sialkot Stallions    104/3 (RR : 9.45)
Shoaib Malik     41 (26b)
Qaiser Abbas     25 (19b)
Darren Pattinson    2-0-18-0


11.1  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
11.2  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
11.3  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
11.4  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
11.5  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Text-book cover drive, four more.  (4) 
11.6  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 


End of over 12
Sialkot Stallions    110/3 (RR : 9.17)
Qaiser Abbas     26 (20b)
Shoaib Malik     46 (31b)
Shane Harwood    2-0-16-0


12.1  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
12.2  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
12.3  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
12.4  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
12.5  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
12.6  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 13
Sialkot Stallions    114/3 (RR : 8.77)
Shoaib Malik     48 (35b)
Qaiser Abbas     28 (22b)
David Hussey    2-0-8-0


13.1  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
13.2  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
13.3  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
13.4  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
13.5  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
13.6  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 14
Sialkot Stallions    122/3 (RR : 8.71)
Qaiser Abbas     29 (24b)
Shoaib Malik     55 (39b)
John Hastings    2-0-14-0


14.1  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
14.2  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two.  (2) 
14.3  Shane Harwood to Shoaib Malik, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
14.4  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, Very well bowled.  (0) 
14.5  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, No shot offered.  (0) 
14.6  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 


End of over 15
Sialkot Stallions    126/3 (RR : 8.4)
Shoaib Malik     58 (42b)
Qaiser Abbas     30 (27b)
Shane Harwood    3-0-20-0


15.1  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 
15.2  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Easy single.  (1) 
15.3  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
15.4  David Hussey to Qaiser Abbas, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
15.5  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
15.6  David Hussey to Shoaib Malik, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 


End of over 16
Sialkot Stallions    131/3 (RR : 8.19)
Shoaib Malik     59 (45b)
Qaiser Abbas     34 (30b)
David Hussey    3-0-13-0

Sialkot Stallions are in a predominant position, and they are looking to put their foot on the accelerator. Shoaib Malik has played a brilliant innings, scoring a high-calibre fifty and rebuilding the innings for his team. David Hussey, surprisingly has been the pick of the bowlers for the Victorian Bushrangers so far. Hasn't picked any wickets, but has been the most economical.​

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16.1  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, Splendid shot for four!  (4) 
16.2  John Hastings to Qaiser Abbas, That's a single.  (1) 
16.3  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
16.4  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, , Wide, one run  (1) 
16.4  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Drilled away through midwicket for four, that shot had some power behind it!  (4) 
16.5  John Hastings to Shoaib Malik, Full and on the toes, the batsman tries to flick it away but misses completely! Leg stump is out of the ground, back to the nets for him!

S. Malik                           b Hastings
Runs : 63       Balls : 48         S/R : 131.3

John Hastings strikes! A big wicket for the Victorian Bushrangers. Sialkot Stallions' chief has been dismissed, and at such a crucial stage in the innings.​

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16.6  John Hastings to Shakeel Ansar, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 17
Sialkot Stallions    141/4 (RR : 8.29)
Shakeel Ansar     0 (1b)
Qaiser Abbas     39 (32b)
John Hastings    3-0-24-1


17.1  Shane Harwood to Qaiser Abbas, EDGED...AND GONE!!!

Q. Abbas        c Crosthwaite      b Harwood
Runs : 39       Balls : 33         S/R : 118.2

17.2  Shane Harwood to Mansoor Amjad, Leg Byes, just a single.  (1) 
17.3  Shane Harwood to Mansoor Amjad, Full delivery outside off-stump, the batsman clears his left leg and swings, and top edges it high into the air. It's an easy catch in the end, and hopefully the batsman has learnt why you shouldn't slog across the line!

M. Amjad        c Klinger          b Harwood
Runs : 0        Balls : 1          S/R : 0

17.4  Shane Harwood to Abdur Rehman, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
17.5  Shane Harwood to Abdur Rehman, Buffet bowling, the batsman helps himself to four more.  (4) 
17.6  Shane Harwood to Abdur Rehman, What an audacious shot! Uppercut up and over third man for six! Incredible!  (6) 


End of over 18
Sialkot Stallions    154/6 (RR : 8.56)
Abdur Rehman     12 (3b)
Shakeel Ansar     0 (1b)
Shane Harwood    4-0-32-2

A fantastic double-wicket over from Shane Harwood, tainted by the last two deliveries where he conceded a four and a six, in that order.​

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18.1  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, The batsman sees the juicy half-volley outside off-stump, and decided that it deserved more than a spanking through the covers, and so thrashes it into the stands instead! 6 runs.  (6) 
18.2  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
18.3  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
18.4  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
18.5  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
18.6  Clint McKay to Shakeel Ansar, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 


End of over 19
Sialkot Stallions    164/6 (RR : 8.63)
Shakeel Ansar     10 (7b)
Abdur Rehman     12 (3b)
Clint McKay    4-0-38-2


19.1  Dirk Nannes to Abdur Rehman, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
19.2  Dirk Nannes to Abdur Rehman, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
19.3  Dirk Nannes to Abdur Rehman, Very well bowled.  (0) 
19.4  Dirk Nannes to Abdur Rehman, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
19.5  Dirk Nannes to Shakeel Ansar, And the batsman unveils the sweep shot, and it's done beautifully too! Four more!  (4) 
19.6  Dirk Nannes to Shakeel Ansar, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 


End of over 20
Sialkot Stallions    169/6 (RR : 8.45)
Shakeel Ansar     14 (9b)
Abdur Rehman     13 (7b)
Dirk Nannes    3-0-27-1


Sialkot Stallions    169/6 (RR : 8.45)
Overs: 20.0

Sialkot Stallions Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Faisal Naved                       c & b McKay           7    3   0   1  233.3
Kamran Younis                      c & b McKay          13    7   1   1  185.7
Shoaib Malik                           b Hastings       63   48   7   1  131.3
Mohammad Ayub          c Crosthwaite   b Nannes         13    9   2   0  144.4
Qaiser Abbas           c Crosthwaite   b Harwood        39   33   3   1  118.2
Shakeel Ansar                          not out          14    9   1   1  155.6
Mansoor Amjad          c Klinger       b Harwood         0    1   0   0    0.0
Abdur Rehman                           not out          13    7   1   1  185.7
Sarfraz Ahmed                                     
Mohammad Ali                                      
Kashif Raza                                       

Total: 169/6                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 8.45

Extras : 7    No Balls : 0       Wides : 3    Leg Byes : 4        Byes : 0

Victorian Bushrangers Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
David Hussey                         3.0           0      13        0   4.33
Cameron White                        1.0           0      13        0  13.00
John Hastings                        3.0           0      24        1   8.00
Darren Pattinson                     2.0           0      18        0   9.00
Dirk Nannes                          3.0           0      27        1   9.00
Clint McKay                          4.0           0      38        2   9.50
Shane Harwood                        4.0           0      32        2   8.00

Total: 169/6                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 8.45

Extras : 7    No Balls : 0       Wides : 3    Leg Byes : 4        Byes : 0

Sialkot Stallions add 15 runs in the last 12 balls of their innings, leaving the Victorian Bushrangers a very intimidating 170 to chase.​

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VICTORIAN BUSHRANGERS NEED 170 RUNS TO WIN FROM 20.0 OVERS AT 8.50 RUNS PER OVER

VICTORIAN BUSHRANGERS' INNINGS

0.1  Mohammad Ali to Michael Klinger, Low full toss, the batsman drives it down the ground for six! Great shot! The bowler is distraught!  (6) 
0.2  Mohammad Ali to Michael Klinger, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
0.3  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
0.4  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, He's hit that high and hard...the fielder is coming underneath it...will he catch it? NOOOO! He spills the chance! And to add insult to injury, the ball rolls away for four runs. The bowler is fuming!  (4) 
0.5  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 
0.6  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 


End of over 1
Victorian Bushrangers    15/0 (RR : 15)    Required RR(8.11)
Aiden Blizzard     8 (4b)
Michael Klinger     7 (2b)
Mohammad Ali    1-0-15-0


1.1  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
1.2  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
1.3  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
1.4  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, Very well bowled.  (0) 
1.5  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, Oh, that's a juicy full toss and the batsman has nailed it! 6 runs!  (6) 
1.6  Sarfraz Ahmed to Michael Klinger, Caught!

M. Klinger      c Ansar           b Ahmed
Runs : 13       Balls : 8         S/R : 162.5


End of over 2
Victorian Bushrangers    21/1 (RR : 10.5)    Required RR(8.22)
Brad Hodge     0 (0b)
Aiden Blizzard     8 (4b)
Sarfraz Ahmed    1-0-6-1

Sarfraz Ahmed gets Michael Klinger! A big, big wicket for the Sialkot Stallions. An early strike, just what the doctor ordered.​

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2.1  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
2.2  Mohammad Ali to Brad Hodge, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
2.3  Mohammad Ali to Brad Hodge, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
2.4  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
2.5  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
2.6  Mohammad Ali to Brad Hodge, Oh, that's a juicy full toss and the batsman has nailed it! 6 runs!  (6) 


End of over 3
Victorian Bushrangers    30/1 (RR : 10)    Required RR(8.18)
Brad Hodge     7 (3b)
Aiden Blizzard     10 (7b)
Mohammad Ali    2-0-24-0


3.1  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, Good running, two runs.  (2) 
3.2  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
3.3  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
3.4  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
3.5  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
3.6  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 


End of over 4
Victorian Bushrangers    40/1 (RR : 10)    Required RR(8.06)
Aiden Blizzard     18 (11b)
Brad Hodge     9 (5b)
Sarfraz Ahmed    2-0-16-1


4.1  Mohammad Ali to Brad Hodge, Very well bowled.  (0) 
4.2  Mohammad Ali to Brad Hodge, Easy single.  (1) 
4.3  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Sloppy fielding, the batsmen were content with one but end up getting two.  (2) 
4.4  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
4.5  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Slog-sweep time! He's executed that quite well too, and...yes, it's six! Nice job son!  (6) 
4.6  Mohammad Ali to Aiden Blizzard, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up.  (2) 


End of over 5
Victorian Bushrangers    55/1 (RR : 11)    Required RR(7.6)
Aiden Blizzard     32 (15b)
Brad Hodge     10 (7b)
Mohammad Ali    3-0-39-0


5.1  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
5.2  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
5.3  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, Very well bowled.  (0) 
5.4  Sarfraz Ahmed to Brad Hodge, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
5.5  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
5.6  Sarfraz Ahmed to Aiden Blizzard, One more to the total.  (1) 


End of over 6
Victorian Bushrangers    59/1 (RR : 9.83)    Required RR(7.86)
Brad Hodge     11 (11b)
Aiden Blizzard     35 (17b)
Sarfraz Ahmed    3-0-20-1

Victorian Bushrangers have recuperated very well, courtesy of some clean striking from Aiden Blizzard's bat. It has been a very expensive last few overs for the Sialkot Stallions.​

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6.1  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
6.2  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
6.3  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
6.4  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
6.5  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more.  (2) 
6.6  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 


End of over 7
Victorian Bushrangers    68/1 (RR : 9.71)    Required RR(7.77)
Brad Hodge     12 (12b)
Aiden Blizzard     43 (22b)
Abdur Rehman    1-0-9-0


7.1  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
7.2  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
7.3  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Text-book cover drive, four more.  (4) 
7.4  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
7.5  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
7.6  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 


End of over 8
Victorian Bushrangers    76/1 (RR : 9.5)    Required RR(7.75)
Aiden Blizzard     51 (28b)
Brad Hodge     12 (12b)
Mansoor Amjad    1-0-8-0


8.1  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
8.2  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
8.3  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
8.4  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
8.5  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, No shot offered.  (0) 
8.6  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Wide full toss, the batsman slashes at it and gets four more through point! Poor bowling.  (4) 


End of over 9
Victorian Bushrangers    84/1 (RR : 9.33)    Required RR(7.73)
Brad Hodge     17 (16b)
Aiden Blizzard     54 (30b)
Kashif Raza    1-0-8-0


9.1  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, That's a single.  (1) 
9.2  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 
9.3  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, One more to the total.  (1) 
9.4  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Very well bowled.  (0) 
9.5  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
9.6  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 


End of over 10
Victorian Bushrangers    89/1 (RR : 8.9)    Required RR(8)
Brad Hodge     20 (19b)
Aiden Blizzard     56 (33b)
Abdur Rehman    2-0-14-0


10.1  Shoaib Malik to Aiden Blizzard, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
10.2  Shoaib Malik to Aiden Blizzard, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
10.3  Shoaib Malik to Aiden Blizzard, One more to the total.  (1) 
10.4  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
10.5  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 
10.6  Shoaib Malik to Aiden Blizzard, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 


End of over 11
Victorian Bushrangers    96/1 (RR : 8.73)    Required RR(8.11)
Brad Hodge     21 (21b)
Aiden Blizzard     62 (37b)
Shoaib Malik    1-0-7-0

Brad Hodge and Aiden Blizzard have really drifted this game away from the Sialkot Stallions, monumentally. Sialkot Stallions are going to have to dig deep in order to turn this around.​

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11.1  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
11.2  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
11.3  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
11.4  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
11.5  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
11.6  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Text-book cover drive, four more.  (4) 


End of over 12
Victorian Bushrangers    104/1 (RR : 8.67)    Required RR(8.13)
Aiden Blizzard     68 (41b)
Brad Hodge     23 (23b)
Kashif Raza    2-0-16-0


12.1  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
12.2  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
12.3  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, Good running, two runs.  (2) 
12.4  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
12.5  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
12.6  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 13
Victorian Bushrangers    109/1 (RR : 8.38)    Required RR(8.57)
Aiden Blizzard     68 (43b)
Brad Hodge     28 (27b)
Mansoor Amjad    2-0-13-0


13.1  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
13.2  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
13.3  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Driven for four!  (4) 
13.4  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Gorgeous square drive, placed perfectly past point. There isn't a lot of power in the shot though, and third man cuts it off while the batsmen run hard for three.  (3) 
13.5  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
13.6  Kashif Raza to Aiden Blizzard, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 


End of over 14
Victorian Bushrangers    119/1 (RR : 8.5)    Required RR(8.33)
Brad Hodge     37 (31b)
Aiden Blizzard     69 (45b)
Kashif Raza    3-0-26-0


14.1  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
14.2  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
14.3  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
14.4  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Uppercut over the slip fielders and away for four! Cheeky shot!  (4) 
14.5  Mansoor Amjad to Aiden Blizzard, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
14.6  Mansoor Amjad to Brad Hodge, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 


End of over 15
Victorian Bushrangers    126/1 (RR : 8.4)    Required RR(8.6)
Brad Hodge     38 (33b)
Aiden Blizzard     75 (49b)
Mansoor Amjad    3-0-20-0

Brad Hodge has held one end safe, whilst Aiden Blizzard did all the heavy lifting. This has been a systemic approach to a very intimidating 170. And so far, the Victorian Bushrangers are winning.​

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15.1  Abdur Rehman to Aiden Blizzard, Oh that was a dolly of a catch, and the fielder makes no mistake. Back to the nets for the batsman.

A. Blizzard     c Younis           b Rehman
Runs : 75       Balls : 50         S/R : 150

15.2  Abdur Rehman to David Hussey, GOT HIM! Clean bowled!

D. Hussey                          b Rehman
Runs : 0        Balls : 1          S/R : 0

15.3  Abdur Rehman to Cameron White, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
15.4  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, Very well bowled.  (0) 
15.5  Abdur Rehman to Brad Hodge, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
15.6  Abdur Rehman to Cameron White, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 16
Victorian Bushrangers    128/3 (RR : 8)    Required RR(10.3)
Cameron White     1 (2b)
Brad Hodge     39 (35b)
Abdur Rehman    3-0-16-2

What an one from Abdur Rehman! Two runs and two wickets to his name, including Aiden Blizzard's. He also dismissed David Hussey, and on his first ball, no less. Just what the Sialkot Stallions needed to turn this game around. Now, can they capitalise on this small window of opportunity.​

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16.1  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, The batsman has a wild slog, and gets enough to send the ball to the fence for four! Not the best looking shot, but it certainly was effective.  (4) 
16.2  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, Nice. Length ball, clobbered down the ground for six. Superb batting.  (6) 
16.3  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, Nice. Length ball, clobbered down the ground for six. Superb batting.  (6) 
16.4  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
16.5  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
16.6  Shoaib Malik to Brad Hodge, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 


End of over 17
Victorian Bushrangers    146/3 (RR : 8.59)    Required RR(7.67)
Brad Hodge     57 (41b)
Cameron White     1 (2b)
Shoaib Malik    2-0-25-0

18 off that over! That over has undone what Abdur Rehman's over previous to this, achieved. Brad Hodge did not hold back, and in doing so, also brought up his fifty. What a brilliant innings he's played.​

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17.1  Kashif Raza to Cameron White, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
17.2  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
17.3  Kashif Raza to Cameron White, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
17.4  Kashif Raza to Brad Hodge, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! The fielder dives to his right, and snaffles the catch! Gone!

B. Hodge        c Ahmed            b Raza
Runs : 58       Balls : 43         S/R : 134.9

Kashif Raza gets Brad Hodge! A big wicket, but is it big enough to turn Sialkot Stallions' fortunes around?​

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17.5  Kashif Raza to Adam Crosthwaite, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
17.6  Kashif Raza to Adam Crosthwaite, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 


End of over 18
Victorian Bushrangers    153/4 (RR : 8.5)    Required RR(8)
Adam Crosthwaite     4 (2b)
Cameron White     3 (4b)
Kashif Raza    4-0-33-1


18.1  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
18.2  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Wide, no run.  (1) 
18.2  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Good length delivery on the stumps, the batsman just leans forward and drives it past mid-on for four more. Lovely shot.  (4) 
18.3  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Very well bowled.  (0) 
18.4  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
18.5  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Wide, no run.  (1) 
18.5  Sarfraz Ahmed to Cameron White, Pitched in line, hitting middle stump, but is it too high? The umpire doesn't think so, and the batsman has to go!

C. White        lbw               b Ahmed
Runs : 11       Balls : 9         S/R : 122.2

18.6  Sarfraz Ahmed to John Hastings, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 


End of over 19
Victorian Bushrangers    163/5 (RR : 8.58)    Required RR(6)
John Hastings     0 (1b)
Adam Crosthwaite     4 (2b)
Sarfraz Ahmed    4-0-30-2


19.1  Mohammad Ali to Adam Crosthwaite, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
19.2  Mohammad Ali to John Hastings, No Ball. Buffet bowling, the batsman helps himself to four more.  (4) 
19.2  Mohammad Ali to John Hastings, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 


Victorian Bushrangers    170/5 (RR : 8.94)
Overs: 19.2

Victorian Bushrangers Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Michael Klinger        c Ansar         b Ahmed          13    8   0   2  162.5
Aiden Blizzard         c Younis        b Rehman         75   50   7   1  150.0
Brad Hodge             c Ahmed         b Raza           58   43   2   3  134.9
David Hussey                           b Rehman          0    1   0   0    0.0
Cameron White          lbw             b Ahmed          11    9   2   0  122.2
Adam Crosthwaite                       not out           5    3   1   0  166.7
John Hastings                          not out           5    2   1   0  250.0
Darren Pattinson                                  
Dirk Nannes                                       
Clint McKay                                       
Shane Harwood                                     

Total: 170/5                       Overs: 19.2                    Run Rate: 8.94

Extras : 3    No Balls : 1       Wides : 2    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Sialkot Stallions Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Shoaib Malik                         2.0           0      25        0  12.50
Mansoor Amjad                        3.0           0      20        0   6.67
Abdur Rehman                         3.0           0      16        2   5.33
Sarfraz Ahmed                        4.0           0      30        2   7.50
Mohammad Ali                         3.2           0      46        0  13.80
Kashif Raza                          4.0           0      33        1   8.25

Total: 170/5                       Overs: 19.2                    Run Rate: 8.94

Extras : 3    No Balls : 1       Wides : 2    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

With 6 runs needed off the last over, Mohammad Ali bowled a no ball on the second ball, and that was punished for a four. The next ball was edged in the air by John Hastings, which was dropped. But, even if he had caught that, it still wouldn't have been a legitimate dismissal. They took the single on that ball, and ended Sialkot Stallions' campaign. And moving themselves onto the 1st Semi-Final.​

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Sialkot Stallions       169/6 in 20.0 overs. 
Victorian Bushrangers   170/5 in 19.2 overs.

Victorian Bushrangers won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Man of the match: Aiden Blizzard (Victorian Bushrangers)

@CerealKiller @Akshay.​

 

[Asham]

Same

 

[CerealKiller]

We came close, but didn't bowl well enough and needed more runs at the death. Congrats to Victoria.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWENTY20

2nd QUARTER-FINAL

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NASHUA TITANS vs WAYAMBA ELEVENS
at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town

WAYAMBA ELEVENS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

WAYAMBA ELEVENS' INNINGS

0.1  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
0.2  Albie Morkel to Mahela Udawatte, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
0.3  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 
0.4  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
0.5  Albie Morkel to Mahela Udawatte, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
0.6  Albie Morkel to Mahela Udawatte, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 


End of over 1
Wayamba Xi    11/0 (RR : 11)
Mahela Udawatte     5 (3b)
Michael Vandort     6 (3b)
Albie Morkel    1-0-11-0


1.1  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
1.2  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Reverse sweep, and it's four! What an outrageous shot! The batsman is all smiles after pulling that one off!  (6) 
1.3  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
1.4  Dale Steyn to Mahela Udawatte, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
1.5  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Leg Byes, they'll get a couple for that.  (2) 
1.6  Dale Steyn to Mahela Udawatte, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 2
Wayamba Xi    23/0 (RR : 11.5)
Mahela Udawatte     6 (5b)
Michael Vandort     15 (6b)
Dale Steyn    1-0-10-0


2.1  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
2.2  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
2.3  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Byes, just a single.  (1) 
2.4  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
2.5  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Wide, no run.  (1) 
2.5  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
2.6  Albie Morkel to Mahela Udawatte, Someone should really tell him what that bat is for. Rapped dead in front, the umpire has no hesitation.

M. Udawatte    lbw               b A Morkel
Runs : 6       Balls : 6         S/R : 100


End of over 3
Wayamba Xi    28/1 (RR : 9.33)
Sameera de Zoysa     0 (0b)
Michael Vandort     18 (10b)
Albie Morkel    2-0-15-1

Wayamba Elevens are off to a poor start, they've lost Mahela Udawatte already. But, they have managed a decent run rate in the first three overs.​

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3.1  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 
3.2  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Wide full toss, the batsman slashes at it and gets four more through point! Poor bowling.  (4) 
3.3  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
3.4  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
3.5  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more.  (2) 
3.6  Dale Steyn to Michael Vandort, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 


End of over 4
Wayamba Xi    40/1 (RR : 10)
Michael Vandort     30 (16b)
Sameera de Zoysa     0 (0b)
Dale Steyn    2-0-22-0


4.1  Albie Morkel to Sameera de Zoysa, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
4.2  Albie Morkel to Sameera de Zoysa, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
4.3  Albie Morkel to Sameera de Zoysa, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
4.4  Albie Morkel to Sameera de Zoysa, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
4.5  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
4.6  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, Wide, no run.  (1) 
4.6  Albie Morkel to Michael Vandort, He defends with the bat and pad tucked together, and the bowler goes up in appeal. Hard to tell if it was bat first or pad first, but the umpire thinks it was off the bat and he's got to go!

M. Vandort      lbw                b A Morkel
Runs : 30       Balls : 18         S/R : 166.7


End of over 5
Wayamba Xi    46/2 (RR : 9.2)
Jehan Mubarak     0 (0b)
Sameera de Zoysa     5 (4b)
Albie Morkel    3-0-21-2

Albie Morkel strikes again! That's his second wicket of the match, and it is an important one. Michael Vandort, who was looking to takeoff, has been dismissed for a quick 18-ball 30.​

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5.1  Dale Steyn to Sameera de Zoysa, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up.  (2) 
5.2  Dale Steyn to Sameera de Zoysa, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
5.3  Dale Steyn to Jehan Mubarak, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
5.4  Dale Steyn to Jehan Mubarak, The batsman lines up for a big slog over cow corner, but gets an inside edge, which scoots past the stumps and the keeper for four runs! The bowler has a wry smile, if the batsman keeps that up, it won't be too long till he's back in the pavilion...  (4) 
5.5  Dale Steyn to Jehan Mubarak, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
5.6  Dale Steyn to Jehan Mubarak, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 


End of over 6
Wayamba Xi    57/2 (RR : 9.5)
Jehan Mubarak     8 (4b)
Sameera de Zoysa     8 (6b)
Dale Steyn    3-0-33-0


6.1  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
6.2  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
6.3  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
6.4  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
6.5  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
6.6  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 7
Wayamba Xi    61/2 (RR : 8.71)
Sameera de Zoysa     11 (10b)
Jehan Mubarak     9 (6b)
Imran Tahir    1-0-4-0


7.1  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
7.2  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
7.3  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
7.4  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
7.5  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
7.6  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 


End of over 8
Wayamba Xi    65/2 (RR : 8.13)
Jehan Mubarak     12 (10b)
Sameera de Zoysa     12 (12b)
Pierre Joubert    1-0-4-0


8.1  Roelof van der Merwe to Sameera de Zoysa, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
8.2  Roelof van der Merwe to Sameera de Zoysa, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
8.3  Roelof van der Merwe to Sameera de Zoysa, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
8.4  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
8.5  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there!  (4) 
8.6  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there!  (4) 


End of over 9
Wayamba Xi    80/2 (RR : 8.89)
Jehan Mubarak     22 (13b)
Sameera de Zoysa     17 (15b)
Roelof van der Merwe    1-0-15-0


9.1  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
9.2  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, Easy single.  (1) 
9.3  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
9.4  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
9.5  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
9.6  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 


End of over 10
Wayamba Xi    86/2 (RR : 8.6)
Sameera de Zoysa     21 (19b)
Jehan Mubarak     24 (15b)
Ethy Mbhalati    1-0-6-0


10.1  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
10.2  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
10.3  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
10.4  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up.  (2) 
10.5  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
10.6  Pierre Joubert to Jehan Mubarak, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 11
Wayamba Xi    90/2 (RR : 8.18)
Jehan Mubarak     27 (20b)
Sameera de Zoysa     22 (20b)
Pierre Joubert    2-0-8-0

Wayamba Elevens have been steering this game so far, despite losing two wickets early on in the innings. Jehan Mubarak and Sameera de Zoysa are at crease, and are making it tough for the Nashua Titans' bowlers.​

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11.1  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
11.2  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
11.3  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Very well bowled.  (0) 
11.4  Imran Tahir to Sameera de Zoysa, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
11.5  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Very well bowled.  (0) 
11.6  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Good running, two runs.  (2) 


End of over 12
Wayamba Xi    93/2 (RR : 7.75)
Jehan Mubarak     29 (22b)
Sameera de Zoysa     23 (24b)
Imran Tahir    2-0-7-0


12.1  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, The batsman has a wild slog, and gets enough to send the ball to the fence for four! Not the best looking shot, but it certainly was effective.  (4) 
12.2  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
12.3  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two.  (2) 
12.4  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
12.5  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
12.6  Pierre Joubert to Sameera de Zoysa, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 


End of over 13
Wayamba Xi    103/2 (RR : 7.92)
Sameera de Zoysa     33 (30b)
Jehan Mubarak     29 (22b)
Pierre Joubert    3-0-18-0


13.1  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
13.2  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
13.3  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
13.4  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
13.5  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, They run the first hard, they come for two, the fielder has the ball, they call for the third...will they get there!?! The throw is in, it's wide, the batsman makes the dive...and he's in! Excellent running, and poor fielding. 3 more!  (4) 
13.6  Imran Tahir to Jehan Mubarak, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 


End of over 14
Wayamba Xi    110/2 (RR : 7.86)
Sameera de Zoysa     33 (30b)
Jehan Mubarak     36 (28b)
Imran Tahir    3-0-14-0


14.1  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
14.2  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
14.3  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, Hammered down the ground. Two more.  (2) 
14.4  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
14.5  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
14.6  Ethy Mbhalati to Jehan Mubarak, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 


End of over 15
Wayamba Xi    119/2 (RR : 7.93)
Sameera de Zoysa     33 (30b)
Jehan Mubarak     45 (34b)
Ethy Mbhalati    2-0-15-0


15.1  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, Drilled away through midwicket for four, that shot had some power behind it!  (4) 
15.2  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, One more to the total.  (1) 
15.3  Roelof van der Merwe to Sameera de Zoysa, Text-book cover drive, four more.  (4) 
15.4  Roelof van der Merwe to Sameera de Zoysa, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
15.5  Roelof van der Merwe to Jehan Mubarak, He tries to play that off the back foot, but the ball keeps low and raps him on the pad! It's plumb in front, he's gotta go! Tough luck son.

J. Mubarak      lbw                b van der Merwe
Runs : 50       Balls : 37         S/R : 135.1

15.6  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 16
Wayamba Xi    129/3 (RR : 8.06)
Jeevantha Kulatunga     0 (1b)
Sameera de Zoysa     38 (32b)
Roelof van der Merwe    2-0-25-1

Jehan Mubarak, Wayamba Elevens' skipper has been dismissed after playing a brilliant innings. He scores a 50, off just 37 deliveries before falling victim to Roelof van der Merwe. Wayamba Elevens have a nice score right now, but they need to accelerate quick, and accelerate a lot!​

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16.1  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
16.2  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
16.3  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
16.4  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
16.5  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, No shot offered.  (0) 
16.6  Ethy Mbhalati to Sameera de Zoysa, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 


End of over 17
Wayamba Xi    131/3 (RR : 7.71)
Sameera de Zoysa     40 (38b)
Jeevantha Kulatunga     0 (1b)
Ethy Mbhalati    3-0-17-0


17.1  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
17.2  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, Edged and through the vacant gully region for four! And just after the captained had removed a man from there! Don't you just hate it when that happens?  (4) 
17.3  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
17.4  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, Excellent bowling, catches the batsman off-guard with a vicious bouncer! Unfortunately for the bowler, the batsmen top edges it over the head of the keeper for six! Tough luck son, maybe you'll get him next time.  (6) 
17.5  Roelof van der Merwe to Jeevantha Kulatunga, EDGED AND TAKEN! Safe pair of hands there behind the stumps, he doesn't drop many of those!

J. Kulatunga    c Joubert         b van der Merwe
Runs : 14       Balls : 6         S/R : 233.3

17.6  Roelof van der Merwe to Shalika Karunanayake, No shot offered.  (0) 


End of over 18
Wayamba Xi    145/4 (RR : 8.06)
Shalika Karunanayake     0 (1b)
Sameera de Zoysa     40 (38b)
Roelof van der Merwe    3-0-39-2

Jeevantha Kulatunga falls after a quick, and short innings. Sameera de Zoysa, however, is still at the crease and can give his team the late surge it requires if stays there til the end.​

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18.1  Dale Steyn to Sameera de Zoysa, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
18.2  Dale Steyn to Sameera de Zoysa, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
18.3  Dale Steyn to Shalika Karunanayake, The cuts back in sharply, and the batsman misses completely, and his struck on the pads. It's a tough decision, but the umpire sends him on his way! Excellent bowling.

S. Karunanayake lbw               b Steyn
Runs : 0        Balls : 2         S/R : 0

18.4  Dale Steyn to Suresh Perera, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
18.5  Dale Steyn to Suresh Perera, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
18.6  Dale Steyn to Suresh Perera, Perfect yorker, and he's gone!

S. Perera                         b Steyn
Runs : 4        Balls : 3         S/R : 133.3


End of over 19
Wayamba Xi    150/6 (RR : 7.89)
Thisara Perera     0 (0b)
Sameera de Zoysa     41 (40b)
Dale Steyn    4-0-38-2


19.1  Albie Morkel to Sameera de Zoysa, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
19.2  Albie Morkel to Thisara Perera, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 
19.3  Albie Morkel to Thisara Perera, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
19.4  Albie Morkel to Thisara Perera, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
19.5  Albie Morkel to Thisara Perera, In the air, and gone!

T. Perera      c du Plessis      b A Morkel
Runs : 8       Balls : 4         S/R : 200

19.6  Albie Morkel to Chanaka Welegedara, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 


End of over 20
Wayamba Xi    159/7 (RR : 7.95)
Chanaka Welegedara     0 (1b)
Sameera de Zoysa     42 (41b)
Albie Morkel    4-0-30-3


Wayamba Xi    159/7 (RR : 7.95)
Overs: 20.0

Wayamba Xi Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Michael Vandort        lbw             b A Morkel       30   18   3   1  166.7
Mahela Udawatte        lbw             b A Morkel        6    6   1   0  100.0
Sameera de Zoysa                       not out          42   41   3   0  102.4
Jehan Mubarak          lbw             b van der Merwe  50   37   6   0  135.1
Jeevantha Kulatunga    c Joubert       b van der Merwe  14    6   1   1  233.3
Shalika Karunanayake   lbw             b Steyn           0    2   0   0    0.0
Suresh Perera                          b Steyn           4    3   0   0  133.3
Thisara Perera         c du Plessis    b A Morkel        8    4   1   0  200.0
Chanaka Welegedara                     not out           0    1   0   0    0.0
Ajantha Mendis                                    
Rangana Herath                                    

Total: 159/7                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 7.95

Extras : 5    No Balls : 0       Wides : 2    Leg Byes : 2        Byes : 1

Nashua Titans Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Roelof van der Merwe                 3.0           0      39        2  13.00
Albie Morkel                         4.0           0      30        3   7.50
Pierre Joubert                       3.0           0      18        0   6.00
Dale Steyn                           4.0           0      38        2   9.50
Imran Tahir                          3.0           0      14        0   4.67
Ethy Mbhalati                        3.0           0      17        0   5.67

Total: 159/7                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 7.95

Extras : 5    No Balls : 0       Wides : 2    Leg Byes : 2        Byes : 1

Dale Steyn's brilliant penultimate over helped the Nashua Titans restrain the Wayamba Elevens towards the end. He conceded 5 runs in that over, and picked 2 wickets. Albie Morkel then was brought in to bowl the final over, and he dismissed Thisara Perera and conceded 9 runs, only.​

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NASHUA TITANS NEED 160 RUNS TO WIN FROM 20.0 OVERS AT 8.00 RUNS PER OVER

NASHUA TITANS' INNINGS

0.1  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Gulam Bodi, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
0.2  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Gulam Bodi, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 
0.3  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Gulam Bodi, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 
0.4  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Gulam Bodi, Bowled!

G. Bodi                          b Kulatunga
Runs : 8       Balls : 4         S/R : 200

0.5  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
0.6  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 


End of over 1
Nashua Titans    9/1 (RR : 9)    Required RR(7.89)
Faf du Plessis     0 (0b)
Heino Kuhn     1 (2b)
Jeevantha Kulatunga    1-0-9-1


1.1  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
1.2  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
1.3  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, And that's going all the way, four runs!  (4) 
1.4  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 
1.5  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, That's a single.  (1) 
1.6  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, And that's been caught, by a man in the crowd! Six Runs!  (6) 


End of over 2
Nashua Titans    23/1 (RR : 11.5)    Required RR(7.56)
Heino Kuhn     14 (7b)
Faf du Plessis     1 (1b)
Thisara Perera    1-0-14-0


2.1  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Faf du Plessis, The batsman lines up for a big slog over cow corner, but gets an inside edge, which scoots past the stumps and the keeper for four runs! The bowler has a wry smile, if the batsman keeps that up, it won't be too long till he's back in the pavilion...  (4) 
2.2  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Faf du Plessis, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
2.3  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Faf du Plessis, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
2.4  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
2.5  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
2.6  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 


End of over 3
Nashua Titans    33/1 (RR : 11)    Required RR(7.41)
Faf du Plessis     8 (4b)
Heino Kuhn     17 (10b)
Jeevantha Kulatunga    2-0-19-1


3.1  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
3.2  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Easy single.  (1) 
3.3  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, For all the Americans out there, that's the cricketing equivalent of a Home-Run. Nice stuff. Six.  (6) 
3.4  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
3.5  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Buffet bowling, the batsman helps himself to four more.  (4) 
3.6  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 4
Nashua Titans    49/1 (RR : 12.3)    Required RR(6.88)
Heino Kuhn     26 (14b)
Faf du Plessis     15 (6b)
Thisara Perera    2-0-30-0


4.1  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Faf du Plessis, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
4.2  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
4.3  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, No shot offered.  (0) 
4.4  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, Very well bowled.  (0) 
4.5  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
4.6  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Heino Kuhn, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two.  (2) 


End of over 5
Nashua Titans    58/1 (RR : 11.6)    Required RR(6.73)
Heino Kuhn     34 (19b)
Faf du Plessis     16 (7b)
Jeevantha Kulatunga    3-0-28-1


5.1  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, No shot offered.  (0) 
5.2  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
5.3  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
5.4  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
5.5  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
5.6  Thisara Perera to Heino Kuhn, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 


End of over 6
Nashua Titans    62/1 (RR : 10.3)    Required RR(6.93)
Faf du Plessis     19 (11b)
Heino Kuhn     35 (21b)
Thisara Perera    3-0-34-0


6.1  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Wide full toss, the batsman slashes at it and gets four more through point! Poor bowling.  (4) 
6.2  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
6.3  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
6.4  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
6.5  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
6.6  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 7
Nashua Titans    72/1 (RR : 10.3)    Required RR(6.69)
Heino Kuhn     45 (27b)
Faf du Plessis     19 (11b)
Jehan Mubarak    1-0-10-0

After being morally destroyed by losing an early wicket, on only the 4th ball of the innings, the Nashua Titans recuperated excellently. Heino Kuhn launched a counterattack and has shifted the game in his team's favour.​

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7.1  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
7.2  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
7.3  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
7.4  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
7.5  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
7.6  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 


End of over 8
Nashua Titans    78/1 (RR : 9.75)    Required RR(6.75)
Faf du Plessis     20 (12b)
Heino Kuhn     50 (32b)
Rangana Herath    1-0-6-0


8.1  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
8.2  Jehan Mubarak to Faf du Plessis, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
8.3  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
8.4  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
8.5  Jehan Mubarak to Faf du Plessis, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
8.6  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 


End of over 9
Nashua Titans    84/1 (RR : 9.33)    Required RR(6.82)
Heino Kuhn     54 (36b)
Faf du Plessis     22 (14b)
Jehan Mubarak    2-0-16-0


9.1  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
9.2  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 
9.3  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two.  (2) 
9.4  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
9.5  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
9.6  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 


End of over 10
Nashua Titans    92/1 (RR : 9.2)    Required RR(6.7)
Faf du Plessis     29 (18b)
Heino Kuhn     55 (38b)
Rangana Herath    2-0-14-0


10.1  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
10.2  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
10.3  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
10.4  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Very well bowled.  (0) 
10.5  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Wide, no run.  (1) 
10.5  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
10.6  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 


End of over 11
Nashua Titans    98/1 (RR : 8.91)    Required RR(6.78)
Faf du Plessis     33 (23b)
Heino Kuhn     56 (39b)
Chanaka Welegedara    1-0-6-0


11.1  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
11.2  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
11.3  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
11.4  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
11.5  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
11.6  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 


End of over 12
Nashua Titans    105/1 (RR : 8.75)    Required RR(6.75)
Faf du Plessis     36 (25b)
Heino Kuhn     60 (43b)
Rangana Herath    3-0-21-0

It has been a tough, tough day for the Wayamba Elevens' bowlers. They are yet to find a meaningful breakthrough. As of now, this looks like a very one-sided affair. Heino Kuhn and Faf du Plessis are making it look so easy.​

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12.1  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Driven for just a single...OH IT'S OVERTHROWS!!! They'll get a four for that. That's poor fielding. The captain is fuming, and so is the bowler.  (5) 
12.2  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
12.3  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
12.4  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
12.5  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
12.6  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 


End of over 13
Nashua Titans    116/1 (RR : 8.92)    Required RR(6.14)
Faf du Plessis     40 (28b)
Heino Kuhn     67 (46b)
Chanaka Welegedara    2-0-17-0


13.1  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
13.2  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
13.3  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
13.4  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two.  (2) 
13.5  Rangana Herath to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
13.6  Rangana Herath to Faf du Plessis, He's hit that high and hard...the fielder is coming underneath it...will he catch it? NOOOO! He spills the chance! And to add insult to injury, the ball rolls away for four runs. The bowler is fuming!  (4) 


End of over 14
Nashua Titans    123/1 (RR : 8.79)    Required RR(6)
Faf du Plessis     44 (29b)
Heino Kuhn     70 (51b)
Rangana Herath    4-0-28-0


14.1  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Hammered down the ground. Two more.  (2) 
14.2  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
14.3  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
14.4  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
14.5  Chanaka Welegedara to Faf du Plessis, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
14.6  Chanaka Welegedara to Heino Kuhn, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 


End of over 15
Nashua Titans    127/1 (RR : 8.47)    Required RR(6.4)
Heino Kuhn     73 (56b)
Faf du Plessis     45 (30b)
Chanaka Welegedara    3-0-21-0


15.1  Jehan Mubarak to Faf du Plessis, Driven beautifully into the gap. A sprawling effort in the deep keeps it down to three.  (3) 
15.2  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, No shot offered.  (0) 
15.3  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
15.4  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
15.5  Jehan Mubarak to Faf du Plessis, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
15.6  Jehan Mubarak to Faf du Plessis, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 


End of over 16
Nashua Titans    135/1 (RR : 8.44)    Required RR(6)
Faf du Plessis     52 (33b)
Heino Kuhn     74 (59b)
Jehan Mubarak    3-0-24-0


16.1  Ajantha Mendis to Heino Kuhn, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
16.2  Ajantha Mendis to Faf du Plessis, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while.  (2) 
16.3  Ajantha Mendis to Faf du Plessis, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
16.4  Ajantha Mendis to Faf du Plessis, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
16.5  Ajantha Mendis to Faf du Plessis, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
16.6  Ajantha Mendis to Faf du Plessis, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 


End of over 17
Nashua Titans    140/1 (RR : 8.24)    Required RR(6.33)
Faf du Plessis     56 (38b)
Heino Kuhn     75 (60b)
Ajantha Mendis    1-0-5-0

Only in the 17th over do Wayamba Elevens realise they have Ajantha Mendis. It is of no use now, unfortunately.​

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17.1  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 
17.2  Jehan Mubarak to Heino Kuhn, Oh, needless wicket there. Charged down the wicket, swung wildly, didn't even get close and it's an easy wicket. The bowler is loving it.

H. Kuhn        st de Zoysa         b Mubarak
Runs : 79       Balls : 62         S/R : 127.4

17.3  Jehan Mubarak to AB de Villiers, Splendid shot for four!  (4) 
17.4  Jehan Mubarak to AB de Villiers, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
17.5  Jehan Mubarak to AB de Villiers, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
17.6  Jehan Mubarak to AB de Villiers, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 


End of over 18
Nashua Titans    150/2 (RR : 8.33)    Required RR(4.5)
AB de Villiers     6 (4b)
Faf du Plessis     56 (38b)
Jehan Mubarak    4-0-34-1


18.1  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there!  (4) 
18.2  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
18.3  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
18.4  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
18.5  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
18.6  Thisara Perera to Faf du Plessis, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 


End of over 19
Nashua Titans    156/2 (RR : 8.21)    Required RR(3)
Faf du Plessis     62 (44b)
AB de Villiers     6 (4b)
Thisara Perera    4-0-40-0


19.1  Jeevantha Kulatunga to AB de Villiers, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
19.2  Jeevantha Kulatunga to AB de Villiers, That's plumber than the man who fixes my kitchen sink! Out!

AB de Villiers lbw               b Kulatunga
Runs : 6       Balls : 6         S/R : 100

19.3  Jeevantha Kulatunga to Roelof van der Merwe, What an audacious shot! Uppercut up and over third man for six! Incredible!  (6) 


Nashua Titans    162/3 (RR : 8.52)
Overs: 19.3

Nashua Titans Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Gulam Bodi                             b Kulatunga       8    4   2   0  200.0
Faf du Plessis                         not out          62   44   5   1  140.9
Heino Kuhn            st de Zoysa      b Mubarak        79   62   7   1  127.4
AB de Villiers         lbw             b Kulatunga       6    6   1   0  100.0
Roelof van der Merwe                   not out           6    1   0   1  600.0
Albie Morkel                                      
Farhaan Behardien                                 
Pierre Joubert                                    
Dale Steyn                                        
Imran Tahir                                       
Ethy Mbhalati                                     

Total: 162/3                       Overs: 19.3                    Run Rate: 8.52

Extras : 1    No Balls : 0       Wides : 1    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Wayamba Xi Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Jehan Mubarak                        4.0           0      34        1   8.50
Jeevantha Kulatunga                  3.3           0      34        2   9.71
Thisara Perera                       4.0           0      40        0  10.00
Chanaka Welegedara                   3.0           0      21        0   7.00
Ajantha Mendis                       1.0           0       5        0   5.00
Rangana Herath                       4.0           0      28        0   7.00

Total: 162/3                       Overs: 19.3                    Run Rate: 8.52

Extras : 1    No Balls : 0       Wides : 1    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

6 balls, 6 runs. AB de Villiers loses his wicket after those figures but Roelof van der Merwe's audacity the very next ball of AB de Villiers' dismissal pushed the Nashua Titans over the line, after the Wayamba Elevens surprisingly managed to make the end so close on their part. But, apart from a little stutter towards the end, it was a rather comfortable win for the Nashua Titans.​

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Wayamba Xi      159/7 in 20.0 overs. 
Nashua Titans   162/3 in 19.3 overs. 

Nashua Titans won by 7 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Man of the match: Heino Kuhn (Nashua Titans)

@Naman Thakur @Asham​

 

[Akshay.]

Great we are continuing our form from last season

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

@Sodium @VC the slogger, lineups please.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWENTY20

3rd QUARTER-FINAL

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KENT SPITFIRES vs CENTRAL STAGS
at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

CENTRAL STAGS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

CENTRAL STAGS' INNINGS

0.1  Lasith Malinga to Jamie How, Driven beautifully into the gap. A sprawling effort in the deep keeps it down to three.  (3) 
0.2  Lasith Malinga to Peter Ingram, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
0.3  Lasith Malinga to Peter Ingram, Sharp reflexes, excellent catch! That's certainly going to be on the highlight reel.

P. Ingram      c Key             b Malinga
Runs : 0       Balls : 2         S/R : 0

0.4  Lasith Malinga to Ross Taylor, Leg Byes, just a single.  (1) 
0.5  Lasith Malinga to Ross Taylor, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
0.6  Lasith Malinga to Jamie How, Wide, no run.  (1) 
0.6  Lasith Malinga to Jamie How, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 


End of over 1
Central Stags    6/1 (RR : 6)
Jamie How     3 (3b)
Ross Taylor     1 (0b)
Lasith Malinga    1-0-5-1


1.1  Simon Cook to Ross Taylor, Slog-sweep time! He hasn't executed that quite well, and....yup, he's out caught! Tough luck kid, maybe you'll do better next time.

R. Taylor      c Denly           b S Cook
Runs : 1       Balls : 1         S/R : 100

1.2  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
1.3  Simon Cook to Jamie How, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
1.4  Simon Cook to Jamie How, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! There is a fielder after it...he's runs hard...and takes the catch! Well done sir!

J. How         c van Jaarsveld   b S Cook
Runs : 3       Balls : 5         S/R : 60

1.5  Simon Cook to George Worker, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
1.6  Simon Cook to George Worker, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 


End of over 2
Central Stags    9/3 (RR : 4.5)
George Worker     2 (2b)
Matthew Sinclair     1 (1b)
Simon Cook    1-0-3-2

An awful start for the Central Stags, they lose 3 wickets for just 9 runs. 2 of which, belong to Simon Cook. And two very important ones as well. Jamie How and Ross Taylor.​

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2.1  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Uppercut over the slip fielders and away for four! Cheeky shot!  (4) 
2.2  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
2.3  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, No Ball. That six has cleared the car park!  (6) 
2.3  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
2.4  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, Leg Byes, they'll get a couple for that.  (2) 
2.5  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Short ball outside offstump, the batsman rocks back to cut it and sends it up and over point for six!  (6) 
2.6  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 


End of over 3
Central Stags    32/3 (RR : 10.7)
George Worker     10 (3b)
Matthew Sinclair     13 (5b)
Lasith Malinga    2-0-26-1

22 runs off the over! What a counterattack from the Central Stags on Lasith Malinga and Kent Spitfires. That ought to ease the pressure.​

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3.1  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 
3.2  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, What an audacious shot! Uppercut up and over third man for six! Incredible!  (6) 
3.3  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Very well bowled.  (0) 
3.4  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Very well bowled.  (0) 
3.5  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Good length delivery on the stumps, the batsman just leans forward and drives it past mid-on for four more. Lovely shot.  (4) 
3.6  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 4
Central Stags    46/3 (RR : 11.5)
Matthew Sinclair     27 (11b)
George Worker     10 (3b)
Simon Cook    2-0-17-2


4.1  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, Wide, no run.  (1) 
4.1  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
4.2  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
4.3  Lasith Malinga to George Worker, Easy single.  (1) 
4.4  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
4.5  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
4.6  Lasith Malinga to Matthew Sinclair, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 


End of over 5
Central Stags    52/3 (RR : 10.4)
Matthew Sinclair     31 (14b)
George Worker     11 (6b)
Lasith Malinga    3-0-32-1


5.1  Simon Cook to George Worker, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
5.2  Simon Cook to Matthew Sinclair, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
5.3  Simon Cook to George Worker, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
5.4  Simon Cook to George Worker, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
5.5  Simon Cook to George Worker, And that's going all the way, four runs!  (4) 
5.6  Simon Cook to George Worker, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 


End of over 6
Central Stags    60/3 (RR : 10)
George Worker     18 (11b)
Matthew Sinclair     32 (15b)
Simon Cook    3-0-25-2

Matthew Sinclair and George Worker have safeguarded the Central Stags out of trouble. They've propelled them to a commendable 10-run scoring rate.​

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6.1  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
6.2  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
6.3  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
6.4  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up.  (2) 
6.5  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
6.6  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 


End of over 7
Central Stags    65/3 (RR : 9.29)
George Worker     19 (12b)
Matthew Sinclair     36 (20b)
Darren Stevens    1-0-5-0


7.1  James Tredwell to Matthew Sinclair, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 
7.2  James Tredwell to Matthew Sinclair, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
7.3  James Tredwell to George Worker, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
7.4  James Tredwell to George Worker, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
7.5  James Tredwell to Matthew Sinclair, One more to the total.  (1) 
7.6  James Tredwell to George Worker, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 


End of over 8
Central Stags    77/3 (RR : 9.63)
Matthew Sinclair     42 (23b)
George Worker     25 (15b)
James Tredwell    1-0-12-0


8.1  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while.  (2) 
8.2  Andrew Hall to George Worker, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
8.3  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Wide, no run.  (0) 
8.3  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
8.4  Andrew Hall to Matthew Sinclair, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
8.5  Andrew Hall to Matthew Sinclair, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
8.6  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 


End of over 9
Central Stags    87/3 (RR : 9.67)
Matthew Sinclair     45 (24b)
George Worker     31 (20b)
Andrew Hall    1-0-10-0


9.1  Darren Stevens to George Worker, The batsman lines up for a big slog over cow corner, but gets an inside edge, which scoots past the stumps and the keeper for four runs! The bowler has a wry smile, if the batsman keeps that up, it won't be too long till he's back in the pavilion...  (4) 
9.2  Darren Stevens to George Worker, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
9.3  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
9.4  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! But the ball flies between the keeper and slip, who just stare at each other as the ball runs away for four! Unlucky!  (4) 
9.5  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
9.6  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there!  (4) 


End of over 10
Central Stags    101/3 (RR : 10.1)
George Worker     45 (26b)
Matthew Sinclair     45 (24b)
Darren Stevens    2-0-19-0


10.1  Andrew Hall to Matthew Sinclair, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
10.2  Andrew Hall to Matthew Sinclair, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
10.3  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Hammered down the ground. Two more.  (2) 
10.4  Andrew Hall to George Worker, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
10.5  Andrew Hall to George Worker, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
10.6  Andrew Hall to George Worker, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 


End of over 11
Central Stags    108/3 (RR : 9.82)
George Worker     49 (30b)
Matthew Sinclair     48 (26b)
Andrew Hall    2-0-17-0


11.1  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
11.2  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
11.3  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
11.4  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
11.5  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 
11.6  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 


End of over 12
Central Stags    114/3 (RR : 9.5)
Matthew Sinclair     52 (29b)
George Worker     51 (33b)
Darren Stevens    3-0-25-0


12.1  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
12.2  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
12.3  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
12.4  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, And time for the reverse-sweep! Quite a daring and often needless shot if you ask me, but the batsman pulls it off well enough to get two more.  (2) 
12.5  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Edged and through the vacant gully region for four! And just after the captained had removed a man from there! Don't you just hate it when that happens?  (4) 
12.6  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 13
Central Stags    123/3 (RR : 9.46)
Matthew Sinclair     59 (33b)
George Worker     53 (35b)
Yasir Arafat    1-0-9-0

116-run 4th wicket partnership between Matthew Sinclair and George Worker. Fifties for both men, and what a superb stand this has been! They've pretty much salvaged the innings after that crippled start, and set their team on the course to a big score.​

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13.1  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
13.2  Darren Stevens to George Worker, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
13.3  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
13.4  Darren Stevens to Matthew Sinclair, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
13.5  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two.  (2) 
13.6  Darren Stevens to George Worker, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 


End of over 14
Central Stags    128/3 (RR : 9.14)
Matthew Sinclair     60 (35b)
George Worker     57 (39b)
Darren Stevens    4-0-30-0


14.1  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
14.2  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
14.3  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
14.4  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Beautiful shot! Down the ground, easy four for the batsman.  (4) 
14.5  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Very well bowled.  (0) 
14.6  Yasir Arafat to Matthew Sinclair, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 


End of over 15
Central Stags    134/3 (RR : 8.93)
George Worker     58 (40b)
Matthew Sinclair     65 (40b)
Yasir Arafat    2-0-15-0


15.1  James Tredwell to Matthew Sinclair, Nice. Length ball, clobbered down the ground for six. Superb batting.  (6) 
15.2  James Tredwell to Matthew Sinclair, Excellent bowling, catches the batsman off-guard with a vicious bouncer! The batsman top edges it high in the air, and the catch is taken!

M. Sinclair     c Jones            b Tredwell
Runs : 71       Balls : 42         S/R : 169

Finally a wicket for Kent Spitfires! Matthew Sinclair is dismissed, but not before making a huge impact. He vanishes for 71 off just 42 balls.​

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15.3  James Tredwell to Jacob Oram, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
15.4  James Tredwell to Jacob Oram, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 
15.5  James Tredwell to Jacob Oram, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
15.6  James Tredwell to George Worker, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 


End of over 16
Central Stags    141/4 (RR : 8.81)
George Worker     58 (41b)
Jacob Oram     1 (3b)
James Tredwell    2-0-19-1


16.1  Yasir Arafat to Jacob Oram, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
16.2  Yasir Arafat to Jacob Oram, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
16.3  Yasir Arafat to Jacob Oram, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
16.4  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
16.5  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, And that's going all the way, four runs!  (4) 
16.6  Yasir Arafat to George Worker, Slog-sweep time! He hasn't executed that quite well, and....yup, he's out caught! Tough luck kid, maybe you'll do better next time.

G. Worker       c van Jaarsveld    b Arafat
Runs : 62       Balls : 44         S/R : 140.9


End of over 17
Central Stags    148/5 (RR : 8.71)
Brendon Diamanti     0 (0b)
Jacob Oram     4 (6b)
Yasir Arafat    3-0-22-1


17.1  James Tredwell to Jacob Oram, Going, Going, Gone! Six Runs!  (6) 
17.2  James Tredwell to Jacob Oram, Down the track and driven through midwicket. There is no fielder in the deep so Long On has to run around to field it, and so in the meanwhile the batsmen get three. Poor bowling but good placement.  (9) 
17.3  James Tredwell to Brendon Diamanti, For all the Americans out there, that's the cricketing equivalent of a Home-Run. Nice stuff. Six.  (6) 
17.4  James Tredwell to Brendon Diamanti, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
17.5  James Tredwell to Brendon Diamanti, That six has cleared the car park!  (6) 
17.6  James Tredwell to Brendon Diamanti, Wide, no shot offered.  (1) 
17.6  James Tredwell to Brendon Diamanti, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 


End of over 18
Central Stags    178/5 (RR : 9.89)
Brendon Diamanti     14 (4b)
Jacob Oram     19 (8b)
James Tredwell    3-0-49-1


18.1  Lasith Malinga to Jacob Oram, Fantastic catch! Brilliant one handed effort! Even the batsman has to applaud that one!

J. Oram         c Walker          b Malinga
Runs : 19       Balls : 9         S/R : 211.1

18.2  Lasith Malinga to Bevan Griggs, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
18.3  Lasith Malinga to Bevan Griggs, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
18.4  Lasith Malinga to Brendon Diamanti, Good shot, they're running hard, the throw comes in, but they've managed a comfortable two.  (2) 
18.5  Lasith Malinga to Brendon Diamanti, Struck in front, All fielders appealing, and Got him!

B. Diamanti     lbw               b Malinga
Runs : 16       Balls : 6         S/R : 266.7

18.6  Lasith Malinga to Ewen Thompson, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 


End of over 19
Central Stags    186/7 (RR : 9.79)
Bevan Griggs     5 (2b)
Ewen Thompson     1 (1b)
Lasith Malinga    4-0-40-3


19.1  Simon Cook to Ewen Thompson, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
19.2  Simon Cook to Ewen Thompson, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
19.3  Simon Cook to Ewen Thompson, The batsman goes for the big heave-ho, and connects fantastically! Six!  (6) 
19.4  Simon Cook to Ewen Thompson, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
19.5  Simon Cook to Bevan Griggs, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
19.6  Simon Cook to Ewen Thompson, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 


End of over 20
Central Stags    196/7 (RR : 9.80)
Ewen Thompson     10 (6b)
Bevan Griggs     6 (3b)
Simon Cook    4-0-35-2


Central Stags    196/7 (RR : 9.80)
Overs: 20.0

Central Stags Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Jamie How              c van Jaarsveld b S Cook          3    5   0   0   60.0
Peter Ingram           c Key           b Malinga         0    2   0   0    0.0
Ross Taylor            c Denly         b S Cook          1    1   0   0  100.0
Matthew Sinclair       c Jones         b Tredwell       71   42   6   3  169.0
George Worker          c van Jaarsveld b Arafat         62   44   6   1  140.9
Jacob Oram             c Walker        b Malinga        19    9   0   1  211.1
Brendon Diamanti       lbw             b Malinga        16    6   0   2  266.7
Bevan Griggs                           not out           6    3   1   0  200.0
Ewen Thompson                          not out          10    6   0   1  166.7
Michael Mason                                     
Robbie Schaw                                      

Total: 196/7                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 9.80

Extras : 8    No Balls : 1       Wides : 4    Leg Byes : 3        Byes : 0

Kent Spitfires Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Darren Stevens                       4.0           0      30        0   7.50
Andrew Hall                          2.0           0      17        0   8.50
Yasir Arafat                         3.0           0      22        1   7.33
James Tredwell                       3.0           0      49        1  16.33
Simon Cook                           4.0           0      35        2   8.75
Lasith Malinga                       4.0           0      40        3  10.00

Total: 196/7                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 9.80

Extras : 8    No Balls : 1       Wides : 4    Leg Byes : 3        Byes : 0

The end of the innings. Central Stags finish with 196/7, courtesy of some brilliant batting from George Worker and Matthew Sinclair. The two formed the spine of this innings. Brendan Diamanti and Jacob Oram played commendable cameos towards the end, a sort've, wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am innings from the latter two. Kent Spitfires bowlers were taken to their limits, Lasith Malinga in particular. Their leading wicket-taker prior to this match did pick 3 wickets, but also conceded 40 runs.​

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KENT SPITFIRES NEED 197 RUNS TO WIN FROM 20.0 OVERS AT 9.85 RUNS PER OVER

KENT SPITFIRES' INNINGS

0.1  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, I don't think he'll be attempting any more bouncers after that. The batsman has hooked that away magnificently for six!  (6) 
0.2  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Driven for four!  (4) 
0.3  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more.  (2) 
0.4  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Oh, that's a juicy full toss and the batsman has nailed it! 6 runs!  (6) 
0.5  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Very well bowled.  (0) 
0.6  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Easy single.  (1) 


End of over 1
Kent Spitfires    19/0 (RR : 19)    Required RR(9.32)
Rob Key     0 (0b)
Joe Denly     19 (6b)
Brendon Diamanti    1-0-19-0


1.1  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
1.2  Michael Mason to Rob Key, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
1.3  Michael Mason to Rob Key, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 
1.4  Michael Mason to Rob Key, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while.  (2) 
1.5  Michael Mason to Rob Key, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
1.6  Michael Mason to Rob Key, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 


End of over 2
Kent Spitfires    30/0 (RR : 15)    Required RR(9.22)
Rob Key     10 (5b)
Joe Denly     20 (7b)
Michael Mason    1-0-11-0


2.1  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
2.2  Brendon Diamanti to Rob Key, Splendid shot for four!  (4) 
2.3  Brendon Diamanti to Rob Key, Full and on the toes, the batsman just flicks it past the now-vacant short fine leg region for four runs! The captain is fuming, and it's right after he took the fielder out of there!  (4) 
2.4  Brendon Diamanti to Rob Key, He's skied it, too high, there's a fielder coming under it, takes it comfortably!

R. Key          c Ingram          b Diamanti
Runs : 18       Balls : 8         S/R : 225

2.5  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, Buffet bowling, the batsman helps himself to four more.  (4) 
2.6  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 


End of over 3
Kent Spitfires    43/1 (RR : 14.3)    Required RR(9)
Matt Walker     4 (2b)
Joe Denly     21 (8b)
Brendon Diamanti    2-0-32-1

A blistering start put to a hold by Brendon Diamanti's dismissal of Rob Key.​

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3.1  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
3.2  Michael Mason to Matt Walker, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
3.3  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 
3.4  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Edged and through the vacant gully region for four! And just after the captained had removed a man from there! Don't you just hate it when that happens?  (4) 
3.5  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Excellent bowling, catches the batsman off-guard with a vicious bouncer! Unfortunately for the bowler, the batsmen top edges it over the head of the keeper for six! Tough luck son, maybe you'll get him next time.  (6) 
3.6  Michael Mason to Joe Denly, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 


End of over 4
Kent Spitfires    60/1 (RR : 15)    Required RR(8.5)
Matt Walker     5 (3b)
Joe Denly     37 (13b)
Michael Mason    2-0-28-0


4.1  Brendon Diamanti to Joe Denly, In the air, and gone!

J. Denly        c Griggs           b Diamanti
Runs : 37       Balls : 14         S/R : 264.3

4.2  Brendon Diamanti to Martin van Jaarsveld, And the batsman unveils the sweep shot, and it's done beautifully too! Four more!  (4) 
4.3  Brendon Diamanti to Martin van Jaarsveld, For all the Americans out there, that's the cricketing equivalent of a Home-Run. Nice stuff. Six.  (6) 
4.4  Brendon Diamanti to Martin van Jaarsveld, Short and pulled away for a single  (1) 
4.5  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 
4.6  Brendon Diamanti to Martin van Jaarsveld, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 


End of over 5
Kent Spitfires    72/2 (RR : 14.4)    Required RR(8.27)
Martin van Jaarsveld     11 (4b)
Matt Walker     6 (4b)
Brendon Diamanti    3-0-44-2

Joe Denly is sent back to the pavilion, too. But that is a very concerning run rate the Kent Spitfires have managed to maintain in spite of the loss of their openers. It is crucial for the Central Stags to contain Martin van Jaarsveld and Matt Walker, the two batsmen at the crease.​

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5.1  Michael Mason to Matt Walker, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
5.2  Michael Mason to Martin van Jaarsveld, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
5.3  Michael Mason to Martin van Jaarsveld, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
5.4  Michael Mason to Martin van Jaarsveld, That's a single.  (1) 
5.5  Michael Mason to Matt Walker, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
5.6  Michael Mason to Matt Walker, That's skied, but he's dropped it! Two more runs.  (2) 


End of over 6
Kent Spitfires    80/2 (RR : 13.3)    Required RR(8.29)
Matt Walker     11 (7b)
Martin van Jaarsveld     14 (7b)
Michael Mason    3-0-36-0


6.1  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
6.2  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
6.3  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Hit hard but straight to the fielder, the batsmen scamper through for the single!  (1) 
6.4  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
6.5  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
6.6  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 


End of over 7
Kent Spitfires    84/2 (RR : 12)    Required RR(8.62)
Martin van Jaarsveld     15 (10b)
Matt Walker     14 (10b)
Jacob Oram    1-0-4-0


7.1  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
7.2  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
7.3  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
7.4  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
7.5  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 
7.6  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 


End of over 8
Kent Spitfires    93/2 (RR : 11.6)    Required RR(8.58)
Martin van Jaarsveld     21 (13b)
Matt Walker     17 (13b)
Robbie Schaw    1-0-9-0


8.1  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
8.2  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
8.3  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
8.4  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
8.5  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
8.6  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 


End of over 9
Kent Spitfires    97/2 (RR : 10.8)    Required RR(9)
Matt Walker     18 (15b)
Martin van Jaarsveld     24 (17b)
Jacob Oram    2-0-8-0


9.1  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
9.2  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 
9.3  George Worker to Matt Walker, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
9.4  George Worker to Matt Walker, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
9.5  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
9.6  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Edged and over the slip fielder! Two runs while third man tidies up.  (2) 


End of over 10
Kent Spitfires    105/2 (RR : 10.5)    Required RR(9.1)
Martin van Jaarsveld     29 (21b)
Matt Walker     21 (17b)
George Worker    1-0-8-0


10.1  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
10.2  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
10.3  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
10.4  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, The batsman goes down the track and nails it through the offside! Four more!  (4) 
10.5  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
10.6  Robbie Schaw to Matt Walker, Very well bowled.  (0) 


End of over 11
Kent Spitfires    115/2 (RR : 10.5)    Required RR(9)
Matt Walker     31 (23b)
Martin van Jaarsveld     29 (21b)
Robbie Schaw    2-0-19-0

Matt Walker and Martin van Jaarsveld have been an immovable object for the Central Stags. Both of them are playing at a quick rate, and are slowly chipping the game away from the Central Stags.​

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11.1  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Driven for four!  (4) 
11.2  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Great stop! Saved a run there he did!  (3) 
11.3  George Worker to Matt Walker, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two.  (2) 
11.4  George Worker to Matt Walker, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
11.5  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Wide, no run.  (1) 
11.5  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Very well bowled.  (0) 
11.6  George Worker to Martin van Jaarsveld, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 


End of over 12
Kent Spitfires    128/2 (RR : 10.7)    Required RR(8.5)
Martin van Jaarsveld     38 (26b)
Matt Walker     34 (24b)
George Worker    2-0-21-0


12.1  Ewen Thompson to Matt Walker, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
12.2  Ewen Thompson to Matt Walker, Very well bowled.  (0) 
12.3  Ewen Thompson to Matt Walker, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
12.4  Ewen Thompson to Martin van Jaarsveld, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
12.5  Ewen Thompson to Martin van Jaarsveld, Wide, no run.  (1) 
12.5  Ewen Thompson to Martin van Jaarsveld, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
12.6  Ewen Thompson to Martin van Jaarsveld, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 


End of over 13
Kent Spitfires    137/2 (RR : 10.5)    Required RR(8.43)
Matt Walker     35 (27b)
Martin van Jaarsveld     45 (29b)
Ewen Thompson    1-0-9-0


13.1  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, No shot offered.  (0) 
13.2  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
13.3  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 
13.4  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
13.5  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
13.6  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 


End of over 14
Kent Spitfires    149/2 (RR : 10.6)    Required RR(7.83)
Martin van Jaarsveld     57 (35b)
Matt Walker     35 (27b)
Robbie Schaw    3-0-31-0

Fifty from Martin van Jaarsveld! And what an innings it has been for him. Kent Spitfires are in a predominant position. Central Stags need something big.​

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14.1  George Worker to Matt Walker, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 
14.2  George Worker to Matt Walker, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
14.3  George Worker to Matt Walker, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
14.4  George Worker to Matt Walker, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
14.5  George Worker to Matt Walker, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 
14.6  George Worker to Matt Walker, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 


End of over 15
Kent Spitfires    162/2 (RR : 10.8)    Required RR(6.8)
Martin van Jaarsveld     57 (35b)
Matt Walker     48 (33b)
George Worker    3-0-34-0


15.1  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
15.2  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
15.3  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
15.4  Jacob Oram to Martin van Jaarsveld, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
15.5  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
15.6  Jacob Oram to Matt Walker, Six!  (6) 


End of over 16
Kent Spitfires    172/2 (RR : 10.8)    Required RR(6)
Matt Walker     55 (36b)
Martin van Jaarsveld     60 (38b)
Jacob Oram    3-0-18-0


16.1  Robbie Schaw to Martin van Jaarsveld, Excellent bowling, catches the batsman off-guard with a vicious bouncer! The batsman top edges it high in the air, and the catch is taken!

M. van Jaarsveld c Sinclair         b Schaw
Runs : 60        Balls : 39         S/R : 153.8

Martin van Jaarsveld falls, but his dismissal appears to be a little too late. He has done his job, tremendously well. Kent Spitfires just need 25 runs from 23 balls, but is it really going to be as easy at looks? Or is their a twist ahead?​

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16.2  Robbie Schaw to Darren Stevens, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
16.3  Robbie Schaw to Darren Stevens, Beaten by pace! Fired in full and quicker, the batsman is late to get his bat down and the stumps are in a mess! Excellent bowling!

D. Stevens                          b Schaw
Runs : 0         Balls : 2          S/R : 0

16.4  Robbie Schaw to Andrew Hall, Drilled away through midwicket for four, that shot had some power behind it!  (4) 
16.5  Robbie Schaw to Andrew Hall, Wide, no run.  (1) 
16.5  Robbie Schaw to Andrew Hall, Good running, two runs.  (2) 
16.6  Robbie Schaw to Andrew Hall, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 


End of over 17
Kent Spitfires    180/4 (RR : 10.6)    Required RR(5.33)
Matt Walker     55 (36b)
Andrew Hall     7 (3b)
Robbie Schaw    4-0-39-2


17.1  George Worker to Andrew Hall, Good running, two runs.  (2) 
17.2  George Worker to Andrew Hall, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 
17.3  George Worker to Matt Walker, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
17.4  George Worker to Matt Walker, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
17.5  George Worker to Matt Walker, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
17.6  George Worker to Andrew Hall, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 


End of over 18
Kent Spitfires    187/4 (RR : 10.4)    Required RR(4.5)
Matt Walker     58 (39b)
Andrew Hall     11 (6b)
George Worker    4-0-41-0


18.1  Brendon Diamanti to Andrew Hall, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
18.2  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, Very well bowled.  (0) 
18.3  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 
18.4  Brendon Diamanti to Matt Walker, That's out, no question about it. Excellent bowling.

M. Walker       lbw                b Diamanti
Runs : 58       Balls : 42         S/R : 138.1

18.5  Brendon Diamanti to Geraint Jones, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 
18.6  Brendon Diamanti to Andrew Hall, He takes a step down the track and turns an attempted yorker into a full-toss, and dispatches it over long-on for six!  (6) 


End of over 19
Kent Spitfires    195/5 (RR : 10.3)    Required RR(1)
Andrew Hall     18 (8b)
Geraint Jones     1 (1b)
Brendon Diamanti    4-0-52-3


19.1  Michael Mason to Geraint Jones, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
19.2  Michael Mason to Geraint Jones, Sharp reflexes, excellent catch! That's certainly going to be on the highlight reel.

G. Jones       c Sinclair        b Mason
Runs : 1       Balls : 3         S/R : 33.33

19.3  Michael Mason to Yasir Arafat, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
19.4  Michael Mason to Yasir Arafat, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 

Kent Spitfires    197/6 (RR : 10.37)
Overs: 19.4

Kent Spitfires Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Joe Denly              c Griggs        b Diamanti       37   14   3   3  264.3
Rob Key                c Ingram        b Diamanti       18    8   2   0  225.0
Matt Walker            lbw             b Diamanti       58   42   5   1  138.1
Martin van Jaarsveld   c Sinclair      b Schaw          60   39   5   1  153.8
Darren Stevens                         b Schaw           0    2   0   0    0.0
Andrew Hall                            not out          18    8   1   1  225.0
Geraint Jones          c Sinclair      b Mason           1    3   0   0   33.3
Yasir Arafat                           not out           2    2   0   0  100.0
James Tredwell                                    
Simon Cook                                        
Lasith Malinga                                    

Total: 197/6                       Overs: 19.4                    Run Rate: 10.37

Extras : 3    No Balls : 0       Wides : 3    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Central Stags Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
George Worker                        4.0           0      41        0  10.25
Jacob Oram                           3.0           0      18        0   6.00
Brendon Diamanti                     4.0           0      52        3  13.00
Ewen Thompson                        1.0           0       9        0   9.00
Michael Mason                        3.4           0      38        1  10.36
Robbie Schaw                         4.0           0      39        2   9.75

Total: 197/6                       Overs: 19.4                    Run Rate: 10.37

Extras : 3    No Balls : 0       Wides : 3    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Matt Walker was dismissed, but the game was already over at that point. With just 1 run needed off the last over, Michael Mason tried his best to prolong the over, but unfortunately for him, that was going to win the game for him. Kent Spitfires have successfully chased down a mammoth 197.​

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Central Stags    196/7 in 20.0 overs. 
Kent Spitfires   197/6 in 19.4 overs.

Kent Spitfires won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Man of the match: Martin van Jaarsveld (Kent Spitfires)

@Rohith. @Yash.​

 

[Targaryen]

Murali Vijay
Vasudevan Devendran
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan
Dinesh Karthik
Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas
Subramaniam Badrinath
Yo Mahesh
Ravichandran Ashwin
Chandrasekar Ganapathy
Palani Amarnath
Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran

 

[VC the slogger]

Rampaul in for S Ganga and bats at No 9. Everyone else moves one place up.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWENTY20

4th QUARTER-FINAL

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO vs TAMIL NADU
at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO's INNINGS

0.1  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Lendl Simmons, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
0.2  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to William Perkins, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
0.3  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to William Perkins, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 
0.4  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to William Perkins, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 
0.5  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Lendl Simmons, Full, wide, the batsman flails at it and finds the edge! The fielder dives to his right, and snaffles the catch! Gone!

L. Simmons     c Ashwin          b Ganapathy
Runs : 1       Balls : 2         S/R : 50

0.6  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while.  (2) 


End of over 1
Trinidad & Tobago    8/1 (RR : 8)
Darren Ganga     2 (1b)
William Perkins     5 (3b)
Chandrasekar Ganapathy    1-0-8-1


1.1  Palani Amarnath to William Perkins, That's a single.  (1) 
1.2  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
1.3  Palani Amarnath to William Perkins, Wide, no run.  (1) 
1.3  Palani Amarnath to William Perkins, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
1.4  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Full delivery outside off-stump, the batsman clears his left leg and swings, and cracks it up and over midwicket for six! Great shot, tremendous power!  (6) 
1.5  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Edged and through the vacant gully region for four! And just after the captained had removed a man from there! Don't you just hate it when that happens?  (4) 
1.6  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Ah that's a rubbish ball, and the batsman wastes no time in putting the trash away. Six!  (6) 


End of over 2
Trinidad & Tobago    28/1 (RR : 14)
Darren Ganga     19 (4b)
William Perkins     7 (6b)
Palani Amarnath    1-0-20-0


2.1  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to William Perkins, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
2.2  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Driven for four!  (4) 
2.3  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to William Perkins, The cuts back in sharply, and the batsman misses completely, and his struck on the pads. It's a tough decision, but the umpire sends him on his way! Excellent bowling.

W. Perkins     lbw               b Ganapathy
Runs : 8       Balls : 8         S/R : 100

2.4  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Dwayne Bravo, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
2.5  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Dwayne Bravo, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
2.6  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 


End of over 3
Trinidad & Tobago    34/2 (RR : 11.3)
Darren Ganga     23 (6b)
Dwayne Bravo     1 (2b)
Chandrasekar Ganapathy    2-0-14-2


3.1  Palani Amarnath to Dwayne Bravo, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
3.2  Palani Amarnath to Dwayne Bravo, Wide, no run.  (1) 
3.2  Palani Amarnath to Dwayne Bravo, He's skied it, too high, there's a fielder coming under it, takes it comfortably!

D. Bravo       c Vidyut          b Amarnath
Runs : 5       Balls : 4         S/R : 125

Three early wickets for Tamil Nadu, just what they needed. Darren Ganga however, Trinidad & Tobago's captain, is playing a gutsy innings. Leading a sharp resurgence.​

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3.3  Palani Amarnath to Kieron Pollard, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
3.4  Palani Amarnath to Kieron Pollard, Full delivery outside off-stump, the batsman clears his left leg and swings, and cracks it up and over midwicket for six! Great shot, tremendous power!  (6) 
3.5  Palani Amarnath to Kieron Pollard, Very well bowled.  (0) 
3.6  Palani Amarnath to Kieron Pollard, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 


End of over 4
Trinidad & Tobago    49/3 (RR : 12.3)
Kieron Pollard     10 (4b)
Darren Ganga     23 (6b)
Palani Amarnath    2-0-35-1


4.1  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
4.2  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
4.3  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Kieron Pollard, In the air, and gone!

K. Pollard      c Vidyut          b Ganapathy
Runs : 10       Balls : 5         S/R : 200

4.4  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Dinesh Ramdin, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 
4.5  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Dinesh Ramdin, Short and pulled away for a single  (2) 
4.6  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Dinesh Ramdin, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 


End of over 5
Trinidad & Tobago    54/4 (RR : 10.8)
Dinesh Ramdin     4 (3b)
Darren Ganga     24 (8b)
Chandrasekar Ganapathy    3-0-19-3

Kieron Pollard is dismissed, too. Trinidad & Tobago, are now four down. Chandrasekar Ganapathy claims his third wicket in his third over. He has conceded only 19 runs.​

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5.1  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Byes, they'll get a couple for that.  (2) 
5.2  Palani Amarnath to Dinesh Ramdin, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
5.3  Palani Amarnath to Dinesh Ramdin, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 
5.4  Palani Amarnath to Darren Ganga, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
5.5  Palani Amarnath to Dinesh Ramdin, No shot offered.  (0) 
5.6  Palani Amarnath to Dinesh Ramdin, He tried to go over the top but doesn't connect well. However, it's placed in the gap the ball trickles away for four.  (4) 


End of over 6
Trinidad & Tobago    62/4 (RR : 10.3)
Dinesh Ramdin     9 (7b)
Darren Ganga     25 (9b)
Palani Amarnath    3-0-41-1


6.1  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
6.2  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
6.3  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
6.4  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Uppercut over the slip fielders and away for four! Cheeky shot!  (4) 
6.5  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
6.6  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 


End of over 7
Trinidad & Tobago    72/4 (RR : 10.3)
Darren Ganga     35 (15b)
Dinesh Ramdin     9 (7b)
Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran    1-0-10-0


7.1  Vasudevan Devendran to Dinesh Ramdin, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
7.2  Vasudevan Devendran to Darren Ganga, Dabbed into the gap for a quick single. The captain decides to shift the field around a little bit.  (1) 
7.3  Vasudevan Devendran to Dinesh Ramdin, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 
7.4  Vasudevan Devendran to Dinesh Ramdin, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
7.5  Vasudevan Devendran to Dinesh Ramdin, No shot offered.  (0) 
7.6  Vasudevan Devendran to Dinesh Ramdin, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 


End of over 8
Trinidad & Tobago    84/4 (RR : 10.5)
Dinesh Ramdin     20 (12b)
Darren Ganga     36 (16b)
Vasudevan Devendran    1-0-12-0


8.1  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
8.2  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Drilled away through midwicket for four, that shot had some power behind it!  (4) 
8.3  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
8.4  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
8.5  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Chipped, and lands safe. Two runs in the mean while.  (2) 
8.6  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 


End of over 9
Trinidad & Tobago    91/4 (RR : 10.1)
Dinesh Ramdin     26 (17b)
Darren Ganga     37 (17b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan    1-0-7-0


9.1  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, GOT HIM!! Oh no, wait, sorry. It's just a dot ball. My bad.  (0) 
9.2  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
9.3  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, That one deviated sharply of the pitch, the batsman had no chance of playing that. Dot ball.  (0) 
9.4  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
9.5  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, They run the first hard, they come for two, the fielder has the ball, they call for the third...will they get there!?! The throw is in, it's wide, the batsman makes the dive...and he's in! Excellent running, and poor fielding. 3 more!  (3) 
9.6  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dinesh Ramdin, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 


End of over 10
Trinidad & Tobago    96/4 (RR : 9.6)
Dinesh Ramdin     26 (18b)
Darren Ganga     42 (22b)
Ravichandran Ashwin    1-0-5-0

Darren Ganga and Dinesh Ramdin have revived the Trinidad & Tobago innings with a valiant fightback. Tamil Nadu has failed to capitalise on the early wickets to beat hollow the Trinidad & Tobago innings.​

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10.1  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
10.2  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
10.3  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
10.4  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
10.5  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, No shot offered.  (0) 
10.6  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Wide, no run.  (1) 
10.6  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Short ball, pulled away for four!  (4) 


End of over 11
Trinidad & Tobago    104/4 (RR : 9.45)
Dinesh Ramdin     31 (22b)
Darren Ganga     44 (24b)
Yo Mahesh    1-0-8-0


11.1  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, The batsman has a wild slog, and gets enough to send the ball to the fence for four! Not the best looking shot, but it certainly was effective.  (4) 
11.2  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, Driven down the ground to long-on, the batsmen get only one  (1) 
11.3  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
11.4  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
11.5  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Lofted drive, falls into the gap. The ball gets stuck in the outfield meaning the batsmen get only two.  (2) 
11.6  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more.  (2) 


End of over 12
Trinidad & Tobago    115/4 (RR : 9.58)
Dinesh Ramdin     36 (25b)
Darren Ganga     50 (27b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan    2-0-18-0


12.1  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, That's a single.  (1) 
12.2  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
12.3  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
12.4  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Easy single.  (1) 
12.5  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
12.6  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 


End of over 13
Trinidad & Tobago    120/4 (RR : 9.23)
Dinesh Ramdin     38 (27b)
Darren Ganga     53 (31b)
Yo Mahesh    2-0-13-0


13.1  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
13.2  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Dinesh Ramdin, Very well bowled.  (0) 
13.3  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Dinesh Ramdin, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
13.4  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Sloppy fielding, the batsmen were content with one but end up getting two.  (2) 
13.5  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
13.6  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 


End of over 14
Trinidad & Tobago    128/4 (RR : 9.14)
Darren Ganga     60 (35b)
Dinesh Ramdin     39 (29b)
Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran    2-0-18-0


14.1  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, And the batsman unveils the sweep shot, and it's done beautifully too! Four more!  (4) 
14.2  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
14.3  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
14.4  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Short, wide, you know the drill. 4 runs.  (4) 
14.5  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
14.6  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 


End of over 15
Trinidad & Tobago    140/4 (RR : 9.33)
Dinesh Ramdin     50 (34b)
Darren Ganga     61 (36b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan    3-0-30-0

Trinidad & Tobago march to 140 for the loss of only 4 wickets at the end of the 15th over. Darren Ganga and Dinesh Ramdin have both passed the 50-run mark, and completely deflated Tamil Nadu's bowling attack.​

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15.1  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Wide, no run.  (1) 
15.1  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Wide, no shot offered.  (1) 
15.1  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
15.2  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Tries to work it off his legs, misses, and the fielders go up in appeal! It has to be out, it HAS to be out! NOOOOO! The umpire is unmoved! Gosh that must have been close.  (0) 
15.3  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 
15.4  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Full, almost yorker-length delivery outside offstump. Th batsman drives it hard and square of the wicket. Two more.  (2) 
15.5  Yo Mahesh to Darren Ganga, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
15.6  Yo Mahesh to Dinesh Ramdin, Down the track, driven to the deep. Two more.  (2) 


End of over 16
Trinidad & Tobago    149/4 (RR : 9.31)
Dinesh Ramdin     53 (37b)
Darren Ganga     65 (39b)
Yo Mahesh    3-0-22-0


16.1  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
16.2  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
16.3  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, He's slogged that down to cow corner. Long on runs in to field, and the batsmen get two. The captain is clearly not very happy with his fielder's effort there.  (2) 
16.4  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
16.5  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 
16.6  Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran to Darren Ganga, Wide full toss, the batsman slashes at it and gets four more through point! Poor bowling.  (4) 


End of over 17
Trinidad & Tobago    159/4 (RR : 9.35)
Darren Ganga     75 (45b)
Dinesh Ramdin     53 (37b)
Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran    3-0-28-0


17.1  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
17.2  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Dinesh Ramdin, Bowled!

D. Ramdin                          b Vidyut
Runs : 53       Balls : 39         S/R : 135.9

Dinesh Ramdin is bowled in the 18th over, but he has already done his job. Will this wicket allow Tamil Nadu to slow down the Trinidad & Tobago innings, and pull back some runs.​

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17.3  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Rayad Emrit, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
17.4  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Darren Ganga, Edged and through the vacant third slip region. Just after the skipper had removed a man from that region. Don't you just hate that? One run.  (1) 
17.5  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Rayad Emrit, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
17.6  Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan to Rayad Emrit, That's gone high...really high...very very very high...it's lost in the sky...will someone catch this? The fielders all come under it...someone has to take it...oh yes he has! Splendid effort!

R. Emrit        c Kumaran          b Vidyut
Runs : 3        Balls : 3          S/R : 100


End of over 18
Trinidad & Tobago    163/6 (RR : 9.06)
Dave Mohammed     0 (0b)
Darren Ganga     76 (46b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan    4-0-34-2


18.1  Ravichandran Ashwin to Darren Ganga, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
18.2  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dave Mohammed, Tucked on the off side, two more to the total.  (2) 
18.3  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dave Mohammed, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
18.4  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dave Mohammed, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only two.  (2) 
18.5  Palani Amarnath to Dave Mohammed, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
18.6  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dave Mohammed, Wide, no run.  (1) 
18.6  Ravichandran Ashwin to Dave Mohammed, Sloppy fielding, the batsmen were content with one but end up getting two.  (2) 


End of over 19
Trinidad & Tobago    173/6 (RR : 9.11)
Dave Mohammed     8 (5b)
Darren Ganga     77 (47b)
Ravichandran Ashwin    2-0-15-0


19.1  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Tries to late cut that away but misses it, and the ball thuds into the keeper's gloves. No run.  (0) 
19.2  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Going, Going, Gone! Six Runs!  (6) 
19.3  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
19.4  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Sloppy fielding, the batsmen were content with one but end up getting two.  (2) 
19.5  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
19.6  Chandrasekar Ganapathy to Darren Ganga, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 20
Trinidad & Tobago    181/6 (RR : 9.05)
Darren Ganga     85 (53b)
Dave Mohammed     8 (5b)
Chandrasekar Ganapathy    4-0-27-3


Trinidad & Tobago    181/6 (RR : 9.05)
Overs: 20.0

Trinidad & Tobago Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Lendl Simmons          c Ashwin        b Ganapathy       1    2   0   0   50.0
William Perkins        lbw             b Ganapathy       8    8   0   0  100.0
Darren Ganga                           not out          85   53   6   3  160.4
Dwayne Bravo           c Vidyut        b Amarnath        5    4   1   0  125.0
Kieron Pollard         c Vidyut        b Ganapathy      10    5   1   1  200.0
Dinesh Ramdin                          b Vidyut         53   39   7   0  135.9
Rayad Emrit            c Kumaran       b Vidyut          3    3   0   0  100.0
Dave Mohammed                          not out           8    5   0   0  160.0
Ravi Rampaul                                      
Samuel Badree                                     
Mervyn Dillon                                     

Total: 181/6                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 9.05

Extras : 8    No Balls : 0       Wides : 6    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 2

Tamil Nadu Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Vasudevan Devendran                  1.0           0      12        0  12.00
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan              4.0           0      34        2   8.50
Yo Mahesh                            3.0           0      22        0   7.33
Ravichandran Ashwin                  2.0           0      15        0   7.50
Chandrasekar Ganapathy               4.0           0      27        3   6.75
Palani Amarnath                      3.0           0      41        1  13.67
Dakshinamoorthy Kumaran              3.0           0      28        0   9.33

Total: 181/6                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 9.05

Extras : 8    No Balls : 0       Wides : 6    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 2

A fantastic end for Trinidad & Tobago. They finish with a skipper-led, and imposing total of 181/6. Tamil Nadu failed to restrict the Trinidad & Tobago to a mediocre total after Darren Ganga's valiant 53-ball 85.

Chandrasekar Ganapathy was easily the pick of the bowlers for Tamil Nadu with figures of 3/27 from 4.0 overs. Ravichandran Ashwin was given only 2.0 overs, and conceded 15 runs in them. Palani Amarnath was the most expensive, conceding 41 runs in 3.0 overs.​

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TAMIL NADU NEED 182 RUNS TO WIN FROM 20.0 OVERS AT 9.10 RUNS PER OVER

TAMIL NADU's INNINGS

0.1  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, The batsman goes for the big heave-ho, and connects fantastically! Six!  (6) 
0.2  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, Rubbish ball, short and on the legs, flicked away with ease. Four more.  (4) 
0.3  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, Splendid shot for four!  (4) 
0.4  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, I don't think he'll be attempting any more bouncers after that. The batsman has hooked that away magnificently for six!  (6) 
0.5  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, AND HE'S OU...noooo! Got back home just in time. Two runs.  (2) 
0.6  Mervyn Dillon to Murali Vijay, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 


End of over 1
Tamil Nadu    23/0 (RR : 23)    Required RR(8.32)
Vasudevan Devendran     0 (0b)
Murali Vijay     23 (6b)
Mervyn Dillon    1-0-23-0

What a start by Tamil Nadu! Murali Vijay wastes no time in going after the bowlers. Mervyn Dillon gets spanked for 23 runs in the very first over.​

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1.1  Ravi Rampaul to Murali Vijay, No shot offered.  (0) 
1.2  Ravi Rampaul to Murali Vijay, He's skied it, too high, there's a fielder coming under it, takes it comfortably!

M. Vijay        c Bravo           b Rampaul
Runs : 23       Balls : 8         S/R : 287.5

1.3  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, That's gone high...really high...very very very high...it's lost in the sky...will someone catch this? The fielders all come under it...someone has to take it...NOOOOOOO! It's been dropped! And the batsmen manage to come back for a third in all the chaos!  (3) 
1.4  Ravi Rampaul to Vasudevan Devendran, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
1.5  Ravi Rampaul to Vasudevan Devendran, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
1.6  Ravi Rampaul to Vasudevan Devendran, Slog-sweep time! He's executed that quite well too, and...yes, it's six! Nice job son!  (6) 


End of over 2
Tamil Nadu    36/1 (RR : 18)    Required RR(8.06)
Vasudevan Devendran     10 (3b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     3 (1b)
Ravi Rampaul    1-0-13-1

Ravi Rampaul puts a stoppage to Murali Vijay's carnage. He played a blistering innings, though a short-lived blister.​

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2.1  Dwayne Bravo to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
2.2  Dwayne Bravo to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
2.3  Dwayne Bravo to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
2.4  Dwayne Bravo to Vasudevan Devendran, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
2.5  Dwayne Bravo to Vasudevan Devendran, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
2.6  Dwayne Bravo to Vasudevan Devendran, That's smashed hard into the crowd, its six!  (6) 


End of over 3
Tamil Nadu    45/1 (RR : 15)    Required RR(8)
Vasudevan Devendran     16 (6b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     6 (4b)
Dwayne Bravo    1-0-9-0


3.1  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
3.2  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Tucked on the leg side, two more to the total.  (2) 
3.3  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
3.4  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Short ball, worked off the hips for a single  (1) 
3.5  Ravi Rampaul to Vasudevan Devendran, The batsman tries to dab that down to third man, but misses and his offstump is knocked back! Cya!

V. Devendran                      b Rampaul
Runs : 16       Balls : 7         S/R : 228.6

3.6  Ravi Rampaul to Dinesh Karthik, Driven beautifully into the gap. A sprawling effort in the deep keeps it down to three.  (3) 


End of over 4
Tamil Nadu    51/2 (RR : 12.8)    Required RR(8.13)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     9 (8b)
Dinesh Karthik     3 (1b)
Ravi Rampaul    2-0-19-2


4.1  Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Oh, that's a juicy full toss and the batsman has nailed it! 6 runs!  (6) 
4.2  Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, EDGED AND TAKE...DROPPED! The keeper drops it! A simple chance and he fluffs it! Single.  (1) 
4.3  Dwayne Bravo to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Full toss, the batsman doesn't cash in and hits it straight to the man in the deep. Only one.  (1) 
4.4  Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
4.5  Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, And that's a slower ball gone horribly wrong. Sits up and begs to be smacked for four, which it promptly is.  (4) 
4.6  Dwayne Bravo to Dinesh Karthik, Yorker full and outside offstump, the batsman just squeezes it away for a quick single to cover.  (1) 


End of over 5
Tamil Nadu    64/2 (RR : 12.8)    Required RR(7.8)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     10 (9b)
Dinesh Karthik     15 (6b)
Dwayne Bravo    2-0-22-0


5.1  Ravi Rampaul to Dinesh Karthik, Inside edge, and past the stumps. The batsmen take a quick single  (1) 
5.2  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Beautiful shot! Down the ground, easy four for the batsman.  (4) 
5.3  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
5.4  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
5.5  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Driven for four!  (4) 
5.6  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 


End of over 6
Tamil Nadu    73/2 (RR : 12.2)    Required RR(7.71)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     18 (14b)
Dinesh Karthik     16 (7b)
Ravi Rampaul    3-0-28-2

Ravi Rampaul bowls the final over of the power play. Tamil Nadu have stacked 73 off the first 6.0 overs, and they look to be on the right course to chasing this total.​

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6.1  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
6.2  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Wide, no run.  (0) 
6.2  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, That was a very good delivery.  (0) 
6.3  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
6.4  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
6.5  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Reverse sweep! Cheeky. Only one run though.  (1) 
6.6  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, No Run, excellent bowling.  (0) 


End of over 7
Tamil Nadu    78/2 (RR : 11.1)    Required RR(7.92)
Dinesh Karthik     17 (9b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     21 (18b)
Dave Mohammed    1-0-5-0


7.1  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman lines up for a big slog over cow corner, but gets an inside edge, which scoots past the stumps and the keeper for four runs! The bowler has a wry smile, if the batsman keeps that up, it won't be too long till he's back in the pavilion...  (4) 
7.2  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Lovely late cut through the vacant third man region. Four more.  (4) 
7.3  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 
7.4  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
7.5  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Very well bowled.  (0) 
7.6  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, One more to the total.  (1) 


End of over 8
Tamil Nadu    87/2 (RR : 10.9)    Required RR(7.83)
Dinesh Karthik     17 (9b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     30 (24b)
Kieron Pollard    1-0-9-0


8.1  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Gosh, how unlucky can you be. He's absolutely nailed that, but straight to the fielder. No run.  (0) 
8.2  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Neat little late cut, beats the slip and short third man. The batsmen get two.  (2) 
8.3  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
8.4  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Very well bowled.  (0) 
8.5  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
8.6  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Slapped away through the offside for a glorious boundary! Lovely shot. The captain's fuming now and removes a man from third slip to cover that region.  (4) 


End of over 9
Tamil Nadu    93/2 (RR : 10.3)    Required RR(8)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     36 (30b)
Dinesh Karthik     17 (9b)
Rayad Emrit    1-0-6-0


9.1  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, That's a single.  (1) 
9.2  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 
9.3  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 
9.4  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
9.5  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, That's a single.  (1) 
9.6  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 10
Tamil Nadu    96/2 (RR : 9.6)    Required RR(8.5)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     37 (32b)
Dinesh Karthik     19 (13b)
Dave Mohammed    2-0-8-0


10.1  Samuel Badree to Dinesh Karthik, Placed nicely into the gap. Two runs.  (2) 
10.2  Samuel Badree to Dinesh Karthik, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 
10.3  Samuel Badree to Dinesh Karthik, Delicate little late cut, well placed. Quick single taken.  (1) 
10.4  Samuel Badree to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Ah, the quicker ball. The batsman was late on it. No run.  (0) 
10.5  Samuel Badree to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Good short ball, the batsman is caught off guard and top edges it high in the air! The keeper is after it...he's runs hard...and the ball lands just after him! He drops a glove and hurls the ball in to keep the batsman to just a single.  (1) 
10.6  Samuel Badree to Dinesh Karthik, Hammered down the ground. Two more.  (2) 


End of over 11
Tamil Nadu    104/2 (RR : 9.45)    Required RR(8.56)
Dinesh Karthik     26 (17b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     38 (34b)
Samuel Badree    1-0-8-0


11.1  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
11.2  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
11.3  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
11.4  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
11.5  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Drilled away through midwicket for four, that shot had some power behind it!  (4) 
11.6  Kieron Pollard to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Good slower ball, the batsman doesn't pick it up. Still gets a single though.  (1) 


End of over 12
Tamil Nadu    111/2 (RR : 9.25)    Required RR(8.75)
Dinesh Karthik     26 (17b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     45 (40b)
Kieron Pollard    2-0-16-0

Tamil Nadu's run rate has fallen substantially since the end of the 6th over. Even though, Dinesh Karthik and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan have carried the innings with a crucial partnership. Trinidad & Tobago's appear to have the upper hand as of now. ​

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12.1  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
12.2  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman calls for a single, but hesitates and nearly gets his partner run out! An effort that would make Owais Shah proud! No run.  (0) 
12.3  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Nice yorker! The batsmen gets a thin inside edge and the ball flies past the legstump and the keeper. Fine leg fields to keep it down to two.  (2) 
12.4  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
12.5  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
12.6  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 


End of over 13
Tamil Nadu    116/2 (RR : 8.92)    Required RR(9.29)
Dinesh Karthik     26 (18b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     50 (45b)
Rayad Emrit    2-0-11-0


13.1  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Very well bowled.  (0) 
13.2  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Tucked away to the leg side, they're running hard, but only manage a single.  (1) 
13.3  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
13.4  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Oooh! Good ball, yorker length delivery on the legstump. The batsman just barely gets his bat down on time, and the non striker urges him through for a quick single.  (1) 
13.5  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
13.6  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 


End of over 14
Tamil Nadu    122/2 (RR : 8.71)    Required RR(9.83)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     53 (49b)
Dinesh Karthik     29 (20b)
Dave Mohammed    3-0-14-0


14.1  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Pah, that was a useless shot! I've seen better batters in my fridge! No run.  (0) 
14.2  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
14.3  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
14.4  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, One more to the total.  (1) 
14.5  Rayad Emrit to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
14.6  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Flicked off his hips through the vacant square leg region for two runs. The captain decides to remove a man from gully to cover up that spot.  (2) 


End of over 15
Tamil Nadu    126/2 (RR : 8.4)    Required RR(11)
Dinesh Karthik     32 (25b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     54 (50b)
Rayad Emrit    3-0-15-0


15.1  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Good ball, he goes for the cut, it's too close to cut, he's inside edged it, and it misses the stumps by a whisker! The keeper tidies up and there is no run. Phew that was close.   (0) 
15.2  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, The batsman looks surprised that that ball wasn't called a wide. The bowler's grinning as he makes his way back to his mark.  (0) 
15.3  Dave Mohammed to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Shortish delivery on the stumps, the batsman backs away and swats it to cover for a single  (1) 
15.4  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Good shot, bad placement. Won't get a run for that.  (0) 
15.5  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Very well bowled.  (0) 
15.6  Dave Mohammed to Dinesh Karthik, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 


End of over 16
Tamil Nadu    128/2 (RR : 8)    Required RR(13.3)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     55 (53b)
Dinesh Karthik     33 (28b)
Dave Mohammed    4-0-16-0


16.1  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, Wide full toss, the batsman slashes at it and gets four more through point! Poor bowling.  (4) 
16.2  Rayad Emrit to Dinesh Karthik, GOT HIM! Clean bowled!

D. Karthik                         b Emrit
Runs : 37       Balls : 30         S/R : 123.3

Rayad Emrit gets Dinesh Karthik! He gets Tamil Nadu's skipper, dismissing him after a valiant knock of 37 from 30 deliveries. The required run rate has creeped up, and this wicket could potentially be the turning point of the game.​

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16.3  Rayad Emrit to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Good running, two runs.  (2) 
16.4  Rayad Emrit to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
16.5  Rayad Emrit to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Scorching bouncer, the batsman clearly didn't expect that and just sways out of the way at the last moment!  (0) 
16.6  Rayad Emrit to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Short ball, cut away for a run.  (1) 


End of over 17
Tamil Nadu    135/3 (RR : 7.94)    Required RR(15.3)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     55 (53b)
Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas     3 (4b)
Rayad Emrit    4-0-22-1


17.1  Samuel Badree to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
17.2  Samuel Badree to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Clipped off the legs, the batsmen get two.  (2) 
17.3  Samuel Badree to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
17.4  Samuel Badree to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Good bouncer. The batsman attempts the hooks, and gets a top edge which lands safe. Only one.  (1) 
17.5  Samuel Badree to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Perfect yorker on the leg stump.  (0) 
17.6  Samuel Badree to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Tucked to off side, one more.  (1) 


End of over 18
Tamil Nadu    141/3 (RR : 7.83)    Required RR(20)
Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas     8 (8b)
Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan     56 (55b)
Samuel Badree    2-0-14-0


18.1  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
18.2  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, And the batsman pulls out the sweep shot! Takes a lot of skill to play that, and he has enough to place it for two.  (2) 
18.3  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Played to deep cover. Two runs.  (2) 
18.4  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Fired that one in full and on the offstump, the batsman can just squeeze it away to cover. No run.  (0) 
18.5  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 
18.6  Ravi Rampaul to Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan, He's edged it straight back to the bowler! Out!

V. Sivaramakrishnan           c & b Ravi Rampaul
Runs : 60       Balls : 61         S/R : 98.36


End of over 19
Tamil Nadu    145/4 (RR : 7.63)    Required RR(36)
Subramaniam Badrinath     0 (0b)
Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas     8 (8b)
Ravi Rampaul    4-0-32-3


19.1  Dwayne Bravo to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Driven for four!  (4) 
19.2  Dwayne Bravo to Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas, Chipped down to long-off, easy single.  (1) 
19.3  Dwayne Bravo to Subramaniam Badrinath, Very well bowled.  (0) 
19.4  Dwayne Bravo to Subramaniam Badrinath, He walks across his stumps trying to paddle it away, but misses it. And the keeper's appealing! There was a sound as the ball passed the batsman, and the umpire is unmoved. Replays show it was off the pad. Good call.  (0) 
19.5  Dwayne Bravo to Subramaniam Badrinath, Uppercut over the slip fielders and away for four! Cheeky shot!  (4) 
19.6  Dwayne Bravo to Subramaniam Badrinath, Swing and a miss. No run.  (0) 


End of over 20
Tamil Nadu    154/4 (RR : 7.70)
Subramaniam Badrinath     4 (4b)
Kuthethurshri Vasudevadas     13 (10b)
Dwayne Bravo    3-0-31-0


Tamil Nadu    154/4 (RR : 7.70)
Overs: 20.0

Tamil Nadu Innings

Player                                                   R    B  4s  6s    S/R
Murali Vijay           c Bravo         b Rampaul        23    8   2   2  287.5
Vasudevan Devendran                    b Rampaul        16    7   0   2  228.6
V. Sivaramakrishnan                c & b Rampaul        60   61   6   0   98.3
Dinesh Karthik                         b Emrit          37   30   2   1  123.3
K. Vasudevadas                         not out          13   10   1   0  130.0
Subramaniam Badrinath                  not out           4    4   1   0  100.0
Yo Mahesh                                         
Ravichandran Ashwin                               
C. Ganapathy                           
Palani Amarnath                                   
D. Kumaran                             

Total: 154/4                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 7.70

Extras : 1    No Balls : 0       Wides : 1    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Trinidad & Tobago Bowling

Players                               O            M       R        W   E/R
Dwayne Bravo                         3.0           0      31        0  10.33
Kieron Pollard                       2.0           0      16        0   8.00
Rayad Emrit                          4.0           0      22        1   5.50
Dave Mohammed                        4.0           0      16        0   4.00
Ravi Rampaul                         4.0           0      32        3   8.00
Samuel Badree                        2.0           0      14        0   7.00
Mervyn Dillon                        1.0           0      23        0  23.00

Total: 154/4                       Overs: 20.0                    Run Rate: 7.70

Extras : 1    No Balls : 0       Wides : 1    Leg Byes : 0        Byes : 0

Repressive death bowling from Trinidad & Tobago's bowlers leads them to a 27-run win over Tamil Nadu. Dinesh Karthik and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan's stout-hearted fightback leads to no success for Tamil Nadu.​

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Trinidad & Tobago   181/6 in 20.0 overs. 
Tamil Nadu          154/4 in 20.0 overs. 

Trinidad & Tobago won by 27 runs

Man of the match: Darren Ganga (Trinidad & Tobago)

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2008 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TWENTY20​

SEMI-FINALS

Semi-Final 1, Victorian Bushrangers vs Kent Spitfires at Bulawayo
- Dusty pitch, slight turn on offer for the spinners.
@Akshay. @Rohith.

Semi-Final 2, Nashua Titans vs Trinidad & Tobago at Cape Town
- Brilliant pitch to bat on, especially playing first.
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Quarter-Finals

Quarter-Final 1, Victorian Bushrangers vs Sialkot Stallions at Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Sialkot Stallions 169/6 (20.0 overs); Victorian Bushrangers 170/5 (19.2 overs) - Victorian Bushrangers won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Quarter-Final 2, Nashua Titans vs Wayamba Elevens at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Wayamba Elevens 159/7 (20.0 overs); Nashua Titans 162/3 (19.3 overs) - Nashua Titans won by 7 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

Quarter-Final 3, Kent Spitfires vs Central Stags at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Central Stags 196/7 (20.0 overs); Kent Spitfires 197/6 (19.4 overs) - Kent Spitfires won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Quarter-Final 4, Trinidad & Tobago vs Tamil Nadu at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Trinidad & Tobago 181/6 (20.0 overs); Tamil Nadu 154/4 (20.0 overs) - Trinidad & Tobago won by 27 runs

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