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Legends At Battle XII
Final
The Undisputed Era vs The Baker Street Boys at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Toss: The Baker Street Boys won the toss and chose to bowl
It all came down to this at the end of a sizeable 59-game season of Legends At Battle - The Undisputed Era, undisputedly the most consistent team all season tasting defeat just once in their 9 official matches pitted against the similarly (although to somewhat of a lesser degree) dominant The Baker Street Boys, incidentally the only team to overcome them thus far in the Season XII final with more than just a title at stake. Due to recent developments, whichever manager goes on to win also wins an official PC medal for their efforts. Kane Williamson, the Baker Street Boys' skipper however remained unnaturally calm and chose to field upon winning the toss, not a choice most old school captains would have made especially at the MCG where the the team batting second always has a tougher job. But it remains to be seen if he can pull off a Pat Cummins and silence a 100,000 crowd. The two teams lined up as follows:
THE UNDISPUTED ERA
Final
The Undisputed Era vs The Baker Street Boys at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Toss: The Baker Street Boys won the toss and chose to bowl
It all came down to this at the end of a sizeable 59-game season of Legends At Battle - The Undisputed Era, undisputedly the most consistent team all season tasting defeat just once in their 9 official matches pitted against the similarly (although to somewhat of a lesser degree) dominant The Baker Street Boys, incidentally the only team to overcome them thus far in the Season XII final with more than just a title at stake. Due to recent developments, whichever manager goes on to win also wins an official PC medal for their efforts. Kane Williamson, the Baker Street Boys' skipper however remained unnaturally calm and chose to field upon winning the toss, not a choice most old school captains would have made especially at the MCG where the the team batting second always has a tougher job. But it remains to be seen if he can pull off a Pat Cummins and silence a 100,000 crowd. The two teams lined up as follows:
THE UNDISPUTED ERA
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 David WARNER | Quinton DE KOCK | Joe ROOT | Everton WEEKES | AB de VILLIERS | IMRAN Khan |
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| Bart KING | Sunil NARINE | Abdul QADIR | SHOAIB Akhtar | WAQAR Younis | Scott EDWARDS (12th man) |
THE BAKER STREET BOYS
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| Shubman GILL | Sachin TENDULKAR | Greg CHAPPELL | Graeme POLLOCK | Kane WILLIAMSON | Heinrich KLAASEN |
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| KAPIL Dev | RASHID Khan | Bill O'REILLY |  Curtly AMBROSE | Sydney BARNES | Tom COOPER (12th man) |
THE UNDISPUTED ERA innings
Code:
0.1 Barnes to Warner, FOUR, Sydney Barnes cant belive it
0.2 Barnes to Warner, FOUR, Sydney Barnes cant belive it
0.3 Barnes to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Barnes
0.4 Barnes to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Quinton de Kock
0.5 Barnes to Kock, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.6 Barnes to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
End of over 1 (14 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 14/0
(R/R: 14.00)
Sydney Barnes 1.0-0-13-0
David Warner 13(5b 3X4)
Quinton de Kock 0(1b)
David Warner had struggled for runs all tournament scoring just 169 from 8 innings at an average of 21. Today, he was smashing one of the competition's best bowlers all over the place in the very first over.
Code:
1.1 Ambrose to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.2 Ambrose to Kock, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck
Quinton de Kock 0 (3b)
lbw b. Ambrose
1.3 Ambrose to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4 Ambrose to Root, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5 Ambrose to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.6 Ambrose to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 2 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 18/1
(R/R: 9.00)
Curtly Ambrose 1.0-0-3-1
Joe Root 0(3b)
David Warner 16(6b 3X4)
For Quinton de Kock however, things did not get better. He ended a miserable tournament with a duck as TUE's first wicket woes continued much to the delight of Curtly Ambrose.
Code:
2.1 Barnes to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Barnes
2.2 Barnes to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Joe Root
2.3 Barnes to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
2.4 Barnes to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and David Warner
2.5 Barnes to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.6 Barnes to Warner, three runs, Great work by Tendulkar saved a certain boundary
End of over 3 (5 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 23/1
(R/R: 7.67)
Sydney Barnes 2.0-0-18-0
Joe Root 1(5b)
David Warner 20(10b 3X4)
3.1 Dev to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kapil Dev, deserving this punishment
3.2 Dev to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Joe Root
3.3 Dev to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4 Dev to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dev
3.5 Dev to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
3.6 Dev to Root, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
End of over 4 (8 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 31/1
(R/R: 7.75)
Kapil Dev 1.0-0-8-0
David Warner 25(12b 4X4)
Joe Root 4(9b)
4.1 Barnes to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2 Barnes to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.3 Barnes to Root, one run, One more to the total
4.4 Barnes to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.5 Barnes to Root, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.6 Barnes to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and David Warner
End of over 5 (9 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 40/1
(R/R: 8.00)
Sydney Barnes 3.0-0-27-0
David Warner 26(13b 4X4)
Joe Root 12(14b 1X4)
5.1 Dev to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
5.2 Dev to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
5.3 Dev to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and David Warner
5.4 Dev to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Joe Root
5.5 Dev to Root, one run, One more to the total
5.6 Dev to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
End of over 6 (3 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 43/1
(R/R: 7.17)
Kapil Dev 2.0-0-11-0
David Warner 27(15b 4X4)
Joe Root 14(18b 1X4)
6.1 Ambrose to Root, OUT, Rashid Khan takes an easy catch to dismiss Joe Root
Joe Root 14 (19b 1X4)
c. R Khan b. Ambrose
6.2 Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.3 Ambrose to Weekes, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4 Ambrose to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5 Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6 Ambrose to Weekes, OUT, Kane Williamson takes an easy catch to dismiss Everton Weekes, Quack Quack!
Everton Weekes 0 (4b)
c. Williamson b. Ambrose
End of over 7 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 47/3
(R/R: 6.71)
Curtly Ambrose 2.0-0-6-3
AB de Villiers 0(0b)
David Warner 30(16b 4X4)
Ambrose was on fire with his unplayable fourth stump length that accounted for both Joe Root and Everton Weekes, two of the most consistent batters for TUE. The latter's wicket was of great significance given his record in LAB finals.
Code:
7.1 Dev to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.2 Dev to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3 Dev to Warner, wide, Kapil Dev bowling a very wayward one
7.3 Dev to Warner, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers
7.4 Dev to Villiers, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kapil Dev, deserving this punishment
7.5 Dev to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and David Warner
7.6 Dev to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 8 (7 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 54/3
(R/R: 6.75)
Kapil Dev 3.0-0-18-0
David Warner 31(21b 4X4)
AB de Villiers 5(2b 1X4)
AB de Villiers arrived to the crease with his team in a bit of strife and immediately looked the part with a first ball four to begin proceedings off Kapil Dev.
Code:
8.1 O'Reilly to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and David Warner
8.2 O'Reilly to Warner, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
8.3 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
8.4 O'Reilly to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.5 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
8.6 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
End of over 9 (3 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 57/3
(R/R: 6.33)
Bill O'Reilly 1.0-0-3-0
David Warner 32(24b 4X4)
AB de Villiers 7(5b 1X4)
9.1 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
9.2 Ambrose to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
9.3 Ambrose to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ambrose
9.4 Ambrose to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
9.5 Ambrose to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
9.6 Ambrose to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and AB de Villiers
End of over 10 (6 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 63/3
(R/R: 6.30)
Curtly Ambrose 3.0-0-12-3
AB de Villiers 8(6b 1X4)
David Warner 37(29b 5X4)
10.1 Dev to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
10.2 Dev to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
10.3 Dev to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.4 Dev to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived
10.5 Dev to Villiers, FOUR, Kapil Dev cant belive it
10.6 Dev to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
End of over 11 (10 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 73/3
(R/R: 6.64)
Kapil Dev 4.0-0-28-0
David Warner 42(32b 6X4)
AB de Villiers 13(9b 2X4)
11.1 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, Bill O'Reilly is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.2 O'Reilly to Villiers, no ball, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
11.2 O'Reilly to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
11.3 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
11.4 O'Reilly to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
11.5 O'Reilly to Warner, legbye, Defensively played by David Warner
11.6 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 12 (7 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 80/3
(R/R: 6.67)
Bill O'Reilly 2.0-0-9-0
AB de Villiers 14(12b 2X4)
David Warner 46(35b 7X4)
12.1 R Khan to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
12.2 R Khan to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3 R Khan to Warner, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
12.4 R Khan to Villiers, FOUR, AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.5 R Khan to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.6 R Khan to Villiers, FOUR, AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world
End of over 13 (9 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 89/3
(R/R: 6.85)
Rashid Khan 1.0-0-9-0
AB de Villiers 22(15b 4X4)
David Warner 47(38b 7X4)
13.1 Ambrose to Warner, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers
13.2 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and David Warner
13.3 Ambrose to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4 Ambrose to Warner, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
13.5 Ambrose to Villiers, FOUR, AB de Villiers is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.6 Ambrose to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 14 (7 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 96/3
(R/R: 6.86)
Curtly Ambrose 4.0-0-19-3
AB de Villiers 27(18b 5X4)
David Warner 49(41b 7X4)
With these two at the crease going well, a boundary every over at the bare minimum was a given.
Code:
14.1 R Khan to Warner, one run, Dropped! Pollock made a big mess of that simple chance
Thats another fifty for David Warner
14.2 R Khan to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
14.3 R Khan to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4 R Khan to Warner, FOUR, Rashid Khan cant belive it
14.5 R Khan to Warner, no run, Rashid Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
14.6 R Khan to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rashid Khan, deserving this punishment
End of over 15 (12 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 108/3
(R/R: 7.20)
Rashid Khan 2.0-0-21-0
David Warner 58(46b 9X4)
AB de Villiers 30(19b 5X4)
Presented with a brilliant opportunity to snuff out Warner, The Baker Street Boys fluffed it quite badly with Graeme Pollock dropping him on 49 off a furious Rashid Khan. The latter has struggled over the past few games and a wicket here could have really done wonders to his confidence levels which remain low. And with that, Warner had a half-century to his name at much better than a run-a-ball.
Code:
15.1 Ambrose to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2 Ambrose to Villiers, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.2 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3 Ambrose to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.4 Ambrose to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
15.5 Ambrose to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
15.6 Ambrose to Warner, one run, One more to the total
End of over 16 (3 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 111/3
(R/R: 6.94)
Curtly Ambrose 5.0-0-22-3
AB de Villiers 31(21b 5X4)
David Warner 59(50b 9X4)
16.1 R Khan to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
16.2 R Khan to Warner, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16.3 R Khan to Warner, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16.4 R Khan to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
16.5 R Khan to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6 R Khan to Warner, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers
End of over 17 (13 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 124/3
(R/R: 7.29)
Rashid Khan 3.0-0-34-0
AB de Villiers 31(21b 5X4)
David Warner 72(56b 9X4 2X6)
Oh boy.. This was a brutal response to an already struggling bowler
Code:
17.1 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
17.2 O'Reilly to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.3 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.4 O'Reilly to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
17.5 O'Reilly to Warner, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, Bill O'Reilly is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 18 (7 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 131/3
(R/R: 7.28)
Bill O'Reilly 3.0-0-15-0
AB de Villiers 31(22b 5X4)
David Warner 78(61b 10X4 2X6)
18.1 R Khan to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
18.2 R Khan to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
18.3 R Khan to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.4 R Khan to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived
18.5 R Khan to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6 R Khan to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
End of over 19 (3 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 134/3
(R/R: 7.05)
Rashid Khan 4.0-0-37-0
AB de Villiers 31(25b 5X4)
David Warner 81(64b 10X4 2X6)
19.1 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
19.2 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3 O'Reilly to Warner, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
19.4 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
19.5 O'Reilly to Villiers, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by AB de Villiers
19.6 O'Reilly to Villiers, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 20 (8 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 142/3
(R/R: 7.10)
Bill O'Reilly 4.0-0-22-0
David Warner 82(67b 10X4 2X6)
AB de Villiers 37(28b 5X4 1X6)
20.1 Barnes to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.2 Barnes to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and David Warner
20.3 Barnes to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4 Barnes to Warner, one run, The misfield by Barnes allows yet another run
20.5 Barnes to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
20.6 Barnes to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 21 (2 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 144/3
(R/R: 6.86)
Sydney Barnes 4.0-0-29-0
AB de Villiers 38(32b 5X4 1X6)
David Warner 83(69b 10X4 2X6)
21.1 Dev to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
21.2 Dev to Warner, one run, One more to the total
21.3 Dev to Villiers, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Heinrich Klaasen didnt have a chance
21.4 Dev to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.5 Dev to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and AB de Villiers
21.6 Dev to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
End of over 22 (11 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 155/3
(R/R: 7.05)
Kapil Dev 5.0-0-35-0
AB de Villiers 39(35b 5X4 1X6)
David Warner 89(72b 11X4 2X6)
22.1 Barnes to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
22.2 Barnes to Warner, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers
22.3 Barnes to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4 Barnes to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
22.5 Barnes to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.6 Barnes to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 23 (5 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 160/3
(R/R: 6.96)
Sydney Barnes 5.0-0-34-0
AB de Villiers 42(38b 5X4 1X6)
David Warner 91(75b 11X4 2X6)
De Villiers also got into the act with a big hit off O'Reilly and the runs were coming thick and fast at above 7 an over as Warner inched closer to three figures.
Code:
23.1 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
23.2 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Bill O'Reilly is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.3 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
23.4 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived
23.5 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
23.6 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 24 (0 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 160/3
(R/R: 6.67)
Bill O'Reilly 5.0-0-22-0
David Warner 91(81b 11X4 2X6)
AB de Villiers 42(38b 5X4 1X6)
24.1 Ambrose to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2 Ambrose to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.3 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Gill allows yet another run
24.4 Ambrose to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
24.5 Ambrose to Warner, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by David Warner
24.6 Ambrose to Warner, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 25 (8 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 168/3
(R/R: 6.72)
Curtly Ambrose 6.0-0-29-3
AB de Villiers 43(41b 5X4 1X6)
David Warner 97(84b 11X4 3X6)
25.1 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
25.2 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3 O'Reilly to Warner, one run, The misfield by Klaasen allows yet another run
25.4 O'Reilly to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
25.5 O'Reilly to Warner, one run, One more to the total
25.6 O'Reilly to Villiers, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Bill O'Reilly, deserving this punishment
End of over 26 (7 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 175/3
(R/R: 6.73)
Bill O'Reilly 6.0-1-29-0
AB de Villiers 48(43b 6X4 1X6)
David Warner 99(88b 11X4 3X6)
26.1 Barnes to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
David Warner has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
26.2 Barnes to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and AB de Villiers
26.3 Barnes to Villiers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got AB de Villiers
The crowd cheers for AB de Villiers's fifty
26.4 Barnes to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived
26.5 Barnes to Villiers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got AB de Villiers
26.6 Barnes to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 27 (13 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 188/3
(R/R: 6.96)
Sydney Barnes 6.0-0-47-0
AB de Villiers 56(47b 8X4 1X6)
David Warner 104(90b 12X4 3X6)
A century it was for David Warner on one of his favorite grounds for batting! AB de Villiers also had fifty in the same over as Sydney Barnes continued to struggle on a pitch where his prodigious swing had all but deserted him.
Code:
27.1 O'Reilly to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
27.2 O'Reilly to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.3 O'Reilly to Warner, one run, The misfield by Tendulkar allows yet another run
27.4 O'Reilly to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
27.5 O'Reilly to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by David Warner
27.6 O'Reilly to Warner, OUT, Greg Chappell takes an easy catch to dismiss David Warner
David Warner 107 (94b 12X4 3X6)
c. Chappell b. O'Reilly
End of over 28 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 192/4
(R/R: 6.86)
Bill O'Reilly 7.0-1-33-1
Imran Khan 0(0b)
AB de Villiers 57(49b 8X4 1X6)
The Baker Street Boys finally breathed a sigh of relief with Bill O'Reilly tempting Warner to charge him, leading to a miscue which saw the latter dismissed for a ballistic 107 off just 94 balls.
Code:
28.1 Dev to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
28.2 Dev to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived
28.3 Dev to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4 Dev to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5 Dev to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6 Dev to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Imran Khan
End of over 29 (1 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 193/4
(R/R: 6.66)
Kapil Dev 6.0-0-36-0
Imran Khan 0(0b)
AB de Villiers 58(55b 8X4 1X6)
29.1 Ambrose to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
29.2 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Klaasen allows yet another run
29.3 Ambrose to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan missed that one by a mile
29.4 Ambrose to I Khan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
29.4 Ambrose to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan was completely deceived
29.5 Ambrose to I Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Imran Khan and AB de Villiers
29.6 Ambrose to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
End of over 30 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 197/4
(R/R: 6.57)
Curtly Ambrose 7.0-0-33-3
Imran Khan 1(4b)
AB de Villiers 60(58b 8X4 1X6)
30.1 Dev to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.2 Dev to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan missed that one by a mile
30.3 Dev to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan was completely deceived
30.4 Dev to I Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
30.5 Dev to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.6 Dev to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Pollock allows yet another run
End of over 31 (5 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 202/4
(R/R: 6.52)
Kapil Dev 7.0-0-41-0
Imran Khan 4(7b)
AB de Villiers 62(61b 8X4 1X6)
31.1 R Khan to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
31.2 R Khan to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3 R Khan to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan missed that one by a mile
31.4 R Khan to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan was completely deceived
31.5 R Khan to I Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.6 R Khan to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 32 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 206/4
(R/R: 6.44)
Rashid Khan 5.0-0-41-0
AB de Villiers 63(64b 8X4 1X6)
Imran Khan 7(10b)
Code:
32.1 Dev to I Khan, no run, Imran Khan missed that one by a mile
32.2 Dev to I Khan, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers
32.3 Dev to Villiers, OUT, Greg Chappell takes an easy catch to dismiss AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers 63 (65b 8X4 1X6)
c. Chappell b. Dev
32.4 Dev to King, no run, Defensively played by Bart King
32.5 Dev to King, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6 Dev to I Khan, no run, Defensively played by Imran Khan
End of over 33 (2 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 208/5
(R/R: 6.30)
Kapil Dev 8.0-0-43-1
Imran Khan 8(13b)
Bart King 1(2b)
Kapil Dev kept running in with the heart of a lion and this time managed to get AB to nick one to Chappell at first slip. Both of TUE's well-set batters were back in the pavilion.
Code:
33.1 Ambrose to King, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2 Ambrose to King, one run, That is very well run by Imran Khan
33.3 Ambrose to I Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Imran Khan and Bart King
33.4 Ambrose to King, one run, That is very well run by Imran Khan
33.5 Ambrose to I Khan, OUT, Greg Chappell takes an easy catch to dismiss Imran Khan
Imran Khan 9 (15b)
c. Chappell b. Ambrose
Ambrose, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
33.6 Ambrose to Narine, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Narine
End of over 34 (5 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 213/6
(R/R: 6.26)
Curtly Ambrose 8.0-0-38-4
Sunil Narine 0(1b)
Bart King 5(5b)
Sensing an opening, Williamson brought back Ambrose to trouble Imran who's not his most assured self at the start of an innings and it resulted in another nick to first slip! Greg Chappell was catching everything coming his way today.
Code:
34.1 O'Reilly to King, OUT, Greg Chappell takes an easy catch to dismiss Bart King
Bart King 5 (6b)
c. Chappell b. O'Reilly
34.2 O'Reilly to Qadir, no run, Bill O'Reilly is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.3 O'Reilly to Qadir, two runs, Overthrow by Ambrose instead of 1 they get 2
34.4 O'Reilly to Qadir, one run, One more to the total
34.5 O'Reilly to Narine, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
34.6 O'Reilly to Qadir, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Qadir
End of over 35 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 217/7
(R/R: 6.20)
Bill O'Reilly 8.0-1-37-2
Abdul Qadir 3(4b)
Sunil Narine 1(2b)
AND THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM!! That man Chappell was at it again and TUE were complete shambles after getting off to such a good start at seven down with only tailenders to come. O'Reilly had his second scalp in the form of Bart King, who can be quite dangerous lower down the order with his powerful ball striking abilities.
Code:
35.1 Dev to Narine, no run, Sunil Narine missed that one by a mile
35.2 Dev to Narine, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.3 Dev to Narine, OUT, Kane Williamson takes an easy catch to dismiss Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine 1 (5b)
c. Williamson b. Dev
35.4 Dev to Akhtar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.5 Dev to Akhtar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dev
35.6 Dev to Akhtar, no run, Shoaib Akhtar missed that one by a mile
End of over 36 (0 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 217/8
(R/R: 6.03)
Kapil Dev 9.0-0-43-2
Shoaib Akhtar 0(3b)
Abdul Qadir 3(4b)Is your head spinning? Is your heart racing? Is that fire in your veins? Coz don't look at TUE's scorecard. They had now lost 5 for 25 since Warner's dismissal and the game was looking set for a ridiculously early finish that no one in their right mind could have foreseen when the former was dominating alongside de Villiers.
Code:
36.1 Barnes to Qadir, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.2 Barnes to Akhtar, no run, Defensively played by Shoaib Akhtar
36.3 Barnes to Akhtar, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.4 Barnes to Qadir, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Qadir
36.5 Barnes to Qadir, one run, The misfield by Ambrose allows yet another run
36.6 Barnes to Akhtar, no run, Left alone by Shoaib Akhtar
End of over 37 (5 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 222/8
(R/R: 6.00)
Sydney Barnes 7.0-0-52-0
Shoaib Akhtar 1(6b)
Abdul Qadir 7(7b)
37.1 Ambrose to Qadir, no run, Abdul Qadir missed that one by a mile
37.2 Ambrose to Qadir, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.3 Ambrose to Akhtar, no run, Shoaib Akhtar missed that one by a mile
37.4 Ambrose to Akhtar, no run, Shoaib Akhtar was completely deceived
37.5 Ambrose to Akhtar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.6 Ambrose to Qadir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 38 (4 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 226/8
(R/R: 5.95)
Curtly Ambrose 9.0-0-42-4
Abdul Qadir 8(10b)
Shoaib Akhtar 4(9b)
38.1 Dev to Akhtar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dev
38.2 Dev to Akhtar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3 Dev to Akhtar, one run, The misfield by Williamson allows yet another run
38.4 Dev to Qadir, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Qadir
38.5 Dev to Qadir, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Qadir
38.6 Dev to Qadir, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Qadir
The end to a good spell from Kapil Dev
End of over 39 (1 runs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 227/8
(R/R: 5.82)
Kapil Dev 10.0-1-44-2
Abdul Qadir 8(13b)
Shoaib Akhtar 5(12b)
Code:
39.1 O'Reilly to Akhtar, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Shubman Gill
Shoaib Akhtar 5 (13b)
c. Gill b. O'Reilly
39.2 O'Reilly to Younis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
39.3 O'Reilly to Younis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Heinrich Klaasen
39.4 O'Reilly to Younis, no run, Left alone by Waqar Younis
39.5 O'Reilly to Younis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.6 O'Reilly to Younis, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, Quack Quack!
Waqar Younis 0 (5b)
lbw b. O'Reilly
O'Reilly, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
O'Really?? TUE threw in the towel in the lamest manner possible with a couple of reckless hoicks which gifted Bill O'Reilly a four-fer and saw their innings end exactly upon reaching the 40-over mark on 227. Oh well, who wants to bat another ten overs these days really..
Code:
End of innings (40.0 overs)
THE UNDISPUTED ERA 227/10 (RR: 5.68)
Bill O'Reilly 9.0-1-37-4
Abdul Qadir 8(13b)
Code:
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
David Warner c. Chappell b. O'Reilly 107 94 12 3 113.8%
Quinton de Kock† lbw b. Ambrose 0 3 0 0 0.0%
Joe Root c. R Khan b. Ambrose 14 19 1 0 73.7%
Everton Weekes c. Williamson b. Ambrose 0 4 0 0 0.0%
AB de Villiers c. Chappell b. Dev 63 65 8 1 96.9%
Imran Khan* c. Chappell b. Ambrose 9 15 0 0 60.0%
Bart King c. Chappell b. O'Reilly 5 6 0 0 83.3%
Sunil Narine c. Williamson b. Dev 1 5 0 0 20.0%
Abdul Qadir not out 8 13 0 0 61.5%
Shoaib Akhtar c. Gill b. O'Reilly 5 13 0 0 38.5%
Waqar Younis lbw b. O'Reilly 0 5 0 0 0.0%
Total: 227/10 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 5.68 Extras: 15
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THE BAKER STREET BOY Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Sydney Barnes 7.0 0 52 0 7.43 0 0
Curtly Ambrose 9.0 0 42 4 4.67 1 1
Kapil Dev 10.0 1 44 2 4.40 1 0
Bill O'Reilly 9.0 1 37 4 4.11 0 1
Rashid Khan 5.0 0 41 0 8.20 0 0
EXTRAS Wides: 2 No Balls: 2 Leg Byes: 7 Byes: 4
Total: 227/10 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 5.68 Extras: 15
-X-
THE UNDISPUTED ERA Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
D Warner Q Kock þþþ 14 (8)
D Warner J Root þþþþþþþ 29 (29)
D Warner E Weekes þ 4 (5)
D Warner A Villiers þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 145 (126)
I Khan A Villiers þþþ 15 (27)
I Khan B King þ 6 (8)
S Narine B King 0 (2)
S Narine A Qadir þ 4 (8)
S Akhtar A Qadir þþ 10 (22)
W Younis A Qadir 0 (5)
Fall of Wickets 14/1 43/2 47/3 192/4 207/5
213/6 213/7 217/8 227/9 227/10
Total: 227/10 Overs: 40.0 Run Rate: 5.68 Extras: 15
-X-The Baker Street Boys need 228 to win off 50 overs.
THE BAKER STREET BOYS innings
THE BAKER STREET BOYS innings
Code:
0.1 King to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
0.2 King to Tendulkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sachin Tendulkar
0.3 King to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.4 King to Gill, no run, Left alone by Shubman Gill
0.5 King to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill
0.6 King to Gill, one run, One more to the total
End of over 1 (11 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 11/0
(R/R: 11.00 R/R Req: 4.43)
Bart King 1.0-0-10-0
Sachin Tendulkar 4(2b 1X4)
Shubman Gill 6(4b 1X4)
Sachin Tendulkar began on a very confident note against the man who had humiliated him in the Season VII final.
Code:
1.1 Akhtar to Gill, no ball, one run, One more to the total
1.1 Akhtar to Gill, one run, One more to the total
1.2 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
1.3 Akhtar to Gill, legbye, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
1.4 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
1.5 Akhtar to Gill, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
1.6 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill
End of over 2 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 18/0
(R/R: 9.00 R/R Req: 4.38)
Shoaib Akhtar 1.0-0-6-0
Shubman Gill 8(7b 1X4)
Sachin Tendulkar 7(5b 1X4)
He had a much tougher task next up with longtime rival Shoaib Akhtar steamig in at nearly 160 kph. Will it be 2003 or 2006?
Code:
2.1 King to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.2 King to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.3 King to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4 King to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
2.5 King to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
2.6 King to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Bart King, deserving this punishment
End of over 3 (4 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 22/0
(R/R: 7.33 R/R Req: 4.38)
Bart King 2.0-0-14-0
Sachin Tendulkar 11(11b 2X4)
Shubman Gill 8(7b 1X4)
3.1 Younis to Gill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
3.2 Younis to Gill, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
3.4 Younis to Tendulkar, legbye, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
3.5 Younis to Gill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shubman Gill
3.6 Younis to Gill, SIX, What a wonderful player Shubman Gill is
End of over 4 (12 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 34/0
(R/R: 8.50 R/R Req: 4.22)
Waqar Younis 1.0-0-11-0
Shubman Gill 19(11b 2X4 1X6)
Sachin Tendulkar 11(13b 2X4)
4.1 King to Tendulkar, FOUR, Bart King cant belive it
4.2 King to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
4.3 King to Gill, no run, Shubman Gill missed that one by a mile
4.4 King to Gill, no run, Defensively played by Shubman Gill
4.5 King to Gill, one run, One more to the total
4.6 King to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 5 (6 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 40/0
(R/R: 8.00 R/R Req: 4.18)
Bart King 3.0-0-20-0
Sachin Tendulkar 16(16b 3X4)
Shubman Gill 20(14b 2X4 1X6)
5.1 Akhtar to Gill, OUT, What a brilliant catch by AB de Villiers
Shubman Gill 20 (15b 2X4 1X6)
c. Villiers b. Akhtar
5.2 Akhtar to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.3 Akhtar to Chappell, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.4 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
5.5 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
5.6 Akhtar to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
End of over 6 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 42/1
(R/R: 7.00 R/R Req: 4.23)
Shoaib Akhtar 2.0-0-8-1
Greg Chappell 1(3b)
Sachin Tendulkar 17(18b 3X4)
Thus far it was more 2006 with both Tendulkar and Gill facing the heat from the fastest bowler in history. The latter simply could not cut it and tamely fended an easy catch to AB de Villiers at point.
Code:
6.1 King to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Bart King, deserving this punishment
6.2 King to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Weekes allows yet another run
6.3 King to Chappell, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by King
6.4 King to Chappell, no ball, one run, One more to the total
6.4 King to Chappell, one run, One more to the total
6.5 King to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
6.6 King to Chappell, legbye, Greg Chappell missed that one by a mile
End of over 7 (9 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 51/1
(R/R: 7.29 R/R Req: 4.12)
Bart King 4.0-0-28-0
Sachin Tendulkar 23(21b 4X4)
Greg Chappell 2(6b)
7.1 Akhtar to Chappell, OUT, What a brilliant catch by AB de Villiers
Greg Chappell 2 (7b)
c. Villiers b. Akhtar
Akhtar's frightening pace accounted for another wicket and he managed to pick his second in the form of Greg Chappell in just his third over. Why do I get a feeling this will by no means prove an easy run chase?
Code:
7.2 Akhtar to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3 Akhtar to Pollock, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.4 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
7.5 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
7.6 Akhtar to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
End of over 8 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 53/2
(R/R: 6.63 R/R Req: 4.17)
Shoaib Akhtar 3.0-0-10-2
Graeme Pollock 1(3b)
Sachin Tendulkar 24(23b 4X4)
8.1 Qadir to Tendulkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sachin Tendulkar
8.2 Qadir to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3 Qadir to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
8.4 Qadir to Pollock, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Graeme Pollock
8.5 Qadir to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
8.6 Qadir to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
End of over 9 (13 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 66/2
(R/R: 7.33 R/R Req: 3.95)
Abdul Qadir 1.0-0-12-0
Graeme Pollock 6(6b 1X4)
Sachin Tendulkar 31(26b 5X4)
Code:
9.1 Akhtar to Tendulkar, two runs,
9.2 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
9.4 Akhtar to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.5 Akhtar to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
9.6 Akhtar to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 10 (5 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 71/2
(R/R: 7.10 R/R Req: 3.92)
Shoaib Akhtar 4.0-0-15-2
Graeme Pollock 6(8b 1X4)
Sachin Tendulkar 36(30b 5X4)
10.1 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis
10.2 Younis to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
10.3 Younis to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
10.4 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
10.5 Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock
10.6 Younis to Pollock, one run, Great cooperation between Graeme Pollock and Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 11 (4 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 75/2
(R/R: 6.82 R/R Req: 3.92)
Waqar Younis 2.0-0-15-0
Sachin Tendulkar 38(34b 5X4)
Graeme Pollock 8(10b 1X4)
11.1 Akhtar to Pollock, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.3 Akhtar to Pollock, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Waqar Younis
Graeme Pollock 9 (12b 1X4)
c. Younis b. Akhtar
While boundaries came regularly at the other end, neither Tendulkar nor Pollock could get any off Shoaib thus far. The two batters were more keen on being at the non striker's and Pollock too fell off a mistimed pull to give Akhtar his third.
Code:
11.4 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
11.5 Akhtar to Tendulkar, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
11.6 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
End of over 12 (9 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 84/3
(R/R: 7.00 R/R Req: 3.79)
Shoaib Akhtar 5.0-0-24-3
Sachin Tendulkar 45(37b 5X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 1(1b)
Tendulkar was on strike to Shoaib again and this time he had the perfect answer. TWO THOUSAND FRICKING THREE!!
Code:
12.1 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
12.2 Qadir to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
12.3 Qadir to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
12.4 Qadir to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Weekes allows yet another run
12.5 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Abdul Qadir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.6 Qadir to Williamson, no ball, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
12.6 Qadir to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
End of over 13 (4 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 88/3
(R/R: 6.77 R/R Req: 3.78)
Abdul Qadir 2.0-0-16-0
Sachin Tendulkar 46(39b 5X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 3(5b)
13.1 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.2 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
13.3 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
13.4 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar
13.5 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
13.6 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 14 (1 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 89/3
(R/R: 6.36 R/R Req: 3.86)
Shoaib Akhtar 6.0-0-25-3
Sachin Tendulkar 46(39b 5X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 4(11b)
14.1 Younis to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
14.2 Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
14.3 Younis to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
14.4 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
14.5 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
14.6 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis
End of over 15 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 92/3
(R/R: 6.13 R/R Req: 3.89)
Waqar Younis 3.0-0-18-0
Sachin Tendulkar 47(43b 5X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 6(13b)
15.1 I Khan to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
15.2 I Khan to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.4 I Khan to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5 I Khan to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
15.6 I Khan to Tendulkar, one run, Dropped! Weekes made a big mess of that simple chance
End of over 16 (4 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 96/3
(R/R: 6.00 R/R Req: 3.88)
Imran Khan 1.0-0-4-0
Kane Williamson 8(17b)
Sachin Tendulkar 49(45b 5X4 1X6)
The man whose wicket TUE needed more than any other finally presented a chance on 48, which was dropped by Everton Weekes off the bowling of skipper Imran Khan. No one was more agitated than the latter whose move to bring himself on as third change very nearly paid dividends.
Code:
16.1 Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
16.2 Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
The crowd cheers for Sachin Tendulkar's fifty
16.3 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
16.4 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
16.5 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
16.6 Akhtar to Williamson, wide, Shoaib Akhtar bowling a very wayward one
16.6 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 17 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY 99/3
(R/R: 5.82 R/R Req: 3.91)
Shoaib Akhtar 7.0-0-28-3
Sachin Tendulkar 50(47b 5X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 9(22b)
A single off Shoaib brought up Tendulkar's half-century off 47 balls. Meanwhile, the new to the crease Baker Street Boys skipper Kane Williamson was being peppered at the other end.
Code:
17.1 Qadir to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2 Qadir to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
17.3 Qadir to Tendulkar, no ball, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
17.3 Qadir to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
17.4 Qadir to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abdul Qadir, deserving this punishment
17.5 Qadir to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.6 Qadir to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 18 (6 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY105/3
(R/R: 5.83 R/R Req: 3.84)
Abdul Qadir 3.0-0-22-0
Sachin Tendulkar 54(51b 6X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 10(24b)
18.1 Younis to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
18.2 Younis to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis
18.3 Younis to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
18.4 Younis to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
18.5 Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
18.6 Younis to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
End of over 19 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY107/3
(R/R: 5.63 R/R Req: 3.90)
Waqar Younis 4.0-0-20-0
Kane Williamson 11(28b)
Sachin Tendulkar 55(53b 6X4 1X6)
19.1 Narine to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
19.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
19.3 Narine to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
19.4 Narine to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Kane Williamson
19.5 Narine to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
19.6 Narine to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 20 (8 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY115/3
(R/R: 5.75 R/R Req: 3.77)
Sunil Narine 1.0-0-8-0
Sachin Tendulkar 57(55b 6X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 17(32b 1X4)
20.1 Qadir to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
20.2 Qadir to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
20.3 Qadir to Williamson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
20.3 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Abdul Qadir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.4 Qadir to Williamson, two runs, Overthrow by Root instead of 1 they get 2
20.5 Qadir to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
20.6 Qadir to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
End of over 21 (6 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY121/3
(R/R: 5.76 R/R Req: 3.69)
Abdul Qadir 4.0-0-28-0
Sachin Tendulkar 58(57b 6X4 1X6)
Kane Williamson 21(37b 1X4)
Code:
21.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
21.4 Narine to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
21.5 Narine to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
21.6 Narine to Tendulkar, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 22 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY128/3
(R/R: 5.82 R/R Req: 3.57)
Sunil Narine 2.0-0-15-0
Sachin Tendulkar 64(59b 6X4 2X6)
Kane Williamson 22(41b 1X4)
There was a feeling if pace couldn't get him then perhaps the mystery spin of Narine could. Tendulkar put those assumptions to rest with a straight six off the Trinidadian who could only look on in bemusement. The Baker Street Boys now had exactly 100 runs to chase from here.
Code:
22.1 King to Williamson, two runs,
22.2 King to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
22.3 King to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by King
22.4 King to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5 King to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Kane Williamson
22.6 King to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 23 (5 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY133/3
(R/R: 5.78 R/R Req: 3.52)
Bart King 5.0-0-33-0
Sachin Tendulkar 65(62b 6X4 2X6)
Kane Williamson 26(44b 1X4)
23.1 Narine to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
23.2 Narine to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Kane Williamson
23.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
23.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
23.6 Narine to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sachin Tendulkar
End of over 24 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY136/3
(R/R: 5.67 R/R Req: 3.54)
Sunil Narine 3.0-0-18-0
Sachin Tendulkar 66(63b 6X4 2X6)
Kane Williamson 28(49b 1X4)
24.1 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
24.2 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
24.3 I Khan to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
24.4 I Khan to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
24.5 I Khan to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
24.6 I Khan to Williamson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
24.6 I Khan to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Khan
End of over 25 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY139/3
(R/R: 5.56 R/R Req: 3.56)
Imran Khan 2.0-0-7-0
Kane Williamson 29(55b 1X4)
Sachin Tendulkar 67(64b 6X4 2X6)
25.1 Narine to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2 Narine to Tendulkar, FOUR, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world
25.3 Narine to Tendulkar, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket
Sachin Tendulkar 71 (67b 7X4 2X6)
lbw b. Narine
25.4 Narine to Klaasen, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Klaasen and Kane Williamson
25.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
25.6 Narine to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
End of over 26 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY146/4
(R/R: 5.62 R/R Req: 3.42)
Sunil Narine 4.0-0-25-1
Kane Williamson 31(57b 1X4)
Heinrich Klaasen 1(1b)
Sunil Narine did eventually get him though with a superb carrom ball. There would be no century for the Indian legend in this final, although he had well and truly put his team in the driver's seat with a superb knock of 71 off 67 balls.
Code:
26.1 I Khan to Klaasen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
26.2 I Khan to Klaasen, one run, Great cooperation between Heinrich Klaasen and Kane Williamson
26.3 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
26.5 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
26.6 I Khan to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Heinrich Klaasen
End of over 27 (8 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY154/4
(R/R: 5.70 R/R Req: 3.22)
Imran Khan 3.0-0-15-0
Heinrich Klaasen 8(3b 1X6)
Kane Williamson 32(61b 1X4)
It didn't take very long for Heinrich Klaasen to come out and start middling the ball - he hit the great Imran Khan out of the park whilst facing just his second delivery. If he continues in this vein, the the match may well be over soon.
Code:
27.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
27.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.4 Narine to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
27.5 Narine to Klaasen, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
27.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
End of over 28 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY156/4
(R/R: 5.57 R/R Req: 3.27)
Sunil Narine 5.0-0-27-1
Kane Williamson 33(66b 1X4)
Heinrich Klaasen 9(4b 1X6)
28.1 Younis to Klaasen, no run, Left alone by Heinrich Klaasen
28.2 Younis to Klaasen, one run, One more to the total
28.3 Younis to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
28.4 Younis to Williamson, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5 Younis to Klaasen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis
28.6 Younis to Klaasen, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW
Heinrich Klaasen 10 (8b 1X6)
lbw b. Younis
End of over 29 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY158/5
(R/R: 5.45 R/R Req: 3.33)
Waqar Younis 5.0-0-21-1
Kapil Dev 0(0b)
Kane Williamson 33(68b 1X4)
Not if Waqar Younis could help it. He nabbed Klaasen in the 29th with a searing trademark yorker at pace.
Code:
29.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
29.2 Narine to Williamson, no ball, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
29.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
29.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
29.4 Narine to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Kapil Dev
29.5 Narine to Dev, one run, Great cooperation between Kapil Dev and Kane Williamson
29.6 Narine to Williamson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kane Williamson
End of over 30 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY165/5
(R/R: 5.50 R/R Req: 3.15)
Sunil Narine 6.0-0-34-1
Kane Williamson 38(73b 2X4)
Kapil Dev 1(1b)
30.1 Qadir to Dev, OUT, Everton Weekes takes an easy catch to dismiss Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev 1 (2b)
c. Weekes b. Qadir
30.2 Qadir to R Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson
30.3 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
30.4 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
30.5 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
30.6 Qadir to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Rashid Khan
End of over 31 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY167/6
(R/R: 5.39 R/R Req: 3.21)
Abdul Qadir 5.0-0-30-1
Rashid Khan 1(1b)
Kane Williamson 39(77b 2X4)
Kapil Dev then played the kind of shot that got him banished from a Test match that one occasion. Abdul Qadir, who had bowled unremarkably thus far had a wicket to show for his efforts and the match got slightly more evenly poised with another 61 runs needed and just 4 wickets remaining.
Code:
31.1 Younis to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.2 Younis to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan was completely deceived
31.3 Younis to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan was completely deceived
31.4 Younis to R Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson
31.5 Younis to Williamson, two runs, Overthrow by I Khan instead of 1 they get 2
31.6 Younis to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
End of over 32 (5 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY172/6
(R/R: 5.38 R/R Req: 3.11)
Waqar Younis 6.0-0-26-1
Rashid Khan 2(4b)
Kane Williamson 43(80b 2X4)
32.1 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2 Akhtar to R Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3 Akhtar to R Khan, one run, One more to the total
32.4 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan
32.5 Akhtar to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan missed that one by a mile
32.6 Akhtar to R Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 33 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY175/6
(R/R: 5.30 R/R Req: 3.12)
Shoaib Akhtar 8.0-0-31-3
Rashid Khan 3(8b)
Kane Williamson 45(82b 2X4)
33.1 King to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
33.2 King to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan missed that one by a mile
33.3 King to R Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
33.4 King to R Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by King
33.5 King to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan missed that one by a mile
33.6 King to R Khan, no ball, no run, Rashid Khan was completely deceived
33.6 King to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan was completely deceived
End of over 34 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY177/6
(R/R: 5.21 R/R Req: 3.19)
Bart King 6.0-0-35-0
Rashid Khan 3(13b)
Kane Williamson 46(83b 2X4)
34.1 I Khan to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
34.2 I Khan to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
34.3 I Khan to R Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Khan
34.4 I Khan to R Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Khan
34.5 I Khan to R Khan, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
34.6 I Khan to R Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 35 (5 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY182/6
(R/R: 5.20 R/R Req: 3.07)
Imran Khan 4.0-0-20-0
Rashid Khan 5(17b)
Kane Williamson 49(85b 2X4)
35.1 Qadir to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan
The crowd cheers for Kane Williamson's fifty
35.2 Qadir to R Khan, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
35.3 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.4 Qadir to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.5 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
35.6 Qadir to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 36 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY184/6
(R/R: 5.11 R/R Req: 3.14)
Abdul Qadir 6.0-0-32-1
Kane Williamson 50(90b 2X4)
Rashid Khan 6(18b)
Not wanting to pull off a Kapil, Rashid Khan did not even once try to go over the top in his usual manner and was instead content with taking singles to hand Kane Williamson the strike. The latter brought up his fifty off his 86th delivery, which although slow perfectly fit the match situation.
Code:
36.1 Younis to R Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2 Younis to R Khan, no run, Left alone by Rashid Khan
36.3 Younis to R Khan, three runs, Great work by Younis saved a certain boundary
36.4 Younis to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5 Younis to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
36.6 Younis to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 37 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY187/6
(R/R: 5.05 R/R Req: 3.15)
Waqar Younis 7.0-0-29-1
Kane Williamson 50(93b 2X4)
Rashid Khan 9(21b)
37.1 Narine to R Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.2 Narine to R Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.3 Narine to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan missed that one by a mile
37.4 Narine to R Khan, one run, One more to the total
37.5 Narine to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
37.6 Narine to R Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
End of over 38 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY189/6
(R/R: 4.97 R/R Req: 3.25)
Sunil Narine 7.0-0-36-1
Rashid Khan 10(26b)
Kane Williamson 51(94b 2X4)
Code:
38.1 King to Williamson, legbye, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
38.2 King to R Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by King
38.3 King to R Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by King
38.4 King to R Khan, no run, Rashid Khan was completely deceived
38.5 King to R Khan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quinton de Kock
Rashid Khan 10 (30b)
c. Kock b. King
38.6 King to O'Reilly, one run, One more to the total
End of over 39 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY191/7
(R/R: 4.90 R/R Req: 3.36)
Bart King 7.0-0-36-1
Kane Williamson 51(95b 2X4)
Bill O'Reilly 1(1b)
With the match quietly slipping away once again, Imran brought back his trump card Bart King and the American didn't disappoint by getting Rashid to feather one down the legside. Another 37 runs to get still with 3 wickets in hand and 11 overs remaining.. surely no reason to panic?
Code:
39.1 Narine to O'Reilly, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.2 Narine to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
39.3 Narine to O'Reilly, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson was completely deceived
39.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
39.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 40 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY194/7
(R/R: 4.85 R/R Req: 3.40)
Sunil Narine 8.0-0-39-1
Kane Williamson 52(99b 2X4)
Bill O'Reilly 3(3b)
40.1 King to O'Reilly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock
40.2 King to O'Reilly, OUT, Bart King takes an easy catch to dismiss Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly 3 (5b)
c & b. King
40.3 King to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4 King to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose missed that one by a mile
40.5 King to Ambrose, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.6 King to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 41 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY196/8
(R/R: 4.78 R/R Req: 3.56)
Bart King 8.0-0-38-2
Curtly Ambrose 1(3b)
Kane Williamson 53(100b 2X4)
Or was there? In his usual manner King had outfoxed Bill O'Reilly to present a simple return catch in his follow-through and the Baker Street Boys were now just two wickets away from being bowled out with another 32 runs still to get.
Code:
41.1 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
41.2 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
41.3 Akhtar to Ambrose, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Ambrose cant belive it
Curtly Ambrose 1 (4b)
b. Akhtar
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE!! Shoaib Akhtar returned at the most opportune moment to pick his fourth wicket by destroying Curtly Ambrose's stumps. The Baker Street Boys have made a complete meal of a match that was all but theirs to lose; can Shoaib finish the match and get a five-fer?
Code:
Akhtar, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
41.4 Akhtar to Barnes, one run, The misfield by I Khan allows yet another run
41.5 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
End of over 42 (2 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY198/9
(R/R: 4.71 R/R Req: 3.75)
Shoaib Akhtar 9.0-0-33-4
Kane Williamson 54(104b 2X4)
Sydney Barnes 1(1b)
The No 11 Sydney Barnes somehow managed to get bat on ball and a single to get Williamson bat on strike. Another 30 to get off 48 balls with just 1 wicket remaining
Code:
42.1 King to Barnes, one run, One more to the total
42.2 King to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
42.3 King to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4 King to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.5 King to Barnes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.6 King to Barnes, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson
End of over 43 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY201/9
(R/R: 4.67 R/R Req: 3.86)
Bart King 9.0-0-41-2
Kane Williamson 55(107b 2X4)
Sydney Barnes 3(4b)
43.1 Akhtar to Barnes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.2 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
43.3 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Left alone by Kane Williamson
43.4 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar
43.5 Akhtar to Williamson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.6 Akhtar to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Shoaib Akhtar. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell
End of over 44 (4 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY205/9
(R/R: 4.66 R/R Req: 3.83)
Shoaib Akhtar 10.0-0-37-4
Sydney Barnes 6(5b)
Kane Williamson 56(112b 2X4)
Both King and Akhtar tried their best but somehow failed to dislodge a stubborn tailender in Barnes who was playing a brilliant hand by consistently rotating the strike so a rock solid Williamson had to do most of the facing. Shoaib's spell was over much to the relief of the batters with his figures reading 10-0-37-4.
Code:
44.1 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
44.3 I Khan to Williamson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.4 I Khan to Barnes, no run, Sydney Barnes missed that one by a mile
44.5 I Khan to Barnes, no run, Left alone by Sydney Barnes
44.6 I Khan to Barnes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Khan
End of over 45 (3 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY208/9
(R/R: 4.62 R/R Req: 4.00)
Imran Khan 5.0-0-23-0
Sydney Barnes 6(8b)
Kane Williamson 59(115b 2X4)
45.1 King to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Weekes allows yet another run
45.2 King to Barnes, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.3 King to Williamson, one run, Great cooperation between Kane Williamson and Sydney Barnes
45.4 King to Barnes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
45.5 King to Williamson, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by King
45.6 King to Barnes, no run, Defensively played by Sydney Barnes
The end to a good spell from Bart King
End of over 46 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY215/9
(R/R: 4.67 R/R Req: 3.25)
Bart King 10.0-0-47-2
Sydney Barnes 10(11b)
Kane Williamson 61(118b 2X4)
Bart King was also bowled out by the 46th and the constant threes in each over due to the big MCG outfields weren't helping TUE's case as the Baker Street Boys inched ever closer. Just 13 needed now off the final four overs.
Code:
46.1 Younis to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
46.2 Younis to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
46.3 Younis to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.4 Younis to Williamson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis
46.5 Younis to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Sydney Barnes
46.6 Younis to Barnes, no run, Defensively played by Sydney Barnes
End of over 47 (1 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY216/9
(R/R: 4.60 R/R Req: 4.00)
Waqar Younis 8.0-0-30-1
Sydney Barnes 10(12b)
Kane Williamson 62(123b 2X4)
Close but still no cigar. Kane Williamson was more solid than the Rock of Gibraltar.
Code:
47.1 I Khan to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
47.2 I Khan to Barnes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
47.3 I Khan to Williamson, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
47.4 I Khan to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.5 I Khan to Williamson, one run, The misfield by Qadir allows yet another run
47.6 I Khan to Barnes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Khan
End of over 48 (7 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY223/9
(R/R: 4.65 R/R Req: 2.50)
Imran Khan 6.0-0-30-0
Sydney Barnes 13(14b)
Kane Williamson 66(127b 2X4)
More frustration for TUE with Imran Khan too failing to get past Barnes, who was actually damaging their chances far more than his more renowned batting partner with his regular threes deep into the outfield. Somehow the fielders were just never present wherever he hit them. Just 5 runs needed now off 12 balls..
Code:
48.1 Qadir to Williamson, no run, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
48.2 Qadir to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.3 Qadir to Barnes, one run, Great cooperation between Sydney Barnes and Kane Williamson
48.4 Qadir to Williamson, legbye, Defensively played by Kane Williamson
48.5 Qadir to Barnes, one run, Great cooperation between Sydney Barnes and Kane Williamson
48.6 Qadir to Williamson, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 49 (5 runs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY228/9
(R/R: 4.65 R/R Req: 0.00)
Abdul Qadir 7.0-0-36-1
Sydney Barnes 15(16b)
Kane Williamson 68(131b 2X4)
And they got them!! Perhaps in a move to entice Barnes into making a mistake, Imran brought Qadir back on rather than Waqar Younis to bowl the 49th and Kane Williamson finally took a more proactive role by deciding to finish the games in singles alongside Barnes à la George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes from way back in 1902.
Code:
End of innings (49.0 overs)
THE BAKER STREET BOY228/9 (RR: 4.67)
Abdul Qadir 7.0-0-36-1
Sydney Barnes 15(16b)
Kane Williamson 68(131b 2X4)
Code:
That will be the match
One of the most thrilling games ever. The The Baker Street Boy batsmen just managing to overtake the total
They made it with just 6 balls to spare
Thank you every one for being with us thoughout this one, good bye
Code:
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Shubman Gill c. Villiers b. Akhtar 20 15 2 1 133.3%
Sachin Tendulkar lbw b. Narine 71 67 7 2 106.0%
Greg Chappell c. Villiers b. Akhtar 2 7 0 0 28.6%
Graeme Pollock c. Younis b. Akhtar 9 12 1 0 75.0%
Kane Williamson* not out 68 131 2 0 51.9%
Heinrich Klaasen† lbw b. Younis 10 8 0 1 125.0%
Kapil Dev c. Weekes b. Qadir 1 2 0 0 50.0%
Rashid Khan c. †de Kock b. King 10 30 0 0 33.3%
Bill O'Reilly c & b. King 3 5 0 0 60.0%
Curtly Ambrose b. Akhtar 1 4 0 0 25.0%
Sydney Barnes not out 15 16 0 0 93.8%
Total: 228/9 Overs: 49.0 Run Rate: 4.65 Extras: 18
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THE UNDISPUTED ERA Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Bart King 10.0 0 47 2 4.70 0 2
Shoaib Akhtar 10.0 0 37 4 3.70 1 1
Waqar Younis 8.0 0 30 1 3.75 0 0
Abdul Qadir 7.0 0 36 1 5.14 1 2
Imran Khan 6.0 0 30 0 5.00 1 0
Sunil Narine 8.0 0 39 1 4.88 0 1
EXTRAS Wides: 3 No Balls: 6 Leg Byes: 9 Byes: 0
Total: 228/9 Overs: 49.0 Run Rate: 4.65 Extras: 18
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THE BAKER STREET BOY Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
S Gill Tendulkar þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 40 (31)
G Chappell Tendulkar þþþþ 11 (12)
G Pollock Tendulkar þþþþþþþþþþþ 26 (26)
Williamson Tendulkar þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 66 (84)
Williamson H Klaasen þþþþþþ 15 (21)
Williamson K Dev þþþ 7 (7)
Williamson R Khan þþþþþþþþþþ 25 (52)
Williamson B O'Reilly þ 4 (9)
Williamson C Ambrose þ 3 (7)
Williamson S Barnes þþþþþþþþþþþþþ 31 (45)
Fall of Wickets 40/1 51/2 77/3 143/4 158/5
165/6 190/7 194/8 197/9
Total: 228/9 Overs: 49.0 Run Rate: 4.65 Extras: 18
-X-So after one of the biggest LAB seasons in recent history, it was The Baker Street Boys who were crowned champions and deservedly so after being the only team to beat The Undisputed Era who looked untouchable all season and looked all but set to romp to the title. They were by no means any lesser in terms of dominance winning a whopping 9 out of 10 matches and losing just once with a lineup consisting of players of the calibre of Sachin Tendulkar, Graeme Pollock, Greg Chappell, Kane Williamson, Kapil Dev, Curly Ambrose and Sydney Barnes among others. It was also heartening to see Williamson, a man who had channeled his inner Jardine throughout this final finally win a title as skipper in a limited overs tournament following several heartbreaking near misses over the years and hence proved nice guys too can finish first on occasion.
It was quite a heartbreaking finish for The Undisputed Era, a team that remained undisputed all season except for when they were facing above mentioned team. Possessing one of the deadliest pace-bowling lineups in LAB history spearheaded by Bart King, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis and Imran Khan among others such as Malcolm Marshall, Keith Miller and Alan Davidson who were warming the bench, they forever remained just one wicket away from claiming the title. But for all their brilliance with the ball, they were eventually thwarted by a stubborn No 11 in Sydney Barnes and made to wonder what might have been had certain things gone their way in the end. While Williamson finally got what he deserved, AB de Villiers still couldn't catch a break as far as a limited overs title was concerned despite outperforming the likes of Bradman, Richards, and Tendulkar with the bat over the course of the season.
Another man on whom the cricketing gods finally smiled was Sachin Tendulkar, who had given to cricket perhaps more than any player in history only to fall short of claiming the LAB title prize that had constantly eluded him in over 12 seasons of playing. Not anymore, and due to his stellar returns with the bat where he led both the tournament's and The Baker Street Boys run charts with 564 runs at 56.40 whilst striking at 96.58 runs per 100 balls from his 10 matches, he was also declared Player of the Tournament ahead of several deserving candidates such as Bart King (20 wickets at 21.20), Kapil Dev (18 wickets at 26.50; 174 runs at 34.80), Brett Lee (20 wickets at 20.75) and not to mention AB de Villiers (468 runs at 78.00, SR 108.33). He had carried his team on his shoulders for most of the business end of the tournament following a slow start first-up and deserved to be carried himself.
That's all for Legends At Battle Season XII. Bella ciao!
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THE UNDISPUTED ERA 227 40.0 overs
THE BAKER STREET BOYS 228/9 49.0 overs
The Baker Street Boys won by 1 wicket (with 6 balls remaining)
Man of the match: Sachin Tendulkar (The Baker Street Boys)
Man of the tournament: Sachin Tendulkar (The Baker Street Boys)Thanks to all for participating and to the winner of the shiny new Legends At Battle PC medal which you can find out in the spoiler above.
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