Win Projections to be updated soon
Qualifier 2, Abu Dhabi, December 02, 2024, 06:30 PM
Delhi Bulls
89/7(10.0ov)
Morrisville Samp Army
22/1(1.5ov)
MSA need 68 runs in 49 balls
MSA 88%
Tie 3%
DB 9%
Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Commentry
1.5
4
Four!
1.4
4
Four!
1.3
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No run.
1.2
4
Four!
Andries Gous walks in at number 3.
OUT! BOWLED! FIRST ONE FOR DELHI BULLS! And they will need to defend 89 runs. Muhammad Rohid Khan starts from over the wicket and pitches it up, outside off, a little bit of inswing, Faf du Plessis goes for a drive but he misses it and the ball cleans the stumps. First one for Muhammad Rohid Khan.
1.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! FIRST ONE FOR DELHI BULLS! And they will need to defend 89 runs. Muhammad Rohid Khan starts from over the wicket and pitches it up, outside off, a little bit of inswing, Faf du Plessis goes for a drive but he misses it and the ball cleans the stumps. First one for Muhammad Rohid Khan.
Muhammad Rohid Khan to bowl from the other end. Also, Tom Banton is off the field and Pavan Rathnayake is keeping wickets for the Bulls at the moment.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
5wd
1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi 10/0(1)
0.6
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Full and outside off, Charith Asalanka stays put and looks to reach for it but fails to make any connection. 10 runs off the first over!
0.5
4
FOUR! Not very convincing but Asalanka gets off the mark with a boundary! Fazalhaq Farooqi goes very full, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka looks to drive it away but gets beaten by the shape coming in. The ball goes off the inside edge and zips to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.4
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With an upright seam, Farooqi lands it outside off, on a good length and gets the ball to go away from the left-hander. Charith Asalanka skips down the track but fails to reach for the ball.
0.3
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Gets it fuller and on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to mid off.
0.3
5wd
FIVE WIDES! Oh dear, that's the last thing you need when defending 89 runs! Fazalhaq Farooqi gets the inswinging delivery, on a length, on leg. It goes further down and away from the keeper to his right and races away to the fine leg fence.
0.2
1
Good length, on middle and off, Faf du Plessis lets the ball get to him and cuts it to deep backward point for a single to get off the mark.
0.1
.
Steams in from over the wicket and hits the right line, on a fuller length, honing in at the stumps with a hint of swing, Faf du Plessis looks to nudge it away but gets an inside edge back onto his pads.
We are back for the all-important run chase! The umpires and the players of Delhi Bulls make their way back to the middle. It will be the duo of Faf du Plessis and Charith Asalanka to open the innings for Morrisville Samp Army. The Bulls use their Impact sub to bring in Fazalhaq Farooqi in place of James Vince and he will get proceedings underway with the ball as well. Let's go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The Morrisville Samp Army delivered a standout performance with the ball, maintaining control throughout and never allowing the opposition to mount any significant pressure. Their effort was perfectly complemented by an exceptional display of fielding, with a special mention to Faf du Plessis, whose sharp presence on the field made a big impact. The bowlers smartly used pace variations to great effect, consistently outsmarting the batters and ensuring the target remained well within reach. It was a disciplined and collective effort that has now set the stage for their batters to chase down a manageable target and book their spot in the Grand Finale. The chase to follow!
It was a tough outing for the Delhi Bulls, with little going their way after an encouraging start in the opening over. James Vince and Tom Banton showcased early intent, hinting at a solid foundation, but the innings unravelled quickly as wickets tumbled, shifting momentum firmly in favour of the Samp Army. Skipper Rovman Powell and Tim David tried to inject some aggression during the middle overs, but neither could convert their starts into substantial contributions. The Bulls also failed to capitalize on the floating powerplay, with both key batters dismissed before they could make a real impact. It was Nikhil Chaudhary who provided a late push, adding some much-needed runs towards the end, but overall, it was a disappointing batting display. The Bulls now find themselves with their backs against the wall at the halfway stage, needing a monumental bowling effort to stay alive in the tournament.