Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Belfast Wolves Full Commentary, 29th Match, 17 September, 2026
COMPLETED / 29th Match / The Village, Malahide
137/6 (15 ov)
190/4 (20 ov)
Belfast Wolves won by 9 runs (DLS method)
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Player of the match
Glenn Maxwell,
Belfast Wolves
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, no run, Mark Adair drops it in short outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A dot ball to keep things steady in the chase.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair concedes a single as the batter works it away to rotate the strike comfortably in this chase.
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, Mark Adair lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, finishing the over without a run.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Ross Adair c D Miller b M Humphreys 5 (8) Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, c D Miller b M Humphreys, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back to take the gamble with cut towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by David Miller. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot adds to the pressure.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 2 (0 runs)
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, Mark Adair lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair runs in and delivers another dot ball as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase. The batter cannot find a way through.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair delivers another scoreless ball to keep the pressure high in this tough chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Adair serves it up and Andries Gous sends it straight to the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair hits a back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another scoreless delivery to finish off the over.
End of over 3 (5 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smuts, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys delivers off break ball at good length, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Matthew Humphreys sends down a sharp delivery, Andries Gous goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys pushes through another dot ball as the batter cannot find a run in this stiff chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 2 bye, Humphreys hits a good length around off stump, and they scamper through to take two byes.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys concedes a single as the batter works it away to retain the strike.
End of over 4 (4 runs)
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Mark Adair lands this on a good length around off stump. Andries Gous sends it away to the fence for four, a needed boundary with the steep required rate climbing.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Mark Adair lands this on a good length on the stumps. Andries Gous sends it away to find the boundary rope, taking four crucial runs in this steep chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, 1 run, Pushed away off Mark Adair for one run as the steep chase continues.
JJ Smuts b MR Adair 2 (5) Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, b MR Adair, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes back, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
Mark Adair to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Mark Adair to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, 1 run, Chris Jordan delivers fast ball at back of length, Andries Gous goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Andries Gous to just 1 run. Overthrow and garnered a single run
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, Six, Chris Jordan is sent all the way over the ropes as Andries Gous clears the boundary for six. That provides a much-needed boost in this steep chase.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Gavin Hoey starts his over and the batter turns it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Gavin Hoey to Andries Gous, 1 run, Gavin Hoey bowls a full delivery on the stumps, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, Four, Gavin Hoey lands it on a good length around leg stump. Brandon McMullen picks it away neatly to find the ropes for four, bringing down a steep required rate.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike for one as the required rate keeps climbing.
Gavin Hoey to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Gavin Hoey lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Brandon McMullen, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Brandon McMullen left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 2 runs, Fred Klaassen begins the over, and the batters hustle back to complete two runs in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Andries Gous with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, no run, Fred Klaassen lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find the gap with the required rate climbing.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, Six, Back of a length on the stumps from Fred Klaassen. Andries Gous stands tall and sends it high over the ropes for six. A crucial maximum in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 1 run, He pushes it away to take one run and rotate the strike in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Brandon McMullen c C Jordan b G Maxwell 13 (12) Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, no run, c C Jordan b G Maxwell, Glenn Maxwell strikes with a good length off break around off stump. Brandon McMullen steps forward aiming towards long-on, but catches an edge straight to Chris Jordan. He departs for 13 off 12 balls, deepening the steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Glenn Maxwell delivers a dot ball. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell serves this one up, and he works it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Tapped away into the gap off Maxwell to collect a single and retain the strike.
End of over 9 (3 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Matthew Humphreys, pushed away for a single.
Andries Gous c FJ Klaassen b M Humphreys 34 (29) Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, c FJ Klaassen b M Humphreys, Caught out !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards deep mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Fred Klaassen, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Andries Gous is out.
Matthew Humphreys to Mitchell Santner, Four, Matthew Humphreys lands it on a good length around off stump. Mitchell Santner puts it away to the fence for four vital runs in a steep chase.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Glenn Maxwell to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell lands a good length ball around off stump, pushed away for one run.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Glenn Maxwell is worked away into the gap, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Laurie Evans goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 11 (8 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Mitchell Santner hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward to take slower ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, no run, Fred Klaassen lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, adding to the steep task ahead.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Fred Klaassen hits a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the required rate keeps climbing.
Fred Klaassen to Laurie Evans, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Chris Jordan to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Laurie Evans c MR Adair b C Jordan 15 (14) Chris Jordan to Laurie Evans, no run, c MR Adair b C Jordan, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mark Adair, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Laurie Evans.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, Six, Chris Jordan lands it on a good length around the stumps. Tom Curran launches it over the ropes for six, offering a glimmer in a steep chase.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Chris Jordan bowls a sharp delivery, and Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Chris Jordan delivers fast ball at good length, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (10 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, Four, Fred Klaassen starts the over and concedes a boundary immediately. Mitchell Santner finds the fence for four, though the equation remains extremely steep in this chase.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Fred Klaassen is launched cleanly over the ropes as Tom Curran clears the distance for six. It keeps the improbable chase alive with runs still heavily required.
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Tom Curran hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! Back to back sixes, Freed his arms and sent the ball crashing on the other side of the fences into the crowd
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Fred Klaassen delivers one back of a length on the stumps. Tom Curran steps forward and powers it over long-on for six, keeping the steep chase alive.
End of over 14 (27 runs)
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mitchell Santner no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Mitchell Santner c MR Adair b C Jordan 23 (13) Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, no run, c MR Adair b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mitchell Santner as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Mark Adair for a soft dismissal.
Chris Jordan to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Tom Curran hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Gareth Delany, Four, Chris Jordan lands it on a good length around the stumps. Gareth Delany meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four.
End of over 15 (17 runs)
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, no run, Mark Adair drops it in short outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A dot ball to keep things steady in the chase.
Mark Adair to Ross Adair, 1 run, Mark Adair concedes a single as the batter works it away to rotate the strike comfortably in this chase.
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, Mark Adair lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, finishing the over without a run.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Ross Adair c D Miller b M Humphreys 5 (8) Matthew Humphreys to Ross Adair, no run, c D Miller b M Humphreys, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back to take the gamble with cut towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by David Miller. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot adds to the pressure.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 2 (0 runs)
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, Mark Adair lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this steep chase.
Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair runs in and delivers another dot ball as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase. The batter cannot find a way through.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair delivers another scoreless ball to keep the pressure high in this tough chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Adair serves it up and Andries Gous sends it straight to the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in a steep chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, no run, Mark Adair hits a back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another scoreless delivery to finish off the over.
End of over 3 (5 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to JJ Smuts, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys delivers off break ball at good length, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Matthew Humphreys sends down a sharp delivery, Andries Gous goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Matthew Humphreys pushes through another dot ball as the batter cannot find a run in this stiff chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 2 bye, Humphreys hits a good length around off stump, and they scamper through to take two byes.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys concedes a single as the batter works it away to retain the strike.
End of over 4 (4 runs)
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Mark Adair lands this on a good length around off stump. Andries Gous sends it away to the fence for four, a needed boundary with the steep required rate climbing.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, Four, Mark Adair lands this on a good length on the stumps. Andries Gous sends it away to find the boundary rope, taking four crucial runs in this steep chase.
Mark Adair to Andries Gous, 1 run, Pushed away off Mark Adair for one run as the steep chase continues.
JJ Smuts b MR Adair 2 (5) Mark Adair to JJ Smuts, no run, b MR Adair, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes back, tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
Mark Adair to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Mark Adair to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and slash push towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, 1 run, Chris Jordan delivers fast ball at back of length, Andries Gous goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Andries Gous to just 1 run. Overthrow and garnered a single run
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Chris Jordan to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Andries Gous, Six, Chris Jordan is sent all the way over the ropes as Andries Gous clears the boundary for six. That provides a much-needed boost in this steep chase.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Gavin Hoey starts his over and the batter turns it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Gavin Hoey to Andries Gous, 1 run, Gavin Hoey bowls a full delivery on the stumps, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, Four, Gavin Hoey lands it on a good length around leg stump. Brandon McMullen picks it away neatly to find the ropes for four, bringing down a steep required rate.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike for one as the required rate keeps climbing.
Gavin Hoey to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Gavin Hoey to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Gavin Hoey lands it on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Brandon McMullen, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, good length, That sails wide of the leg stump, Brandon McMullen left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 2 runs, Fred Klaassen begins the over, and the batters hustle back to complete two runs in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Andries Gous with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, no run, Fred Klaassen lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find the gap with the required rate climbing.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, Six, Back of a length on the stumps from Fred Klaassen. Andries Gous stands tall and sends it high over the ropes for six. A crucial maximum in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Andries Gous, 1 run, He pushes it away to take one run and rotate the strike in this tight chase.
Fred Klaassen to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run. Dropped catch
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Brandon McMullen c C Jordan b G Maxwell 13 (12) Glenn Maxwell to Brandon McMullen, no run, c C Jordan b G Maxwell, Glenn Maxwell strikes with a good length off break around off stump. Brandon McMullen steps forward aiming towards long-on, but catches an edge straight to Chris Jordan. He departs for 13 off 12 balls, deepening the steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Glenn Maxwell delivers a dot ball. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell serves this one up, and he works it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Glenn Maxwell to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Tapped away into the gap off Maxwell to collect a single and retain the strike.
End of over 9 (3 runs)
Matthew Humphreys to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, 1 run, Matthew Humphreys lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Matthew Humphreys to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Matthew Humphreys, pushed away for a single.
Andries Gous c FJ Klaassen b M Humphreys 34 (29) Matthew Humphreys to Andries Gous, no run, c FJ Klaassen b M Humphreys, Caught out !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards deep mid wicket, but the ball finds safe hands of Fred Klaassen, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Andries Gous is out.
Matthew Humphreys to Mitchell Santner, Four, Matthew Humphreys lands it on a good length around off stump. Mitchell Santner puts it away to the fence for four vital runs in a steep chase.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Glenn Maxwell to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Glenn Maxwell lands a good length ball around off stump, pushed away for one run.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Glenn Maxwell is worked away into the gap, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Glenn Maxwell to Laurie Evans, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump. Laurie Evans goes back, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 11 (8 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Mitchell Santner hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep fine leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward to take slower ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, no run, Fred Klaassen lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, adding to the steep task ahead.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Fred Klaassen hits a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the required rate keeps climbing.
Fred Klaassen to Laurie Evans, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Chris Jordan to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Laurie Evans c MR Adair b C Jordan 15 (14) Chris Jordan to Laurie Evans, no run, c MR Adair b C Jordan, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mark Adair, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Laurie Evans.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, Six, Chris Jordan lands it on a good length around the stumps. Tom Curran launches it over the ropes for six, offering a glimmer in a steep chase.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Chris Jordan bowls a sharp delivery, and Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Chris Jordan delivers fast ball at good length, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (10 runs)
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, Four, Fred Klaassen starts the over and concedes a boundary immediately. Mitchell Santner finds the fence for four, though the equation remains extremely steep in this chase.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Fred Klaassen to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Fred Klaassen is launched cleanly over the ropes as Tom Curran clears the distance for six. It keeps the improbable chase alive with runs still heavily required.
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Tom Curran hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! Back to back sixes, Freed his arms and sent the ball crashing on the other side of the fences into the crowd
Fred Klaassen to Tom Curran, Six, Fred Klaassen delivers one back of a length on the stumps. Tom Curran steps forward and powers it over long-on for six, keeping the steep chase alive.
End of over 14 (27 runs)
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mitchell Santner no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Mitchell Santner goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Mitchell Santner c MR Adair b C Jordan 23 (13) Chris Jordan to Mitchell Santner, no run, c MR Adair b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Mitchell Santner as the batter goes forward to strike it towards long off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Mark Adair for a soft dismissal.
Chris Jordan to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, Four, Four !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Tom Curran hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Jordan to Tom Curran, 1 run, Tom Curran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Chris Jordan to Gareth Delany, Four, Chris Jordan lands it on a good length around the stumps. Gareth Delany meets it cleanly to send the ball away for four.
End of over 15 (17 runs)