Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Dublin Guardians Full Commentary, 8th Match, 30 August, 2026
COMPLETED / 8th Match / Sportpark Westvliet
110/6 (13.4 ov)
109/10 (18 ov)
Edinburgh Castle Rockers won by 4 wickets
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Player of the match
Mitchell Santner,
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Ross Adair goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes back, whacks an elegant pull earning, It's a no ball!! Chris Wood overstepped the crease.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ross Adair goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Ross Adair c HT Tector b CP Wood 24 (7) Chris Wood to Ross Adair, no run, c HT Tector b CP Wood, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back, tries a high-risk shot towards short cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Harry Tector, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Ross Adair is out.
End of over 1 (25 runs)
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep fine leg for 1 run.
Andries Gous c G Dockrell b Matt Hollard 0 (1) Matt Hollard to Andries Gous, no run, c G Dockrell b Matt Hollard, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards George Dockrell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Andries Gous.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 3 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes back, slams the ball towards third man, umpire calls a no ball as Matt Hollard overstepped the crease.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Matt Hollard delivers fast ball at good length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Brandon McMullen to just 1 run.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer short length, on the off stump, Matt Hollard strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
End of over 2 (12 runs)
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Brandon McMullen with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at full length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Brandon McMullen lbw b G Dockrell 12 (6) George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, no run, lbw b G Dockrell, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and George Dockrell appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Brandon McMullen has to go back.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers arm ball at good length, JJ Smuts goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 3 (11 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and slash push towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and JJ Smuts hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers legbreak at full length, JJ Smuts goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball 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 Wood to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed push 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 mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Wood to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Laurie Evans goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes back, dabs pull with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at full length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
End of over 6 (6 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at full length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at good length, JJ Smuts goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Laurie Evans goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Josh Little to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Josh Little to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
JJ Smuts c R Ashwin b JB Little 33 (24) Josh Little to JJ Smuts, no run, c R Ashwin b JB Little, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes back, takes a big risk by attempting punch towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ravichandran Ashwin, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of JJ Smuts.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes back, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the short cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed chip shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Josh Little delivers fast ball at good length, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Josh Little to Laurie Evans, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid on for 1 run.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Gareth Delany with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Gareth Delany goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes back to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Josh Little to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Josh Little sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Laurie Evans goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
End of over 11 (8 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the mid off.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays pull, towards the long on for 1 run.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
Laurie Evans b G Dockrell 19 (24) George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, b G Dockrell, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Laurie Evans as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
George Dockrell to Tom Curran, 3 runs, Tom Curran goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 3 runs.
George Dockrell to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Gareth Delany b G Dockrell 10 (16) George Dockrell to Gareth Delany, no run, b G Dockrell, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, A bold move from Gareth Delany as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
George Dockrell to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the long off for 1 run.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Harry Tector to Tom Curran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Tom Curran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the mid on.
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Ross Adair goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes back, whacks an elegant pull earning, It's a no ball!! Chris Wood overstepped the crease.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ross Adair goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Ross Adair goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Chris Wood to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Ross Adair c HT Tector b CP Wood 24 (7) Chris Wood to Ross Adair, no run, c HT Tector b CP Wood, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back, tries a high-risk shot towards short cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Harry Tector, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Ross Adair is out.
End of over 1 (25 runs)
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed flick 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 deep fine leg for 1 run.
Andries Gous c G Dockrell b Matt Hollard 0 (1) Matt Hollard to Andries Gous, no run, c G Dockrell b Matt Hollard, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards George Dockrell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Andries Gous.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 3 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes back, slams the ball towards third man, umpire calls a no ball as Matt Hollard overstepped the crease.
Matt Hollard to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Matt Hollard delivers fast ball at good length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Brandon McMullen to just 1 run.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer short length, on the off stump, Matt Hollard strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Matt Hollard to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
End of over 2 (12 runs)
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Brandon McMullen with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at full length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Brandon McMullen lbw b G Dockrell 12 (6) George Dockrell to Brandon McMullen, no run, lbw b G Dockrell, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and George Dockrell appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Brandon McMullen has to go back.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers arm ball at good length, JJ Smuts goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 3 (11 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and slash push towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, and JJ Smuts hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers legbreak at full length, JJ Smuts goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball 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 Wood to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed push 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 mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Chris Wood to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Chris Wood to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Laurie Evans goes forward, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 5 (7 runs)
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes back, dabs pull with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at full length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
End of over 6 (6 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 1 run, JJ Smuts goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at full length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, 2 runs, JJ Smuts 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ravichandran Ashwin to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, JJ Smuts goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 7 (5 runs)
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, George Dockrell delivers off break ball at good length, JJ Smuts goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits JJ Smuts to just 1 run.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, George Dockrell sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Laurie Evans goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 2 runs, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Laurie Evans goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.
George Dockrell to JJ Smuts, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (6 runs)
Josh Little to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Josh Little to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
JJ Smuts c R Ashwin b JB Little 33 (24) Josh Little to JJ Smuts, no run, c R Ashwin b JB Little, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes back, takes a big risk by attempting punch towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ravichandran Ashwin, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of JJ Smuts.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes back, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the short cover.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed chip shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.
End of over 10 (4 runs)
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Josh Little delivers fast ball at good length, Gareth Delany hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Josh Little to Laurie Evans, 1 run, inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards mid on for 1 run.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Gareth Delany with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Gareth Delany goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Josh Little to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes back to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Josh Little to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Josh Little sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Laurie Evans goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
End of over 11 (8 runs)
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, Gareth Delany goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Ravichandran Ashwin delivers off break ball at good length, Laurie Evans hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Laurie Evans to just 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the mid off.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Gareth Delany, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Gareth Delany goes forward to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Ravichandran Ashwin to Laurie Evans, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays pull, towards the long on for 1 run.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Laurie Evans goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
Laurie Evans b G Dockrell 19 (24) George Dockrell to Laurie Evans, no run, b G Dockrell, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, A bold move from Laurie Evans as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
George Dockrell to Tom Curran, 3 runs, Tom Curran goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 3 runs.
George Dockrell to Gareth Delany, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Gareth Delany b G Dockrell 10 (16) George Dockrell to Gareth Delany, no run, b G Dockrell, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, A bold move from Gareth Delany as batter goes forward, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
George Dockrell to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the long off for 1 run.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Harry Tector to Tom Curran, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Tom Curran goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the mid on.
Harry Tector to Mitchell Santner, 1 run, Mitchell Santner hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.