Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Glasgow Cosmics Full Commentary, 3rd Match, 27 August, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd Match / Sportpark Westvliet
116/3 (11.3 ov)
115/10 (20 ov)
Edinburgh Castle Rockers won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Trent Boult,
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Ali Khan to Ross Adair, 1 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 1 runs off leg bye.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ali Khan sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot. Umpire signals it a no ball.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. JJ Smuts goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 1 (14 runs)
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ross Adair goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, 5 no ball, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Ross Adair goes back, whacked pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Umpire signals it a no ball !
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, and Ross Adair hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the stumps, good length, Ross Adair goes back, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 2 (23 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
JJ Smuts lbw b K Maharaj 16 (9) Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, no run, lbw b K Maharaj, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Keshav Maharaj appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. JJ Smuts has to go back.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ross Adair goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, 1 run, fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, goes forward, plays chip shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, 1 run, Lungisani Ngidi delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Andries Gous goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Andries Gous to just 1 run.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Andries Gous goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep point for 1 run.
Ali Khan to Ross Adair, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the square leg for 1 run.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
End of over 5 (16 runs)
Ross Adair c G Munsey b L Ngidi 28 (12) Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, no run, c G Munsey b L Ngidi, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards George Munsey, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ross Adair.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and tucks drive toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes back 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 deep square leg for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 2 runs, Andries Gous goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj sends down a sharp delivery, Andries Gous goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Andries Gous goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes back and plays a well-timed push off an off break 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 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes back and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak 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.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes back 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 deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Keshav Maharaj delivers off break ball at full length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Brandon McMullen to just 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
End of over 9 (12 runs)
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands, but Liam Livingstone is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Dropped catch
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! , fulltoss, on the leg stump. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone sends down a sharp delivery, Brandon McMullen goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Brandon McMullen c L Ngidi b L Livingstone 23 (16) Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, c L Ngidi b L Livingstone, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting reverse sweep towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards , who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brandon McMullen.
Liam Livingstone to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Liam Livingstone delivers legbreak 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 10 (5 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Andries Gous hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 long off for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak 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.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
Michael Leask to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Michael Leask to Andries Gous, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Andries Gous goes back to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Michael Leask to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed cut 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 third man for 1 run.
Ali Khan to Ross Adair, 1 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 1 runs off leg bye.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ali Khan sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot. Umpire signals it a no ball.
Ali Khan to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. JJ Smuts goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 1 (14 runs)
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ross Adair goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ross Adair goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ross Adair hangs in the crease, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, 5 no ball, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Ross Adair goes back, whacked pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Umpire signals it a no ball !
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, and Ross Adair hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, Six, Six !! inswinger is delivered on the stumps, good length, Ross Adair goes back, displays great skill by powering inside out shot to deep cover for a magnificent Maximum!
Paul van Meekeren to Ross Adair, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Ross Adair goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 2 (23 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
JJ Smuts lbw b K Maharaj 16 (9) Keshav Maharaj to JJ Smuts, no run, lbw b K Maharaj, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, JJ Smuts hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Keshav Maharaj appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. JJ Smuts has to go back.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Ross Adair goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, 1 run, fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, goes forward, plays chip shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, 1 run, Lungisani Ngidi delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Andries Gous goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Andries Gous to just 1 run.
End of over 4 (10 runs)
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Andries Gous goes forward, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward and caresses flick shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep point for 1 run.
Ali Khan to Ross Adair, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ross Adair hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the square leg for 1 run.
Ali Khan to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
End of over 5 (16 runs)
Ross Adair c G Munsey b L Ngidi 28 (12) Lungisani Ngidi to Ross Adair, no run, c G Munsey b L Ngidi, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ross Adair goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards George Munsey, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ross Adair.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and tucks drive toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Lungisani Ngidi to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Lungisani Ngidi to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 6 (3 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 2 runs, Brandon McMullen goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes back 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 deep square leg for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 2 runs, Andries Gous goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Keshav Maharaj sends down a sharp delivery, Andries Gous goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Andries Gous goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 7 (9 runs)
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Brandon McMullen goes back and plays a well-timed push off an off break 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 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Andries Gous goes back and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Andries Gous elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes back and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
Liam Livingstone to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak 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.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, Andries Gous goes back 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 deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! off break ball, fulltoss, on the stumps. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Brandon McMullen hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Keshav Maharaj to Brandon McMullen, 1 run, Keshav Maharaj delivers off break ball at full length, Brandon McMullen goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Brandon McMullen to just 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Andries Gous goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
End of over 9 (12 runs)
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Brandon McMullen goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands, but Liam Livingstone is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Dropped catch
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, Four, Four !! , fulltoss, on the leg stump. Brandon McMullen goes forward, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone sends down a sharp delivery, Brandon McMullen goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Brandon McMullen c L Ngidi b L Livingstone 23 (16) Liam Livingstone to Brandon McMullen, no run, c L Ngidi b L Livingstone, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Brandon McMullen goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting reverse sweep towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards , who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brandon McMullen.
Liam Livingstone to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Liam Livingstone delivers legbreak 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 10 (5 runs)
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Andries Gous hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Andries Gous hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed drive 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 long off for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Andries Gous, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Keshav Maharaj to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak 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.
End of over 11 (5 runs)
Michael Leask to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Michael Leask to Andries Gous, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Andries Gous goes back to make a confident hook, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Michael Leask to Laurie Evans, 1 run, Laurie Evans goes back and plays a well-timed cut 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 third man for 1 run.