Gulf Giants v MI Emirates, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 26th Match, International League T20, 2024

International League T20 26th Match: Gulf Giants v MI Emirates at Dubai, February 08, 2024

Gulf Giants

158/7 (20)

MI Emirates

MIE

153/7 (20)

Finished

GG won by 5 runs.

Gulf Giants InningGG Inning158/7 (20 ov)

MI Emirates InningMIE Inning153/7 (20 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Dominic Drakes to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

0.2

Dominic Drakes to Waseem Muhammad, 2 runs, Waseem Muhammad hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

0.3

Dominic Drakes to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Waseem Muhammad hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0.4

Dominic Drakes to Waseem Muhammad, 1 run, Waseem Muhammad hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep 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 1 run.

0.5

Dominic Drakes to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed pull 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 square leg for 1 run.

0.6

Dominic Drakes to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Waseem Muhammad goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 1 (5 runs)

Waseem Muhammad 3 (4)

Kusal Perera 2 (2)

MI Emirates 5/0

Dominic Drakes 1-0-5-0

1.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward and caresses sweep to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

1.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus delivers off break ball at full length, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Kusal Perera to just 1 run.

1.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Waseem Muhammad goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Waseem Muhammad hangs in the crease, dabs sweep with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, and Waseem Muhammad hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

1.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Waseem Muhammad, 1 run, Waseem Muhammad goes forward to take off break ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

End of over 2 (6 runs)

Waseem Muhammad 4 (8)

Kusal Perera 7 (4)

MI Emirates 11/0

Gerhard Erasmus 1-0-6-0

Dominic Drakes 1-0-5-0

2.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Waseem Muhammad, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Waseem Muhammad goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Waseem Muhammad, 2 runs, Waseem Muhammad goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep 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 square leg for 2 runs.

2.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Waseem Muhammad, 1 run, Waseem Muhammad goes forward and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 1 run.

2.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, delivers flick shot in the gap to the deep mid wicket for four.

2.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 3 (11 runs)

Kusal Perera 15 (7)

Waseem Muhammad 7 (11)

MI Emirates 22/0

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-11-0

Gerhard Erasmus 1-0-6-0

3.1

Waseem Muhammad c J Cox b Gerhard Erasmus 7 (12) Gerhard Erasmus to Waseem Muhammad, no run, c J Cox b Gerhard Erasmus, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Waseem Muhammad as the batter goes forward to strike it towards deep cover, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Jordan Cox for a soft dismissal.

3.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Andre Fletcher, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Andre Fletcher goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

3.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Andre Fletcher, 1 run, Andre Fletcher 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 deep cover for 1 run.

3.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Gerhard Erasmus delivers off break ball at full length, Kusal Perera goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the square leg, limits Kusal Perera to just 1 run.

3.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Andre Fletcher, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Andre Fletcher goes back and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

3.6

End of over 4 (7 runs)

Andre Fletcher 6 (4)

Kusal Perera 16 (8)

MI Emirates 29/1

Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-13-1

Blessing Muzarabani 1-0-11-0

4.1

Jamie Overton to Andre Fletcher, 1 run, Andre Fletcher goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

4.2

Jamie Overton to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep 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 1 run.

4.3

Jamie Overton to Andre Fletcher, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Andre Fletcher goes forward, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.

4.4

Jamie Overton to Andre Fletcher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andre Fletcher hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4.5

Jamie Overton to Andre Fletcher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Andre Fletcher hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

4.6

Jamie Overton to Andre Fletcher, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Andre Fletcher hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Andre Fletcher 11 (9)

Kusal Perera 17 (9)

MI Emirates 35/1

Jamie Overton 1-0-6-0

Gerhard Erasmus 2-0-13-1

5.1

Chris Jordan to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Kusal Perera goes forward, hits sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.2

Chris Jordan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed ramp 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 square leg for 1 run.

5.3

Andre Fletcher c S Hetmyer b C Jordan 11 (10) Chris Jordan to Andre Fletcher, no run, c S Hetmyer b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Andre Fletcher as the batter goes forward to strike it towards point, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Shimron Hetmyer for a soft dismissal.

5.4

Chris Jordan to Ambati Rayudu, 1 run, Ambati Rayudu goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.

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5.5

Chris Jordan to Kusal Perera, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Perera with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

5.5

Chris Jordan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

5.6

Chris Jordan to Ambati Rayudu, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Ambati Rayudu hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 6 (8 runs)

Ambati Rayudu 1 (2)

Kusal Perera 23 (12)

MI Emirates 43/2

Chris Jordan 1-0-8-1

Jamie Overton 1-0-6-0

6.1

Aayan Afzal Khan to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Kusal Perera goes forward, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.2

Aayan Afzal Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

6.3

Aayan Afzal Khan to Ambati Rayudu, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ambati Rayudu hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

6.4

Aayan Afzal Khan to Ambati Rayudu, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ambati Rayudu hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

6.5

Aayan Afzal Khan to Ambati Rayudu, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Ambati Rayudu hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

6.6

Ambati Rayudu c C Jordan b AA Khan 1 (6) Aayan Afzal Khan to Ambati Rayudu, no run, c C Jordan b AA Khan, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, An unsuccessful attempt by Ambati Rayudu who goes forward to play it towards deep mid wicket that goes straight to Chris Jordan, who makes the catch for Ambati Rayudu's dismissal.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Ambati Rayudu 1 (6)

Kusal Perera 28 (14)

MI Emirates 48/3

Aayan Afzal Khan 1-0-5-1

Chris Jordan 1-0-8-1

7.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 1 run.

7.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Dan Mousley, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dan Mousley goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.

7.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera 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.

7.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Dan Mousley, 1 run, Dan Mousley hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed 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 mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Dan Mousley, 1 run, Dan Mousley 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 1 run.

End of over 8 (6 runs)

Dan Mousley 3 (3)

Kusal Perera 31 (17)

MI Emirates 54/3

Gerhard Erasmus 3-0-19-1

Aayan Afzal Khan 1-0-5-1

8.1

Zohaib Zubair to Dan Mousley, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Dan Mousley hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

8.2

Zohaib Zubair to Dan Mousley, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Dan Mousley goes forward and caresses ramp shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

8.3

Zohaib Zubair to Dan Mousley, 1 run, Dan Mousley goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

8.4

Zohaib Zubair to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes forward and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.5

Zohaib Zubair to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.

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8.6

Zohaib Zubair to Kusal Perera, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak, full length, That sails wide of the stumps, Kusal Perera left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.

8.6

Zohaib Zubair to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 9 (11 runs)

Kusal Perera 32 (20)

Dan Mousley 8 (6)

MI Emirates 65/3

Zohaib Zubair 1-0-11-0

Gerhard Erasmus 3-0-19-1

9.1

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried reverse sweep but fails to get bat on it.

9.2

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Perera goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

9.3

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

9.4

Gerhard Erasmus to Dan Mousley, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Dan Mousley goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.5

Gerhard Erasmus to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

Gerhard Erasmus to Dan Mousley, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dan Mousley goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 10 (4 runs)

Dan Mousley 10 (8)

Kusal Perera 34 (24)

MI Emirates 69/3

Gerhard Erasmus 4-0-23-1

Zohaib Zubair 1-0-11-0

10.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Dan Mousley, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dan Mousley goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

10.2

Kusal Perera c J Vince b B Muzarabani 34 (25) Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, c J Vince b B Muzarabani, Caught out!! fast ball yorker on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by James Vince. Leading to a soft dismissal.

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10.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kieron Pollard with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

10.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.4

Dan Mousley runout (J Overton) 11 (10) Blessing Muzarabani to Dan Mousley, no run, runout (J Overton), Run out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dan Mousley hangs in the crease, hits defensive shot to short cover and took off for a risky single, but Jamie Overton was quick to react, threw it towards the stumps. Dan Mousley was caught napping and had no chance of making it back in time. Run out!

10.5

10.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Odean Smith goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

End of over 11 (4 runs)

Odean Smith 0 (1)

Kieron Pollard 2 (2)

MI Emirates 73/5

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-15-1

Gerhard Erasmus 4-0-23-1

11.1

Zohaib Zubair to Kieron Pollard, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the off stump, Kieron Pollard goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular drive to long off for a colossal Maximum!

11.2

Zohaib Zubair to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

11.3

Zohaib Zubair to Odean Smith, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Odean Smith goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.4

Zohaib Zubair to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

11.5

Zohaib Zubair to Odean Smith, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Odean Smith goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

11.6

Zohaib Zubair to Odean Smith, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Odean Smith goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 12 (10 runs)

Odean Smith 2 (4)

Kieron Pollard 10 (5)

MI Emirates 83/5

Zohaib Zubair 2-0-21-0

Blessing Muzarabani 2-0-15-1

12.1

Dominic Drakes to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

12.2

Dominic Drakes to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

12.3

Dominic Drakes to Odean Smith, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Odean Smith goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.4

Dominic Drakes to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

12.5

Dominic Drakes to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Kieron Pollard goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

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12.6

Dominic Drakes to Kieron Pollard, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Kieron Pollard 11 (9)

Odean Smith 4 (6)

MI Emirates 87/5

Dominic Drakes 2-0-8-0

Zohaib Zubair 2-0-21-0

13.1

Aayan Afzal Khan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.2

Aayan Afzal Khan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

13.3

Aayan Afzal Khan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

13.4

Aayan Afzal Khan to Odean Smith, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Odean Smith hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

13.5

Aayan Afzal Khan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith 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 1 run.

13.6

Aayan Afzal Khan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

End of over 14 (5 runs)

Kieron Pollard 14 (12)

Odean Smith 6 (9)

MI Emirates 92/5

Aayan Afzal Khan 2-0-10-1

Dominic Drakes 2-0-8-0

14.1

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

14.2

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, Four, Four !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

14.3

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

14.4

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 2 runs, Kieron Pollard 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.5

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

14.6

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed cut 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 slip for 1 run.

End of over 15 (7 runs)

Kieron Pollard 21 (18)

Odean Smith 6 (9)

MI Emirates 99/5

Jamie Overton 2-0-13-0

Aayan Afzal Khan 2-0-10-1

15.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, 2 runs, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.

15.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast 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.

15.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

15.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

15.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

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15.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, 1 wide, fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Odean Smith's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

15.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Odean Smith, 2 runs, Odean Smith goes forward and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 2 runs.

End of over 16 (12 runs)

Odean Smith 9 (11)

Kieron Pollard 29 (22)

MI Emirates 111/5

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-27-1

Jamie Overton 2-0-13-0

16.1

Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

16.2

Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

16.3

Chris Jordan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

16.4

Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 1 run.

16.5

Chris Jordan to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.6

Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 2 runs, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.

End of over 17 (10 runs)

Kieron Pollard 37 (26)

Odean Smith 11 (13)

MI Emirates 121/5

Chris Jordan 2-0-18-1

Blessing Muzarabani 3-0-27-1

17.1

Jamie Overton to Odean Smith, 1 run, Odean Smith goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.

17.2

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton sends down a sharp delivery, Kieron Pollard hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

17.3

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

17.4

Odean Smith c J Cox b J Overton 12 (15) Jamie Overton to Odean Smith, no run, c J Cox b J Overton, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Odean Smith as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Jordan Cox for a soft dismissal.

17.5

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers fast ball at full length, Jordan Thompson goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Jordan Thompson to just 1 run.

17.6

Jamie Overton to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards mid on for 1 run.

End of over 18 (4 runs)

Kieron Pollard 39 (29)

Jordan Thompson 1 (1)

MI Emirates 125/6

Jamie Overton 3-0-17-1

Chris Jordan 2-0-18-1

18.1

Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, 1 run, Kieron Pollard goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.

18.2

Chris Jordan to Jordan Thompson, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

18.3

Kieron Pollard c B Muzarabani b C Jordan 40 (31) Chris Jordan to Kieron Pollard, no run, c B Muzarabani b C Jordan, Caught out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Kieron Pollard goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards third man, but the ball finds safe hands of Blessing Muzarabani, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Kieron Pollard is out.

18.4

Chris Jordan to Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

18.5

Chris Jordan to Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, 1 run, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

1lb

18.6

Chris Jordan to Jordan Thompson, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson hangs in the crease, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

End of over 19 (4 runs)

Jordan Thompson 2 (3)

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 1 (2)

MI Emirates 129/7

Chris Jordan 3-0-21-2

Jamie Overton 3-0-17-1

19.1

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Thompson hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

19.2

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Jordan Thompson goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

19.3

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers ramp shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

19.4

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

19.5

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jordan Thompson goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

19.6

Jamie Overton to Jordan Thompson, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Jordan Thompson goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 20 (24 runs)

Jordan Thompson 26 (9)

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 1 (2)

MI Emirates 153/7

Jamie Overton 4-0-41-1

Chris Jordan 3-0-21-2