Match 3, Jodhpur, September 22, 2024, 03:00 PM
Toyam Hyderabad
172/7(20.0ov)
Gujarat Greats
174/2(19.3ov)
Gujarat Greats beat Toyam Hyderabad by 8 wickets
Win Projections to be updated soon
With nothing going right for Toyam Hyderabad, Gurkeerat Singh Mann finally provided a breakthrough after the strategic timeout, dismissing Shikhar Dhawan and giving his side a much-needed glimmer of hope. However, Lendl Simmons stepped in effortlessly, maintaining Gujarat Greats' momentum. Despite a few tidy overs from Hyderabad, Morne van Wyk kept piercing the field with boundaries, ensuring that the pressure never really shifted back onto Gujarat, except for a brief moment when Simmons fell and nerves crept in. Yashpal Singh then stepped in, calmly guiding the team through the final stages. Van Wyk’s unbeaten 115 was the backbone of the innings, anchoring the chase and securing a well-earned victory for Gujarat Greats.
Chasing 173, Gujarat Greats were off to the perfect start, exactly what was needed to set the tone for the chase. Morne van Wyk wasted no time, smashing 11 runs off the very first over to kickstart the onslaught. Although Shikhar Dhawan looked a bit rusty initially, he quickly found his rhythm and joined the aggressive approach. Together, the duo forged a strong opening stand, propelling Gujarat to a commanding 57/0 by the end of the powerplay, setting a solid foundation for the rest of the chase.
Wow! What initially seemed like a comfortable chase by the 16th over turned into a surprisingly close finish. However, Gujarat Greats managed to keep their composure under pressure and successfully crossed the line, securing the win with 8 wickets still in hand.
In over# 20
4
1
4
Nuwan Pradeep 31/0(3.3)
19.3
4
FOUR! That's a wrap as Peter Trego seals the deal for Gujarat Greats and in a befitting manner with a boundary. Good length on off, Morne van Wyk punches this through cover for a boundary through the cover region and Gujarat Greats wins this by 8 wickets and 3 balls to spare.
19.2
1
DROPPED! Peter Trego drops a sitter and Toyam Hyderabad might rue this. Good length around middle and leg, Yashpal Singh flicks this towards mid-wicket region for a simple catch to Trego but he drops it and the batters cross for one.
19.1
4
FOUR! A boundary of the first ball and it eases off the pressure from the batting team. Good length around middle and leg. Yashpal Singh pulls this up and over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. Just 4 needed of 5 now.
With just 7 runs to defend, who will Suresh Raina go to for the final over? He goes to Nuwan Pradeep!
In over# 19
1
1
1
1
6
1
Stuart Binny 29/0(3)
18.6
1
Pitched-up around middle and leg, Yashpal Singh slogs this towards long on for a single.
18.5
1
Good length on off, Morne van Wyk drives this to mid off for one.
18.4
1
On a length around middle and leg, Yashpal Singh swings a bit too hard and loses his body shape. The ball gets an inside edge towards square leg for one.
18.3
1
Yorker on off, Morne van Wyk jams this towards off and takes one.
18.2
6
SIX! This six holds a lot of importance in this chase as it releases the pressure off Morne van Wyk a bit. Full and wide outside off, Morne van Wyk moves to his off, goes down on a knee and slogs this in front up and over the sightscreen for six runs. 12 needed off the last 10 now.
18.1
1
Good length on middle and leg, Yashpal Singh slogs this on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for one.
Gujarat Greats need 19 runs off the last two overs. It will be Stuart Binny to bowl the penultimate over. Can he keep up the pressure that's mounting on the Greats?
In over# 18
1
1
0
1
2
1
Nuwan Pradeep 22/0(3)
17.6
1
Good length on middle and leg, Yashpal Singh rolls this to long on and takes one.
17.5
1
Full and wide on off, Morne van Wyk leans back a bit and lofts this over cover for a single. Boundaries have dried up and the Toyam Hyderabad side is right back in this contest.
17.4
.
A well-directed bouncer, around middle and off. Morne van Wyk ducks down on this.