Match 32, Manchester, August 31, 2022, 11:00 PM
Oval Invincibles
143/9(20.0ov)
Manchester Originals
144/4(19.4ov)
Manchester Originals beat Oval Invincibles by 6 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Josh Little
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game. Manchester originals have won it and made it to the eliminator round. They will face the London Spirits on Friday at 11.00 pm IST (5.30 pm GMT). Do join us a bit early for our build-up. Till then, it's a goodbye. Cheers!
Josh Little is the man of the match. He says that it was an amazing game and he liked it. Further says that he enjoyed every minute of the game and played his way. Adds that his plan was simply to make them hit at the long side of the ground. Applauds Madsen for performing under pressure and says he is really happy for him.
Earlier in the day, despite Sam Billings' lovely innings Oval ended up with a under par total as they kept losing wickets on regular intervals. They though fought well with the ball but Madsen's fifty overpowered Sam Billings' innings and it is the former's side which finished on top.
Oval will be disappointed with the amount of runs they leaked right at the start. The couple of sets from Sam and Peter Hatzoglou really let the pressure off completely at the start. They did pull things back in the end but just could not bag the win. Manchester Originals on the other hand, knew they needed one batter to play through after the start they got and Wayne Madsen did so and took his side into the play-offs.
Oval needed early wickets but leaked runs at the start. However, they then managed to pick up two quickly but then there was a good partnership between Wayne Madsen and Tristan Stubbs which steadied the ship. Stubbs fell but Madsen continued. he scored a fifty and played the anchor role. Turner struck a couple of meaty blows to ease the pressure. However, it came down to the last over with Manchester Originals needing 11 and Walter rose to the occasion to give his side the win.
Paul Walter, the hero for Manchester Originals and they are through to the play-offs! Jubilation scenes in the camp for them. Disappointment on the faces of Oval. They tried their best, they bowled really well to bring it to the last over but they could not keep their calm. 10 was to defend in the last over and all the onus was on Matt Milnes but he could not come out on top. However, have to blame the batting as we feel, they were 15-20 runs short.
In over# 20
1
2
6
2
Matt Milnes 19/0(1.4)
99
1
Outside off and fuller, Paul Walter drills it to mid off for one. Manchester Originals win by 6 wickets.
98
2
Fuller and outside off, Paul Walter drills it to long off for a brace. The scores are level now!
97
6
SIX! Slightly shorter and on leg, Paul Walter pulls it hard over mid-wicket for a maximum. The fielder manages to get his hand to it but couldn't grab it.
96
2
Fuller and outside off, Paul Walter lofts it. The ball goes in the air and lands safely between mid off and long off. They collect two.
In over# 19
0
1
1
0W
0
Tom Curran 18/0(4)
95
.
On a length and on leg, Paul Walter looks to loft it but misses. A brilliant set from Tom Curran. Two runs and a wicket!
94
1
Fuller and wide outside off, Wayne Madsen just manages to get his bat to it as the ball rolls towards the keeper. They take one.
93
1
On a length and on middle, this is eased towards covers for one.
92
W
RUN OUT! On a length and outside off, Wayne Madsen looks to slap it but gets a slight edge towards the keeper. He runs for a single and Sam Billings makes a direct hit at the strikers end. Ashton Turner is way off his crease and he has to walk away.
91
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Yorker down the leg side, Wayne Madsen looks to flick it but mistimes it. The ball rolls back towards the bowler.
In over# 18
2
0
4
6
2
Sam Curran 35/0(4)
90
2
On a length and on off, Ashton Turner cuts it towards point for a brace. 15 from the set. 13 needed now in 10 balls!