Match 18, Manchester, August 06, 2024, 07:30 PM
Oval Invincibles
164/8(20.0ov)
Manchester Originals
161/7(20.0ov)
Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals by 3 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Sam Curran
Commentry
That's it from this game then! Another game follows and that's a clash between the Phoenix and the Superchargers. Till then, goodbye and take care.
Sam Curran, MAN OF THE MATCH, he says the wicket was good and it was a great ground to bat on. Adds the openers batter really well but the knew they could squeeze once they get a wicket. Adds it's different everyday and they have a side full of match winners.
Overton then kept them going, he hit a few mighty blows towards the end and it came down to 7 in the last 5. Curran it was to Oval's rescue who yet again was brilliant with both bat and ball. It was his innings which took them to the score they got and it was his last set of five which won them the game.
We initially thought this was well above par but Matthew Hurst and Phil Salt came out all guns blazing. Especially the former who smashed the ball to all parts. When they were batting, Manchester were on top. Both though fell in quick succession and the game turned towards the visitors. Walter however, played a brilliant knock down the order but he and Raza then fell in quick succession.
Yet another time when Manchester fall short by just! Yet another game where Manchester give it away despite being in a very strong position. Also, this loss means, they are now out of the tournament. Credit to Oval to hold their nerve. Sam Curran, the star of the tournament so far for them, yet again does a brilliant job towards the end defending 7 from the last set. Simply outstanding.
In over# 20
0W
2
0
1
0W
Sam Curran 16/2(3)
OUT! Sam Curran have done it. A champion bowler he is! A low full toss outside off. Mir slams it but without much timing and the fielder takes it at sweeper cover. Oval Invincibles win by 3 runs.
100
W
OUT! Sam Curran have done it. A champion bowler he is! A low full toss outside off. Mir slams it but without much timing and the fielder takes it at sweeper cover. Oval Invincibles win by 3 runs.
99
2
TWO! Mir keeps the hopes alive. Very full and outside off. Mir swings his bat, lofts it to deep cover for a couple of runs.
98
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Sam Curran is doing for his team. Crucial dot. Full, slow and across the batter. Mir shuffles to paddle it but misses.
97
1
Very full and outside off. Holden digs it out to covers and rotates the strike.
OUT! GONE! Curran strikes. This is full and outside off. Overton flashes his blade but inside edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake. Twist in the game.
96
W
OUT! GONE! Curran strikes. This is full and outside off. Overton flashes his blade but inside edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake. Twist in the game.
In over# 19
4
0
6
2
0
Spencer Johnson 47/0(4)
95
4
FOUR! A length ball outside off. Overton looks to cut but bottom edges it to fine leg for a boundary.
94
.
Another dot! Outside off. Shorter again. The batter looks to cut but misses.
93
6
SIX! He has nailed that! He has absolutely nailed that! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. That has turned the game.
92
2
Two! Outside off. This is slapped through covers. Two taken.
91
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Dots are gold at the moment! A slower short ball. Outside off. Overton looks to pull but misses.