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Deccan Gladiators vs Delhi Bulls, Final Commentary, Live Updates

DG vs DB, 2021 - T10 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
Final, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Dec 04, 2021
Deccan Gladiators Deccan Gladiators
159/0 (10.0)
Delhi Bulls Delhi Bulls
103/7 (10.0)
Deccan Gladiators beat Delhi Bulls by 56 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Andre Russell
    90(32)&1/25(2)
  • Player of the Series
    Wanindu Hasaranga
That is it from us! Wahab Riaz collects the trophy and celebrates with his team. Congratulations to Deccan Gladiators once again. That was all the coverage from the Abu Dhabi T10 League, 2021. We hope to see you around next time. Until then, goodnight and take care!
Wahab Riaz, the skipper of Deccan Gladiators says that Andre Russell has been outstanding and did the job when it mattered the most. Mentions that the team was very well-balanced. Tells that each and everyone supported him and is thankful for his management staff and his teammates.
Dwayne Bravo, the skipper of Delhi Bulls, says first congratulates the Deccan Gladiators team and mentions that they deserved to win the final. Mentions that it is better to lose a final than to not come in the finals. Tells that the crowd has been amazing. States that each and every player contributed very well an hopes that some of the guys get a big contract soon.
Wanindu Hasaranga is the Player of the Tournament, he says that he is enjoying his bowling and is trying to get wickets every time. Adds that the tournament is most probably not for spinners but he did his job. He thanks the staff and owners for getting this award.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the Batsman of the Tournament for Delhi Bulls. He wants to thank the staff and Bravo. Adds that he is very thankful for this award. Mentions that he wasn't confident but got support from Bravo and the coaching staff.
Dominic Drakes is the Bowler of the Tournament, he says that yesterday's two games were his best ones. Says that he had Bravo by his side but most of the stuff he did himself.
Shiraz Ahmed is the Player of the Tournament for the Delhi Bulls, he says that he is disappointed to lose but hopes to do better in the next season and try to win the tournament.
Andre Russell is the Player of the Match for his 90 off 32 balls. He says that he got the opportunity to open the innings. Says that he got the support from Tom Kohler-Cadmore from the other end and it got easier. Adds that he used the Powerplay and says the team has a lovely bunch of players. Tells that he just tries to express himself and hopes to do it more in the future.
Tom Banton says that the team they have is pretty good and they deserve to lift the trophy. Mentions that it feels great to be a part of a team that includes star players and to share the same dressing room with them is once in a lifetime opportunity.
Odean Smith says that it feels great to win the final after all the hard work. Mentions that he has power and skill both. Tells that they were relaxed before the game and just did what they had to do.
Tymal Mills says that the credit goes to the management team for drafting amazing players. Mentions that they had pretty clear plans and his role was to bowl at the death. Adds that Hasaranga was doing very well in the middle overs. Tells that it is always about keeping the confidence as one can go for a six but can get a wicket the very next ball.
Sultan Ahmed says that they have played well throughout and he is thankful to the crowd for supporting them all the way. Mentions that it was all about team effort and says that kudos to the crowd for showing up and supporting them in tandem.
Tom Moores says that they are just feeling amazing with the win. Mentions that the boys played well. Tells that Andre Russell is a big game player and it is always fun to watch him bat. Adds that they tried to keep their bowling tight and were successful in that. States that the coaching staff is excellent and they are always there for support.
... Stay tuned for the Presentation as we have many players lined up for chat ...
Earlier in the day, it was only entertainment delivered courtesy of Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Andre Russell. Both went bonkers and got one hand on the trophy already in the first half of the match but still, their bowlers bowled and made sure there was not a penny given to Delhi Bulls.
Half of the Gladiators' job was done by their batters. They just needed to flow with the momentum and they did exactly that. Odean Smith took wickets in quick succession early on and then Wanindu Hasaranga as always, showed his presence and also became the highest wicket-taker of the season with 21 wickets to his name. Tymal Mills later, with his slower balls got the job done for Deccan Gladiators. And Andre Russell picking up a wicket off the final delivery was the perfect fitting given the carnage and havoc he made earlier with the bat.
Anything above 150 was always going to be difficult to chase down, on top of that the pressure of being in the finals. It takes great courage to even come close to the margin but the Bulls lost by 56 runs. Apart from Chandrapaul Hemraj, no one even showed determination or chance for a close contest.
DECCAN GLADIATORS ARE THE WINNERS OF ABU DHABI T10, 2021. The flags are flying high, hugs all around the camp and the Gladiators have done the job in style. They came close in 2019 but failed to touch the beautiful trophy. But after two years, they have finally won their maiden title. Congratulations to Deccan Gladiators and commiseration to Delhi Bulls for showing a great spirit.
End Of The Over 10 : 103/7
9 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 1 LB 9.3
  • 09.4
  • 69.5
  • W 9.6
R. Shepherd
9 (11)
A. Rashid
15 (9)
A. Russell
2-0-25-1
9.6
W
Andre Russell To Romario Shepherd OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Final nail in the coffin from Andre Russell! What a night is he having! Bowls a yorker, on middle. Romario Shepherd tries to jam it out but the ball sneaks through and shatters the stumps. DECCAN GLADIATORS WIN THE FINAL BY 56 RUNS!
9.5
6
Andre Russell To Romario Shepherd
SIX! Consolation boundary! Full and on leg, Romario Shepherd muscles it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
9.4
0
Andre Russell To Romario Shepherd
Full and outside off, Romario Shepherd swings but misses.
9.3
lb
Andre Russell To Adil Rashid
Leg bye! On the pads, Adil Rashid doesn't get any bat on it. The batters take a leg bye as the ball rolls away.
9.2
1
Andre Russell To Romario Shepherd
A low full toss, on off. Romario Shepherd knocks it to long off for one.
9.1
1
Andre Russell To Adil Rashid
Fuller, on off. Adil Rashid drills it down to long on for a run.
Andre Russell to bowl the final over.
End Of The Over 9 : 94/6
5 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 2 LB 8.5
  • 18.6
A. Rashid
14 (7)
R. Shepherd
2 (7)
T. Mills
2-0-4-2
8.6
1
Tymal Mills To Adil Rashid
Outside off, pushed to covers for a run.
8.5
lb
Tymal Mills To Adil Rashid
Length ball, on leg. Adil Rashid looks to flick but misses. He gets hit on the pads. Tymal Mills appeals for an lbw but the umpire says no. The ball rolls to the off side and the batters sneak a leg bye.
8.4
1
Tymal Mills To Romario Shepherd
Length ball, outside off. Romario Shepherd looks to drive but gets an inside edge to square leg for a run.
8.3
0
Tymal Mills To Romario Shepherd
Outside off, Romario Shepherd looks to cut but gets an underedge back to the keeper.
8.2
0
Tymal Mills To Romario Shepherd
On a good length, on leg. Romario Shepherd looks to pull but misses.
8.1
1
Tymal Mills To Adil Rashid
Short ball, on middle. Pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 89/6
13 Runs
  • 67.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
R. Shepherd
1 (4)
A. Rashid
12 (4)
O. Smith
2-0-20-2
7.6
0
Odean Smith To Romario Shepherd
Short of a length, on off. Romario Shepherd sways away from the line.
7.5
1
Odean Smith To Adil Rashid
Outside off, slapped to long off for a run.
7.4
4
Odean Smith To Adil Rashid
FOUR! Short of a length, on off. Adil Rashid once again hoicks it towards long off for a boundary.
7.3
1
Odean Smith To Romario Shepherd
Slower one, on leg. Romario Shepherd smashes it to deep mid-wicket but only for a single.
7.2
1
Odean Smith To Adil Rashid
Back of a length, on middle. Adil Rashid slices it to deep cover for one.
7.1
6
Odean Smith To Adil Rashid
SIX! BOOM! Back of a length, on off. Adil Rashid pummels it over long off for a maximum.
Odean Smith to bowl his final over.
End Of The Over 7 : 76/6
1 Runs
  • 06.1
  • W 6.2
  • 1 WD 6.3
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
R. Shepherd
0 (2)
A. Rashid
0 (0)
T. Mills
1-0-1-2
6.6
0
Tymal Mills To Romario Shepherd
On a good length, on leg. Romario Shepherd looks to tuck but gets hit on the pads. What an over from Tymal Mills. Two wickets and a run from it.
The new batter in is Adil Rashid.
6.5
W
Tymal Mills To Dwayne Bravo OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Short of a length, on off. Dwayne Bravo had to go for it and smashes it towards long off. Didn't hit it strong enough to clear the ropes and Tom Kohler-Cadmore makes no mistake. Another one bits the dust for Delhi Bulls.
6.4
0
Tymal Mills To Dwayne Bravo
Length ball, outside off. Dwayne Bravo throws the kitchen sink at it but fails to connect.
6.3
0
Tymal Mills To Dwayne Bravo
Full and outside off, was a quicker one. Dwayne Bravo looks to heave it away but misses.
6.3
wd
Tymal Mills To Dwayne Bravo
WIDE! Length ball down the leg side. Wided.
Dwayne Bravo walks out to the middle.
6.2
W
Tymal Mills To Dominic Drakes OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Half the side back in the hut now! Good-length ball, on middle, was a slower one. Dominic Drakes again has a hard swing at it but is beaten by the pace and the stumps gets shattered behind him. Deccan Gladiators inching closer to the victory.
6.1
0
Tymal Mills To Dominic Drakes
Slower, on a good length, on middle. Dominic Drakes has a big swing at it but misses.
End Of The Over 6 : 75/4
12 Runs
  • W 5.1
  • 65.2
  • 65.3
  • 05.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
R. Shepherd
0 (1)
D. Drakes
0 (0)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-20-2
5.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Romario Shepherd
Quicker ball, on off. Romario Shepherd uses his feet and looks to defend but misses. Gets hit on the pads and Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an lbw but not given.
Romario Shepherd walks out now.
5.5
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates and he knows what this wicket means! Loopy ball, on off. Chandrapaul Hemraj advances and heaves it to long on. Gets the height but not the distance. Andre Russell is present over there and takes the catch with ease. A valiant effort from Chandrapaul Hemraj comes to an end. Delhi Bulls in deep trouble now!
5.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Full again, on leg. Chandrapaul Hemraj looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads.
5.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
SIX! Hemraj is not giving up without a fight! Full and on the pads, Chandrapaul Hemraj hammers it over long on for another biggie.
5.2
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
SIX! BANG! Short and on middle, Chandrapaul Hemraj pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum.
Dominic Drakes is the new man in.
5.1
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Eoin Morgan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes and also gets to his wicket no.20. Becomes the highest wicket-taker of this edition with this wicket. Bowls a googly, outside off. Eoin Morgan looks to go big but gets a top edge towards covers. David Wiese takes a simple catch there and Delhi Bulls lose their third wicket.
End Of The Over 5 : 63/2
17 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 64.5
  • 24.6
C. Hemraj
30 (16)
E. Morgan
13 (7)
A. Russell
1-0-17-0
4.6
2
Andre Russell To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Short of a length, on middle. Chandrapaul Hemraj tries to pull but gets a top edge over the keeper's head. Tom Moores, the keeper gives the chase and flicks it back near the fence to keep it under two. 97 needed in 30 balls.
4.5
6
Andre Russell To Chandrapaul Hemraj
SIX! Much-needed over for Delhi Bulls. A low full toss, outside off. Chandrapaul Hemraj smacks it over point for a biggie.
4.4
0
Andre Russell To Chandrapaul Hemraj
A widish full toss. Chandrapaul Hemraj looks to drive but misses.
4.3
4
Andre Russell To Chandrapaul Hemraj
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries. Short again, outside off. Chandrapaul Hemraj hits it and clears mid off for a boundary.
4.2
4
Andre Russell To Chandrapaul Hemraj
FOUR! Short and outside off. Hemraj looks to go big and slices it over point for a boundary.
4.1
1
Andre Russell To Eoin Morgan
A length ball, outside off, slapped to mid on for a single.
Andre Russell is brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 46/2
8 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 63.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
C. Hemraj
14 (11)
E. Morgan
12 (6)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-8-0
3.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Full and on middle. Chandrapaul Hemraj looks to slog-sweep but gets a leading edge and the ball falls in front of short third man.
3.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Short again, on middle. This time Hemraj goes back to pull but misses it.
3.4
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
SIX! Short and on leg. Chandrapaul Hemraj lofts it to mid-wicket for a biggie.
3.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Darted on the pads. Chandrapaul Hemraj misses his heave.
3.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Eoin Morgan
On middle. Morgan comes down the track and tucks it to square leg for one.
3.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chandrapaul Hemraj
In the air but falls safe. A flatter ball, outside off. Chandrapaul Hemraj tries to pull but it takes the top edge and goes high in the air and drops safe at square leg. Single.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 38/2
13 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 1 LB 2.2
  • 12.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
E. Morgan
11 (5)
C. Hemraj
7 (6)
W. Riaz
2-0-28-0
2.6
4
Wahab Riaz To Eoin Morgan
FOUR! Two in a row. Targets the pads. Morgan whacks it to backward square leg for a boundary.
2.5
4
Wahab Riaz To Eoin Morgan
FOUR! A length ball, on middle. Morgan clears his front foot and powers it over the bowler's head for a boundary. The umpire sits on time as it was hit with some venom.
2.4
1
Wahab Riaz To Chandrapaul Hemraj
A length ball, on middle. Chandrapaul Hemraj mistimes his heave to deep mid-wicket for a single.
2.4
wd
Wahab Riaz To Chandrapaul Hemraj
WIDE! A length ball, down the leg side. Hemraj misses his pull.
2.3
1
Wahab Riaz To Eoin Morgan
A length ball, on middle. Morgan turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
2.2
lb
Wahab Riaz To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Leg bye! A length ball, slanting on the pads. Hemraj misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. Only the keeper is interested to appeal. A leg bye taken.
2.1
1
Wahab Riaz To Eoin Morgan
On a length, on middle. Morgan chops it just around the off stump and takes a quick single.
End Of The Over 2 : 25/2
8 Runs
  • 61.1
  • 01.2
  • 1 LB 1.3
  • W 1.4
  • W 1.5
  • 11.6
E. Morgan
1 (1)
C. Hemraj
6 (4)
O. Smith
1-0-7-2
1.6
1
Odean Smith To Eoin Morgan
No hat-trick! A length ball, outside off. Morgan guides it to third man for a single.
Eoin Morgan walks out to bat.
1.5
W
Odean Smith To Sherfane Rutherford OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Double-wicket strike for the Gladiators. A short ball, outside off. Sherfane Rutherford looks to pull but it takes the top edge in the air and just near short cover. Odean Smith calls and takes a simple catch. He is on a Hat-Trick as Sherfane Rutherford goes for a golden duck.
Sherfane Rutherford walks out to bat at No.3
1.4
W
Odean Smith To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A short of a length, angling down leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits it uppishly but not quite off the middle. Hits it straight in the hands of Najibullah Zadran at deep backward square leg.
1.3
lb
Odean Smith To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Leg bye! On the pads. Chandrapaul Hemraj misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. It rolls to short fine leg and a leg bye is taken.
1.2
0
Odean Smith To Chandrapaul Hemraj
A length ball, outside off. Hemraj punches it to mid off.
1.1
6
Odean Smith To Chandrapaul Hemraj
SIX! A short of a length, slower and on middle. Chandrapaul Hemraj stays back and pumps it over long on for a biggie.
Odean Smith to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 17/0
17 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 2 WD 0.2
  • 10.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 40.4
  • 40.5
  • 40.6
R. Gurbaz
14 (5)
C. Hemraj
0 (1)
W. Riaz
1-0-16-0
0.6
4
Wahab Riaz To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Just away from short third man. A full ball, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to slash at it but slices it over short third man for a boundary. 17 off the over.
0.5
4
Wahab Riaz To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! A length ball, on middle. Gurbaz lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
0.4
4
Wahab Riaz To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Short of a length, on noff. Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.3
lb
Wahab Riaz To Chandrapaul Hemraj
Leg bye! Darted on the pads. Chandrapaul Hemraj misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A leg bye taken as it rolls to mid-wicket.
0.2
1
Wahab Riaz To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
On a length, outside off. Rahmanullah Gurbaz steers it to third man for a single.
0.2
wd
Wahab Riaz To Chandrapaul Hemraj
TWO WIDES! Length and down the leg side. Hemraj misses his whip. The keeper fumbles and allows a single.
0.1
1
Wahab Riaz To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
A length ball, outside off. Gurbaz dabs it to backward point for a single.
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  • Venue Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Delhi Bulls won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Deccan Gladiators beat Delhi Bulls by 56 runs
  • Player of the Match Andre Russell
  • Player of the Series Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Nigel Llong (ENG) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
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