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Final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
, Feb 12, 2023
Desert Vipers
146/8
(20.0/20)
Gulf Giants
149/3
(18.4/20)
Gulf Giants beat Desert Vipers by 7 wickets
% Chance to Win
DV
GG
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James Vince has been handed the inaugural ILT20 trophy and joins the whole team on the stage to break out in wild celebrations. They will pose for the cameras and savor this moment as they have played a remarkable tournament. We have witnessed an outstanding game of cricket and this whole season of the ILT20 has been fantastic. The cricketing action continues around the world so do keep checking for our coverage and enjoy this beautiful game of cricket. From here, it is goodbye and cheers!
James Vince the victorious captain of the Gulf Giants says that it is a great feeling but credits the Desert Vipers for having an amazing season and says that the two best teams competed in the final, but unfortunately there could only be one winner and there is not much between them. Adds that taking some big wickets up front set the tone for the game. Mentions that getting anything around 140, they were confident of casing it, but it was a sticky start, and credits Chris Lynn for his batting effort and also Shimron Hetmyer for finishing things off with him. Tells that they have some really good experienced players mixed with youth which helped them. Ends by saying that being a skipper is a good feeling and everyone wants to lift trophies.
Colin Munro the captain of Desert Vipers says that they lost the game in the first 7-8 overs as Colin de Grandhomme bowled well. Claims that the conditions were difficult at the start but didn’t adapt to conditions. Adds that he does not want to take anything away from the Gulf Giants who outplayed them as they have been the in-form team and full credit goes to them for winning the game. Mentions that even though they are a new franchise, there were a lot of red shirts in the crowd and the management has done well to get so many people to back them. Admits that it feels good to have the playing group back him as skipper and they back each other. Shares that it is not good being on the losing side but they have had a good time so it is not all bad. Goes on to say that he has really enjoyed himself but has had to be switched on through the game but he has always been more of a drifter. Reckons that since he is reaching the end of his career, he is glad he can give something back and wants to come back. Ends by saying that his family really enjoyed being there and he has felt part of this group giving credit to the owners and the staff. Says well done to the opponents and adds that they played well tonight.
Chris Jordan is the BEST BOWLER OF THE SEASON and the MOST VALUABLE PLAYER. He says that the belts are a bit heavy but he is happy to be in this position. Adds that it was nice being part of this team and a nice feeling to lift the trophy. Tells that he mainly focused on taking wickets in this tournament. Mentions that the team environment was very good and credits Andy Flower for being a great coach for them and says that the balance between work and staying focused and also rest was important. Says that the belts are a bit different and they had some banter about it in the dressing room and also says that James Vince is a bit unlucky to miss out one becoming the highest scorer in the competition.
Carlos Brathwaite is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for match figures of (4-0-19-3) and also getting a run-out. He says that he is chuffed that he got to come here to play which resulted in him winning a trophy and offers thanks to the staff for the opportunity. Adds that the team played really well and he really enjoyed the game tonight. When asked about the run-out he says that they needed to be calm in that situation and Qais Ahmad remained calm to help him affect the run-out. Claims that there is ample quality on the bench and they made two or three changes throughout the competition. Mentions that having so many international players who are able to show up that it is great for the side.
Time for the presentations...
Gerhard Erasmus is along with Chris Jordan and calls him an absolute champion. Adds that he has contributed well and helped the youngsters a lot. Mentions that he would have liked to finish it off, but is happy that he could score crucial runs in the final. Tells that Andy Flower is a great coach and has supported the team with his experience throughout the tournament.
Chris Jordan says that it is a great feeling and thanks the fans who showed up in great numbers. Adds that Carlos Brathwaite has been brilliant for them and says this was a team performance. Mentions that it is good to be part of history and they will be celebrating this win.
Qais Ahmad will be interviewed now. He thanks God and says he is grateful that they won the finals and he performed well. He speaks in his local language and thanks his local fans. Mentions that the finals are tough and they needed to work hard. Claims that the team management told him that he was the main spinner and that if he performs well they will win. Ends by saying that they will take the trophy first and then they will celebrate.
Sanchit Sharma has a few words to share. He says that they lost Qualifier 1 and they wanted to beat the opponents convincingly in the finals. Adds that he is glad they could register a comfortable win to clinch the trophy.
Shimron Hetmyer is up for a chat. He says it is a good feeling to start the year with a trophy. Adds that all their hard work paid off and credits the whole team. Mentions that he backed himself in the end and is happy that things worked out in their favor. He is joined by Carlos Brathwaite who lifts him and takes him away but they are called back. He says that the most pleasing thing for him is that he had told Shimron Hetmyer that he needs to win trophies and prove himself so he is glad that he was there in the end to bring the team this trophy.
Sheldon Cottrell and Gus Atkinson bowled a few tight overs to begin and their discipline helped Luke Wood get a breakthrough in his first over. Tom Curran claimed a wicket on his very first ball and they bowled several tight overs without much success thereafter. Wanindu Hasaranga did manage to the reak the partnership but it was all too easy for the chasing side as there was an onslaught of boundaries towards the end. They had put up a really under-par score in the first inning with Wanindu Hasaranga getting a half-century and putting up a 72-run partnership in 37 balls with Sam Billings but none of the other batters could contribute. Carlos Brathwaite was the pick of the bowlers taking 3 wickets for 19 in his four overs. Qais Ahmad took two wickets with Colin de Grandhomme and Chris Jordan chipping in with one each.
The openers for Gulf Giants got off to a watchful start with James Vince hitting a couple of good shots to not allow the pressure to build. He was dismissed after getting off to a start and Colin de Grandhomme saw his stumps dismantled two balls later. Chris Lynn and Gerhard Erasmus began rebuilding the innings with a 73-run partnership in 62 deliveries but the latter was dismissed on 30 of 33 balls as he looked to accelerate. The game has been about Chris Lynn who batted through the inning to help his team grab hold of the trophy as he scored 72 in 50 balls and was well supported by Shimron Hetmyer who hit a quickfire 25 in 13 balls. They planned this run chase to perfection and executed it like deserved champions.
Gulf Giants are CHAMPIONS of the inaugural International League T20 and the display of fireworks can do only so much to drown the celebrations out in the middle! The players have run onto the field and these are absolutely wonderful scenes as the crowd goes berserk. This has been a comfortable win in the end for the group stage table-toppers as they trounce over the finish line with seven wickets in hand and 8 balls to spare. Desert Vipers had an outstanding competition even winning Qualifier 1 but fell at the final hurdle when it mattered most and will have the runners-up medal.
End Of The Over 18.4 : 149/3
10 Runs
- 418.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- 418.4
C. Lynn
72 (50)
S. Hetmyer
25 (13)
S. Cottrell
3.4-0-24-0
18.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
FOUR! Chris Lynn finishes things off in style! Sheldon Cottrell bowls this on a hard length and on middle, Chris Lynn clears his front leg and hammers it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary. GULF GIANTS WIN BY 7 WICKETS & BECOMES THE INAUGRAL CHAMPIONS OF ILT20!
18.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Shimron Hetmyer
Another short delivery, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
18.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Short again and on middle, Chris Lynn slaps it down the ground where Shimron Hetmyer does well to move out of the way as the ball goes towards long on. They cross.
18.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
EDGED AND FOUR! Sheldon Cottrell bangs this short and on middle, Chris Lynn goes for the pull, but gets a top edge as the ball races over the fine leg fence for a boundary. Gulf Giants one hit away from becoming champions.
End Of The Over 18 : 139/3
16 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- 417.3
- 417.4
- 417.5
- 217.6
S. Hetmyer
24 (12)
C. Lynn
63 (47)
T. Curran
4-0-32-1
17.6
2
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
This is full and around leg, Shimron Hetmyer clips it towards wide of long on where Adam Lyth covers his ground and puts in a desperate dive to his right to keep it inside. Two runs taken! The umpires wants to check the boundary, and the replays shows that it is close, but Lyth has saved it. Gulf Giants need 8 runs in 12 balls now!
17.5
4
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Make that three in a row! Shimron Hetmyer looks in a hurry! Tom Curran misses his length again and bowls another full toss, Shimron Hetmyer stays there and whips it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
17.4
4
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Two in a row! Tom Banton bowls a full toss now, on off, Shimron Hetmyer drills it towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
17.3
4
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! A lucky boundary fro Shimron Hetmyer! This is slower delivery, on a length and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer throws his bat at it, and slices it over backward point for a boundary.
17.3
wd
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Tom Curran strays away from his line and bangs this short down the leg, Shimron Hetmyer goes for the pull, but misses. Sam Billings takes it and appeals, probably to save the wide, but the umpire calls it a wide. You do not want to give away extras now.
17.2
0
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Swing and a miss! Tom Curran serves this full and around off, angling away, Shimron Hetmyer goes for the big heave, but fails to connect.
17.1
1
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Full and on middle, Chris Lynn works it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a single.
The umpires get together and it seems like the cherry has taken quite a pounding. They ask for a replacement and the ball has been changed.
End Of The Over 17 : 123/3
18 Runs
- 416.1
- 416.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
C. Lynn
62 (46)
S. Hetmyer
10 (7)
L. Wood
4-0-31-1
16.6
1
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
Short and on middle, Chris Lynn pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one. This could prove to be the turning over of this final.
16.5
4
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
FOUR! SMASHED! 17 runs off the over with one ball still to go! Luke Wood serves this full again and on middle, Chris Lynn thrashes it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
16.4
4
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
FOUR! Streaky but Lynn will take it! This is turning out to be a huge over for the Giants. This is full and on middle, Chris Lynn lofts it wide of long on where Tom Banton misjudges the flight of the ball, but dives to his right to go for the catch. However, it goes past him for another boundary.
16.3
1
Luke Wood To Shimron Hetmyer
Short and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.2
4
Luke Wood To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer once again does the same thing and gets another boundary. This is a juicy full toss, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer mistimes his slog, but it has enough power to go over mid off and past the long off fence.
16.1
4
Luke Wood To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer backed away from playing this delivery as he was not ready, but now he has hit a crucial boundary here. Luke Wood bangs this short and on off, Shimron Hetmyer stays there and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
Time-Out! 42 runs are required in 24 balls and the final is going right down to the wire! Chris Lynn holds the key for Gulf Giants as he is settled in the wicket having just reached his half-century and Shimron Hetmyer can definitely hit the long ball. Desert Vipers have managed to pull things back and a few wickets now will definitely give them an upper hand. Which team will get over the finish line?
End Of The Over 16 : 105/3
6 Runs
- 215.1
- 215.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
C. Lynn
53 (43)
S. Hetmyer
1 (4)
T. Curran
3-0-16-1
15.6
0
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
This is on a good length and on off, Chris Lynn just manages to push it back to the bowler.
15.5
1
Tom Curran To Shimron Hetmyer
Tom Curran nails the yorker this time, on off, Shimron Hetmyer squeezes it towards mid off for one. The pressure is building up on the batters now.
15.4
1
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
A slower one, on a length and on off, Chris Lynn punches it down to long off for a run.
15.3
0
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Tom Curran attempts the yorker, but bowl a low full toss, on middle, Chris Lynn digs it out towards mid-wicket.
15.2
2
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Back of a length and on middle, Chris Lynn works it wide of long on and comes back for the second easily.
15.1
2
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
FIFTY FOR LYNN! This is a low full toss, on leg, Chris Lynn tucks it towards wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Lynn has batted very sensibly and now will want to stay there till the end to take his side home.
Tom Curran (2-0-10-1) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 15 : 99/3
4 Runs
- 214.1
- 214.2
- W 14.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
S. Hetmyer
0 (3)
C. Lynn
48 (38)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-28-1
14.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shimron Hetmyer
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Shimron Hetmyer taps this back to the bowler's left. That brings an end to Wanindu Hasaranga's spell. 48 runs to get in the last 5 overs.
14.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shimron Hetmyer
Bowls a googly short and just outside off. Shimron Hetmyer looks to make room and mistimes his shot back towards the bowler.
14.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shimron Hetmyer
Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Shimron Hetmyer dabs this to the left of the bowler.
Shimron Hetmyer walks out to bat now.
14.3
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga was held back and he gets an important breakthrough for the Desert Vipers! This is flighted full and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus charges down the wicket and looks to clear the boundary. He does not time his shot well and ends up lobbing this towards long on. Tom Curran comes running to his left and takes a good catch to send Gerhard Erasmus back to the dressing room. Gulf Giants lose their third wicket and 48 runs are still required.
14.2
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
This is short as well and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus rocks back in his crease and the ball stays low but he manages to get it towards deep mid-wicket. They run really well to complete another brace.
14.1
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Wanindu Hasaranga flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus drags this towards log on and a misfield allows them to take a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 14 : 95/2
2 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
G. Erasmus
26 (30)
C. Lynn
48 (38)
L. Wood
3-0-13-1
13.6
1
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
Bowls this one back of a length and outside off. Gerhard Erasmus pulls this wide of long on but they have to settle for a single. Just 2 runs from the over and Gulf Giants need 52 in the last 36 deliveries.
13.5
0
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
Fourth dot ball in the over! Luke Wood goes slightly fuller and serves this outside off. Gerhard Erasmus whacks this towards mid off.
13.4
0
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
A good short ball this time outside leg stump. Gerhard Erasmus ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.
13.3
1
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
A fraction short once again and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn punches this towards deep point for a single.
13.2
0
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Chris Lynn dabs this towards point and that is another dot ball.
13.1
0
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
Luke Wood bowls this on a good length and in line with the off pole. Chris Lynn knocks this towards mid off.
Luke Wood (2-0-11-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 13 : 93/2
10 Runs
- 1 WD 12.1
- 412.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 1 LB 12.4
- 212.5
- 112.6
C. Lynn
47 (35)
G. Erasmus
25 (27)
G. Atkinson
3-0-31-0
12.6
1
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
This is short and wide outside off. Chris Lynn cuts this uppishly towards the deep point fielder for one.
12.5
2
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Back to bowling full and outside off. Chris Lynn miscues his shot towards deep mid-wicket but manages to pick up a couple of runs.
12.4
lb
Gus Atkinson To Gerhard Erasmus
Slightly short and in line with the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus misses his flick and the ball goes off his thigh pad towards square leg for a leg bye.
12.3
1
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Goes a tad bit fuller and serves this outside off. Chris Lynn knocks this towards deep cover for a single.
12.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn looks to go hard at the ball but misses.
12.1
4
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
FOUR! Smacks this one away! Gus Atkinson bowls this short and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn gets into position in a flash and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.
12.1
wd
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
WIDE! On a good length but straying down leg. Chris Lynn misses his flick and this is called wide.
Colin Munro gave the ball to Wanindu Hasaranga to bowl his overs out, but it seems like a message was delivered from the Desert Vipers dugout to change things up. As a result, Gus Atkinson comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 12 : 83/2
5 Runs
- 211.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
G. Erasmus
25 (26)
C. Lynn
39 (30)
S. Cottrell
3-0-14-0
11.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Gerhard Erasmus
Dot ball to end the over. This is bowled short an outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus slashes at this one but misses. Just 5 runs from the over. 64 runs are needed in 48 balls.
11.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Goes full and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn eases this down to long on for a run.
11.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Gerhard Erasmus
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus uppercuts this towards deep backward point for a single.
11.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Gerhard Erasmus
This is on a good length and outside just outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus looks to make room and swing. Does not connect as the ball just misses the off pole. The keeper hits the trumps and they go upstairs to check but Gerhard Erasmus has his bat in the crease.
11.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Bowls this short and outside the off. Chris Lynn pulls this towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Sheldon Cottrell comes from 'round the wicket and bowls this full, angling down leg. Chris Lynn clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 11 : 78/2
4 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 1 LB 10.5
- 010.6
G. Erasmus
24 (23)
C. Lynn
35 (27)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-24-0
10.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Looped up, full and on middle, Gerhard Erasmus uses his feet to work it away, but gets an iniside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls back to the bowler.
10.5
lb
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
Wanindu Hasaranga bowls this full and just outside the leg stump. Chris Lynn looks to sweep but does not connect and gets hit on his stomach. The ball rolls into the leg side and they take a leg bye. There is an appeal mainly from the wicket-keeper and the bowler joins in. Sam Billings convinces his captain to go for the review and UltraEdge confirms no bat is involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball is pitching outside leg and Chris Lynn remains not out.
10.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus pulls this towards the cow corner fence for a single.
10.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Googly bowled full and in line with the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus goes to sweep and gets it off the gloves onto his pads.
10.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
Flights this one full and outside off. Chris Lynn sweeps this towards deep square leg for a run.
10.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Wanindu Hasaranga bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Gerhard Erasmus goes deep in the crease and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 10 : 74/2
12 Runs
- 19.1
- 69.2
- 39.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
G. Erasmus
22 (19)
C. Lynn
34 (25)
G. Atkinson
2-0-22-0
9.6
1
Gus Atkinson To Gerhard Erasmus
Touch fuller and on middle, Gerhard Erasmus goes for the big slog, but toe-ends it towards long on for one more.
9.5
1
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Chris Lynn works it towards the mid on region for one.
9.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
This is on a hard length and just around off, Chris Lynn tries to cut it away, but misses.
9.3
3
Gus Atkinson To Gerhard Erasmus
Short again and off, Gerhard Erasmus pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket for three runs.
9.2
6
Gus Atkinson To Gerhard Erasmus
SIX! Gerhard Erasmus frees his arms now! Gus Atkinson bangs this short and outside off, Gerhard Erasmus stays leaps up and upper cuts it over the wide third man fence for a huge biggie.
9.1
1
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Short of a length and on middle, Chris Lynn goes for the pull shot, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls away towards square leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 9 : 62/2
13 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 68.3
- 48.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
G. Erasmus
12 (16)
C. Lynn
32 (22)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-21-0
8.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Almost for Wanindu Hasaranga! He slows this up, on middle, turning in, Gerhard Erasmus is way early into his sweep and misses, but the ball just goes over the stumps as the keeper fails to collect it cleanly as well.
8.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
Floated, full and around leg, Chris Lynn paddles it towards fine leg for one.
The skipper of Desert Vipers seems to have done some damage to himself. He called for the physios straightaway and the magic spray is being used on Colin Munro's knee. He is good to continue and we are set to resume...
8.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
FOUR! Chris Lynn finds the fence this time! Wanindu Hasaranga fires this full and on middle, Chris Lynn sweeps it again towards square leg where Colin Munro goes down to stop it, but instead it hits him and deflects towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
8.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
SIX! BANG! The sweeping plan is working for the Gulf Giants! This is flighted, full and on middle, Chris Lynn this time generates more power on his slog-sweep and sends it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
8.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Flatter, full and on middle, skidding through, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it through covers for a run.
8.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
Tossed up, full and on middle, Chris Lynn goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single. It seems that the two batters are willing to rely on the sweep for Hasaranga.
Strategic Time-Out! Gulf Giants need 98 runs in 72 balls and with 8 wickets in hand, they will optimistic about their chances of getting over the finish line. They can not let the scoreboard pressure build and need to pick up the scoring rate after the break. Desert Vipers will need to keep chipping at the wickets and with the bowling options they have, will want to close this game out.
End Of The Over 8 : 49/2
7 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 47.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
G. Erasmus
11 (14)
C. Lynn
20 (18)
T. Curran
2-0-10-1
7.6
0
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
Back of a length and on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it towards the left of the bowler.
7.5
0
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
A slower one now, on a length and on off, Gerhard Erasmus taps it in front of point.
7.4
1
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Overpitched and on middle, Chris Lynn lofts it wide of mid off where the fielder runs to his right and dives to stop it. They cross.
7.3
4
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Tom Curran continues with the fuller length, on off, Chris Lynn stays there and smashes it wide of mid off for a boundary.
7.2
1
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
Full again and on off, Gerhard Erasmus drives it towards deep point for a run.
7.1
1
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Fuller one and around off, Chris Lynn guides it with the outer half towards third man for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/2
8 Runs
- 06.1
- 46.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 26.5
- 06.6
G. Erasmus
10 (11)
C. Lynn
14 (15)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-8-0
6.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Oh..that is close! Wanindu Hasaranga bowls the googly now, on middle, turning in sharply, Gerhard Erasmus moves back to cut it away, but almost gets hit on the pads. However, he gets some bat on it to punches it towards cover-point.
6.5
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Gives this one some air, on off, turning away, Gerhard Erasmus just chips it wide of sweeper cover for a brace.
6.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Chris Lynn
Another single as this time Chris Lynn sweeps this full delivery towards deep square leg.
6.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Flighted, full and on middle, Gerhard Erasmus sweeps again towards deep mid-wicket, but this time only for a single.
6.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
FOUR! Gerhard Erasmus takes on Hasaranga here! This is floated, full and on middle, Gerhard Erasmus goes down and sweeps it with the spin towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
6.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Gerhard Erasmus
Wanindu Hasaranga starts with a tossed up delivery, short and on off, Gerhard Erasmus moves back and steers it towards backward point.
End Of The Over 6 : 34/2
5 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 45.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
C. Lynn
13 (14)
G. Erasmus
3 (6)
L. Wood
2-0-11-1
5.6
0
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
Length again and on middle, Chris Lynn stays there and blocks it down the pitch.
5.5
0
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
On a length and on off, Chris Lynn knocks it towards extra covers.
5.4
4
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
FOUR! In the air and in the gap as well! This is full again and around off, Chris Lynn goes for the drive, but gets a thick outside edge as the ball goes past short third man for a boundary.
5.3
1
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
Goes fuller this time, on middle, Gerhard Erasmus shuffles across, and scoops it towards short fine leg for a single.
5.2
0
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
Luke Wood bowls this on a hard length and around off, Gerhard Erasmus looks to poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.1
0
Luke Wood To Gerhard Erasmus
This is on a good length and on off, Gerhard Erasmus pushes it towards covers.
End Of The Over 5 : 29/2
3 Runs
- W 4.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 14.4
- 14.5
- 04.6
C. Lynn
9 (11)
G. Erasmus
2 (3)
T. Curran
1-0-3-1
4.6
0
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Gets another one to come back in sharply. Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Chris Lynn looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals but this is clearly going down leg side.
4.5
1
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
Bowls this on a good length and wide outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus knocks this down to wide third man for a single.
4.4
1
Tom Curran To Chris Lynn
Bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn gets on his toes and fends this with soft hands towards mid on. They rush across for one.
4.3
1
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
Back of a length this time angled into the pads. Gerhard Erasmus tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a run.
4.2
0
Tom Curran To Gerhard Erasmus
On a good length and outside the off stump. Gerhard Erasmus dabs this towards point.
Gerhard Erasmus comes out to the middle now.
4.1
W
Tom Curran To Colin de Grandhomme OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Another wicket in quick succession and Desert Vipers are bowling themselves back into this game! Tom Curran delivers this on a good length and just outside the off stump, nipping back in. Colin de Grandhomme looks to go for a lofted shot but the ball creeps between the bat and the pads to peg the off pole back. Gulf Giants have lost their second wicket and are they in the process of crumbling here?
End Of The Over 4 : 26/1
6 Runs
- 03.1
- 13.2
- 43.3
- 03.4
- W 3.5
- 13.6
de Grandhomme
1 (1)
C. Lynn
8 (9)
L. Wood
1-0-6-1
3.6
1
Luke Wood To Colin de Grandhomme
On a good length and outside the off stump. Colin de Grandhomme guides this towards deep backward point and gets off the mark with a run.
Colin de Grandhomme walks out to bat at number 3.
3.5
W
Luke Wood To James Vince OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Luke Wood draws first blood and Desert Vipers will now have their tails up! Luke Wood executes the off-cutter on a good length and outside the off stump. James Vince shuffles down the wicket and looks to guide this towards third man but gets a faint edge that goes to the right of the wicket-keeper. Sam Billings moves towards the ball and well and dives to his right to take a wonderful catch. Gulf Giants will need to consolidate now and will not want to lose another wicket soon.
3.4
0
Luke Wood To James Vince
Goes full once again and outside off. James Vince knocks this uppishly towards mid off.
3.3
4
Luke Wood To James Vince
FOUR! What a beautiful-looking shot from James Vince! Luke Wood bowls this full and outside the off stump. James Vince gets on the front foot and thumps this over mid off for a lovely boundary. The batter poses after executing the shot.
3.2
1
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
This is bowled back of a length and outside off. Chris Lynn cuts this towards deep point for a single.
3.1
0
Luke Wood To Chris Lynn
CHANCE! Luke Wood has a great opportunity to grab onto this one but misses! Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Chris Lynn knocks this back towards the bowler and it goes through his hands towards mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
7 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 42.5
- 12.6
C. Lynn
7 (7)
J. Vince
10 (11)
S. Cottrell
2-0-9-0
2.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Outside the off stump on a good length. Chris Lynn knocks this towards deep point and collects a run to retain strike.
2.5
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
FOUR! Chris Lynn dismisses this to the boundary! Sheldon Cottrell bowls short and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs and gets his first boundary.
2.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
A low full toss bowled wide outside off just inside the tram line. Chris Lynn leaves this one alone and looks at the umpire who remains unmoved.
2.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
Bangs this in short and outside the off pole. James Vince looks to pull but gets an under edge onto his body and the ball rolls towards point. They take a run.
2.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn knocks this to the right of mid on for a single.
2.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Sheldon Cottrell bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn punches this on the up towards cover and Adam Lyth pulls off and outstanding diving stop to his left.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/0
10 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 11.3
- 61.4
- 01.5
- 21.6
J. Vince
9 (10)
C. Lynn
1 (2)
G. Atkinson
1-0-10-0
1.6
2
Gus Atkinson To James Vince
In line with the stumps on a good length. James Vince clips this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
1.5
0
Gus Atkinson To James Vince
On a good length this time and outside the off stump. James Vince dabs this towards cover-point.
1.4
6
Gus Atkinson To James Vince
SIX! MASSIVE! James Vince gets a hold of this one and sends it comfortably over the fence! This is bowled short and in line with the stumps. James Vince pulls this towards fine leg for a biggie and he is up and running.
1.3
1
Gus Atkinson To Chris Lynn
Bowls this in line of the stumps and on a fuller length. Chris Lynn dabs this towards mid-wicket and takes one.
1.2
1
Gus Atkinson To James Vince
On a good length and outside the off stump. James Vince knocks this towards mid off and sets off for a quick single.
1.1
0
Gus Atkinson To James Vince
Gus Atkinson begins with a good-length delivery, on off, James Vince pushes it towards covers.
Who will bowl from the other end?
End Of The Over 1 : 3/0
3 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 1 WD 0.3
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 1 LB 0.5
- 1 WD 0.6
- 00.6
C. Lynn
0 (1)
J. Vince
0 (5)
S. Cottrell
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump. Chris Lynn stands tall and punches this towards cover-point.
0.6
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Chris Lynn
WIDE! Sheldon Cottrell bowls this short but way down leg. Chris Lynn does not play at it and the umpire indicates that this is wide.
0.5
lb
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
Strays onto the pads on a fuller length. James Vince misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for a leg bye.
0.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
Attack the stumps once again on a fuller length. James Vince taps this towards the mid on fielder.
0.3
0
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
On a good length once again and in line with the stumps. James Vince tucks this towards mid-wicket.
0.3
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
WIDE! Bowls this on a good length and going down leg. James Vince leaves this alone and the umpire calls this wide.
0.2
0
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
Goes full once again and outside the off stump. James Vince strokes this confidently towards the man at extra cover.
0.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To James Vince
Sheldon Cottrell starts off with a full delivery outside the off stump at 128 clicks. James Vince dabs this towards the point fielder.
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Filters
Type
Overs
Batsmen
- James Vince
- Chris Lynn
- Colin de Grandhomme
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Shimron Hetmyer
- David Wiese
- Carlos Brathwaite
- Aayan Khan
- Chris Jordan
- Qais Ahmad
- Sanchit Sharma
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Weather Clear
- Toss Gulf Giants won the toss and elected to field
- Result Gulf Giants beat Desert Vipers by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Carlos Brathwaite
- Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Leslie Reifer (WI)
- Referee Simon Taufel (AUS)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Desert Vipers 146/8 in 20.0 overs
- Strategic Timeout: Desert Vipers 116/5 in 14.4 overs
- W Hasaranga T20 fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (6x4) (2x6)
- Desert Vipers: 100/4 in 13.1 overs
- Desert Vipers: 50/4 in 9.1 overs
- Strategic Timeout: Desert Vipers 44/4 in 8.3 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Desert Vipers 30/3
- Strategic Timeout: Gulf Giants 105/3 in 16.0 overs
- C Lynn T20 fifty: 50 runs in 39 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Gulf Giants: 100/3 in 15.1 overs
- Referral 1 (10.5 ovs): Desert Vipers against C Lynn (LBW) Unsuccessful (DV: 1, GG:2)
- Gulf Giants: 50/2 in 8.1 overs
- Strategic Timeout: Gulf Giants 49/2 in 8.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Gulf Giants 34/2
