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Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, Match 42 Commentary, Live Updates

SYT vs SYS, 2020 - T20 Live Commentary

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Sydney Thunder Sydney Thunder
28/2 (5.3/16)
76 (15.5/16)
Sydney Thunder beat Sydney Sixers by 4 runs (D/L method)
That's all we have from this rain-affected match. Sydney Thunder have moved to the top 4 on the table, equal on points with Adelaide Strikers but down on the NRR. Sunday will bring our way yet another double-header. First up, Hobart Hurricanes will be hosting Adelaide Strikers at 1445 local (0345 GMT) and then later in the evening at 1810 local (0810 GMT) Brisbane Heat will be crossing swords against Melbourne Renegades. Do join us for all the action. Cheers!
CHRIS MORRIS IS CHOSEN FOR THE MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD! Says that he is quite happy with the win. Adds that he is pleased with them in being in the top four as it is the business end of the tournament. On the Hughes' run out, Morris states that he took a chance and that paid off. Finishes by saying that it was a very tricky wicket to bat on and is delighted with the way they played.
ALL OVER! The two captains are seen shaking hands. Not possible to carry on as the rain refused to make way. SYDNEY THUNDER WIN BY 4 RUNS (DLS method) to take two vital points and jump up on the points table. It was a clinical bowling show by them aided by some reckless batting from the Sixers that set up this win. The pitch was a bit sticky but the touring team failed to combat that and their shot selections were quite questionable. Sydney Thunder did lose their openers rather cheaply but since there wasn't much scoreboard pressure, they managed to stay within the limits of the Duckworth�Lewis�Stern method.
Update 2208 local - Here comes the official word from the match officials. One of the umpires, Tony Wilds informs that 2223 local is the cut-off time and if they don't start by then, it's game over. Praises the groundsmen for putting in the hard work and hopes that the crowd will be treated with some more cricket.
Moises Henriques is caught for a quick chat. Starts by saying that it was a sticky wicket early on but at the same time they have to learn to combat that. Tells that the pitch was under covers and it was holding up a bit, especially in the early half. Shares that once the ball got older, it got easier to bat on and the pitch also dried up. On the plan to pick two spinners in his XI, Moises replies that they are two good spinners who are capable of manipulating any batting order. When asked whether he would have liked to see the pitch after it was uncovered, Moises says that both the skippers saw similar conditions before the toss, so it's fair. Adds that today they are at the wrong end and on another night, it could have been the Thunder. Smiles and says that his fatherhood is going good and it's overwhelming, a proud moment for anyone. Informs that it isn't raining heavily but the drizzle is quite persistent.
Update 2147 local - PLAYERS ARE GOING OFF! It continues to drizzle and after waiting for a while, the umpires have decided that enough is enough. They have called for the covers. The Thunder are 4 runs ahead on the DLS count.
5.3
1
Tom Curran To Daniel Sams
Once again Sams uses the angle of the bowler and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
5.2
1
Tom Curran To Callum Ferguson
Angling into the batsman, on middle, Ferguson helps it to mid-wicket and picks up a run.
5.1
1
Tom Curran To Daniel Sams
Slapped away! Short in length and outside off, Sams slaps it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/2
3 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
D. Sams
3 (6)
C. Ferguson
7 (10)
J. Bird
3-0-5-1
4.6
1
Jackson Bird To Daniel Sams
The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total. So we will have a result even if this match is not completed through the DLS method. The Thunder are 3 runs ahead at this point of time.
4.5
0
Jackson Bird To Daniel Sams
Swing and a miss! Width on offer outside off, short in length, Sams tries to cut but misses.
4.4
1
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
Walks forward and works a length ball on the leg side for one. The DLS par score at this stage is 20!
4.3
1
Jackson Bird To Daniel Sams
Turns a length ball on the leg side and collects a single. Poor fielding. The mid-wicket fielder should not be allowing easy runs.
It has started to rain! It is a bit of drizzle only and the umpire think it is fine to continue for the moment.
4.2
0
Jackson Bird To Daniel Sams
Back of a length delivery on middle, staying a bit low, Sams tries to pull but misses and takes a blow on the box.
4.1
0
Jackson Bird To Daniel Sams
Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
End Of The Over 4 : 22/2
7 Runs
  • 1 NB 3.1
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • W 3.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
C. Ferguson
6 (9)
D. Sams
1 (1)
T. Curran
1-0-7-1
3.6
0
Tom Curran To Callum Ferguson
Around off, Ferguson tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his boot. Powerplay comes to an end, the Thunder are 22/2, chasing 77!
3.5
1
Tom Curran To Daniel Sams
Angling into the batsman around off, Sams tries to defend but it takes the outer half of his bat and rolls towards third man. A single has been taken.
Daniel Sams makes his way out to the middle.
3.4
W
Tom Curran To Usman Khawaja OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Curran strikes. He delivers a length ball outside off and tempts the batsman into a drive. Khawaja tries to stroke it through covers but the angle takes the ball away from him and the ball catches the outside edge. It flies straight into the hands of Hughes at first slip who makes no mistake. 56 needed more off 74 balls.
3.3
0
Tom Curran To Usman Khawaja
Pitches it up and around off, Usman drives it straight to mid off.
3.2
1
Tom Curran To Callum Ferguson
Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
3.1
4
Tom Curran To Callum Ferguson
FOUR! Dismissed! Fullish length ball around off, Ferguson attacks it with all his power and smacks it over mid off. One bounce into the fence it goes.
A Free hit will follow. Can Ferguson make full use of it?
3.1
nb
Tom Curran To Callum Ferguson
Whoa! That has slipped out from Curran's hand. A beamer. High full toss going well over the head of the batsman who ducks to save his life.
Tom Curran is into the attack. Some sawdust is being put in the landing area as well.
End Of The Over 3 : 15/1
1 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
U. Khawaja
13 (12)
C. Ferguson
1 (5)
J. Bird
2-0-2-1
2.6
0
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
A touch short and around leg, Khawaja walks forward to work it on the leg side but misses. Maybe, that clipped some part of his thigh pad. The keeper has an immediate shy at the striker's end but misses. Usman was safely in anyway. Just one from the over, 62 needed off 78 balls.
2.5
0
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
Good length delivery in the corridor outside off, Khawaja covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
2.4
0
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
Too full in length around off, Khawaja brings his bat down in time in defense.
2.3
1
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
A length delivery on middle, Callum works it in the gap on the leg side this time. It rolls through mid-wicket and they cross.
2.2
0
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
Advances down the track to a shortish ball and turns it on the leg side. Finds the fielder in front of square leg again.
2.1
0
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
Angling down the leg side, Ferguson flicks it on the leg side but finds square leg.
End Of The Over 2 : 14/1
13 Runs
  • 41.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 21.5
  • 21.6
U. Khawaja
13 (9)
C. Ferguson
0 (2)
B. Dwarshuis
1-0-13-0
1.6
2
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
Fractionally short in length outside off, Usman stands back and cuts it through the line. First he shouts 'wait, wait' but as soon as the ball pierces the gap at cover-point, they take a couple. 13 from the over, the Thunder are marching forward.
1.5
2
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
Poor bowling, this. Dwarshuis continues to drift on the pads. This time Usman clips it through backward square leg and takes a couple of runs.
1.4
4
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Beautifully played! So quick to pick up the length and dispatches it to the boundary. Short delivery on middle, Khawaja eases himself on the back foot and pulls it through square leg.
1.3
0
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
Fullish and around off, Khawaja brings down a straight bat and pushes it back to the bowler.
1.2
0
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
Back of a length delivery outside off, Khawaja goes on his toes to slap it through the line but mistimes it back to the bowler.
1.2
wd
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
Wide! Ben is struggling here with his line. Another delivery is drifting down the leg side and the bowler is lucky that this time Usman doesn't get any bat behind it.
1.1
4
Ben Dwarshuis To Usman Khawaja
FOUR! Easy pickings! Cannot afford to bowl there especially while defending a small total. A gentle loosener from Dwarshuis. It's full and sliding down the leg side, Khawaja tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
Ben Dwarshuis will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
1 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • W 0.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
C. Ferguson
0 (2)
U. Khawaja
1 (3)
J. Bird
1-0-1-1
0.6
0
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
Good length ball on off, Ferguson blocks it back from the crease.
0.5
0
Jackson Bird To Callum Ferguson
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
Callum Ferguson is the new man in.
0.4
W
Jackson Bird To Alex Hales OUT!
OUT! Bird draws first blood! A golden duck for Alex Hales and it's a big blow to the Thunder, bigger to those who picked him in their fantasy team. Terrific delivery by Bird. He delivers it on the shorter side around middle and off, hurrying up the batsman. Hales opens up in his stance as he attempts to glance it on the leg side. But it takes the top edge and balloons towards point. Silk calls for it and runs across to his left to complete the catch with a full length dive.
0.3
1
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
Khawaja steps down the track to a full length ball on middle. He tries to flick but it takes the leading half of his blade and rolls behind the bowler. The mid off fielder cuts it off and they cross for a single.
0.2
0
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
The line is quite straight on this occasion and Usman works it towards square leg. Not in the gap.
0.1
0
Jackson Bird To Usman Khawaja
Some movement off the deck for Bird. He lands it on a fuller length and just outside off, it hits the surface and moves back in just a shade. Khawaja watches it closely before making a leave.
We are ready to get the run chase underway! The Sixers' players are making their way out to the ground to defend 76. Will they be able to do it? Alex Hales and Usman Khawaja follow them out. Jackson Bird will begin the proceedings for the Sixers.
Match Info
  • Venue Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
  • Weather Rainy
  • Toss Sydney Thunder won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sydney Thunder beat Sydney Sixers by 4 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match Chris Morris
  • Umpire Gerard Abood (AUS), Tony Wilds (AUS) and Michael Graham-Smith (AUS)
  • Referee Steve Bernard (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sydney Sixers 76/10 in 15.5 overs
  • Sydney Sixers 52/6 in 12.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Sydney Sixers 26/6 in 8.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sydney Sixers 6/3 in 2.5 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sydney Sixers 4/2 in 1.4 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sydney Thunder 28/2 in 5.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-4): Sydney Thunder 22/2
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