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Match 22, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
, Aug 22, 2022
Welsh Fire
129/8
(20.0)
Southern Brave
132/1
(16.2)
Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire by 9 wickets
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Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. The Men's Hundred will continue on 23rd August with Oval Invincibles locking horns against Birmingham Phoenix. The first ball will be at 11 pm IST (5.30 pm GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye.
George Garton wins the Man of the Match award for his exceptional spell with the ball. He says that the bowling conditions were good and adds that he was able to make the most of it. Claims that he thought he was off and his pace was a bit down so he focused on his accuracy and swing. Adds that it is a different bowling attack to the one they had last year and his role is different. Claims that it came off for him today. Informs that everyone loves Paul Stirling on and off the field and he showed how good he is. Adds that wants to take every game as it comes and have fun while playing. Says that last year they won 8 in a row so could do that time as well.
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Earlier in the innings, The Welsh Fire batters got themselves into a massive mess and despite the blitz towards the end the target of 130 was an under-par one. George Garton was the destroyer-in-chief for Southern Brave picking up three huge wickets in the first 10 balls on the innings. In the end, Southern Brave got over the line with ease.
The hosts could have put up some sort of fight if they picked early wickets but all hopes were shattered by Paul Stirling's brilliant innings. None of the bowlers seemed to have enough penetration to bother the batters. They have had a disappointing game as they lost the match in the first innings itself.
Southern Brave put on an exhibition of batting and have reached the target without a stutter. The opening partnership for them was different in this game and oh my, how much have they missed it this season! Paul Stirling came out all guns blazing and gave his partner time to get settled at the wicket. Quinton de Kock got into his groove as the game progressed and the time at the middle would have done wonders for him. He was dismissed after a partnership of 121 runs after getting his side closer to the finish line. Tim David came in and applied the finishing touches.
Southern Brave have won this game convincingly. They never looked to be in any trouble. Welsh Fire tried their best but could not put the opposition in any trouble.
End Of The Over 16.2 : 132/1
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 416.2
T. David
10 (3)
P. Stirling
74 (42)
J. Ball
3.2-0-18-0
16.2
4
Jake Ball To Tim David
FOUR! That will be the game! Jake Ball bowls this short and pitchig on leg, Tim David swats this towards deep square leg. The fielder dives and gets there but can not cut it off. It runs away to the fence to seal a comprehensive win! Southern Brave win by 9 wickets and with 18 balls to spare.
16.1
1
Jake Ball To Paul Stirling
Full length, on the pads. Paul Stirling flicks it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 16 : 127/1
7 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- W 15.3
- 215.4
- 415.5
T. David
6 (2)
P. Stirling
73 (41)
D. Pretorius
4-0-20-1
15.5
4
Dwaine Pretorius To Tim David
FOUR! Nicely played! A short ball, on the body, Tim David stands back and pulls it along thr ground through square leg for a boundary.
15.4
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Tim David
A length ball, outside off. Tim David steers it down to third man for a brace.
Tim David is the new man in.
15.3
W
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Quinton de Kock departs after a great knock. He has done his job for the side. It is a slower length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock slices it towards covers. Josh Cobb moves to his right and takes a sharp catch diving to his right.
15.2
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
Fuller, outside off. Quinton de Kock uses his feet and taps it out to covers.
15.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Back of a length, outside off. Paul Stirling cuts it to deep point for one.
End Of The Over 15 : 120/0
7 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 414.5
P. Stirling
72 (40)
de Kock
37 (35)
J. Cobb
2-0-13-0
14.5
4
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Nicely played. It is full and on off. Paul Stirling slices it towards sweeper cover. David Miller in the deep tries to take a one-handed stunner but is unable to get there in time. It takes a couple of bounces over the ropes.
14.4
1
Josh Cobb To Quinton de Kock
This is punched through covers for one.
14.3
1
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
Darted on the pads, Paul Stirling tucks it to square on the leg side for one.
14.2
0
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
A stifled appeal for lbw but turned down. It is full and on leg. Paul Stirling misses his flick and gets pinged on the pads. No danger though.
14.1
1
Josh Cobb To Quinton de Kock
On the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
Change. Josh Cobb is back on for his second set.
End Of The Over 14 : 113/0
3 Runs
- 013.1
- 1 LB 13.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
de Kock
35 (33)
P. Stirling
67 (37)
J. Ball
3-0-13-0
13.5
1
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
Back of a length, outside off. Quinton de Kock pulls it to deep square leg for one run.
13.4
1
Jake Ball To Paul Stirling
Low full toss, on the pads. Paul Stirling flicks it through square leg for a single.
13.3
0
Jake Ball To Paul Stirling
A slower length ball, on top of leg. Paul Stirling looks to scoop it away but misses.
13.2
lb
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
LEG BYE! Quinton de Kock moves leg side and the bowler follows him with a length ball. Quinton de Kock misses to push it away. It goes to the off side off the pads. They collect a leg bye.
13.1
0
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
It is full, on middle and leg. Quinton de Kock makes room and pushes it to cover.
End Of The Over 13 : 110/0
16 Runs
- 412.1
- 012.2
- 412.3
- 412.4
- 412.5
de Kock
34 (30)
P. Stirling
66 (35)
G. Scrimshaw
2-0-32-0
12.5
4
George Scrimshaw To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Quinton de Kock smashes four boundaries in this set of 5. It is a short ball, on off. Quinton de Kock stands tall and pulls it through mid-wicket for another boundary.
12.4
4
George Scrimshaw To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Quinton de Kock is on a roll here! Good length, around middle. Quinton de Kock stands tall and smacks it over mid off for four. 24 needed now in 36 balls.
12.3
4
George Scrimshaw To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Up and over! A short ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock gives himself room and slaps it over mid off. He gets the second boundary in this set.
12.2
0
George Scrimshaw To Quinton de Kock
Good length, on top of leg. Quinton de Kock gets inside the line and looks to pull it away but misses.
12.1
4
George Scrimshaw To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Incredible shot. Full length, outside off. Quinton de Kock leans in and drives it past mid off. It races away to the boundary.
End Of The Over 12 : 94/0
9 Runs
- 111.1
- 411.2
- 211.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
de Kock
18 (25)
P. Stirling
66 (35)
M. Critchley
2-0-15-0
11.5
1
Matt Critchley To Quinton de Kock
Full and on leg. Quinton de Kock lofts it to long on. It meets the fielder on a bounce. They take one.
11.4
1
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
Fuller, on the pads. Paul Stirling flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
11.3
2
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
Short and wide once again. This is sapped to deep point for a couple of runs.
11.2
4
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
FOUR! He finally finds the gap in the off side. Matt Critchley serves this short and outside off, Paul Stirling slashes at this and gets the bal between backward point and third man for a wonderful boundary.
11.1
1
Matt Critchley To Quinton de Kock
Bowls a googly outside off, Quinton de Kock works it to mid-wicket for one more.
End Of The Over 11 : 85/0
6 Runs
- 110.1
- 1 WD 10.2
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
P. Stirling
59 (32)
de Kock
16 (23)
M. Critchley
1-0-6-0
10.5
1
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
This one is angling into the pads from a fuller length, Paul Stirling knocks this to deep mid-wicket for a run.
10.4
1
Matt Critchley To Quinton de Kock
This is full and on the pads, Quinton de Kock flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.
10.3
1
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
Full and in line with the stumps, Paul Stirling clips this ball to long on for one.
10.2
1
Matt Critchley To Quinton de Kock
A single now as this is pushed to covers.
10.2
wd
Matt Critchley To Quinton de Kock
WIDE! Fires one full and wide outside off, The umpire call this wide.
10.1
1
Matt Critchley To Paul Stirling
Matt Critchley bowls this full and on leg, Paul Stirling clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Strategic break! Southern Brave are making a mockery of the chase here. They need 51 runs off 50 balls now with 10 wickets in hand. Paul Stirling has racked up his half-ton here and would be eager to get his side over the line. Welsh Fire require something special to get back into this game.
End Of The Over 10 : 79/0
8 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 49.3
- 1 WD 9.4
- 19.4
- 09.5
de Kock
14 (21)
P. Stirling
56 (29)
D. Pretorius
3-0-13-0
9.5
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
Length ball, on off, blocked out.
9.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Fuller, on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks it through square leg for a single.
9.4
wd
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
WIDE! Slower one, length ball, wide outside off. In fact it is outside the tramline. Wide called.
9.3
4
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Cut away nicely! A length ball, outside off. Paul Stirling stays back and guides it past short third man. It races away to the boundary.
9.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
On the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for one more.
9.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Full length, on middle and leg. Paul Stirling flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 9 : 71/0
13 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 68.4
- 68.5
P. Stirling
50 (26)
de Kock
13 (19)
D. Payne
3-0-28-0
8.5
6
David Payne To Paul Stirling
SIX! Two in a row! This is sheer power from the Irish man. It is a good-length ball, on middle and leg. Paul Stirling smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
8.4
6
David Payne To Paul Stirling
SIX! ALL THE WAY! Paul Stirling is in a hurry to end things here. Back of a length, on the body. Paul Stirling smokes it over the square leg fence for a maximum.
8.3
0
David Payne To Paul Stirling
On off, blocked out.
8.2
1
David Payne To Quinton de Kock
Fraction short, outside off. Quinton de Kock gets it to third man off the inside edge. They take one.
8.1
0
David Payne To Quinton de Kock
Full length, outside off. Quinton de Kock pushes it to mid off. No run though.
Change. David Payne is back on for his third set.
End Of The Over 8 : 58/0
6 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 17.5
de Kock
12 (17)
P. Stirling
38 (23)
J. Cobb
1-0-6-0
7.5
1
Josh Cobb To Quinton de Kock
Josh Cobb bowls this full on the pads, Quinton de Kock clips this towards mid-wicket for a run.
7.4
1
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
This is full as well on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks this wide of mid on for a run.
7.3
0
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
Bowls this full and outside off, Paul Stirling reverse sweeps this straight to short third man.
7.2
0
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
Bowls this quicker and fires it into the pads from a shorter length. Paul Stirling misses and gets hit on the pads down leg side.
7.1
4
Josh Cobb To Paul Stirling
FOUR! This has been dismissed! Josh Cobb flights one full and in line with the stumps, Paul Stirling moves his front foot out of the way and clobbers this over the bowers head for fur runs.
End Of The Over 7 : 52/0
8 Runs
- 1 WD 6.1
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 46.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
de Kock
11 (16)
P. Stirling
33 (19)
J. Ball
2-0-11-0
6.5
1
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
Pulls his length back a fraction and bowls this in line with the stumps, Quinton de Kock clips this towards mid-wicket and takes a run.
6.4
0
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
This one is full outside off, Quinton de Kock works this towards point.
6.3
4
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! This is beautifully timed! Jake Ball bowls this full in line with the stumps, Quinton de Kock punches this down the ground to the left of the bowler. Long off comes across to cut this off but does not get there. Quinton de Kock finally gets one away.
6.2
1
Jake Ball To Paul Stirling
Jake Ball delivers a slower delivery full and just outside off, Paul Stirling hits this down to long on for a single.
6.1
1
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
Angles this on into the pads from a full length, Quinton de Kock clips this to fine leg for a single.
6.1
wd
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
WIDE! Jake Ball goes 'round the wicket and serves this full and angling down leg side. This is called wide by the umpire.
End Of The Over 6 : 44/0
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 1 WD 5.5
- 25.5
P. Stirling
32 (18)
de Kock
5 (12)
D. Pretorius
2-0-5-0
5.5
2
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Full length, on off. Paul Stirling dabs it down past short third man. They take two runs.
5.5
wd
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
WIDE! Fuller, wide outside the tramline. Wide called.
5.4
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
NOT OUT! The review does not go in the favour of the hosts. It is a dipping full toss, on leg. Paul Stirling looks to heave it across the line but misses. He gets pinged on his thigh pads as the ball rolls out to the keeper. Dwaine Pretorius appeals for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. Josh Cobb take a review and it works against them. he original decision stands.
Review! Josh Cobb takes the review for lbw. The original decision is not out. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracking shows it is umpire's call on ball hitting the wickets. The on-field decision stays.
5.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
Length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock reaches out and taps it out to point for a single.
5.2
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
This is on a length, angled into the pads. Quinton de Kock plays all around it and gets pinged on his pads.
5.1
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
A length ball, in the channel. Quinton de Kock looks to push it away but misses.
End Of The Over 5 : 40/0
5 Runs
- 04.1
- 24.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 24.5
de Kock
4 (9)
P. Stirling
30 (16)
D. Payne
2-0-15-0
4.5
2
David Payne To Quinton de Kock
It is a good-length ball, on middle and leg. Quinton de Kock stays back and whips it to deep square leg. The fielder in the deep sprints to his left and makes a good diving stop to save the boundary. They take two.
4.4
0
David Payne To Quinton de Kock
Full length, outside off. Quinton de Kock taps it straight to point.
4.3
1
David Payne To Paul Stirling
Fuller, on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.
4.2
2
David Payne To Paul Stirling
Good length, on middle and leg. Paul Stirling makes room and slaps it over mid off. It lands safely and they take two.
4.1
0
David Payne To Paul Stirling
A length ball, on off. Paul Stirling dabs it down to third man.
Change. David Payne is back on for the second set.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/0
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
de Kock
2 (7)
P. Stirling
27 (13)
D. Pretorius
1-0-1-0
3.5
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
Length ball, on middle and leg, defended out.
3.4
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Quinton de Kock
Full length, wide outside off, inside the tramline though. Quinton de Kock leaves it alone. Wided.
3.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Full length, on the pads, Paul Stirling flicks it through square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
Paul Stirling moves leg side the bowler follows him with a full one. Stirling eases it to mid off.
3.1
0
Dwaine Pretorius To Paul Stirling
A length ball, on top of off. Paul Stirling shuffles across and blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 3 : 34/0
16 Runs
- 42.1
- 42.2
- 42.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
P. Stirling
26 (10)
de Kock
2 (5)
G. Scrimshaw
1-0-16-0
2.5
0
George Scrimshaw To Paul Stirling
On a good length and in line with the stumps, Paul Stirling makes room and works the ball towards cover-point.
2.4
4
George Scrimshaw To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Make that the fourth boundary! This has been dispatched! George Scrimshaw bowls this short and outside off, Paul Stirling pulls this to deep mid-wicket and collects another four runs for himself.
2.3
4
George Scrimshaw To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Three boundaries in a row! Short and wide from George Scrimshaw and Paul Stirling goes on his toes and slashes this over the infield to deep-point for another boundary!
2.2
4
George Scrimshaw To Paul Stirling
FOUR! This has been gloved for four! George Scrimshaw bangs the ball in short and angling down leg, Paul Stirling looks to pull and just manages to clear the short fine leg fieder. The ball races away to the fence for fur more runs.
2.1
4
George Scrimshaw To Paul Stirling
FOUR! What a way to restart proceedings! George Scrimshaw bowls this back of a length and outside off, Paul Stirling has used the pace of the ball and ramps it towards third man for a boundary.
The game is about to resume. Welsh Fire players stride out to the middle. Followed by Quinton de Kock and Paul Stirling who walk out to continue with their swords. It will be George Scrimshaw to start with the ball.
UPDATE 1.05 am IST (7.35 pm GMT) - It looks like the rain has stopped. The supper soppers are out on the field now. Also, a good sign as the hover covers is taken out of the field. The conditions still look damp and the two umpires are having a closer look at the playing conditions. The game should start in a short while...
UPDATE 12.55 am IST (7.25 pm GMT) - Well, there is no change in bowler, as the umpires thinks that the rain has increased and has asked the players to walk out of the field. The hover covers are on. Hopefully, it is just a passing shower and we get the back on soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
End Of The Over 2 : 18/0
8 Runs
- 4 LB 1.1
- 1 LB 1.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 21.5
de Kock
2 (5)
P. Stirling
10 (5)
J. Ball
1-0-3-0
1.5
2
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
A couple of runs to end this set. It is full, on middle. Quinton de Kock closes the face of the blade and tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
1.4
0
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
A length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock taps it down to short third man.
1.3
1
Jake Ball To Paul Stirling
Good length, outside off. Paul Stirling stays back and punches it through covers for one.
1.2
lb
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
Jake Ball once again strays on the pads. Quinton de Kock fails to tuck it away. It goes to fine leg off the pads. They collect a leg bye.
1.1
lb
Jake Ball To Quinton de Kock
FOUR LEG BYES! It is full, drifting down leg. Quinton de Kock misses his flick. It brushes his pads and goes down to fine leg for four. This is a great start for Southern Brave.
Who will bowl the next set of 5? Jake Ball it is!
End Of The Over 1 : 10/0
10 Runs
- 00.1
- 40.2
- 1 WD 0.3
- 40.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
de Kock
0 (1)
P. Stirling
9 (4)
D. Payne
1-0-10-0
0.5
0
David Payne To Quinton de Kock
Play and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Quinton de Kock looks to chase it but gets beaten as it skidds on. The keeper fumbles but the batters don't sneak a single here.
0.4
1
David Payne To Paul Stirling
David Payne serves a yorker now, on off. Paul Stirling shuffles across and scoops it to short fine for a single.
0.3
4
David Payne To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Paul Stirling is on a roll here. A length ball, wide outside off. Paul Stirling stays back and cuts it past backward point for a boundary.
0.3
wd
David Payne To Paul Stirling
WIDE! Fuller, wide outside off, angled across the right-hander. It is outside the tramline. The umpire signals a wide.
0.2
4
David Payne To Paul Stirling
FOUR! Paul Stirling glances it down with ease. It is a length ball, drifting down leg. Paul Stirling flicks it down to fine leg for four.
0.1
0
David Payne To Paul Stirling
Good length, on the pads, Paul Stirling defends it out to the leg side.
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- Ross Whiteley
- George Garton
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- Jake Lintott
- Sonny Baker
- Michael Hogan
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Match Info
- Venue Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- Weather Clear
- Toss Southern Brave won the toss and elected to field
- Result Southern Brave beat Welsh Fire by 9 wickets
- Player of the Match George Garton
- Umpire Benjamin Debenham (ENG), Graham Lloyd (ENG) and Neil Bainton (ENG)
- Referee Peter Such (ENG)
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