That is it! We are done with the first semi-final and the second will be on its way soon. The next semi-final will be played between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Lucia Zouks. The Knight Riders will be waiting to know who they are going to face in the final. The second semi-final will begin at 1730 local (2130 GMT). Join us for that game! Till then, take care and cheers!
Kieron Pollard, Knight Riders skipper, says he is feeling pleased with the victory. Adds that the final is still left and they have to come after 48 hours to play better cricket. Pollard says that 16 overs of spin was because he wanted the Tallawahs batsmen to play the shots. Praises Hosein for his exceptional bowling. Mentions they have played fantastic cricket throughout the tournament.
Rovman Powell, Tallawahs skipper, says that they lost 4 wickets in the Powerplay and that was a major issue for them. Adds that the batsmen should have batted responsibly and should have applied themselves. Mentions they played inconsistent cricket today. Praises the performances of Edwards and Russell and finishes by wishing him luck for the IPL.
Akeal Hosein is named the Man of the Match. He starts by saying that it is a great feeling that he gave his 100 percent. Adds that it was fun to bowl with the new ball and it was executing and bowling in the right areas. Hosein also says that he is glad that his performance came off today.
Earlier in the day, Knight Riders bowlers bowled very well and Akeal Hosein was the pick of the bowlers as he picked 3 wickets. He was well supported by Narine, Pierre and Ahmed. Simmons and Webster did well with the bat to take Trinbago into the finals. Stay tuned for the presentation.
Tallawahs needed wickets in clusters but they got only one. After that it was a no show from their bowlers. It was a very small total to defend for the bowlers and you cannot blame them. The batsmen should have taken the responsibility. Only Nkrumah Bonner was the highest scorer for them. Powell played well for his 33 but it was not enough for them to score big.
It has been a cakewalk for the Knight Riders then! They never looked in trouble during the chase. They lost Narine early but Simmons and Webster finished the run chase and were unbeaten till the end. Knight Riders kept the record of being unbeaten in this tournament.
Over 15 : 111/1
14 Runs
414.1
114.2
014.3
1 WD
14.4
014.4
414.5
414.6
T. Webster
44 (43)
L. Simmons
54 (44)
C. Brathwaite
1-0-14-0
14.6
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Tion Webster
FOUR! Webster finishes it off in style! Trinbago Knight Riders are into the final! Full delivery on middle, Webster lofts it over the bowler's head towards long on for a boundary. TRINBAGO KNIGHT RIDERS WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
14.5
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Tion Webster
FOUR! Just 1 run needed! Length delivery on off, Webster lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
14.4
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Tion Webster
Back of a length delivery on middle, Webster flicks it to square leg.
14.4
wd
Carlos Brathwaite To Tion Webster
WIDE! Brathwaite bowls a bouncer, Webster looks to pull but sways away from it.
14.3
0
Carlos Brathwaite To Tion Webster
On off, Webster punches it to covers.
14.2
1
Carlos Brathwaite To Lendl Simmons
Short delivery on the body, Simmons pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
14.1
4
Carlos Brathwaite To Lendl Simmons
FOUR! 50 for Lendl Simmons! It has been an excellent innings from him. Short delivery on off, Simmons punches it through point for a boundary.
Carlos Brathwaite is into the attack.
Over 14 : 97/1
7 Runs
013.1
013.2
113.3
413.4
113.5
113.6
L. Simmons
49 (42)
T. Webster
36 (39)
S. Lamichhane
4-0-29-0
13.6
1
Sandeep Lamichhane To Lendl Simmons
On off, Simmons pushes it towards the off side for a single. 11 runs needed to reach the final for the Knight Riders.
13.5
1
Sandeep Lamichhane To Tion Webster
Short on off, Webster punches it towards covers for a run.
13.4
4
Sandeep Lamichhane To Tion Webster
FOUR! Nice shot! Floated delivery on off, Webster lofts it over covers for a boundary.
13.3
1
Sandeep Lamichhane To Lendl Simmons
Flighted delivery on off, Simmons drives it towards covers for a single.
13.2
0
Sandeep Lamichhane To Lendl Simmons
Short delivery outside off, Simmons looks to cut but misses it.
13.1
0
Sandeep Lamichhane To Lendl Simmons
Loopy delivery outside off, Simmons looks to sweep but gets it off the inner half of the bat.
Sandeep Lamichhane is back on.
Over 13 : 90/1
10 Runs
012.1
612.2
1 WD
12.3
012.3
012.4
212.5
112.6
L. Simmons
47 (38)
T. Webster
31 (37)
A. Russell
2-0-25-0
12.6
1
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
Slower delivery on middle, Simmons flicks it towards square leg for a run.
12.5
2
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
Full delivery on middle, Simmons flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple. The fielder in the deep makes a good diving stop.
12.4
0
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
Bouncer on middle, Simmons looks to pull but misses it.
12.3
0
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
Full delivery on middle, Simmons flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.3
wd
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
WIDE! Russell bowls a slower one down the leg side, Simmons lets it go.
12.2
6
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
TOP EDGE AND SIX! Short delivery on middle, Simmons looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes over fine leg for a maximum.
12.1
0
Andre Russell To Lendl Simmons
PLAY AND A MISS! Full delivery outside off, Simmons looks to loft it but misses it.
Over 12 : 80/1
4 Runs
011.1
111.2
111.3
111.4
1 LB
11.5
011.6
T. Webster
31 (37)
L. Simmons
38 (32)
V. Permaul
4-1-14-0
11.6
0
Veerasammy Permaul To Tion Webster
On off, Webster offers a solid defense on this one.
JT 107/7
Top Batsmen
Top Bowlers
TKR 111/1
