Right then, that is it from the game. It was a resounding win for the Delhi Bulls. The action continues as we have a game lined up between Team Abu Dhabi vs The Chennai Braves at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). The build-up for the game has already started so do switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
Rovman Powell says that the opponents played well. He mentions that anything over 120 is a competitive total and that he is happy with a win. He mentions that it is a good start for them.
Quinton de Kock is the player of the match. He says that he is happy to contribute to the team's purpose. He adds that he followed the team plan and put pressure on the bowlers. He mentions that he will continue the momentum further.
The Presentation ceremony…
Earlier in the game, Deccan Gladiators won the toss and chose to bat first. They got off to a good start but the run rate slowed down after the dismissal of Tom Kohler-Cadmore. He was dismissed on 42. Andre Fletcher scored 34 runs and Andre Fletcher at the end scored 19 off just 5 balls which helped Deccan Gladiators reach a good total of 120 runs. Naveen-ul-Haq was the only bowler who claimed a wicket whilst the rest of the bowlers remained wicketless.
Deccan Gladiators bowlers were under the pump from the get-go. They failed to bowl proper lines and lengths and that is what cost them the game. Luke Wood was the only bowler who took a wicket and was economical. The rest of their bowlers leaked runs.
Well, well, Quinton de Kock's and Johnson Charles' masterclass has got Delhi Bulls over the line with ease. They got the Bulls to a flying start. Charles fell after a quickfire 36 but Quinton de Kock carried on with the good work and was joined by their skipper, Rovman Powell. They both then made sure the game was done and dusted. Quinton de Kock scored a half-century for the Bulls.
DELHI BULLS
122/1 (8.3)
50* (26)
36 (13)
1/7 (1)
0/23 (1)
Over 9
1
1
6
Rovman Powell*
31 (12)
Quinton de Kock
50 (26)
Fabian Allen
0/8 (0.3)
DB
122/1
6
8.3
Fabian Allen to Rovman Powell ,SIX! THAT IS IT! Fabian Allen drops it short and over middle. Rovman Powell pulls it hard but loses his balance and mistimes it but the power is enough to send the ball over the fence for a biggie to end the match. What a thriller.
1
8.2
Fabian Allen to Quinton de Kock ,FIFTY UP FOR Quinton de Kock! Fabian Allen drops it short and outside off. Quinton de Kock pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single to each his milestone.
1
8.1
Fabian Allen to Rovman Powell ,Full and on the pads. Rovman Powell flicks it to short fine leg for a single.
Over 8
1
2
1
4wd
1
0
6
Quinton de Kock*
49 (25)
Rovman Powell
24 (10)
Imad Wasim
0/27 (2)
DB
114/1
6
7.6
Imad Wasim to Quinton de Kock ,SIX! Bang! Imad Wasim drops it a bit short and outside off. Quinton de Kock slaps it over long on with sweet timing for a biggie. Sweet sound off the bat.
0
7.5
Imad Wasim to Quinton de Kock ,Imad Wasim bowls it full and outside off. Quinton de Kock cuts it onto the pads for a dot ball.
1
7.4
Imad Wasim to Rovman Powell ,Full and on off. Rovman Powell drives it to cover for one run more.
4wd
7.4
Imad Wasim to Rovman Powell ,5 Wides! Oh no trouble! Imad Wasim bowls it way down the leg side and the keeper fails to collect it. The ball races away to the fence and bonus runs for the Bulls.
1
7.3
Imad Wasim to Quinton de Kock ,Tossed up outside off. Quinton de Kock drives it to long off for one run to add to the total.
2
7.2
Imad Wasim to Quinton de Kock ,A low full toss outside off. Quinton de Kock slaps it to deep cover for a brace.
1
7.1
Imad Wasim to Rovman Powell ,Full and on middle. Rovman Powell nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a solo to begin the over.