Match Details
Date & Time:
15th Aug 2024, 12:30 AM
Match Number:
Match 5
Match Results:
AMB Won By 4 runs
Al Mulla Exchange - B beat Afghan XI by 4 runs
Player of the match
Jeyaprakash Prasath - AMB
Player of the Match
76/6 (10.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Shibu Omanakuttan
21(14)
Mandeep Lal
18(10)
Vasim Shaikh
2-14(2)
Irfanullah Sultanzai
1-10(2)
72/6 (10.0 overs)
Top Batter
Top Bowler
Imran Nawaz
30(18)
Fahimuddin Shareef
14(19)
Jeyaprakash Prasath
2-17(2)
Ramanathan Periyasamy
1-4(2)
All
Wickets
4s
6s
AMB
AFG-XI
Now, the winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur heads over to pick up the trophy and her teammates join in to celebrate. Surreal scenes out in the middle and Supernovas pose for a team photograph as well. We witnessed 4 excellent games between three teams and in the end, it is Supernovas who are crowned the champions for the third time. Another final coming your way on Sunday and it is the Indian T20 League final, it is Gujarat taking on Rajasthan. That game begins at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). The build up for that game will begin much sooner. Do join us then. Take care and goodbye!
Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of Supernovas picks up the winning check and comes down for a chat. Kaur says that she is fine now and they knew it was going to be tight but she is proud of the girls and especially the bowling effort was really great. Mentions that the first over was not in their favor but it was about taking early wickets which they did get and from there on it went well. Adds that Pooja didn't bowl the way they wanted and it happens sometimes when the pressure is high but Sophie bowled exceptionally well and got the side home. On being asked about Laura, she says that Laura is strong over covers and they had a chat about it and Sophie bowled well to her. Ends by saying that they are definitely going to celebrate and that they will and goes on to thank the coaching staff and she is very happy.
Deandra Dottin is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her brilliant all round show, she did it with the bat, the ball and in the field as well. Dottin says that she enjoys the tournament and the experience is very good here. Adds that when you come to a palce like this, you gain a lot of experience and learn about different personalities as well. She adds that she is a bit shy but the team backed her all the way through which helped her perform well and she made some friends as well.
The presentation ceremony...
Alana King is down or a chat as well. King says that she is happy with the way she bowled but gives credit to the opposition as they came hard them and took it very deep. Adds that there was tension on the field and they felt a bit under pressure towards the end as well. Adds that she took in the moment and mentions that she hasn't played with such a loud crowd anywhere else. Says that she is happy to play here and see the talented Indian players as well. Ends by saying that she likes to make new friends and hopes to come back next year.
Priya Punia says that she had a good tournament and performed well domestically as well. Adds that the team has come together really well and it showed in the final as well. Mentions that it got really close in the end which was exciting and nervous at the same time but she is happy that they got the win. On being asked about Pooja Vastrakar, Punia says that her plan didn't work but is glad that everything worked out well for them.
Velocity skipper, Deepti Sharma reflects on the final. Sharma feels that they failed to build partnerships in the middle and that cost them. Adds that the batters didn't take responsibility but applauds the efforts of Laura Wolvaardt and Simran Bahadur towards the end. Mentions that with their batting lineup it was a chasable target but in the end, Laura and Simran had to throw their bat at it which they managed to do so well. Ends by saying that the team performed well and they had a good tournament on the whole. Let's now join Priya Punia and Alana King for a quick chat as well...
Earlier in the day, the top three played brilliantly for Supernovas. They looked all set for 180 but Ayabonga Khaka, Kate Cross and Deepti Sharma restricted them to 165. Supernovas’ bowlers rose to the occasion and ensured the score is defended. Stay tuned for a few interviews...
Supernovas did not start off in the best of manner but they did come out with a plan and it worked. Deandra Dottin and Sophie Ecclestone were brilliant at the start. They did the initial damage. Alana King was excellent in the middle overs and so was Rashi Kanojia. The key was holding their nerves and they did so.
Have to say Velocity did well to come this close in the end. Shefali got them off to a flier but once she fell, they kept losing wickets and runs also stopped coming. Laura was fighting a lone battle and needed someone to give her the support she needs. It came in the form of Simran. The two added runs in no time. From no where, the Velocity team started to believe, they belief got stronger when it came down to 11 from 5 but in the end, they fell short by just.
Supernovas are the CHAMPIONS! They lost in the finals last year but this time Harmanpreet Kaur will get to lift the trophy. It did get nervy in the end but is the experience of Sophie Ecclestone which helped her side get over the line. A brilliant comeback by her after going for a six on the very first ball, defending 16.
161/8 (20.0)
Over 20
1
1
2
1lb
1
6
Simran Bahadur*
20 (10)
Laura Wolvaardt
65 (40)
Sophie Ecclestone
2/28 (4)
VEL
161/8
1
19.6
Sophie Ecclestone to Simran Bahadur ,So close yet so far for Velocity but Sophie Ecclestone has done it for her team! This is a full toss on middle, Simran Bahadur steps out and looks to slog it away but completely mistimes it towards short mid-wicket. Just a single and Supernovas win by 4 runs. What a pehnomenal end to the final!
1
19.5
Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt ,Brilliant from Sophie Ecclestone under pressure. Fires one in fuller and on middle, Wolvaardt can't get under it and only manges to get an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes onto the off side and a quick single is taken. 6 needed off the final ball.
2
19.4
Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt ,This is just darted into middle and leg, Wolvaardt slogs it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. 7 needed now off 2 balls.
1lb
19.3
Sophie Ecclestone to Simran Bahadur ,Leg bye! This is quicker and fuller, angled across the left-hander. Simran Bahadur gets across the off stump and looks to slog it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket as the batters pick up a leg bye. Harmanpreet Kaur does review it and Ultra Edge shows no bat is involved. Ball Tracking shows that the impact is outside the line of the off stump and Simran Bahadur survives.
Harmanpreet Kaur opts for the review for an lbw decision and at this stage she just has to go for it. The third umpire checks it and deems that the ball is passing close to the bat. Ultra Edge shows a flat line as the ball passes the bat. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching outside off and the impact is also outside off. NOT OUT!
1
19.2
Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt ,Just a single, good comeback from Sophie Ecclestone. This is right in the block-hole around off. Wolvaardt squeezes it out towards point for a run.
6
19.1
Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt ,SIX! 'Cometh the hour, cometh the champion,' is such an apt phrase for Laura Wolvaardt at the moment. Sophie Ecclestone drifts it into leg stump, Wolvaardt gets down on one knee and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a huge hit. 11 needed now off 5 balls and the tension just keeps on rising.
Sophie Ecclestone to bowl the final over. Can she defend 16 runs?
Over 19
0
4
4
4
1
4
Simran Bahadur*
19 (8)
Laura Wolvaardt
55 (36)
Pooja Vastrakar
1/32 (3)
VEL
149/8
0
18.6
Pooja Vastrakar to Simran Bahadur ,Close call and the batter doesn't look happy. Length ball, just down the leg side. Simran Bahadur misses the pull and the umpire doesn't signal a wide.
4
18.5
Pooja Vastrakar to Simran Bahadur ,FOUR! What a shot! Three in a row and Simran Bahadur is taking Pooja Vastrakar to the cleaners. Full and on the pads, a bit of innovation now from Bahadur as she gets on her knees and laps it over backward square leg for a boundary. Bahadur did it with the ball and now she is doing it with the bat as well. 17 off it already and now 17 required off 7 balls.
4
18.4
Pooja Vastrakar to Simran Bahadur ,FOUR! Pooja Vastrakar stays with the same field and gets punished again! Pitched up right in the slot around off, Simran Bahadur muscles it over wide mid off and picks up yet another boundary. 21 needed now off 8 balls.
4
18.3
Pooja Vastrakar to Simran Bahadur ,FOUR! Simran Bahadur is turning on the heat here. Overpitched on off, Bahadur lifts it well over mid off and picks up another boundary. Pooja Vastrakar under a bit of pressure now.
1
18.2
Pooja Vastrakar to Laura Wolvaardt ,Pooja Vastrakar switches to around the wicket and serves a full ball outside off. Wolvaardt only manages to drive it towards mid off for a single.
4
18.1
Pooja Vastrakar to Laura Wolvaardt ,FOUR! Just the start to the over Laura Wolvaardt would have wanted. A low full toss on off, Wolvaardt drills it past the fielder at mid off and picks up a boundary. 30 needed off 11 balls.
Over 18
6
0
1
6
0
1
Simran Bahadur*
7 (4)
Laura Wolvaardt
50 (34)
Alana King
3/32 (4)
VEL
132/8
6
17.6
Alana King to Simran Bahadur ,SIX! WOW! Simran Bahadur with a big blow to end the over and Velocity keep hanging on. Flighted, on leg stump. Bahadur uses her feet and gets to the pitch of the ball before lifting it over the long on fence. 34 needed now off 12 balls.
0
17.5
Alana King to Simran Bahadur ,NOT OUT! This is pushed through quicker from Alana King and onto the pads. Simran Bahadur gets down low looking to sweep but misses. Bahadur gets rapped on the pads and there is a huge appeal from King that is turned down. After a long wait, Harmanpreet Kaur does go for the review for an lbw decision. Ultra Edge shows that there is a clear spike as the ball passes the bat, so the on field decision stands.
1
17.4
Alana King to Laura Wolvaardt ,Just a single but its a FIFTY for Laura Wolvaardt, another good knock from her but she'll know her job is a long way from done here. Shorter and quicker, outside off. This is hit off the back foot towards deep cover for a run.
6
17.3
Alana King to Laura Wolvaardt ,SIX! Wonderful use of the feet from Laura Wolvaardt and the game isn't over yet! Tossed up on middle, Wolvaardt steps out and smokes it over the long on fence for a biggie. Wolvaardt moves on to 49 and now 41 runs are needed off 15 balls.
0
17.2
Alana King to Laura Wolvaardt ,Dot ball! On middle and leg, Wolvaardt sweeps it away but straight to square leg.
1
17.1
Alana King to Simran Bahadur ,Length, on middle. Bahadur stays back and nudges it leg side to turn the strike over.
Over 17
1b
W
2
4
4
2
Simran Bahadur*
0 (1)
Laura Wolvaardt
43 (31)
Deandra Dottin
2/28 (4)
VEL
118/8
1b
16.6
Deandra Dottin to Simran Bahadur ,Bye! Another short ball, around leg. Simran Bahadur swings and misses but the batters scamper through as the keeper fails to collect the ball cleanly. 48 needed off 18 balls.
Simran Bahadur is in next.
W
16.5
Deandra Dottin to Kate Cross ,OUT! TAKEN! Deandra Dottin does have the last laugh as Velocity lose their eighth! Dottin goes short and over leg stump and gets in the bouncer at a good height. Kate Cross has a swing at it but gets hurried on and gets the faintest of edges on it. Taniya Bhatia makes no mistake and take the catch. Just when Velocity looked to making a comeback, Deandra Dottin has found a way to get her side back on top.
2
16.4
Deandra Dottin to Kate Cross ,Pitched up on middle, Cross lofts it right back over the bowler's head without much timing and picks up a couple of runs.
Date & Time:
15th Aug 2024, 12:30 AM
Match Number:
Match 5
Match Results:
AMB Won By 4 runs
Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand
AMB vs AFG-XI
*Last 3 years
0
No. of Matches
0
AMB
0
AFG-XI
0
Tie
over 10
0
W
1
2
2
1
Runs 6
over 9
1
0
1
1
1
W
Runs 5
over 8
W
1
W
1
4
W
Runs 7
over 7
1
6
1
1
1
1
Runs 11
over 6
0
1
1
0
1
0
Runs 3
Bowling Friendly
Toss Agnostic
Pace Friendly
100
1st Batting Average
147
Highest Score Chased
370
No. of Matches
Won by team
1st Batting
48%
2nd Batting
52%
Wicket Split
Pacer
59.02% | 1829W
Spin
40.98% | 1270W
Umpire:
Unknown, Unknown
Third Umpire:
No TV Umpire
Match Referee:
No Referee