Match Details
Date & Time:
18th Apr 2024, 3:00 PM
Match Number:
Match 17
Match Results:
PUC Won By 47 runs
Paris Université Club vs Royal 94 - Commentary
Paris Université Club vs Royal 94 - Commentary
European Cricket Series France, 2024
Paris Université Club beat Royal 94 by 47 runs
Player of the match
Zafar Iqbal - PUC
Detailed Commentary
All
Wickets
4s
6s
PUC
R94
Right then, we have just witnessed a cliffhanger where the pendulum swung back and forth, but in the end, Hampshire held their nerve to seal the win in the Super Over. We will now have a day’s break before the action in the 2024 Global Super League resumes. On 30th November, Saturday, the only team yet to make an appearance, Victoria, will finally take the field, locking horns with the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The first ball will be bowled at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT, the previous day), but as you know, our build-up will begin much earlier. Until then, take care and goodbye!
The captain of Hampshire, Chris Wood says that it was an amazing game. Adds that one thing that you will get from this team is that we will keep fighting. Praises Shan Masood for the knock which helped them get to 132. Hopes that Benny Howell can join the squad before the next game. Tells that they are not used to such decks and they will need to adapt quickly.
Nurul Hasan, the skipper of Rangpur Riders, says that they are really disappointed with the result and they could have done a lot better. He continues that in the first inning, they created good pressure on the opposition. He also says that they were pretty much on the track while chasing but at the end when the wickets fell, the pressure got to them. Ends up by saying that they got a lot of learning about the pitch and they will surely bounce back.
Shan Masood is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his knock of 56 runs off 41 balls. He says that this award should be given to James Fuller for helping the team force the Super Over. He also says that at the end of the day, it's a team game and he is enjoying his time with Hampshire. He continues that in the first inning, they were aiming to get to the 135-run mark on board and focused on playing singles and doubles. Ends up saying that is feeling really happy to get the win and it will surely boost his team's confidence.
The presentation ceremony....
Earlier in the game, Hampshire struggled to gain momentum after opting to bat first, managing just 9 fours and 2 sixes in their entire innings. Zak Chappell made an early impact, striking twice in a single over during the Powerplay. Following that setback, Ali Orr and Shan Masood adopted a cautious approach, focusing on preserving wickets. However, when Orr attempted to accelerate, he perished, and the pattern repeated with every incoming batter who tried to up the scoring rate. Shan Masood stood tall and his knock of 56 runs off 41 balls took Hampshire to 132. Playing his first game for the Riders, Zak was the pick of the bowlers with the career-best figures of 5 for 23 from his 4 overs.
Coming to the Super Over, Rangpur Riders managed only one boundary, a six from Khushdil Shah, taking them to a total of 12. In reply, James Fuller struck a six off the first ball, giving Hampshire a flying start. However, Zak Chappell fought back with a wicket on the very next ball, keeping the game alive. But Liam Dawson held his nerves and cleared the fence to secure a thrilling win for the English side.
In pursuit of 133 runs, the Rangpur Riders got off to a fast start, thanks to their opening pair of Soumya Sarkar and Steven Taylor. However, the Powerplay didn't end as planned for the Riders, as they slipped from a solid 46/0 to 56/3. From that point, Hampshire tightened the noose with some tight overs from Danny Briggs and Liam Dawson, applying the pressure and keeping the Riders on the back foot. Nurul Hasan and Khushdil Shah mixed caution with aggression in their knocks to ease the pressure, but neither of them could bat through to get the Riders over the line. A couple of run outs opened the door for Hampshire, and it all came down to needing 7 from the last over. James Fuller nailed his deliveries under pressure and with 3 needed off the final ball, a fumble from Joe Weatherley allowed the batters to complete the second run with ease, otherwise, Hampshire would have won by 1 run.
Phew… and we breathe! What a game! An absolute thriller. With 17 needed off 4 overs and 6 wickets in hand, the Rangpur Riders seemed to have it in the bag - but 'almost' turned out to be the key word here. Hampshire never stopped believing and somehow managed to pull the game back from the brink, first forcing a Super Over and then going on to win it. It was a pattern that mirrored the Riders' chase - whenever they seemed to be running away with the game, Hampshire struck back, refusing to let go and keeping themselves firmly in the contest.
Over 1
6
1
1
W
6
Liam Dawson*
7 (2)
Shan Masood
1 (1)
Zak Chappell
1/14 (0.5)
RAN
14/1
6
0.5
Zak Chappell to Liam Dawson ,SIX! BOOM! Liam Dawson, you beauty! First with the ball to keep his side in the game and now with the bat, he has taken Hampshire over the line. Zak serves the slower bumper, around off, Liam Dawson rises and drags it from off. Waits for the ball to arrive and strikes cleanly. Pulls it way over deep square leg for a six. Hampshire win the Super Over! All smiles in the English side's camp. Agony for Rangpur Riders.
1
0.4
Zak Chappell to Shan Masood ,Banged into the deck, slower one, outside off, Shan Masood thumps it along the ground to deep cover for just a single. 5 needed off 2 balls.
1
0.3
Zak Chappell to Liam Dawson ,Banged into the deck, on off, Liam Dawson rides the bounce and pulls it through square leg for a run.
Liam Dawson comes out to bat.
OUT
J Fuller
6 (2)
c & b Z Chappell
Wkt
#1
4s/6s
0 / 1
SR
300
W
0.2
Zak Chappell to James Fuller ,OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Six and out for James Fuller! The slower ball does the trick for Zak Chappell! Takes pace off and drags the length back, around off, James Fuller stands deep in the crease and goes for a swipe across the line. Ends up getting a top edge that gets skied towards the short cover region. Zak calls for it while running to his left and takes a safe catch. The pendulum swings again! 7 needed off 4 balls.
6
0.1
Zak Chappell to James Fuller ,SIX! BANG! An ideal start for Fuller and Hampshire! Pace on, full and angling into the pads, James Fuller clears his front leg and swats it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. 7 needed off 5 balls.
Welcome back for Hampshire's reply. It will be James Fuller and Shan Masood to open the innings for the English side. Zak Chappell is at the top of his mark and he is raring to go. Off we go...
... SUPER OVER SECOND INNINGS ....
The Rangpur Riders have posted 12 runs in their Super Over, a total they will be reasonably pleased with. While they might have hoped to surpass the 15-run mark, 12 is still a competitive score in this situation. All eyes will now be on Zak Chappell, who is almost certain to bowl the decisive over for the Riders. Hampshire would have liked to restrict the Riders to under 10, but they will know that just a couple of big hits could turn the tide. If they can land one of those big hits in the first two balls, the pressure will immediately shift onto the bowler.
Over 1
2W
1
1
6
1
1lb
Khushdil Shah*
9 (4)
Steven Taylor
2 (2)
Chris Wood
0/11 (1)
HAM
12/1
W
0.6
Chris Wood to Khushdil Shah ,OUT! RUN OUT! Superb effort in the deep and that could well prove to be the difference in the outcome of the match! Banged in short, on off, Shah rises and slaps it to deep cover and it is to the left of the man in the deep. Ali Orr is quick across the turf and puts the dive in. Parries the ball towards the incoming Dawson. Dawson picks the ball up and turns around. Throws it on the bounce towards the bowling end. Two runs completed and Khushdil Shah is haring for the third run but he is nowhere in the frame when Wood takes the bails off. Rangpur Riders finish on 12!
1
0.5
Chris Wood to Steven Taylor ,Fuller in length, outside off, Steven Taylor walks across his stumps and paddles it to deep fine leg for one. 10 runs off the 5 balls so far.
1
0.4
Chris Wood to Khushdil Shah ,A well-directed bumper from Wood, on middle and leg, Shah goes for the pull but gets it high on the bat. It lobs and drops in the vacant mid-wicket region for just a single.
6
0.3
Chris Wood to Khushdil Shah ,SIX! Right off the screws! This is on a back of a length, on middle, Khushdil Shah goes deep in his crease and clobbers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 8 runs off the first 3 balls.
1
0.2
Chris Wood to Steven Taylor ,On a back of a length, on off, Steven Taylor tries to force it through the off side. Taylor mishits the shot in front of long on for one.
1lb
0.1
Chris Wood to Khushdil Shah ,Had the throw hit, Khushdil Shah was gone! Pace taken off, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Khushdil Shah stays low to heave it across the line. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the thigh pad. Sets off for the run as the ball drops at his feet. Wood gets to the ball, turns around and has a shy at the stumps at the bowling end but misses. A leg bye sneaked in.
All in readiness for the Super Over to commence. The two umpires and the Hampshire players have made their way out to the middle. It will be Steven Taylor and Khushdil Shah to open the innings for the Riders. The captain of Hampshire, Chris Wood will bowl the Super Over. Here we go!
... SUPER OVER ...
Our wish has been granted! We’re heading to a Super Over in just the second game of the 2024 Global Super League. Both camps will have mixed emotions. With 17 runs needed from 24 balls and 6 wickets in hand, the Rangpur Riders will be wondering how they let this game slip to a Super Over. Meanwhile, Hampshire will feel like they've pulled off a great escape, showing grit and belief to stay in the contest and force the tie. Now, as per the rules, the team batting second - Riders - bat first in the Super Over.
Over 20
2
1
1
W
1
1
Rishad Hossain*
3 (2)
Mohammad Saifuddin
2 (2)
James Fuller
2/17 (3)
RAN
132/8
2
19.6
James Fuller to Rishad Hossain ,MATCH TIED! WE ARE GOING TO A SUPER OVER! Back of a length, on off. Rishad Hossain hangs back and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region. Joe Weatherley in the deep swoops in but fails to pick it up cleanly. The ball bobbles a bit in his hand and by the time, he recovers and sends the throw, the batters complete the second run.
Right then, 3 needed off the last ball. 2 will take us to a Super Over. Anything less than that will be a win for Hampshire. Are we in for a Super Over, folks?
1
19.5
James Fuller to Mohammad Saifuddin ,Pitches it up, wide outside off. Mohammad Saifuddin backs away and mistimes the drive to deep point. They think about the second run but the fielder in the deep is quick to release the throw.
1
19.4
James Fuller to Rishad Hossain ,Fuller, on middle. Rishad Hossain punches it down the ground towards long on and calls for the second but they will have to be content with just a single as the fielder is quick to get to the ball. The equation comes down to the Riders needing 4 runs from 2 balls.
Rishad Hossain is the new man in. The Riders need 5 off 3 balls.
W
19.3
James Fuller to Harmeet Singh ,OUT! BOWLED! Another one bites the dust! James Fuller bowls it on a hard length, on leg and shapes it in towards the left-hander. Harmeet walks down the track and looks to pull it away but gets cramped for room. The ball misses the inner edge of the bat and clatters into the leg stump.
1
19.2
James Fuller to Mohammad Saifuddin ,Fullish now, on off and middle. Mohammad Saifuddin punches it towards mid off and gets another single. The Riders need 5 from 4 balls.
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