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[Yash.]

The Final

Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds

Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report

MR Innings (Part 1)
MR Innings (Part 2)

MR Innings Scorecard, and Mid Innings

LL Innings (Part 1)

LEINSTER LIGHTNING INNINGS


Welcome back after the drinks break! The match is tilted largely in favour of Leinster at this moment, with 2 set batsmen on the crease, and required run rate less than 4. Munster need some quick wickets to stay in this match. Let's see if they can do it or not...

30.1  Little to Delany, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Little       
30.2  Little to Delany, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3  Little to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.4  Little to O'Brien, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.5  Little to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
30.6  Little to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  170/4
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  3.68)
         Josh Little          5.0-0-27-0
         Kevin O'Brien        34(38b 2X4)
         Gareth Delany        27(34b 2X4) 

31.1  Dockrell to Delany, one run, Dropped! Root made a big mess of that simple chance
31.2  Dockrell to O'Brien, OUT, That is some outstanding piece of work behind the stumps.

         Kevin O'Brien          34 (39b 2X4)
         st Doheny    b. Dockrell

31.3  Dockrell to Campher, no run, Curtis Campher missed that one by a mile
31.4  Dockrell to Campher, no run, Defensively played by Curtis Campher
31.5  Dockrell to Campher, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
31.5  Dockrell to Campher, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6  Dockrell to Campher, no run, Defensively played by Curtis Campher
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from George Dockrell. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  172/5
         (R/R:  5.38   R/R Req:  3.78)
         George Dockrell      10.0-1-39-3
         Curtis Campher        0(5b)
         Gareth Delany        28(35b 2X4)

With the match slipping out of his team's hands, George Dockrell came on to bowl for one last time this season, and he does make a helluva closing statement. Some outstanding flight and spin accounts for Kevin O'Brien, as he got stumped on 34. Is this the switch the Reds need?

32.1  Little to Delany, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Little       
32.2  Little to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
32.3  Little to Delany, no run, Left alone by Gareth Delany
32.4  Little to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
32.5  Little to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
32.6  Little to Delany, two runs, A short arm pull, and they scramble back for two.

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  174/5
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Josh Little          6.0-0-29-0
         Gareth Delany        30(41b 2X4)
         Curtis Campher        0(5b) 

33.1  Newton to Campher, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.2  Newton to Delany, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Greg Thompson     
33.3  Newton to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany
33.4  Newton to Delany, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Newton to Campher, one run, One more to the total
33.6  Newton to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  177/5
         (R/R:  5.21   R/R Req:  3.94)
         Ollie Newton         6.0-0-28-1
         Gareth Delany        31(45b 2X4)
         Curtis Campher        2(7b) 

34.1  Little to Campher, one run, Great cooperation between Curtis Campher and Gareth Delany     
34.2  Little to Delany, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Little to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
34.4  Little to Delany, one run, Great cooperation between Gareth Delany and Curtis Campher   
34.5  Little to Campher, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
34.6  Little to Delany, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
34.6  Little to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  181/5
         (R/R:  5.17   R/R Req:  3.93)
         Josh Little          7.0-0-33-0
         Gareth Delany        32(50b 2X4)
         Curtis Campher        4(9b) 

35.1  Newton to Campher, one run, Great cooperation between Curtis Campher and Gareth Delany     
35.2  Newton to Delany, no run, Left alone by Gareth Delany
35.3  Newton to Delany, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Newton       
35.4  Newton to Delany, one run, That is very well run by Curtis Campher   
35.5  Newton to Campher, no run, Defensively played by Curtis Campher
35.6  Newton to Campher, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  185/5
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  3.93)
         Ollie Newton         7.0-0-32-1
         Curtis Campher        7(12b)
         Gareth Delany        33(53b 2X4)

Ever since Kevin O'Brien got out, Gareth Delany has been watchful, not taking any risks. Munster are desperate for a wicket now, and thus are bowling all their strike bowlers in search of one.

36.1  Little to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany
36.2  Little to Delany, one run, The misfield by Sorenson allows yet another run
36.3  Little to Campher, no run, Curtis Campher was completely deceived
36.4  Little to Campher, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.5  Little to Delany, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.6  Little to Delany, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  189/5
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  3.92)
         Josh Little          8.0-0-37-0
         Gareth Delany        36(57b 2X4)
         Curtis Campher        8(14b) 

37.1  Boult to Campher, no run, Curtis Campher missed that one by a mile
37.2  Boult to Campher, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.3  Boult to Delany, one run, The misfield by Newton allows yet another run
37.4  Boult to Campher, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Boult to Campher, no run, Left alone by Curtis Campher
37.6  Boult to Campher, no run, Curtis Campher missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  193/5
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  3.92)
         Trent Boult          8.0-1-41-1
         Curtis Campher       11(19b)
         Gareth Delany        37(58b 2X4) 

38.1  Newton to Delany, FOUR, Gareth Delany is one of the best batsmen in the world
38.2  Newton to Delany, OUT, Ollie Newton takes an easy catch to dismiss Gareth Delany

         Gareth Delany          41 (60b 3X4)
         c & b. Newton

38.3  Newton to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.4  Newton to Khan, one run, Dropped! Newton made a big mess of that simple chance
38.5  Newton to Campher, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.6  Newton to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  199/6
         (R/R:  5.10   R/R Req:  3.73)
         Ollie Newton         8.0-0-38-2
         Rashid Khan           1(3b)
         Curtis Campher       12(20b)

And it works. Ollie Newton bowls a mean bouncer to Gareth Delany, resulting in a top edge, and a simple caught and bowled for him. Now at 199/6, the match hangs in the balance, with no proper batsman remaining for Leinster except Curtis Campher. Can the young gun hold his nerves?
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@Markkkkk @Aislabie

 

[Aislabie]

Curtis Campher. Can the young gun hold his nerves?

Yes he can!

 

[Markkkkk]

Wow sorry, exams have been keeping me occupied lately.

Firstly, this presentation has been superb, I’ve really enjoyed and appreciated the effort you’ve put in. Batting I thought was a bit poor, not enough of them capitalized on a relatively average bowling line up. Think we left 30-40 runs out there and we might end up regretting it.

Bowling has been great so far to keep us in it, Boult needs to step up with his last 2 overs to really give us a chance.

Also it’ll be so typical if my former teammate ends up playing a match winning knock in the final against me. So in the nicest way possible, I hope Boult and co. end Campher’s career right here today

 

[Yash.]

The Final

Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds

Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report

MR Innings (Part 1)
MR Innings (Part 2)

MR Innings Scorecard, and Mid Innings

LL Innings (Part 1)
LL Innings (Part 2)

LEINSTER LIGHTNING INNINGS

So, the Leinster Lightning need 42 runs to win the title. With, Curtis Campher, the young all rounder and Rashid Khan, arguably one of the best pinch hitters today, on the crease, they would fancy their chances. But no one knows what can happen. Munster have two overs each of Trent Boult, Josh Little and Ollie Newton, still to go. Can they make their 12-12 balls count? Let's get back to the action, with Curtis Campher facing Trent Boult.
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39.1  Boult to Campher, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.2  Boult to Campher, one run, That is very well run by Rashid Khan         
39.3  Boult to Khan, OUT, Ross Taylor takes an easy catch to dismiss Rashid Khan

         Rashid Khan            1 (4b)
         c. Taylor      b. Boult

39.4  Boult to Cummins, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult         
39.5  Boult to Cummins, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.6  Boult to Campher, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  202/7
         (R/R:  5.05   R/R Req:  3.80)
         Trent Boult          9.0-1-44-2
         Pat Cummins           1(2b)
         Curtis Campher       14(23b)

And another one! Munster are slowly crawling their way back in the match, as Trent Boult bowls an excellent bouncer to outfox Rashid Khan. Can Pat Cummins hang out long enough for Curtis Campher to score the remaining runs?
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40.1  Newton to Campher, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
40.2  Newton to Campher, one run, Appeal for LBW! Not out, though. Runs given.       
40.3  Newton to Cummins, no run, Left alone by Pat Cummins
40.4  Newton to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins was completely deceived
40.5  Newton to Cummins, no run, Defensively played by Pat Cummins
40.6  Newton to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  205/7
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  3.89)
         Ollie Newton         9.0-0-41-2
         Pat Cummins           1(6b)
         Curtis Campher       17(25b)

So close! So Close! Ollie Newton produces a gem of an inswinger on the second ball of the over, which hit Curtis Campher on the pad. The whole team appealed and appealed, but the umpire was unmoved. Replays showed that it had the faintest of inside edges that one could have gotten. A lucky escape for Leinster.
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41.1  Little to Campher, no run, Curtis Campher was completely deceived
41.2  Little to Campher, one run, The misfield by Newton allows yet another run
41.3  Little to Cummins, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Little         
41.4  Little to Cummins, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
41.5  Little to Cummins, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
41.6  Little to Campher, three runs, Inside edge, Great work by Boult saved a certain boundary

         End of over 42  (7 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  212/7
         (R/R:  5.05   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Josh Little          9.0-0-44-0
         Pat Cummins           4(9b)
         Curtis Campher       21(28b)

Another stroke of luck for Leinster! Joshua Little worked so hard to find the inside edge of Pat Cummins bat, on the last ball of the over, but it missed both, the stumps and Doheny's gloves, and raced towards the fine leg boundary. Trent Boult's dive saved a four there, but it does get Curtis Campher on strike for the next over.

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42.1  Boult to Campher, no run, Defensively played by Curtis Campher
42.2  Boult to Campher, no run, Left alone by Curtis Campher
42.3  Boult to Campher, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Boult to Campher, one run, The misfield by Thompson allows yet another run
42.5  Boult to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins missed that one by a mile
42.6  Boult to Cummins, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Trent Boult

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  214/7
         (R/R:  4.98   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Trent Boult          10.0-1-46-2
         Curtis Campher       22(32b)
         Pat Cummins           5(11b)

Trent Boult completes his quota of overs. Munster desperately need the three wickets now, but are running out of strike bowlers to do so. Can Ollie Newton do something in his last over?
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43.1  Newton to Cummins, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.2  Newton to Cummins, one run, Great cooperation between Pat Cummins and Curtis Campher     
43.3  Newton to Campher, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Newton to Cummins, one run, One more to the total
43.5  Newton to Campher, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
43.6  Newton to Campher, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Newton         
      The end to a good spell from Ollie Newton

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  219/7
         (R/R:  4.98   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Ollie Newton         10.0-0-46-2
         Curtis Campher       25(35b)
         Pat Cummins           7(14b)

One more strike bowler gone! Pat Cummins and Campher are doing really great in batting out the overs, knowing they have lots of balls left to chase the target. Joshua Little is coming on to bowl his last over. If he doesn't get this wicket, it's game over for Munster surely.
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44.1  Little to Cummins, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Little to Campher, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Little to Campher, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Little to Campher, one run, One more to the total
44.5  Little to Cummins, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Little         
44.6  Little to Cummins, no run, Left alone by Pat Cummins
      The end to a good spell from Josh Little

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  221/7
         (R/R:  4.91   R/R Req:  3.80)
         Josh Little          10.0-0-46-0
         Pat Cummins           8(17b)
         Curtis Campher       26(38b)

Another chance goes begging! One more appeal for LBW gets turned down, probably because of height. While only two runs were conceded in that over, Josh Little has also bowled out. So only Greame McCarter and Max Sorensen will have to bowl the remaining five overs. Can they produce a miracle?

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Spoiler: Next Over...

45.1  Sorenson to Campher, one run, Great cooperation between Curtis Campher and Pat Cummins         
45.2  Sorenson to Cummins, no run, Defensively played by Pat Cummins
45.3  Sorenson to Cummins, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Greg Thompson       
45.4  Sorenson to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins was completely deceived
45.5  Sorenson to Cummins, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.6  Sorenson to Campher, no run, Defensively played by Curtis Campher

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  223/7
         (R/R:  4.85   R/R Req:  4.25)
         Max Sorenson         2.0-0-10-0
         Curtis Campher       27(40b)
         Pat Cummins           9(21b)

A good over from Max Sorensen, but still no wicket. Pat Cummins has been as adamant as they come. Now Greame McCarter comes on to bowl, can he dismiss Cummins, or the big fish, Campher?

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Spoiler: Next Over...

46.1  McCarter to Cummins, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Greame McCarter, deserving this punishment
46.2  McCarter to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins missed that one by a mile
46.3  McCarter to Cummins, one run, That is very well run by Curtis Campher     
46.4  McCarter to Campher, one run, The misfield by McCarter allows yet another run
46.5  McCarter to Cummins, no run, Defensively played by Pat Cummins
46.6  McCarter to Cummins, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Greame McCarter, deserving this punishment

         End of over 47  (10 runs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  233/7
         (R/R:  4.96   R/R Req:  2.33)
         Greame McCarter      5.0-0-42-0
         Pat Cummins          18(26b 2X4)
         Curtis Campher       28(41b)

That is the dismissive blow from Pat Cummins! He hits two boundaries in the over, both over deep mid wicket, to destroy any hope Munster had of winning this game. With 7 runs required to win, surely game in the bag?

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Spoiler: Next Over...

47.1  Sorenson to Campher, SIX, What a wonderful player Curtis Campher is
47.2  Sorenson to Campher, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of innings (47.2 overs)
         LEINSTER LIGHTNING  245/7 (RR:  5.30)
         Max Sorenson          2.2-0-22-0
         Curtis Campher       40(43b 2X6)
         Pat Cummins          18(26b 2X4)   

That will be the match
A very close match indeed but in the end the Leinster Lightning batsmen managed to overtake the total

They made it with just 16 balls to spare

I take my words back! Those were the dismissive blows from Curtis Campher! He had had enough of messing around, so he decided to bat the way he knows how to. He hits both the balls of Max Sorensen's over for monsterous sixes over the cow corner, as Leinster rush onto the field!

Leinster win the Test Triangle Inter Provincial series! Munster tried and tried and tried, but Curtis Campher was immovable.

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LEINSTER LIGHTNING innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Jonny Bairstow      c. Doheny      b. Dockrell     66    66    9    0  100.0%
Rohit Sharma        c. McCarter    b. Newton        5     4    1    0  125.0%
Andrew Balbirnie                   b. Boult         0     4    0    0    0.0%
Nick Larkin         c. Root        b. Dockrell     27    45    3    0   60.0%
Kevin O'Brien       st Doheny      b. Dockrell     34    39    2    0   87.2%
Gareth Delany                  c & b. Newton       41    60    3    0   68.3%
Curtis Campher      not out                        40    43    0    2   93.0%
Rashid Khan         c. Taylor      b. Boult         1     4    0    0   25.0%
Pat Cummins         not out                        18    26    2    0   69.2%
Davey Scanlon       
Barry McCarthy       
 
 Total:  245/7       Overs:  47.2          Run Rate:  5.18      Extras:  13   
 
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MUNSTER REDS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Trent Boult          10.0      1      46      2      4.60     2      1
Ollie Newton         10.0      0      46      2      4.60     2      0
Josh Little          10.0      0      46      0      4.60     2      0
George Dockrell      10.0      1      39      3      3.90     1      1
Max Sorenson          2.2      0      22      0      9.43     0      0
Greame McCarter       5.0      0      42      0      8.40     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 1

Total: 245/7          Overs: 47.2         Run Rate: 5.18      Extras: 13
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LEINSTER LIGHTNING Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
J Bairstow    R Sharma     þþþþþþ                                    14 (10)
J Bairstow    Balbirnie    þþ                                         6 (8)
J Bairstow    N Larkin     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ            69 (76)
J Bairstow    K O'Brien    þþþþþþþþþþ                                25 (32)
G Delany      K O'Brien    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  57 (62)
G Delany      C Campher    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               26 (42)
R Khan        C Campher    þ                                          3 (7)
P Cummins     C Campher    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       45 (47)


     Fall of Wickets    14/1      20/2      89/3      114/4     171/5
                        197/6     200/7                                   

 Total:  245/7       Overs:  47.2         Run Rate:  5.18     Extras:  13   
 
 
 
 
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Stick around for the Presentation...
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@Aislabie @Markkkkk

 

[Aislabie]

I had complete confidence in Campher with the bat, and I'm glad I finally backed him in the business end of the tournament

 

[Akshay.]

Nicely done @Yash.

 

[Markkkkk]

Annoyed to miss out on Campher, used to play with him in High School. Didn't think anyone would know of him

Ahh well, end of the day we just didn't score enough. Pity to get so close, but I'm amazed we got to where we are. Only having one of the main Irish internationals, I was sure we were in for a long campaign but we somehow managed to pull together and get to the final. Overseas pros were incredible, Dockrell, Thompson and others all played their part. Let's also not forget the performance of Doheny in the final, probably should have played him more (You get 0 points for guessing who was bowling when Doheny got dismissed). All in all, was a great campaign and was fantastically run by @Yash. Great league to make a comeback into the PC leagues. Congrats to @Aislabie, who managed to build a side that was simply unbeatable and managed it incredibly well.

 

[Yash.]

The Final

Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds

Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report

MR Innings (Part 1)
MR Innings (Part 2)

MR Innings Scorecard, and Mid Innings

LL Innings (Part 1)
LL Innings (Part 2)
LL Innings (Part 3) and Scorecard


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Whoa! That was a nail biting finale for all of us. Munster tried to make a game out of nothing, and they almost succeeded if not for Curtis Campher and Pat Cummins. Leinster would be filled with joy, after winning this trophy. Hard luck to Munster, but they did really good for first timers in the List A league. Now, off to the presentation...


First up, we have the Player of the Match award for tonight, and it goes to the man who set the tone for the chase. On a pitch where others struggled, he batted at run a ball, and laid the platform, on which other completed the chase. Yes, it goes to none other than, Jonny Bairstow. He'll get the award from the Chairman of Test Triangle, our sponsor for the tournament. Mark Nicholas will interview him...

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Thanks Yash! So Jonny Bairstow, the Player of the Match in the final! He'll receive a cheque of $15000 and a trophy, from the Chairman of Test Triangle. Jonny, if you can come up here, please!



How happy are you to win this award?
Extremely! It's an honour to perform for my team, and that too in the most important match of the league. Curtis played extremely well, and so did the bowlers. The low score perhaps gave me the backing that I could go out and play my natural game. Happy that it payed off.

You and Rohit formed a formidable opening partnership this season, with two opening stands crossing 100, two others crossing 50, from 7 innings. Any comments on that?
Yup! It was really fun opening with Rohit Sharma. We all know his prowess in 50 over cricket, so it was easy for me to just keep along with him. We both play a similar attacking game, so whenever we clicked, we were unstoppable.

Thanks Jonny! Enjoy the win!

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The next award, is the Super Smasher award, for the batsman with the most sixes during the course of the tournament. To present this award, I call upon Mr. Matthew Whitehorn, the owner of Planet Cricket, without which this league wouldn't have been possible. The winner of this award, is another batsman from the Lightning, their second highest run getter, and the opening partner to Jonny Bairstow, Rohit Sharma, for his 10 sixes throughout the tournament. He receives a cheque of $20000, and a special medal.

# | Player | Team | Innings | Sixes | Strike Rate
1 | Rohit Sharma | LL | 7 | 10 | 96.62
2 | William Porterfield | NW | 6 | 9 | 77.45
3 | Kevin O'Brien | LL | 7 | 8 | 123.92
4 | Babar Azam | MR | 7 | 8 | 94.93
5 | Virat Kohli | NK | 6 | 7 | 110.67

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Rohit Sharma wins the Super Smasher award for his 10 sixes throughout the tournament. Rohit, if you could come up for the interview...



So, how do you think your season went?
It was good overall, although the pitches weren't as easy to hit sixes on, as they are back in India. It's quite surprising for me that I won this award, considering I thought I hit quite less sixes this tournament. All in all, we won the tournament, and that is what matters to me the most.

Considering you were the most experienced player in your side, how did you feel about Andy's captaincy?
He was quite thoughtful, and actually pretty good. He took full use of my experience, asking me for advice time to time, and asking my say in the matters. The way he led the troops this season, I say Ireland has got itself a great captain for the future.

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Next up, is the SpearHead award for the best bowling figures in the tournament. No prizes for guessing who the award goes to. One of the best bowlers this season, despite playing only 3 matches, one can only imagine what he could've done if he had played all the matches. It goes to Kagiso Rabada. He too, receives a cheque of $20000 and a special medal from Planet Cricket.

# | Player | Team | Figures | Match
1 | Kagiso Rabada | NK | 6/31 | NK vs LL R5
2 | Kagiso Rabada | NK | 4/59 | NK vs MR R6
3 | Tyrone Kane | NK | 3/29 | NK vs MR R6
4 | Simi Singh | NW | 3/32 | NW vs NK R4
5 | Pat Cummins | LL | 3/36 | LL vs MR R4

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The destroyer of lineups! The terror from South Africa, Kagiso Rabada, wins the SpearHead Award. Kagiso, if you could come up for a word or two.



How do you rate your season overall?
It was a good season personally, but our team did not perform as expected. We would have liked to have won a few more matches. But what's done is done. Hoping the next season I perform even better, and actually win the trophy for our team.

Thanks Kagiso! All the best for your future endeavours.

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@Markkkkk @Aislabie @Naman Thakur @Akshay. @ahmedleo414

 

[Yash.]

The next award is the Award for the highest run scorer in the league. This man was phenomenal in almost every match and no bowler seemed to find a way to beat him. Even in the final, he was unfazed and took his team to a respectable total, although it wasn't enough for them to win. I request Ross Taylor to come onto the podium to receive the cheque of $30000 and a Golden Bat.

# | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Best
1 | Ross Taylor | MR | 7 | 510 | 102.00 | 1 | 4 | 119
2 | Babar Azam | MR | 7 | 412 | 68.67 | 2 | 2 | 110
3 | Andrew Balbirnie | LL | 7 | 396 | 66.00 | 0 | 5 | 90
4 | Virat Kohli | NK | 6 | 363 | 60.50 | 1 | 3 | 168
5 | Kane Williamson | NW | 6 | 353 | 70.60 | 2 | 0 | 117

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The king from New Zealand, Mr. Consistent, Ross Taylor! Ross, please come up to the podium to accept the Golden Bat, and then, please come up for the interview.

Ross, Unlucky to lose the final. Any comments about your performance?
Gutted to lose. These trophies are good personally, but at the end of the day, it's the Win that matters. We just couldn't cross the line. The bowlers tried their level best, it just wasn't our day. Hoping we can win this the next time.

Any players you were particularly impressed with, throughout the season?
Yup, many young players who played were tremendously good. From our team, Ollie Newton was really good, both in his pinch hitting and his bowling throughout the season. Harry Tector of Northern Knights also impressed me with the way he batted against Leinster when he guided the chase. And of course, today's hero Curtis Campher was also really good.

Thanks Ross!

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Now, for the final personal award, which is the highest wicket taker award, I would like to call upon the podium, the star from Australia, World's no. 1 test bowler, and one of today's heroes, Pat Cummins!

# | Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best
1 | Pat Cummins | LL | 7 | 13 | 25.15 | 4.88 | 3/36
2 | Kagiso Rabada | NK | 3 | 11 | 10.45 | 4.42 | 6/31
3 | Simi Singh | NW | 6 | 10 | 30.70 | 5.13 | 3/32
4 | Rashid Khan | LL | 7 | 10 | 34.80 | 5.12 | 3/40
5 | Trent Boult | MR | 5 | 9 | 23.78 | 4.46 | 3/43

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Pattrick, Please come up to the podium to receive the Cheque for $30000 and the Golden Ball. You've been absolutely fantastic throughout the tournament, and thus emerged as rightful winners.

Talk us through today's winning partnership...
It was quite tense. To be honest, I was the one who was freaking out a little, and Curtis was calming me down. Luck was with me, so I didn't get out there. Curtis was absolutely fantastic.

How about your bowling?
The season was a good one. I took wickets regularly and was quite economical. Barry McCarthy supported me throughout the tournament quite well. I hope I can continue this form forward for Australia.

Thanks Pat.

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And now for the main thing! The Winners trophy! Leinster Lightning, the Winners of 2020 Test Triangle IP50! Guys, take the stage, that trophy's all yours!

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@Aislabie @Naman Thakur @Akshay. @ahmedleo414 @Markkkkk

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

@Yash. any new laegue you will start?

 

[Yash.]

@Yash. any new laegue you will start?

Not in the near future. Most probably after Jee Advance exam.