The Super Cup

Ok NMA, my heart is going to pump it's way out of me if you are gonna post like this!

We have got early wickets we were after but have also leaked a bit too many runs. But if we get like 2 more wickets quickly then we can surely get them on the backfoot. I have faith in this bowling unit. Let's do this!
 
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THE SUPER CUP (D/N)
50-over List A Match
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS v LAHORE QALANDARS
@ Singapore National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang

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TOSS - RAJASTHAN ROYALS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code: 
0.1  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
0.2  Starc to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
0.3  Starc to Guptill, no ball, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.3  Starc to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.4  Starc to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
0.5  Starc to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.6  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-4-0
         David Warner          0(1b)
         Martin Guptill        3(5b)   

1.1  Ashraf to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.2  Ashraf to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
1.3  Ashraf to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.4  Ashraf to Guptill, OUT, Eoin Morgan takes an easy catch to dismiss Martin Guptill

         Martin Guptill         5 (9b)
         c. Morgan      b. Ashraf

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Early setback for Rajasthan Royals! Martin Guptill, who carried his bat and the entire team in the qualifier game by scoring an unbeaten 132, walks back for a scanty 5 in the all-important finale!​

Code: 
1.5  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, no ball, legbye, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
1.5  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, legbye, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
1.6  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      8/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Faheem Ashraf        1.0-0-3-1
         David Warner          0(2b)
         Narayan Jagadeesan    0(1b)   

2.1  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.2  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
2.3  Starc to Jagadeesan, one run, Great cooperation between Narayan Jagadeesan and David Warner        
2.4  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Narayan Jagadeesan  
2.5  Starc to Jagadeesan, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.5  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.6  Starc to Jagadeesan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     14/1
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-10-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Narayan Jagadeesan    4(6b)   

3.1  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Mitchell Starc

         Narayan Jagadeesan     4 (7b)
         c. Starc       b. Ashraf

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Rajasthan Royals lose another! This is the qualifier all over again for them, except they don't have Martin Guptill at the crease to play an all-timer. Faheem Ashraf gets his second wicket of the game in only his second over.​

Code: 
3.2  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        
3.3  Ashraf to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile
3.5  Ashraf to Rayudu, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ambati Rayudu
3.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     22/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Faheem Ashraf        2.0-0-11-2
         Ambati Rayudu         5(4b 1X4)
         David Warner          4(4b)   

4.1  Starc to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Starc to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
4.4  Starc to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
4.5  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
4.6  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     25/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-13-0
         Ambati Rayudu         6(6b 1X4)
         David Warner          6(8b)   

5.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
5.2  Ashraf to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.3  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
5.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Ashraf to Rayudu, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
5.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     29/2
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Faheem Ashraf        3.0-0-15-2
         David Warner          7(11b)
         Ambati Rayudu         9(9b 1X4)   

6.1  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
6.2  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.3  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
6.5  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived 
6.6  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived 

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     29/2
         (R/R:  4.14)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     1.0-0-0-0
         Ambati Rayudu         9(15b 1X4)
         David Warner          7(11b)   

7.1  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
7.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
7.5  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Dahani allows yet another run
7.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     37/2
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Faheem Ashraf        4.0-0-23-2
         David Warner         13(14b 1X4)
         Ambati Rayudu        11(18b 1X4)   

8.1  Starc to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
8.2  Starc to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.3  Starc to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu       
8.4  Starc to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
8.5  Starc to Rayudu, OUT, Haider Ali takes an easy catch to dismiss Ambati Rayudu

         Ambati Rayudu          12 (21b 1X4)
         c. Ali         b. Starc

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Chipped... and straight to Haider Ali! Ambati Rayudu falls to Mitchell Starc as Rajasthan Royals continue their downward spiral.​

Code: 
8.6  Starc to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     41/3
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-17-1
         Suryakumar Yadav      0(1b)
         David Warner         16(16b 1X4)   

9.1  Rauf to Warner, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf           
9.1  Rauf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf           
9.2  Rauf to Warner, three runs, Great work by Williamson saved a certain boundary
9.3  Rauf to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
9.4  Rauf to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
9.5  Rauf to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
9.6  Rauf to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     50/3
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Haris Rauf           1.0-0-9-0
         David Warner         23(21b 2X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav      1(2b)   

10.1  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
10.2  Qadir to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
10.3  Qadir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.4  Qadir to Yadav, legbye, Suryakumar Yadav was completely deceived 
10.5  Qadir to Warner, one run, The misfield by Ali allows yet another run
10.6  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     54/3
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Usman Qadir          1.0-0-3-0
         Suryakumar Yadav      2(6b)
         David Warner         25(23b 2X4)   

11.1  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
11.2  Dahani to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    
11.3  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
11.4  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
11.5  Dahani to Yadav, legbye, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile
11.6  Dahani to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     57/3
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     2.0-1-2-0
         Suryakumar Yadav      2(9b)
         David Warner         27(26b 2X4)   

12.1  Qadir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
12.2  Qadir to Warner, three runs, Great work by Starc saved a certain boundary
12.3  Qadir to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
12.4  Qadir to Warner, legbye, David Warner was completely deceived 
12.5  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
12.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     63/3
         (R/R:  4.85)
         Usman Qadir          2.0-0-8-0
         David Warner         30(29b 2X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav      4(12b)   

13.1  Ashraf to Yadav, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Ashraf to Yadav, no ball, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
13.2  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
13.3  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Qadir allows yet another run
13.4  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
13.5  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, Faheem Ashraf cant belive it
13.6  Ashraf to Warner, legbye, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     72/3
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Faheem Ashraf        5.0-0-31-2
         Suryakumar Yadav      6(15b)
         David Warner         35(32b 3X4)   

14.1  Qadir to Warner, two runs, Overthrow by Khan instead of 1 they get 2
14.2  Qadir to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
14.3  Qadir to Warner, one run, One more to the total
14.4  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav was completely deceived 
14.5  Qadir to Yadav, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suryakumar Yadav
14.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, Dropped! Morgan made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (12 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     84/3
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Usman Qadir          3.0-0-20-0
         David Warner         42(35b 4X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav     11(18b 1X4)   

15.1  Dahani to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
15.2  Dahani to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
15.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
15.4  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
15.5  Dahani to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Dahani to Yadav, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     91/3
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     3.0-1-9-0
         David Warner         47(39b 5X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav     13(20b 1X4)   

16.1  Rauf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
16.2  Rauf to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
16.3  Rauf to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Fifty for David Warner

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Slogged... for SIX!!! David Warner brings up his half-century in style, with a pummeling blow to Lahore Qalandars' best bowler in The Super Cup.​

Code: 
16.4  Rauf to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
16.5  Rauf to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    
16.6  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     99/3
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Haris Rauf           2.0-0-17-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     14(22b 1X4)
         David Warner         54(43b 5X4 1X6)   

17.1  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
17.2  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
17.3  Dahani to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
17.5  Dahani to Yadav, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.6  Dahani to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    103/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     4.0-1-13-0
         David Warner         55(46b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     17(25b 1X4)   

18.1  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
18.2  Rauf to Yadav, FOUR, Suryakumar Yadav is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.3  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Rauf to Yadav, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf         
18.5  Rauf to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    109/3
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Haris Rauf           3.0-0-22-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     21(30b 2X4)
         David Warner         56(47b 5X4 1X6)   

19.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
19.3  Ashraf to Yadav, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         
19.4  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
19.5  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         
19.6  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    111/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Faheem Ashraf        6.0-0-33-2
         David Warner         57(51b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     22(32b 2X4)   

20.1  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
20.2  Dahani to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
20.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
20.4  Dahani to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.5  Dahani to Warner, one run, One more to the total
20.6  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    115/3
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     5.0-1-17-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     23(35b 2X4)
         David Warner         60(54b 5X4 1X6)   

21.1  Qadir to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
21.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Suryakumar Yadav    
21.3  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Defensively played by Suryakumar Yadav
21.4  Qadir to Yadav, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Usman Qadir, deserving this punishment
21.5  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
21.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    121/3
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Usman Qadir          4.0-0-26-0
         David Warner         61(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     28(39b 3X4)   

22.1  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2  Dahani to Yadav, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Suryakumar Yadav
22.3  Dahani to Yadav, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Dahani. Yadav didnt have a clue

         Suryakumar Yadav       32 (42b 4X4)
         b. Dahani

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Shahnawaz Dahani with the big breakthrough! Lahore Qalandars needed this! They desperately needed to bring this partnership to a close. Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner were nearing a hundred-run stand between them, and they would've only made matters worse for Lahore once they went past that milestone.​

Code: 
22.4  Dahani to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
22.6  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    126/4
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     6.0-1-22-1
         David Warner         61(58b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           1(1b)   

23.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shehzad allows yet another run
23.2  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne         
23.3  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
23.4  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
23.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Starc to Bawne, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    131/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-21-1
         David Warner         63(60b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           3(5b)   

24.1  Dahani to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
24.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
24.4  Dahani to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dahani         
24.6  Dahani to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    134/4
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     7.0-1-25-1
         David Warner         63(64b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           6(7b)   

25.1  Stokes to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes         
25.2  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.3  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Stokes to Bawne, no ball, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.5  Stokes to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
25.6  Stokes to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    136/4
         (R/R:  5.23)
         Ben Stokes           1.0-0-2-0
         David Warner         63(65b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           7(12b)   

26.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
26.2  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
26.3  Starc to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  Starc to Warner, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
26.4  Starc to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
26.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Starc to Warner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    142/4
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-27-1
         David Warner         66(69b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           9(14b)   

27.1  Qadir to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
27.4  Qadir to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
27.5  Qadir to Warner, no run, Usman Qadir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.6  Qadir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    145/4
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Usman Qadir          5.0-0-29-0
         David Warner         67(72b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          11(17b)   

28.1  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
28.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
28.3  Ashraf to Bawne, legbye, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
28.4  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
28.5  Ashraf to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, Dropped! Dahani made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    150/4
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Faheem Ashraf        7.0-0-37-2
         David Warner         69(74b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          13(21b)   

29.1  Qadir to Bawne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
29.3  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
29.5  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.6  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    154/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Usman Qadir          6.0-0-33-0
         Ankit Bawne          16(26b)
         David Warner         70(75b 5X4 1X6)   

30.1  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.2  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.3  Stokes to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.4  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.5  Stokes to Warner, FOUR, Ben Stokes cant belive it
30.6  Stokes to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    158/4
         (R/R:  5.10)
         Ben Stokes           2.0-0-6-0
         David Warner         74(81b 6X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          16(26b)   

31.1  Dahani to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
31.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
31.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Dahani to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
31.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
31.6  Dahani to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne         

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    164/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     8.0-1-31-1
         Ankit Bawne          17(28b)
         David Warner         79(85b 7X4 1X6)   

32.1  Starc to Warner, three runs, Great work by Rauf saved a certain boundary
32.2  Starc to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
32.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
32.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
32.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Starc to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    169/4
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-32-1
         Ankit Bawne          19(33b)
         David Warner         82(86b 7X4 1X6)   

33.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
33.4  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Faheem Ashraf, deserving this punishment
33.5  Ashraf to Warner, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         David Warner           87 (90b 8X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Ashraf

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How unlucky can he be! Faheem Ashraf breaks the partnership between David Warner and Ankit Bawne as a dominant knock comes to an end, just a few runs short of what would've been a well-deserved hundred for the Australian southpaw.​

Code: 
33.6  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    175/5
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Faheem Ashraf        8.0-0-43-3
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(1b)
         Ankit Bawne          20(34b)   

34.1  Rauf to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
34.3  Rauf to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Ali allows yet another run
34.4  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
34.5  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
34.6  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    177/5
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Haris Rauf           4.0-0-24-0
         Ankit Bawne          21(38b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(3b)   

35.1  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Ankit Bawne         
35.2  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
35.3  Qadir to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and Ravindra Jadeja     
35.4  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
35.5  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
35.6  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    180/5
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Usman Qadir          7.0-0-36-0
         Ankit Bawne          22(42b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       3(5b)   

36.1  Ashraf to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
36.2  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja     
36.3  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.4  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
36.5  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
36.6  Ashraf to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    183/5
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Faheem Ashraf        9.0-0-46-3
         Ankit Bawne          23(43b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(10b)   

37.1  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
37.2  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
37.3  Dahani to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahnawaz Dahani, deserving this punishment
37.4  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dahani         
37.5  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
37.6  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    188/5
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     9.0-1-36-1
         Ankit Bawne          23(43b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      10(16b 1X4)   

38.1  Rauf to Jadeja, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ravindra Jadeja
38.2  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
38.4  Rauf to Jadeja, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ravindra Jadeja
38.5  Rauf to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Ankit Bawne         
38.6  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 39  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    197/5
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Haris Rauf           5.0-0-33-0
         Ankit Bawne          23(44b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      19(21b 3X4)   

39.1  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
39.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Rauf allows yet another run
39.3  Dahani to Jadeja, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.4  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Dahani to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
39.6  Dahani to Bawne, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ankit Bawne            24 (47b)
         lbw            b. Dahani

      

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    201/6
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     10.0-1-40-2
         Washington Sundar     0(0b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      21(24b 3X4)   

40.1  Stokes to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
40.2  Stokes to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.3  Stokes to Sundar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Stokes to Sundar, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Washington Sundar      0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Stokes

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Two wickets fall in no time for Rajasthan Royals as Ben Stokes gets rid of Washington Sundar for a duck, soon after Shahnawaz Dahani had sent Ankit Bawne back to the pavilion and ended his watchful knock.​

Code: 
40.5  Stokes to Rabada, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
40.6  Stokes to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Ravindra Jadeja     

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    203/7
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Ben Stokes           3.0-0-8-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      22(26b 3X4)
         Kagiso Rabada         1(2b)   

41.1  Starc to Rabada, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.2  Starc to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
41.3  Starc to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.4  Starc to Rabada, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rabada cant belive it

         Kagiso Rabada          2 (4b)
         b. Starc

41.5  Starc to Afridi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.6  Starc to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Shaheen Afridi      

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    209/8
         (R/R:  4.98)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-38-2
         Shaheen Afridi        3(1b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      24(29b 3X4)   

42.1  Qadir to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
42.2  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Shaheen Afridi      
42.3  Qadir to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Qadir to Afridi, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Khan

         Shaheen Afridi         3 (3b)
         c. Khan        b. Qadir

42.5  Qadir to Krishna, no run, Prasidh Krishna was completely deceived 
42.6  Qadir to Krishna, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kane Williamson, Quack Quack!

         Prasidh Krishna        0 (2b)
         c. Williamson  b. Qadir
Code: 
         End of innings (43.0 overs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    210/10 (RR:  4.88)
         Usman Qadir           8.0-0-37-2
         Ravindra Jadeja      25(31b 3X4)

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Oh dear, oh dear! Lahore Qalandars wrap up Rajasthan Royals' tail in the space of 9 deliveries and all Ravindra Jadeja can do is watch the destruction from the non-striker's end. Presumably, Rajasthan's former captain was waiting for the death-overs before unleashing an all-out assault to push his team to a formidable total. Little did he know, he would run out of partners at the other end, in an over-and-a-half.​

Code: 
RAJASTHAN ROYALS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      c. Morgan      b. Ashraf        5     9    0    0   55.6%
David Warner        lbw            b. Ashraf       87    90    8    1   96.7%
Narayan Jagadeesan† c. Starc       b. Ashraf        4     7    0    0   57.1%
Ambati Rayudu       c. Ali         b. Starc        12    21    1    0   57.1%
Suryakumar Yadav                   b. Dahani       32    42    4    0   76.2%
Ankit Bawne         lbw            b. Dahani       24    47    0    0   51.1%
Ravindra Jadeja     not out                        25    31    3    0   80.6%
Washington Sundar   lbw            b. Stokes        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Kagiso Rabada                      b. Starc         2     4    0    0   50.0%
Shaheen Afridi*     c.†Khan        b. Qadir         3     3    0    0  100.0%
Prasidh Krishna     c. Williamson  b. Qadir         0     2    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  210/10      Overs:  43.0          Run Rate:  4.20      Extras:  16    
  
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛                                         6 (10)
Jagadeesan    D Warner     ˛˛˛                                        8 (9)
A Rayudu      D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                               27 (34)
S Yadav       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛       84 (82)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                      50 (68)
A Bawne       R Jadeja     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                26 (37)
W Sundar      R Jadeja     ˛                                          1 (4)
K Rabada      R Jadeja     ˛                                          3 (6)
S Afridi      R Jadeja     ˛˛                                         5 (6)
P Krishna     R Jadeja                                                0 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    6/1       14/2      41/3      125/4     175/5
                        201/6     202/7     205/8     210/9     210/10    

 Total:  210/10      Overs:  43.0         Run Rate:  4.20     Extras:  16   
  
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Code: 
LAHORE QALANDARS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc        8.0      0      38      2      4.75     0      3 
Faheem Ashraf         9.0      0      46      3      5.11     0      2 
Shahnawaz Dahani     10.0      1      40      2      4.00     0      1 
Haris Rauf            5.0      0      33      0      6.60     0      1 
Usman Qadir           8.0      0      37      2      4.63     0      0 
Ben Stokes            3.0      0       8      1      2.67     0      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 0      No Balls: 8      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0 

Total: 210/10         Overs: 43.0         Run Rate: 4.20      Extras: 16 

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An underwhelming total from Rajasthan Royals, very reminiscent of their Champions League final debacle. Rajasthan Royals were backed into a corner early on with Faheem Ashraf picking-up a wicket each in his first two overs, reducing Rajasthan to 14 for 2. David Warner stepped-up and top-scored with a dominant 87, which came off of just 90 deliveries. His knock formed the backbone of Rajasthan's innings, which was sorely needed given their start. Suryakumar Yadav started off well, but an untimely dismissal undermined his hard graft. Rajasthan continued to slump further down due to a constant fall of wickets, which was temporarily brought to a halt by Ankit Bawne's watchful knock, only for it to be undone by a collapse towards the end. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25 as he saw his team's last 5 wickets fall for 10 runs in 19 deliveries. A tragic collapse which compromised Rajasthan's grip on the game, perhaps irreversibly.

Faheem Ashraf and Mitchell Starc shared 5 wickets between themselves, a massive positive for Lahore Qalandars given how disappointing their new ball antics had been in the previous two games. Haris Rauf finished wicketless which came as a massive shock, considering he had been the leading-wicket taker in The Super Cup coming into this game. Usman Qadir and Shahnawaz Dahani impressed once more with two scalps apiece, further proving their case of being massively underutilized by Pakistan's national side as permanent benchwarmers.

Led by the domineering fast-bowling duo of Shaheen Afridi and Kagiso Rabada, Rajasthan Royals reached the aforementioned Champions League final only for it to be stunk up by their batters against arguably the greatest side ever assembled on-paper, i.e. Sydney Roosters. They've won two Indian One-Day Championship titles in as many attempts, solely via the strength of their bowling. It would be downright unholy to rule them out of this contest despite their batters only mustering up what they've mustered up. Lahore Qalandars on the other hand, will be fancying their chances of winning The Super Cup greatly, and finally beating Rajasthan Royals for the first time after a third attempt. Can Lahore make history, or will Rajasthan repeat theirs?​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 211 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.22 RUNS PER OVER

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Code: 
0.1  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad was completely deceived 
0.2  Afridi to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
0.3  Afridi to Ali, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
0.4  Afridi to Shehzad, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, Haider Ali was completely deceived 
0.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, Dropped! Yadav made a big mess of that simple chance
Code: 
         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS      4/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-3-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         1(3b)
         Haider Ali            2(3b)

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Dropped! Suryakumar Yadav has dropped it! Lahore Qalandars escape Shaheen Afridi's first over unscathed by the barest of bare margins. Thing would've been so different if Suryakumar Yadav had held on to that.​

Code: 
1.1  Rabada to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Ahmed Shehzad       
1.2  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  Rabada to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
1.4  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Rabada to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
1.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.19)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-6-0
         Haider Ali            7(7b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad         2(5b)   

2.1  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.4  Afridi to Shehzad, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ahmed Shehzad
2.5  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad was completely deceived 
2.6  Afridi to Shehzad, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     15/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.17)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-8-0
         Haider Ali            7(7b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad         7(11b 1X4)   

3.1  Krishna to Shehzad, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Krishna to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Krishna to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
3.4  Krishna to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
3.5  Krishna to Ali, one run, One more to the total
3.6  Krishna to Shehzad, no run, Left alone by Ahmed Shehzad

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     17/0
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Prasidh Krishna      1.0-0-2-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         8(13b 1X4)
         Haider Ali            8(11b 1X4)   

4.1  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Rabada to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
4.3  Rabada to Ali, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Rabada to Ali, no ball, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
4.5  Rabada to Ali, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
4.6  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     19/0
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  4.27)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-8-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         8(14b 1X4)
         Haider Ali            9(16b 1X4)   

5.1  Krishna to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
5.2  Krishna to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Ahmed Shehzad       
5.3  Krishna to Shehzad, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
5.4  Krishna to Shehzad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Krishna to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
5.6  Krishna to Ali, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 6  (9 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     28/0
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  4.16)
         Prasidh Krishna      2.0-0-11-0
         Ahmed Shehzad        15(17b 1X4 1X6)
         Haider Ali           11(19b 1X4)   

6.1  Rabada to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
6.2  Rabada to Ali, no ball, no ball, Kagiso Rabada overstepping a long way
6.2  Rabada to Ali, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Haider Ali and Ahmed Shehzad       
6.2  Rabada to Ali, one run, Great cooperation between Haider Ali and Ahmed Shehzad       
6.3  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
6.4  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad missed that one by a mile
6.5  Rabada to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  4.02)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-18-0
         Haider Ali           16(22b 2X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad        18(20b 1X4 1X6)   

7.1  Afridi to Shehzad, OUT, Martin Guptill takes an easy catch to dismiss Ahmed Shehzad

         Ahmed Shehzad          18 (21b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Guptill     b. Afridi

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There it is! The early wicket Rajasthan Royals were after! Ahmed Shehzad and Haider Ali were starting to free their arms after a watchful start, and Shaheen Afridi cuts it short immediately.​

Code: 
7.2  Afridi to Williamson, legbye, Left alone by Kane Williamson
7.3  Afridi to Ali, no run, Haider Ali was completely deceived 
7.4  Afridi to Ali, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Haider Ali
7.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     44/1
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.98)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-13-1
         Kane Williamson       0(1b)
         Haider Ali           21(26b 3X4)   

8.1  Jadeja to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
8.3  Jadeja to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Jadeja to Ali, FOUR, Ravindra Jadeja cant belive it
8.5  Jadeja to Ali, three runs, Great work by Jagadeesan saved a certain boundary
8.6  Jadeja to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          

         End of over 9  (8 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     52/1
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-8-0
         Haider Ali           28(31b 4X4)
         Kane Williamson       1(2b)   

9.1  Afridi to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
9.2  Afridi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
9.3  Afridi to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
9.4  Afridi to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
9.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     62/1
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  3.72)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-23-1
         Kane Williamson      10(6b 2X4)
         Haider Ali           29(33b 4X4)   

10.1  Sundar to Ali, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.2  Sundar to Ali, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.3  Sundar to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Sundar to Ali, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Sundar to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Sundar to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     63/1
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Washington Sundar    1.0-0-1-0
         Kane Williamson      10(8b 2X4)
         Haider Ali           30(37b 4X4)   

11.1  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
11.2  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
11.3  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Jadeja to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Haider Ali missed that one by a mile
11.6  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     67/1
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-12-0
         Haider Ali           34(43b 5X4)
         Kane Williamson      10(8b 2X4)   

12.1  Rabada to Williamson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
12.2  Rabada to Williamson, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Kane Williamson        14 (10b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Rabada

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Kane Williamson had no answer to that! Kagiso Rabada strikes to remove Lahore Qalandars' captain after a promising start. This has been a very forgetful series for Kane Williamson, and if Lahore fall short of the chase in the final, he'll be wishing he isn't able to remember it, at all.​

Code: 
12.3  Rabada to Morgan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.4  Rabada to Ali, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
12.5  Rabada to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment

         End of over 13  (13 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     80/2
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  3.54)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-31-1
         Haider Ali           39(45b 6X4)
         Eoin Morgan           4(2b)   

13.1  Krishna to Morgan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Krishna to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
13.3  Krishna to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Haider Ali          
13.4  Krishna to Ali, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Haider Ali             39 (46b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Krishna

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Another one falls! Lahore Qalandars seem to be succumbing to the pressure! Haider Ali departs after a shady lbw decision as Prasidh Krishna sends back the only set-batter for Lahore. Two new men at the crease, and a raging Rajasthan bowling attack... Lahore need just one partnership to get back in the game.​

Code: 
13.5  Krishna to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Krishna to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     81/3
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  3.61)
         Prasidh Krishna      3.0-0-12-1
         Ben Stokes            0(2b)
         Eoin Morgan           5(5b)   

14.1  Rabada to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
14.2  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
14.3  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
14.4  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
14.5  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
14.6  Rabada to Stokes, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     83/3
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  3.66)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-33-1
         Eoin Morgan           6(6b)
         Ben Stokes            1(7b)   

15.1  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
15.2  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Stokes
15.3  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Ben Stokes is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.4  Jadeja to Stokes, legbye, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
15.5  Jadeja to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan
15.6  Jadeja to Morgan, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Eoin Morgan            6 (8b)
         lbw            b. Jadeja
Code: 
         End of over 16  (9 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     92/4
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-20-1
         Azam Khan             0(0b)
         Ben Stokes            9(11b 2X4)

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Exceptional comeback from Ravindra Jadeja! He gets the last laugh after being struck for two fours by Ben Stokes earlier in the over. Eoin Morgan departs as Lahore lose their 4th...​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 119 RUNS FROM 34.0 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
16.1  Krishna to Stokes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Prasidh Krishna, giving that a wide
16.1  Krishna to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
16.2  Krishna to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
16.3  Krishna to Khan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
16.4  Krishna to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Krishna to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6  Krishna to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Azam Khan

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    100/4
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  3.36)
         Prasidh Krishna      4.0-0-20-1
         Azam Khan             6(4b 1X4)
         Ben Stokes           10(14b 2X4)   

17.1  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
17.2  Jadeja to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Azam Khan
17.3  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 
17.6  Jadeja to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Azam Khan and Ben Stokes          

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    106/4
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  3.28)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-26-1
         Ben Stokes           11(15b 2X4)
         Azam Khan            11(9b 2X4)   

18.1  Rabada to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Azam Khan and Ben Stokes          
18.2  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Rabada to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
18.4  Rabada to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
18.5  Rabada to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Rabada to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    108/4
         (R/R:  5.68   R/R Req:  3.32)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-0-35-1
         Azam Khan            12(13b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           12(17b 2X4)   

19.1  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
19.2  Sundar to Stokes, FOUR, Washington Sundar cant belive it
19.3  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
19.4  Sundar to Khan, one run, One more to the total
19.5  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    114/4
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  3.23)
         Washington Sundar    2.0-0-7-0
         Ben Stokes           17(22b 3X4)
         Azam Khan            13(14b 2X4)   

20.1  Rabada to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
20.2  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
20.3  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
20.4  Rabada to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Rabada to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
20.6  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    118/4
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  3.21)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-0-39-1
         Azam Khan            17(20b 3X4)
         Ben Stokes           17(22b 3X4)   

21.1  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
21.4  Jadeja to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
21.5  Jadeja to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Jadeja to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
Code: 
         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    123/4
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  3.14)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-31-1
         Azam Khan            21(23b 4X4)
         Ben Stokes           18(25b 3X4)

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Frustrations for Rajasthan Royals... they need a wicket, they need a breakthrough... and they need it right now. Ben Stokes and Azam Khan have steadied the ship considerably, but one little mistake can undercut all of that.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 88 RUNS FROM 28.0 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
22.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
22.2  Afridi to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan missed that one by a mile
22.4  Afridi to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
22.5  Afridi to Khan, FOUR, Azam Khan is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.6  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    128/4
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  3.07)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-28-1
         Azam Khan            25(28b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           19(26b 3X4)   

23.1  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
23.2  Sundar to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
23.3  Sundar to Khan, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
23.5  Sundar to Stokes, legbye, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
23.6  Sundar to Khan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Washington Sundar, giving that a wide
23.6  Sundar to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    132/4
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.04)
         Washington Sundar    3.0-0-10-0
         Azam Khan            26(32b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           20(29b 3X4)   

24.1  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Jagadeesan allows yet another run
24.2  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.3  Jadeja to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
24.4  Jadeja to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
24.5  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Ravindra Jadeja cant belive it
24.6  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Azam Khan           

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    139/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  2.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-38-1
         Azam Khan            27(35b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           26(32b 4X4)   

25.1  Afridi to Stokes, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
25.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
25.2  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 
25.3  Afridi to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Afridi to Khan, three runs, Great work by Guptill saved a certain boundary

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A sprawling effort from Martin Guptill saves a sure-fire boundary as Azam Khan and Ben Stokes run three in the meantime to bring up fifty runs between themselves... the game and the title is running away from Rajasthan Royals...​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 67 RUNS FROM 24.2 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
25.5  Afridi to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
25.6  Afridi to Khan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    146/4
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  2.71)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-35-1
         Ben Stokes           28(35b 4X4)
         Azam Khan            31(39b 5X4)   

26.1  Jadeja to Khan, OUT, Suryakumar Yadav takes an easy catch to dismiss Azam Khan

         Azam Khan             31 (40b 5X4)
         c. Yadav       b. Jadeja

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GAME-CHANGER - Ravindra Jadeja forces Azam Khan to slog him at the more-distant boundary and hole out... a cardinal sin for Lahore, and an opening for Rajasthan.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 65 RUNS FROM 23.5 OVERS (with 5 wickets remaining)

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Stokes and his better version to win it, i am confident.
 
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THE SUPER CUP (D/N)
50-over List A Match
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———
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS v LAHORE QALANDARS
@ Singapore National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub, Kallang

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TOSS - RAJASTHAN ROYALS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code: 
0.1  Starc to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
0.2  Starc to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
0.3  Starc to Guptill, no ball, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.3  Starc to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.4  Starc to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
0.5  Starc to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.6  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-4-0
         David Warner          0(1b)
         Martin Guptill        3(5b)   

1.1  Ashraf to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.2  Ashraf to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
1.3  Ashraf to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.4  Ashraf to Guptill, OUT, Eoin Morgan takes an easy catch to dismiss Martin Guptill

         Martin Guptill         5 (9b)
         c. Morgan      b. Ashraf

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Early setback for Rajasthan Royals! Martin Guptill, who carried his bat and the entire team in the qualifier game by scoring an unbeaten 132, walks back for a scanty 5 in the all-important finale!​

Code: 
1.5  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, no ball, legbye, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
1.5  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, legbye, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
1.6  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS      8/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Faheem Ashraf        1.0-0-3-1
         David Warner          0(2b)
         Narayan Jagadeesan    0(1b)   

2.1  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.2  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, Narayan Jagadeesan missed that one by a mile
2.3  Starc to Jagadeesan, one run, Great cooperation between Narayan Jagadeesan and David Warner        
2.4  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Narayan Jagadeesan  
2.5  Starc to Jagadeesan, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.5  Starc to Jagadeesan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
2.6  Starc to Jagadeesan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     14/1
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-10-0
         David Warner          1(3b)
         Narayan Jagadeesan    4(6b)   

3.1  Ashraf to Jagadeesan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Mitchell Starc

         Narayan Jagadeesan     4 (7b)
         c. Starc       b. Ashraf

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Rajasthan Royals lose another! This is the qualifier all over again for them, except they don't have Martin Guptill at the crease to play an all-timer. Faheem Ashraf gets his second wicket of the game in only his second over.​

Code: 
3.2  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        
3.3  Ashraf to Warner, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile
3.5  Ashraf to Rayudu, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ambati Rayudu
3.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     22/2
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Faheem Ashraf        2.0-0-11-2
         Ambati Rayudu         5(4b 1X4)
         David Warner          4(4b)   

4.1  Starc to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Starc to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
4.4  Starc to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
4.5  Starc to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
4.6  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     25/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-13-0
         Ambati Rayudu         6(6b 1X4)
         David Warner          6(8b)   

5.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
5.2  Ashraf to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.3  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
5.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Ashraf to Rayudu, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
5.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     29/2
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Faheem Ashraf        3.0-0-15-2
         David Warner          7(11b)
         Ambati Rayudu         9(9b 1X4)   

6.1  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
6.2  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.3  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
6.5  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived 
6.6  Dahani to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived 

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     29/2
         (R/R:  4.14)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     1.0-0-0-0
         Ambati Rayudu         9(15b 1X4)
         David Warner          7(11b)   

7.1  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
7.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Ashraf to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.4  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
7.5  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Dahani allows yet another run
7.6  Ashraf to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and David Warner        

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     37/2
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Faheem Ashraf        4.0-0-23-2
         David Warner         13(14b 1X4)
         Ambati Rayudu        11(18b 1X4)   

8.1  Starc to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
8.2  Starc to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.3  Starc to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu       
8.4  Starc to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
8.5  Starc to Rayudu, OUT, Haider Ali takes an easy catch to dismiss Ambati Rayudu

         Ambati Rayudu          12 (21b 1X4)
         c. Ali         b. Starc

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Chipped... and straight to Haider Ali! Ambati Rayudu falls to Mitchell Starc as Rajasthan Royals continue their downward spiral.​

Code: 
8.6  Starc to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     41/3
         (R/R:  4.56)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-17-1
         Suryakumar Yadav      0(1b)
         David Warner         16(16b 1X4)   

9.1  Rauf to Warner, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf           
9.1  Rauf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf           
9.2  Rauf to Warner, three runs, Great work by Williamson saved a certain boundary
9.3  Rauf to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
9.4  Rauf to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
9.5  Rauf to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
9.6  Rauf to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     50/3
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Haris Rauf           1.0-0-9-0
         David Warner         23(21b 2X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav      1(2b)   

10.1  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
10.2  Qadir to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
10.3  Qadir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.4  Qadir to Yadav, legbye, Suryakumar Yadav was completely deceived 
10.5  Qadir to Warner, one run, The misfield by Ali allows yet another run
10.6  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     54/3
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Usman Qadir          1.0-0-3-0
         Suryakumar Yadav      2(6b)
         David Warner         25(23b 2X4)   

11.1  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
11.2  Dahani to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    
11.3  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
11.4  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
11.5  Dahani to Yadav, legbye, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile
11.6  Dahani to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     57/3
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     2.0-1-2-0
         Suryakumar Yadav      2(9b)
         David Warner         27(26b 2X4)   

12.1  Qadir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
12.2  Qadir to Warner, three runs, Great work by Starc saved a certain boundary
12.3  Qadir to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
12.4  Qadir to Warner, legbye, David Warner was completely deceived 
12.5  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
12.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     63/3
         (R/R:  4.85)
         Usman Qadir          2.0-0-8-0
         David Warner         30(29b 2X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav      4(12b)   

13.1  Ashraf to Yadav, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Ashraf to Yadav, no ball, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
13.2  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
13.3  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Qadir allows yet another run
13.4  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
13.5  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, Faheem Ashraf cant belive it
13.6  Ashraf to Warner, legbye, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     72/3
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Faheem Ashraf        5.0-0-31-2
         Suryakumar Yadav      6(15b)
         David Warner         35(32b 3X4)   

14.1  Qadir to Warner, two runs, Overthrow by Khan instead of 1 they get 2
14.2  Qadir to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
14.3  Qadir to Warner, one run, One more to the total
14.4  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav was completely deceived 
14.5  Qadir to Yadav, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suryakumar Yadav
14.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, Dropped! Morgan made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 15  (12 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     84/3
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Usman Qadir          3.0-0-20-0
         David Warner         42(35b 4X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav     11(18b 1X4)   

15.1  Dahani to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
15.2  Dahani to Warner, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got David Warner
15.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
15.4  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
15.5  Dahani to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.6  Dahani to Yadav, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     91/3
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     3.0-1-9-0
         David Warner         47(39b 5X4)
         Suryakumar Yadav     13(20b 1X4)   

16.1  Rauf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
16.2  Rauf to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
16.3  Rauf to Warner, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      Fifty for David Warner

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Slogged... for SIX!!! David Warner brings up his half-century in style, with a pummeling blow to Lahore Qalandars' best bowler in The Super Cup.​

Code: 
16.4  Rauf to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
16.5  Rauf to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Suryakumar Yadav    
16.6  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS     99/3
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Haris Rauf           2.0-0-17-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     14(22b 1X4)
         David Warner         54(43b 5X4 1X6)   

17.1  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
17.2  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
17.3  Dahani to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
17.5  Dahani to Yadav, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.6  Dahani to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    103/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     4.0-1-13-0
         David Warner         55(46b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     17(25b 1X4)   

18.1  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
18.2  Rauf to Yadav, FOUR, Suryakumar Yadav is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.3  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.4  Rauf to Yadav, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Rauf         
18.5  Rauf to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Rauf to Yadav, no run, Suryakumar Yadav missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    109/3
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Haris Rauf           3.0-0-22-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     21(30b 2X4)
         David Warner         56(47b 5X4 1X6)   

19.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
19.3  Ashraf to Yadav, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         
19.4  Ashraf to Yadav, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
19.5  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         
19.6  Ashraf to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    111/3
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Faheem Ashraf        6.0-0-33-2
         David Warner         57(51b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     22(32b 2X4)   

20.1  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
20.2  Dahani to Yadav, one run, Great cooperation between Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner        
20.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
20.4  Dahani to Warner, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.5  Dahani to Warner, one run, One more to the total
20.6  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    115/3
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     5.0-1-17-0
         Suryakumar Yadav     23(35b 2X4)
         David Warner         60(54b 5X4 1X6)   

21.1  Qadir to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
21.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Suryakumar Yadav    
21.3  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Defensively played by Suryakumar Yadav
21.4  Qadir to Yadav, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Usman Qadir, deserving this punishment
21.5  Qadir to Yadav, no run, Left alone by Suryakumar Yadav
21.6  Qadir to Yadav, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    121/3
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Usman Qadir          4.0-0-26-0
         David Warner         61(56b 5X4 1X6)
         Suryakumar Yadav     28(39b 3X4)   

22.1  Dahani to Yadav, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2  Dahani to Yadav, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Suryakumar Yadav
22.3  Dahani to Yadav, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Dahani. Yadav didnt have a clue

         Suryakumar Yadav       32 (42b 4X4)
         b. Dahani

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Shahnawaz Dahani with the big breakthrough! Lahore Qalandars needed this! They desperately needed to bring this partnership to a close. Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner were nearing a hundred-run stand between them, and they would've only made matters worse for Lahore once they went past that milestone.​

Code: 
22.4  Dahani to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
22.6  Dahani to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    126/4
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     6.0-1-22-1
         David Warner         61(58b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           1(1b)   

23.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Shehzad allows yet another run
23.2  Starc to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne         
23.3  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
23.4  Starc to Warner, one run, One more to the total
23.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Starc to Bawne, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    131/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-21-1
         David Warner         63(60b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           3(5b)   

24.1  Dahani to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
24.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
24.4  Dahani to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dahani         
24.6  Dahani to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    134/4
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     7.0-1-25-1
         David Warner         63(64b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           6(7b)   

25.1  Stokes to Bawne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes         
25.2  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.3  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Stokes to Bawne, no ball, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.4  Stokes to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
25.5  Stokes to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
25.6  Stokes to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    136/4
         (R/R:  5.23)
         Ben Stokes           1.0-0-2-0
         David Warner         63(65b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           7(12b)   

26.1  Starc to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
26.2  Starc to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 
26.3  Starc to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  Starc to Warner, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
26.4  Starc to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
26.5  Starc to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Starc to Warner, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    142/4
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-27-1
         David Warner         66(69b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne           9(14b)   

27.1  Qadir to Bawne, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
27.4  Qadir to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
27.5  Qadir to Warner, no run, Usman Qadir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.6  Qadir to Warner, no run, David Warner was completely deceived 

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    145/4
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Usman Qadir          5.0-0-29-0
         David Warner         67(72b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          11(17b)   

28.1  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
28.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
28.3  Ashraf to Bawne, legbye, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
28.4  Ashraf to Warner, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
28.5  Ashraf to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, Dropped! Dahani made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    150/4
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Faheem Ashraf        7.0-0-37-2
         David Warner         69(74b 5X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          13(21b)   

29.1  Qadir to Bawne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.2  Qadir to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
29.3  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
29.5  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.6  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    154/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Usman Qadir          6.0-0-33-0
         Ankit Bawne          16(26b)
         David Warner         70(75b 5X4 1X6)   

30.1  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.2  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.3  Stokes to Warner, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.4  Stokes to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
30.5  Stokes to Warner, FOUR, Ben Stokes cant belive it
30.6  Stokes to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    158/4
         (R/R:  5.10)
         Ben Stokes           2.0-0-6-0
         David Warner         74(81b 6X4 1X6)
         Ankit Bawne          16(26b)   

31.1  Dahani to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
31.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and David Warner        
31.3  Dahani to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Dahani to Warner, FOUR, David Warner is one of the best batsmen in the world
31.5  Dahani to Warner, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
31.6  Dahani to Warner, one run, Great cooperation between David Warner and Ankit Bawne         

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    164/4
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     8.0-1-31-1
         Ankit Bawne          17(28b)
         David Warner         79(85b 7X4 1X6)   

32.1  Starc to Warner, three runs, Great work by Rauf saved a certain boundary
32.2  Starc to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
32.3  Starc to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
32.4  Starc to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
32.5  Starc to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Starc to Bawne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    169/4
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-32-1
         Ankit Bawne          19(33b)
         David Warner         82(86b 7X4 1X6)   

33.1  Ashraf to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Ashraf to Warner, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by David Warner        
33.4  Ashraf to Warner, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Faheem Ashraf, deserving this punishment
33.5  Ashraf to Warner, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         David Warner           87 (90b 8X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Ashraf

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How unlucky can he be! Faheem Ashraf breaks the partnership between David Warner and Ankit Bawne as a dominant knock comes to an end, just a few runs short of what would've been a well-deserved hundred for the Australian southpaw.​

Code: 
33.6  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Ashraf         

         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    175/5
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Faheem Ashraf        8.0-0-43-3
         Ravindra Jadeja       0(1b)
         Ankit Bawne          20(34b)   

34.1  Rauf to Bawne, one run, One more to the total
34.2  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
34.3  Rauf to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Ali allows yet another run
34.4  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Left alone by Ankit Bawne
34.5  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne was completely deceived 
34.6  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    177/5
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Haris Rauf           4.0-0-24-0
         Ankit Bawne          21(38b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       1(3b)   

35.1  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Ankit Bawne         
35.2  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Ankit Bawne missed that one by a mile
35.3  Qadir to Bawne, one run, Great cooperation between Ankit Bawne and Ravindra Jadeja     
35.4  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
35.5  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
35.6  Qadir to Bawne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    180/5
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Usman Qadir          7.0-0-36-0
         Ankit Bawne          22(42b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       3(5b)   

36.1  Ashraf to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         
36.2  Ashraf to Bawne, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja     
36.3  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.4  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
36.5  Ashraf to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
36.6  Ashraf to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Ankit Bawne         

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    183/5
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Faheem Ashraf        9.0-0-46-3
         Ankit Bawne          23(43b)
         Ravindra Jadeja       5(10b)   

37.1  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
37.2  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ravindra Jadeja
37.3  Dahani to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shahnawaz Dahani, deserving this punishment
37.4  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dahani         
37.5  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ravindra Jadeja
37.6  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    188/5
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     9.0-1-36-1
         Ankit Bawne          23(43b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      10(16b 1X4)   

38.1  Rauf to Jadeja, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ravindra Jadeja
38.2  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Rauf to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
38.4  Rauf to Jadeja, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ravindra Jadeja
38.5  Rauf to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Ankit Bawne         
38.6  Rauf to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne

         End of over 39  (9 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    197/5
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Haris Rauf           5.0-0-33-0
         Ankit Bawne          23(44b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      19(21b 3X4)   

39.1  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Stokes allows yet another run
39.2  Dahani to Bawne, one run, The misfield by Rauf allows yet another run
39.3  Dahani to Jadeja, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Dahani to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.4  Dahani to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total
39.5  Dahani to Bawne, no run, Defensively played by Ankit Bawne
39.6  Dahani to Bawne, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ankit Bawne            24 (47b)
         lbw            b. Dahani

      

         End of over 40  (4 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    201/6
         (R/R:  5.03)
         Shahnawaz Dahani     10.0-1-40-2
         Washington Sundar     0(0b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      21(24b 3X4)   

40.1  Stokes to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
40.2  Stokes to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.3  Stokes to Sundar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Stokes to Sundar, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket, out for a duck

         Washington Sundar      0 (2b)
         lbw            b. Stokes

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Two wickets fall in no time for Rajasthan Royals as Ben Stokes gets rid of Washington Sundar for a duck, soon after Shahnawaz Dahani had sent Ankit Bawne back to the pavilion and ended his watchful knock.​

Code: 
40.5  Stokes to Rabada, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Azam Khan           
40.6  Stokes to Rabada, one run, Great cooperation between Kagiso Rabada and Ravindra Jadeja     

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    203/7
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Ben Stokes           3.0-0-8-1
         Ravindra Jadeja      22(26b 3X4)
         Kagiso Rabada         1(2b)   

41.1  Starc to Rabada, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.2  Starc to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc          
41.3  Starc to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.4  Starc to Rabada, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Rabada cant belive it

         Kagiso Rabada          2 (4b)
         b. Starc

41.5  Starc to Afridi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.6  Starc to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and Shaheen Afridi      

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    209/8
         (R/R:  4.98)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-38-2
         Shaheen Afridi        3(1b)
         Ravindra Jadeja      24(29b 3X4)   

42.1  Qadir to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived 
42.2  Qadir to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Shaheen Afridi      
42.3  Qadir to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Qadir to Afridi, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Khan

         Shaheen Afridi         3 (3b)
         c. Khan        b. Qadir

42.5  Qadir to Krishna, no run, Prasidh Krishna was completely deceived 
42.6  Qadir to Krishna, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kane Williamson, Quack Quack!

         Prasidh Krishna        0 (2b)
         c. Williamson  b. Qadir
Code: 
         End of innings (43.0 overs)
         RAJASTHAN ROYALS    210/10 (RR:  4.88)
         Usman Qadir           8.0-0-37-2
         Ravindra Jadeja      25(31b 3X4)

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Oh dear, oh dear! Lahore Qalandars wrap up Rajasthan Royals' tail in the space of 9 deliveries and all Ravindra Jadeja can do is watch the destruction from the non-striker's end. Presumably, Rajasthan's former captain was waiting for the death-overs before unleashing an all-out assault to push his team to a formidable total. Little did he know, he would run out of partners at the other end, in an over-and-a-half.​

Code: 
RAJASTHAN ROYALS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      c. Morgan      b. Ashraf        5     9    0    0   55.6%
David Warner        lbw            b. Ashraf       87    90    8    1   96.7%
Narayan Jagadeesan† c. Starc       b. Ashraf        4     7    0    0   57.1%
Ambati Rayudu       c. Ali         b. Starc        12    21    1    0   57.1%
Suryakumar Yadav                   b. Dahani       32    42    4    0   76.2%
Ankit Bawne         lbw            b. Dahani       24    47    0    0   51.1%
Ravindra Jadeja     not out                        25    31    3    0   80.6%
Washington Sundar   lbw            b. Stokes        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Kagiso Rabada                      b. Starc         2     4    0    0   50.0%
Shaheen Afridi*     c.†Khan        b. Qadir         3     3    0    0  100.0%
Prasidh Krishna     c. Williamson  b. Qadir         0     2    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  210/10      Overs:  43.0          Run Rate:  4.20      Extras:  16    
  
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     D Warner     ˛˛                                         6 (10)
Jagadeesan    D Warner     ˛˛˛                                        8 (9)
A Rayudu      D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                               27 (34)
S Yadav       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛       84 (82)
A Bawne       D Warner     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                      50 (68)
A Bawne       R Jadeja     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                26 (37)
W Sundar      R Jadeja     ˛                                          1 (4)
K Rabada      R Jadeja     ˛                                          3 (6)
S Afridi      R Jadeja     ˛˛                                         5 (6)
P Krishna     R Jadeja                                                0 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    6/1       14/2      41/3      125/4     175/5
                        201/6     202/7     205/8     210/9     210/10    

 Total:  210/10      Overs:  43.0         Run Rate:  4.20     Extras:  16   
  
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Code: 
LAHORE QALANDARS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc        8.0      0      38      2      4.75     0      3 
Faheem Ashraf         9.0      0      46      3      5.11     0      2 
Shahnawaz Dahani     10.0      1      40      2      4.00     0      1 
Haris Rauf            5.0      0      33      0      6.60     0      1 
Usman Qadir           8.0      0      37      2      4.63     0      0 
Ben Stokes            3.0      0       8      1      2.67     0      1 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 0      No Balls: 8      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 0 

Total: 210/10         Overs: 43.0         Run Rate: 4.20      Extras: 16 

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An underwhelming total from Rajasthan Royals, very reminiscent of their Champions League final debacle. Rajasthan Royals were backed into a corner early on with Faheem Ashraf picking-up a wicket each in his first two overs, reducing Rajasthan to 14 for 2. David Warner stepped-up and top-scored with a dominant 87, which came off of just 90 deliveries. His knock formed the backbone of Rajasthan's innings, which was sorely needed given their start. Suryakumar Yadav started off well, but an untimely dismissal undermined his hard graft. Rajasthan continued to slump further down due to a constant fall of wickets, which was temporarily brought to a halt by Ankit Bawne's watchful knock, only for it to be undone by a collapse towards the end. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25 as he saw his team's last 5 wickets fall for 10 runs in 19 deliveries. A tragic collapse which compromised Rajasthan's grip on the game, perhaps irreversibly.

Faheem Ashraf and Mitchell Starc shared 5 wickets between themselves, a massive positive for Lahore Qalandars given how disappointing their new ball antics had been in the previous two games. Haris Rauf finished wicketless which came as a massive shock, considering he had been the leading-wicket taker in The Super Cup coming into this game. Usman Qadir and Shahnawaz Dahani impressed once more with two scalps apiece, further proving their case of being massively underutilized by Pakistan's national side as permanent benchwarmers.

Led by the domineering fast-bowling duo of Shaheen Afridi and Kagiso Rabada, Rajasthan Royals reached the aforementioned Champions League final only for it to be stunk up by their batters against arguably the greatest side ever assembled on-paper, i.e. Sydney Roosters. They've won two Indian One-Day Championship titles in as many attempts, solely via the strength of their bowling. It would be downright unholy to rule them out of this contest despite their batters only mustering up what they've mustered up. Lahore Qalandars on the other hand, will be fancying their chances of winning The Super Cup greatly, and finally beating Rajasthan Royals for the first time after a third attempt. Can Lahore make history, or will Rajasthan repeat theirs?​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 211 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 4.22 RUNS PER OVER

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Code: 
0.1  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad was completely deceived 
0.2  Afridi to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
0.3  Afridi to Ali, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
0.4  Afridi to Shehzad, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, Haider Ali was completely deceived 
0.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, Dropped! Yadav made a big mess of that simple chance
Code: 
         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS      4/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-3-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         1(3b)
         Haider Ali            2(3b)

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Dropped! Suryakumar Yadav has dropped it! Lahore Qalandars escape Shaheen Afridi's first over unscathed by the barest of bare margins. Thing would've been so different if Suryakumar Yadav had held on to that.​

Code: 
1.1  Rabada to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Ahmed Shehzad       
1.2  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.3  Rabada to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
1.4  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Rabada to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
1.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     10/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.19)
         Kagiso Rabada        1.0-0-6-0
         Haider Ali            7(7b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad         2(5b)   

2.1  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.4  Afridi to Shehzad, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ahmed Shehzad
2.5  Afridi to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad was completely deceived 
2.6  Afridi to Shehzad, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     15/0
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  4.17)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-8-0
         Haider Ali            7(7b 1X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad         7(11b 1X4)   

3.1  Krishna to Shehzad, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Krishna to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  Krishna to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
3.4  Krishna to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
3.5  Krishna to Ali, one run, One more to the total
3.6  Krishna to Shehzad, no run, Left alone by Ahmed Shehzad

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     17/0
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Prasidh Krishna      1.0-0-2-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         8(13b 1X4)
         Haider Ali            8(11b 1X4)   

4.1  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Rabada to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
4.3  Rabada to Ali, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
4.4  Rabada to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Rabada to Ali, no ball, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
4.5  Rabada to Ali, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
4.6  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     19/0
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  4.27)
         Kagiso Rabada        2.0-0-8-0
         Ahmed Shehzad         8(14b 1X4)
         Haider Ali            9(16b 1X4)   

5.1  Krishna to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
5.2  Krishna to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Ahmed Shehzad       
5.3  Krishna to Shehzad, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
5.4  Krishna to Shehzad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.5  Krishna to Shehzad, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          
5.6  Krishna to Ali, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 6  (9 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     28/0
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  4.16)
         Prasidh Krishna      2.0-0-11-0
         Ahmed Shehzad        15(17b 1X4 1X6)
         Haider Ali           11(19b 1X4)   

6.1  Rabada to Ali, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
6.2  Rabada to Ali, no ball, no ball, Kagiso Rabada overstepping a long way
6.2  Rabada to Ali, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Haider Ali and Ahmed Shehzad       
6.2  Rabada to Ali, one run, Great cooperation between Haider Ali and Ahmed Shehzad       
6.3  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
6.4  Rabada to Shehzad, no run, Ahmed Shehzad missed that one by a mile
6.5  Rabada to Shehzad, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     38/0
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  4.02)
         Kagiso Rabada        3.0-0-18-0
         Haider Ali           16(22b 2X4)
         Ahmed Shehzad        18(20b 1X4 1X6)   

7.1  Afridi to Shehzad, OUT, Martin Guptill takes an easy catch to dismiss Ahmed Shehzad

         Ahmed Shehzad          18 (21b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Guptill     b. Afridi

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There it is! The early wicket Rajasthan Royals were after! Ahmed Shehzad and Haider Ali were starting to free their arms after a watchful start, and Shaheen Afridi cuts it short immediately.​

Code: 
7.2  Afridi to Williamson, legbye, Left alone by Kane Williamson
7.3  Afridi to Ali, no run, Haider Ali was completely deceived 
7.4  Afridi to Ali, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Haider Ali
7.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     44/1
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.98)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-13-1
         Kane Williamson       0(1b)
         Haider Ali           21(26b 3X4)   

8.1  Jadeja to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
8.3  Jadeja to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Jadeja to Ali, FOUR, Ravindra Jadeja cant belive it
8.5  Jadeja to Ali, three runs, Great work by Jagadeesan saved a certain boundary
8.6  Jadeja to Williamson, one run, That is very well run by Haider Ali          

         End of over 9  (8 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     52/1
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      1.0-0-8-0
         Haider Ali           28(31b 4X4)
         Kane Williamson       1(2b)   

9.1  Afridi to Williamson, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kane Williamson
9.2  Afridi to Williamson, no run, Kane Williamson missed that one by a mile
9.3  Afridi to Williamson, FOUR, Kane Williamson is one of the best batsmen in the world
9.4  Afridi to Williamson, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Afridi to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
9.6  Afridi to Ali, one run, That is very well run by Kane Williamson     

         End of over 10  (10 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     62/1
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  3.72)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-23-1
         Kane Williamson      10(6b 2X4)
         Haider Ali           29(33b 4X4)   

10.1  Sundar to Ali, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.2  Sundar to Ali, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.3  Sundar to Ali, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Sundar to Ali, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Sundar to Williamson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Sundar to Williamson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     63/1
         (R/R:  5.73   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Washington Sundar    1.0-0-1-0
         Kane Williamson      10(8b 2X4)
         Haider Ali           30(37b 4X4)   

11.1  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Defensively played by Haider Ali
11.2  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Left alone by Haider Ali
11.3  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Jadeja to Ali, FOUR, Haider Ali is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Haider Ali missed that one by a mile
11.6  Jadeja to Ali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     67/1
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Ravindra Jadeja      2.0-0-12-0
         Haider Ali           34(43b 5X4)
         Kane Williamson      10(8b 2X4)   

12.1  Rabada to Williamson, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
12.2  Rabada to Williamson, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Kane Williamson        14 (10b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Rabada

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Kane Williamson had no answer to that! Kagiso Rabada strikes to remove Lahore Qalandars' captain after a promising start. This has been a very forgetful series for Kane Williamson, and if Lahore fall short of the chase in the final, he'll be wishing he isn't able to remember it, at all.​

Code: 
12.3  Rabada to Morgan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.4  Rabada to Ali, one run, The misfield by Sundar allows yet another run
12.5  Rabada to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Rabada to Ali, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment

         End of over 13  (13 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     80/2
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  3.54)
         Kagiso Rabada        4.0-0-31-1
         Haider Ali           39(45b 6X4)
         Eoin Morgan           4(2b)   

13.1  Krishna to Morgan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Krishna to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
13.3  Krishna to Morgan, one run, Great cooperation between Eoin Morgan and Haider Ali          
13.4  Krishna to Ali, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Haider Ali             39 (46b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Krishna

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Another one falls! Lahore Qalandars seem to be succumbing to the pressure! Haider Ali departs after a shady lbw decision as Prasidh Krishna sends back the only set-batter for Lahore. Two new men at the crease, and a raging Rajasthan bowling attack... Lahore need just one partnership to get back in the game.​

Code: 
13.5  Krishna to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Krishna to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     81/3
         (R/R:  5.79   R/R Req:  3.61)
         Prasidh Krishna      3.0-0-12-1
         Ben Stokes            0(2b)
         Eoin Morgan           5(5b)   

14.1  Rabada to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
14.2  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
14.3  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
14.4  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
14.5  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
14.6  Rabada to Stokes, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     83/3
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  3.66)
         Kagiso Rabada        5.0-0-33-1
         Eoin Morgan           6(6b)
         Ben Stokes            1(7b)   

15.1  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes missed that one by a mile
15.2  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Stokes
15.3  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Ben Stokes is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.4  Jadeja to Stokes, legbye, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
15.5  Jadeja to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan
15.6  Jadeja to Morgan, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Eoin Morgan            6 (8b)
         lbw            b. Jadeja
Code: 
         End of over 16  (9 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS     92/4
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Ravindra Jadeja      3.0-0-20-1
         Azam Khan             0(0b)
         Ben Stokes            9(11b 2X4)

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Exceptional comeback from Ravindra Jadeja! He gets the last laugh after being struck for two fours by Ben Stokes earlier in the over. Eoin Morgan departs as Lahore lose their 4th...​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 119 RUNS FROM 34.0 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
16.1  Krishna to Stokes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Prasidh Krishna, giving that a wide
16.1  Krishna to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Krishna        
16.2  Krishna to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
16.3  Krishna to Khan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
16.4  Krishna to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Krishna to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6  Krishna to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Azam Khan

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    100/4
         (R/R:  5.88   R/R Req:  3.36)
         Prasidh Krishna      4.0-0-20-1
         Azam Khan             6(4b 1X4)
         Ben Stokes           10(14b 2X4)   

17.1  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
17.2  Jadeja to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Azam Khan
17.3  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 
17.6  Jadeja to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Azam Khan and Ben Stokes          

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    106/4
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  3.28)
         Ravindra Jadeja      4.0-0-26-1
         Ben Stokes           11(15b 2X4)
         Azam Khan            11(9b 2X4)   

18.1  Rabada to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Azam Khan and Ben Stokes          
18.2  Rabada to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Rabada to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
18.4  Rabada to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
18.5  Rabada to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6  Rabada to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    108/4
         (R/R:  5.68   R/R Req:  3.32)
         Kagiso Rabada        6.0-0-35-1
         Azam Khan            12(13b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           12(17b 2X4)   

19.1  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
19.2  Sundar to Stokes, FOUR, Washington Sundar cant belive it
19.3  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
19.4  Sundar to Khan, one run, One more to the total
19.5  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.6  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    114/4
         (R/R:  5.70   R/R Req:  3.23)
         Washington Sundar    2.0-0-7-0
         Ben Stokes           17(22b 3X4)
         Azam Khan            13(14b 2X4)   

20.1  Rabada to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kagiso Rabada, deserving this punishment
20.2  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
20.3  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         
20.4  Rabada to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Rabada to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
20.6  Rabada to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Rabada         

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    118/4
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  3.21)
         Kagiso Rabada        7.0-0-39-1
         Azam Khan            17(20b 3X4)
         Ben Stokes           17(22b 3X4)   

21.1  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
21.4  Jadeja to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravindra Jadeja, deserving this punishment
21.5  Jadeja to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Jadeja to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
Code: 
         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    123/4
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  3.14)
         Ravindra Jadeja      5.0-0-31-1
         Azam Khan            21(23b 4X4)
         Ben Stokes           18(25b 3X4)

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Frustrations for Rajasthan Royals... they need a wicket, they need a breakthrough... and they need it right now. Ben Stokes and Azam Khan have steadied the ship considerably, but one little mistake can undercut all of that.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 88 RUNS FROM 28.0 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
22.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
22.2  Afridi to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan missed that one by a mile
22.4  Afridi to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
22.5  Afridi to Khan, FOUR, Azam Khan is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.6  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    128/4
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  3.07)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-28-1
         Azam Khan            25(28b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           19(26b 3X4)   

23.1  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
23.2  Sundar to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
23.3  Sundar to Khan, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
23.5  Sundar to Stokes, legbye, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
23.6  Sundar to Khan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Washington Sundar, giving that a wide
23.6  Sundar to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    132/4
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  3.04)
         Washington Sundar    3.0-0-10-0
         Azam Khan            26(32b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           20(29b 3X4)   

24.1  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Jagadeesan allows yet another run
24.2  Jadeja to Khan, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.3  Jadeja to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Narayan Jagadeesan  
24.4  Jadeja to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
24.5  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Ravindra Jadeja cant belive it
24.6  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Azam Khan           

         End of over 25  (7 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    139/4
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  2.88)
         Ravindra Jadeja      6.0-0-38-1
         Azam Khan            27(35b 5X4)
         Ben Stokes           26(32b 4X4)   

25.1  Afridi to Stokes, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
25.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Azam Khan           
25.2  Afridi to Khan, no run, Azam Khan was completely deceived 
25.3  Afridi to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Afridi to Khan, three runs, Great work by Guptill saved a certain boundary

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A sprawling effort from Martin Guptill saves a sure-fire boundary as Azam Khan and Ben Stokes run three in the meantime to bring up fifty runs between themselves... the game and the title is running away from Rajasthan Royals...​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 67 RUNS FROM 24.2 OVERS (with 6 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
25.5  Afridi to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
25.6  Afridi to Khan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    146/4
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  2.71)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-35-1
         Ben Stokes           28(35b 4X4)
         Azam Khan            31(39b 5X4)   

26.1  Jadeja to Khan, OUT, Suryakumar Yadav takes an easy catch to dismiss Azam Khan

         Azam Khan             31 (40b 5X4)
         c. Yadav       b. Jadeja

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GAME-CHANGER - Ravindra Jadeja forces Azam Khan to slog him at the more-distant boundary and hole out... a cardinal sin for Lahore, and an opening for Rajasthan.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 65 RUNS FROM 23.5 OVERS (with 5 wickets remaining)

- x -​

Code: 
26.2  Jadeja to Ashraf, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ravindra Jadeja, giving that a wide
26.2  Jadeja to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Rayudu allows yet another run
26.3  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.4  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.5  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Faheem Ashraf           
26.6  Jadeja to Ashraf, no run, Ravindra Jadeja is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    150/5
         (R/R:  5.56   R/R Req:  2.65)
         Ravindra Jadeja      7.0-0-42-2
         Faheem Ashraf         1(2b)
         Ben Stokes           30(38b 4X4)   

27.1  Sundar to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Sundar to Ashraf, FOUR, Washington Sundar cant belive it
27.3  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Faheem Ashraf missed that one by a mile
27.4  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
27.5  Sundar to Ashraf, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
27.6  Sundar to Ashraf, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Faheem Ashraf

         End of over 28  (11 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    161/5
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  2.27)
         Washington Sundar    4.0-0-21-0
         Faheem Ashraf        11(7b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           31(39b 4X4)   

28.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, Great cooperation between Ben Stokes and Faheem Ashraf           
28.2  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi         
28.3  Afridi to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Warner allows yet another run
28.4  Afridi to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
28.5  Afridi to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Rayudu allows yet another run
28.6  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    164/5
         (R/R:  5.66   R/R Req:  2.24)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-38-1
         Faheem Ashraf        12(10b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           33(42b 4X4)   

29.1  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Krishna allows yet another run
29.2  Sundar to Ashraf, one run, One more to the total
29.3  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.4  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
29.5  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Defensively played by Ben Stokes
29.6  Sundar to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Yadav allows yet another run

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    167/5
         (R/R:  5.57   R/R Req:  2.20)
         Washington Sundar    5.0-0-24-0
         Faheem Ashraf        13(11b 2X4)
         Ben Stokes           35(47b 4X4)   

30.1  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.2  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes
30.3  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Jadeja to Ashraf, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Faheem Ashraf
30.5  Jadeja to Ashraf, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
30.6  Jadeja to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ben Stokes
Code: 
         End of over 31  (14 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    181/5
         (R/R:  5.84   R/R Req:  1.58)
         Ravindra Jadeja      8.0-0-56-2
         Ben Stokes           44(51b 6X4)
         Faheem Ashraf        18(13b 3X4)

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Three boundaries and a couple of singles amount to 14 runs coming off of Rajasthan's best bowler in the final, Ravindra Jadeja's 8th-over. Ben Stokes and Faheem Ashraf have not let Azam Khan's dismissal faze them and derail Lahore's chase. Lahore Qalandars are only 30 runs away from The Super Cup.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 30 RUNS FROM 114 DELIVERIES (with 5 wickets remaining)

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Code: 
31.1  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.2  Sundar to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
31.3  Sundar to Stokes, one run, One more to the total
31.4  Sundar to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Guptill allows yet another run
31.5  Sundar to Stokes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Sundar to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    185/5
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  1.44)
         Washington Sundar    6.0-0-28-0
         Faheem Ashraf        20(16b 3X4)
         Ben Stokes           46(54b 6X4)   

32.1  Afridi to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
32.4  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, Faheem Ashraf missed that one by a mile
32.5  Afridi to Ashraf, FOUR, Faheem Ashraf is one of the best batsmen in the world
32.6  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    190/5
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  1.24)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-43-1
         Faheem Ashraf        24(21b 4X4)
         Ben Stokes           47(55b 6X4)   

33.1  Sundar to Stokes, legbye, Left alone by Ben Stokes
33.2  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
33.3  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Washington Sundar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.4  Sundar to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
33.5  Sundar to Ashraf, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Narayan Jagadeesan to stop
33.6  Sundar to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes
      Fifty for Ben Stokes
Code: 
         End of over 34  (6 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    196/5
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  0.94)
         Washington Sundar    7.0-0-32-0
         Ben Stokes           51(58b 7X4)
         Faheem Ashraf        24(25b 4X4)

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Drilled through cover... and drilled for four! Ben Stokes brings up his third successive half-century, and fifty runs between himself and Faheem Ashraf as Lahore Qalandars close in on The Super Cup.​

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TARGET - LAHORE QALANDARS NEED 15 RUNS FROM 96 DELIVERIES (with 5 wickets remaining)

- x -​

Code: 
34.1  Jadeja to Ashraf, one run, Great cooperation between Faheem Ashraf and Ben Stokes          
34.2  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.3  Jadeja to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Jadeja to Stokes, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.5  Jadeja to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
34.6  Jadeja to Ashraf, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    201/5
         (R/R:  5.74   R/R Req:  0.67)
         Ravindra Jadeja      9.0-0-61-2
         Ben Stokes           52(61b 7X4)
         Faheem Ashraf        28(28b 4X4)

35.1  Afridi to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
35.2  Afridi to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
35.3  Afridi to Stokes, no run, Ben Stokes was completely deceived 
35.4  Afridi to Stokes, one run, The misfield by Rabada allows yet another run
35.5  Afridi to Ashraf, one run, The misfield by Bawne allows yet another run
35.6  Afridi to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ben Stokes

         End of over 36  (7 runs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    208/5
         (R/R:  5.78   R/R Req:  0.21)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-50-1
         Ben Stokes           57(64b 8X4)
         Faheem Ashraf        30(31b 4X4)

36.1  Krishna to Ashraf, no run, Defensively played by Faheem Ashraf
36.2  Krishna to Ashraf, no run, Faheem Ashraf was completely deceived 
36.3  Krishna to Ashraf, one run, That is very well run by Ben Stokes          
36.4  Krishna to Stokes, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Prasidh Krishna, deserving this punishment
Code: 
         End of innings (36.4 overs)
         LAHORE QALANDARS    213/5 (RR:  5.92)
         Prasidh Krishna       4.4-0-25-1
         Ben Stokes           61(65b 9X4)
         Faheem Ashraf        31(34b 4X4)

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Cut away... and cut away for four! Ben Stokes has done it for Lahore Qalandars! A scintillating chase comes to a comprehensive end for Lahore Qalandars, but not without jolts and jitters.​

Code: 
LAHORE QALANDARS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Ahmed Shehzad       c. Guptill     b. Afridi       18    21    1    1   85.7%
Haider Ali          lbw            b. Krishna      39    46    6    0   84.8%
Kane Williamson*    lbw            b. Rabada       14    10    3    0  140.0%
Eoin Morgan         lbw            b. Jadeja        6     8    0    0   75.0%
Ben Stokes          not out                        61    65    9    0   93.8%
Azam Khan†          c. Yadav       b. Jadeja       31    40    5    0   77.5%
Faheem Ashraf       not out                        31    34    4    0   91.2%
Mitchell Starc      
Usman Qadir         
Haris Rauf          
Shahnawaz Dahani    
 
 Total:  213/5       Overs:  36.4          Run Rate:  5.81      Extras:  13    
  
                                     -X-

LAHORE QALANDARS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Shehzad     H Ali        ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                38 (43)
Williamson    H Ali        ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                                 33 (31)
E Morgan      H Ali        ˛˛                                        10 (8)
E Morgan      B Stokes     ˛˛˛                                       11 (14)
A Khan        B Stokes     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛                     54 (61)
F Ashraf      B Stokes     ˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛˛              67 (63)


     Fall of Wickets    38/1      71/2      81/3      92/4     146/5      
                                                                          

 Total:  213/5       Overs:  36.4         Run Rate:  5.81     Extras:  13   

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Code: 
RAJASTHAN ROYALS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi        9.0      0      50      1      5.56     1      0 
Kagiso Rabada         7.0      0      39      1      5.57     0      3 
Prasidh Krishna       4.4      0      25      1      5.35     1      0 
Ravindra Jadeja       9.0      0      61      2      6.78     1      0 
Washington Sundar     7.0      0      32      0      4.57     1      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1 

Total: 213/5          Overs: 36.4         Run Rate: 5.81      Extras: 13 

                                     -X-

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Absolute agony for Shaheen Afridi's Rajasthan Royals who fall disappointingly short in the grand finale, once again because of their batters stinking up the joint. Rajasthan Royals were able to pick up wickets early in the chase, but they weren't able to keep their economy in check. Runs flew early but cheap inroads meant Rajasthan were well within their right to think they stood a chance, but because of what they mustered up with the bat, Lahore only needed one partnership or one solid knock to ruin Rajasthan's ambitions. And that's exactly what Ben Stokes delivered. A match-winning fifty, which coincided with two game-changing partnerships pretty much spelt the end for Rajasthan Royals.​

Code: 
RAJASTHAN ROYALS     210       43.0 overs
LAHORE QALANDARS     213/5     36.4 overs

Lahore Qalandars won by 5 wickets (with 80 balls remaining)

Man of the match: Ben Stokes (Lahore Qalandars)

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Ben Stokes is adjudged the Player of the Series with scores of 62 (56), 64 (66) and 61* (65) in three games. Nothing less than fifty in each game he played, which, alongside a Man of the Match in the finale rightfully earns him this award. He was also the highest-scorer for any team in The Super Cup.​

Code: 
Man of the series: Ben Stokes (Lahore Qalandars)

Lahore Qalandars win the 2022 Asian Super Cup

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KALLANG - JUNE 22: The coveted Asian Super Cup trophy on display at Singapore National Stadium, Kallang
© Associated Press, 2022

LAHORE QALANDARS WIN THE SUPER CUP​

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Qalandars are winning trophies? So, in other words, you mean the sky is blue.

Wonderful work NMA on conducting another great league and of course both the LQ managers, and an extra thank you to @ahmedleo414 for remembering me :cheers
 
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This time Kane was on the right side of a Stokes chase. Our lower and middle order has stood up throughout the tournament, as have the bowlers.
Well played nonetheless, RR.
Thank you @ahmedleo414 for letting me co-manage LQ. But i will be back with Islamabad next season to defeat you and @AsadRM :winky:
 
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