2001 WCC Club World Cup

GG @A.P Haux. If the finish to the first game was ridiculous then this was outright unbelievable.

Think there's definitely a future series on the cards between our countries to settle the score.
Sure, always looking forward to more excitement (as long as we win in the end of course :p)
 
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WCC Club World Cup Final

23 September, 2001
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RABAT vs
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HAMRUN SPARTANS
- Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club
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Hakem Lahbabi [ Degree 4 ]
- :bat::left: EXCELLENT - A batsman-friendly pitch. Great bowlers still likely to do well.

Statistics

Code:
HAMRUN SPARTANS

BATTING & FIELDING

Player               Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s  50s  4s  6s  0s   Ct.  St.  Ro.
Thomas Fedele         4     4    0  148   70   37.00  198   74.74    0    2   10   3   0    0    -    1
Joseph Porsella       4     4    0  130   67   32.50  181   71.82    0    1   11   1   1    3    1    0
Nick Ubaldini         4     4    0  114   56   28.50  162   70.37    0    1    9   5   0    1    -    0
Adam Spiteri          4     4    3   99   47*  99.00  141   70.21    0    0    7   2   0    2    -    1
Zaren Genius          4     4    0   92   56   23.00  133   69.17    0    1    5   2   1    3    -    1
Joseph Desain         4     4    1   90   64   30.00  159   56.60    0    1    5   0   0    1    -    0
Żaru Decelis          4     4    2   40   16   20.00   71   56.33    0    0    3   0   0    1    -    0
Mason Preziosi        4     4    0   24   14    6.00   50   48.00    0    0    0   0   1    1    -    1
Zakkarija Bellizzi    4     1    0   15   15   15.00   45   33.33    0    0    0   0   0    0    -    0
Maison Bajada         4     1    1    1    1*   N/A     1  100.00    0    0    0   0   0    1    -    0
Rikkardu Susani       4     0    -    -    -    -.-     -    -.-     -    -    -   -   0    1    -    0

BOWLING

Player               Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts    BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R  4w  5w
Zakkarija Bellizzi    4     4   34.0    2    132     9     5/32  14.67  3.88  22.67  0   1
Maison Bajada         4     4   36.0    0    142     9     5/18  15.78  3.94  24.00  0   1
Żaru Decelis          4     4   37.0    1    166     7     2/34  23.71  4.48  31.71  0   0
Rikkardu Susani       4     4   34.0    2    163     4     2/57  40.75  4.79  51.00  0   0
Adam Spiteri          4     4   22.1    0     93     2     1/22  46.50  4.19  66.50  0   0
Mason Preziosi        4     4   16.0    0     81     0     0/6    N/A   5.06    -    0   0
Code:
RABAT

BATTING & FIELDING

Player               Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s  50s  4s  6s  0s   Ct.  St.  Ro.
Hervé Hocquard        4     4    0  359  137   89.75  279  128.67    2    1   48   6   0    2    -    0
Moosa El Khouri       4     4    0  109   52   27.25  144   75.69    0    2   10   1   0    2    -    0
Arwarh Benjelloun     4     4    0  101   50   25.25  139   72.66    0    1    7   2   0    0    -    0
Youssouf Berrada      4     4    2   95   38*  47.50  146   65.06    0    0    8   0   0    1    -    0
Hamid El Khayat       4     4    0   67   31   16.75   83   80.72    0    0    9   0   0    5    -    0
Marzuq Al-Fassi       2     2    0   21   13   10.50   47   44.68    0    0    0   0   0    1    -    0
Mohammed Laroui       4     3    2   20   19*  20.00   28   71.42    0    0    0   0   1    3    1    0
Zubayr Bennis         4     2    1   19   17   19.00   37   51.35    0    0    0   0   0    0    -    0
Quraishi Zafrani      2     2    1   13    7   13.00   30   43.33    0    0    2   0   0    0    -    0
El Mahi Khatibi       4     1    1    2    2*   N/A     3   66.67    0    0    0   0   0    1    -    0
Abélard Beaugendre    1     1    1    1    1*   N/A     2   50.00    0    0    0   0   0    0    -    0
Abdelkarim Toulali    4     0    -    -    -    -.-     -    -.-     -    -    -   -   0    1    -    1
Hakem Lahbabi         3     0    -    -    -    -.-     -    -.-     -    -    -   -   0    2    -    0

BOWLING

Player               Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts    BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R  4w  5w
Zubayr Bennis         4     4   38.2    1    148    10     4/27  14.80  3.86  23.00  2   0
Abdelkarim Toulali    4     4   37.0    1    155     7     3/23  22.14  4.18  31.71  0   0
El Mahi Khatibi       4     4   37.0    1    194     5     2/28  38.80  5.24  44.40  0   0
Hakem Lahbabi         3     3   30.0    0    134     4     2/52  33.50  4.47  45.00  0   0
Abélard Beaugendre    1     1    6.0    0     25     2     2/25  12.50  4.17  18.00  0   0
Arwarh Benjelloun     4     2    7.0    1     28     2     1/14  14.00  4.00  21.00  0   0
Quraishi Zafrani      2     2    9.0    1     42     0     0/14   N/A   4.67    -    0   0
Hamid El Khayat       4     3   14.0    1     69     0     0/12   N/A   4.92    -    0   0

Lineup Rules

You must have at least six capable bowling (:ar:/:bwl:) options in your lineup
You must have at least one genuine wicket-keeping (:wk:/:wkb:) option in your lineup
You may not drop your designated captain (:c:) from your lineup unless they are injured
Mark the players You want to bowl with ^ and Your active wicket-keeper with †/+

* Players playing out-of-position will incur a penalty in their batting ratings
* Players in bold are internationally capped players in either or both formats
* Players struck through are currently unavailable owing to national duty

:bro: < :slvo: < :goldo: < :purpo: < :blueo: < :redo:

Deadline

24 hours - failure to post lineup within the given deadline will result in a 2-point ratings penalty for all players in your team.

@Na Maloom Afraad @HighFlyingDwarf
 
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RABAT

:bro: :bat: Moosa El Khouri
:bro: :ar: Hamid El Khayat :bwl:
:goldo: :bat: Hervé Hocquard
:bro: :ar: Arwarh Benjelloun :bwl:
:bro: :bat: Youssouf Berrada
:bro: :ar: Quraishi Zafrani :bwl:
:bro: :wkb: Mohammed Laroui :wk:
:bro: :ar: Zubayr Bennis :bwl:
:redo: :bwl: El Mahi Khatibi :bwl:
:bro: :bwl: Abélard Beaugendre :bwl:
:bro: :bwl: Abdelkarim Toulali :bwl: :c:


I feel like we're the overwhelming favourites, which is all the more reason for this to blow up in our faces. Quraishi Zafrani comes back in for Marzuq Al-Fassi.
 
2001 WCC CLUB WORLD CUP
Knockouts, Match 19
Final

23 September, 2001
List A

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RABAT vs HAMRUN SPARTANS
Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club

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TOSS - RABAT WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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RABAT
1st INNINGS​
Code:
0.1  Susani to Khouri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Susani to Khouri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Susani to Khouri, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Zaru Decelis, Quack Quack!

         Moosa El Khouri        0 (3b)
         c. Decelis     b. Susani

0.4  Susani to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
0.5  Susani to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
0.6  Susani to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         RABAT                 1/1
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Rikkardu Susani      1.0-0-1-1
         Hamid El Khayat       0(2b)
         Hervé Hocquard        1(1b)

1.1  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
1.2  Decelis to Khayat, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Decelis to Khayat, wide, Zaru Decelis bowling a very wayward one
1.4  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
1.5  Decelis to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Fedele made a big mess of that simple chance
1.6  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, Great cooperation between Hervé Hocquard and Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         RABAT                 7/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Zaru Decelis         1.0-0-6-0
         Hamid El Khayat       2(6b)
         Hervé Hocquard        4(4b)

2.1  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Left alone by Hervé Hocquard
2.2  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Hervé Hocquard missed that one by a mile
2.4  Susani to Hocquard, FOUR, Rikkardu Susani cant belive it
2.5  Susani to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Susani to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         RABAT                12/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Rikkardu Susani      2.0-0-6-1
         Hamid El Khayat       2(7b)
         Hervé Hocquard        9(9b 1X4)

3.1  Decelis to Hocquard, no run, Defensively played by Hervé Hocquard
3.2  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3  Decelis to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run
3.4  Decelis to Hocquard, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
3.5  Decelis to Hocquard, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.6  Decelis to Khayat, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (12 runs)
         RABAT                24/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Zaru Decelis         2.0-0-17-0
         Hervé Hocquard       19(13b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat       3(9b)

4.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Hervé Hocquard
4.2  Bellizzi to Hocquard, no run, Left alone by Hervé Hocquard
4.3  Bellizzi to Hocquard, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Spiteri made a big mess of that simple chance
4.5  Bellizzi to Hocquard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Bellizzi to Hocquard, one run, The misfield by Genius allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         RABAT                28/1
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   1.0-0-4-0
         Hamid El Khayat       5(11b)
         Hervé Hocquard       21(17b 1X4 1X6)

5.1  Decelis to Hocquard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
5.4  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
5.5  Decelis to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Decelis to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Susani allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         RABAT                30/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Zaru Decelis         3.0-0-19-0
         Hervé Hocquard       22(19b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat       6(15b)

6.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
6.2  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Bellizzi to Hocquard, OUT, Thomas Fedele takes an easy catch to dismiss Hervé Hocquard

         Hervé Hocquard         22 (20b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Fedele      b. Bellizzi


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Hocquard tries to clear the infield but is caught out! A huge wicket for the Spartans early on and Bellizzi continues his dream run in the tournament. Rabat will need to find a new hero in the final
Code:
6.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
6.5  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, legbye, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
6.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Spiteri allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         RABAT                33/2
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   2.0-0-6-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun     0(2b)
         Hamid El Khayat       8(18b)

7.1  Susani to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat
7.2  Susani to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3  Susani to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
7.4  Susani to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
7.5  Susani to Khayat, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
7.6  Susani to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         RABAT                39/2
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Rikkardu Susani      3.0-0-12-1
         Hamid El Khayat      12(22b)
         Arwarh Benjelloun     2(4b)

8.1  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
8.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
8.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
8.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
8.5  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
8.6  Bajada to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         RABAT                46/2
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Maison Bajada        1.0-0-7-0
         Hamid El Khayat      17(26b 1X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun     4(6b)

9.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.3  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
9.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bellizzi
9.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Arwarh Benjelloun

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         RABAT                52/2
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   3.0-0-12-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun     9(10b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      18(28b 1X4)

10.1  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
10.2  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hamid El Khayat
10.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
10.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
10.5  Bajada to Khayat, legbye, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.6  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run

         End of over 11  (12 runs)
         RABAT                64/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Maison Bajada        2.0-0-18-0
         Hamid El Khayat      27(32b 3X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    11(12b 1X4)

11.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
11.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run
11.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
11.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         RABAT                69/2
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   4.0-0-17-1
         Hamid El Khayat      28(35b 3X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    15(15b 1X4)

12.1  Bajada to Benjelloun, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
12.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Arwarh Benjelloun
12.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
12.6  Bajada to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Bellizzi allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RABAT                75/2
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Maison Bajada        3.0-0-24-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    19(18b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      30(38b 3X4)

13.1  Susani to Khayat, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.2  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rikkardu Susani, deserving this punishment
13.3  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
13.4  Susani to Khayat, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.4  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Rikkardu Susani cant belive it
13.5  Susani to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
13.6  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 14  (17 runs)
         RABAT                92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Rikkardu Susani      4.0-0-29-1
         Hamid El Khayat      46(45b 7X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    19(18b 1X4)

14.1  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
14.2  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
14.3  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
14.5  Preziosi to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
14.6  Preziosi to Khayat, FOUR, Mason Preziosi cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Hamid El Khayat's fifty

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         RABAT                97/2
         (R/R:  6.47)
         Mason Preziosi       1.0-0-5-0
         Hamid El Khayat      50(46b 8X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    20(23b 1X4)

15.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
15.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
15.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
15.5  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
15.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         RABAT               103/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   5.0-0-23-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun    24(27b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      52(48b 8X4)

16.1  Bajada to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, no ball, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Maison Bajada, giving that a wide
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Maison Bajada, giving that a wide
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
16.3  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
16.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Left alone by Arwarh Benjelloun
16.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RABAT               108/2
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Maison Bajada        4.0-0-29-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    25(32b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      54(50b 8X4)

17.1  Decelis to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
17.2  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
17.3  Decelis to Benjelloun, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
17.4  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis
17.6  Decelis to Benjelloun, two runs,

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         RABAT               117/2
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Zaru Decelis         4.0-0-28-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    33(37b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat      55(51b 8X4)

18.1  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Maison Bajada cant belive it
18.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Bajada to Khayat, three runs, Great work by Ubaldini saved a certain boundary
18.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Arwarh Benjelloun
18.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 19  (12 runs)
         RABAT               129/2
         (R/R:  6.79)
         Maison Bajada        5.0-0-41-0
         Hamid El Khayat      62(54b 9X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    38(40b 2X4 1X6)

19.1  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
19.2  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Spiteri to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
19.4  Spiteri to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.5  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.5  Spiteri to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Spiteri to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         RABAT               138/2
         (R/R:  6.90)
         Adam Spiteri         1.0-0-9-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    40(44b 2X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat      68(56b 9X4)

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A breathtaking display of counter attacking cricket from two batsmen who were short on runs coming into this match launches Rabat to 138 after 20 overs. The partnership is now worth over 100 runs and its come in very short time. The Spartans desperately need a breakthrough to prevent Rabat from running away with the game

Code:
20.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
20.2  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
20.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
20.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
20.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat
20.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RABAT               142/2
         (R/R:  6.76)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   6.0-0-27-1
         Hamid El Khayat      72(62b 10X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    40(44b 2X4 1X6)

21.1  Susani to Benjelloun, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Arwarh Benjelloun      40 (45b 2X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Susani

21.2  Susani to Berrada, no run, Youssouf Berrada missed that one by a mile
21.3  Susani to Berrada, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Susani to Khayat, one run, One more to the total
21.5  Susani to Berrada, no run, Defensively played by Youssouf Berrada
21.6  Susani to Berrada, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joseph Porsella

         Youssouf Berrada       1 (4b)
         c. Porsella    b. Susani


         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         RABAT               144/4
         (R/R:  6.55)
         Rikkardu Susani      5.0-0-31-3
         Quraishi Zafrani      0(0b)
         Hamid El Khayat      73(63b 10X4)

22.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Quraishi Zafrani
22.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
22.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
22.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         RABAT               146/4
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   7.0-0-29-1
         Hamid El Khayat      74(67b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani      1(2b)

23.1  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
23.2  Bajada to Zafrani, three runs, Great work by Fedele saved a certain boundary
23.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.4  Bajada to Zafrani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quraishi Zafrani
23.5  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
23.6  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         RABAT               155/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        6.0-0-50-0
         Hamid El Khayat      75(68b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani      9(7b 1X4)

24.1  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
24.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quraishi Zafrani
24.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
24.4  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Zakkarija Bellizzi, deserving this punishment
24.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
24.6  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, The misfield by Porsella allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         RABAT               164/4
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   8.0-0-38-1
         Hamid El Khayat      75(68b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     18(13b 3X4)

25.1  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
25.2  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
25.4  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
25.5  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, Great cooperation between Quraishi Zafrani and Hamid El Khayat
25.6  Bajada to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         RABAT               168/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        7.0-0-54-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     19(18b 3X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      78(69b 10X4)

26.1  Spiteri to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Decelis made a big mess of that simple chance
26.2  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
26.3  Spiteri to Zafrani, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quraishi Zafrani
26.4  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Spiteri 
26.6  Spiteri to Zafrani, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RABAT               174/4
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Adam Spiteri         2.0-0-15-0
         Hamid El Khayat      79(70b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     24(23b 4X4)

27.1  Bajada to Zafrani, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
27.2  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
27.3  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.4  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.5  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, Great cooperation between Quraishi Zafrani and Hamid El Khayat
27.6  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         RABAT               181/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        8.0-0-61-0
         Hamid El Khayat      79(71b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     31(28b 4X4 1X6)

28.1  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, OUT, Nick Ubaldini takes an easy catch to dismiss Hamid El Khayat

         Hamid El Khayat        79 (72b 10X4)
         c. Ubaldini    b. Bellizzi

28.4  Bellizzi to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
28.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.6  Bellizzi to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         RABAT               187/5
         (R/R:  6.45)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   9.0-0-44-2
         Quraishi Zafrani     35(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       2(2b)

29.1  Bajada to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani
29.2  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, That is very well run by Mohammed Laroui
29.3  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
29.4  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
29.5  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.6  Bajada to Laroui, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         RABAT               190/5
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Maison Bajada        9.0-0-64-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     36(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       4(7b)

30.1  Spiteri to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
30.2  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani
30.3  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
30.6  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani was completely deceived

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         RABAT               191/5
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Adam Spiteri         3.0-0-16-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     36(36b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       5(9b)

31.1  Bellizzi to Laroui, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani was completely deceived
31.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
31.4  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, Zakkarija Bellizzi cant belive it
31.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Quraishi Zafrani       40 (40b 5X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Bellizzi

31.6  Bellizzi to Bennis, one run, The misfield by Genius allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Zakkarija Bellizzi. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         RABAT               197/6
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   10.0-0-49-3
         Mohammed Laroui       5(10b)
         Zubayr Bennis         1(1b)

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Zakkarija Bellizzi has turned this game on its head! The spearhead of the Spartans bowling attack with the help of Rikkardu Susani have ran through Rabat's middle order to leave them reeling at 6 down after 32 overs. Deceils took a massive gamble by bowling out his most in form bowler early and it has paid off and how!

Code:
32.1  Bajada to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
32.2  Bajada to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
32.3  Bajada to Bennis, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.5  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
32.6  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui was completely deceived
      Maison Bajada finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         RABAT               198/6
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Maison Bajada        10.0-0-65-0
         Mohammed Laroui       5(13b)
         Zubayr Bennis         2(4b)

33.1  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Zubayr Bennis missed that one by a mile
33.2  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Zubayr Bennis was completely deceived
33.3  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Defensively played by Zubayr Bennis
33.4  Decelis to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis  
33.5  Decelis to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis  
33.6  Decelis to Bennis, one run, Great cooperation between Zubayr Bennis and Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         RABAT               199/6
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Zaru Decelis         5.0-0-29-0
         Mohammed Laroui       5(13b)
         Zubayr Bennis         3(10b)

34.1  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Spiteri to Bennis, one run, Great cooperation between Zubayr Bennis and Mohammed Laroui
34.3  Spiteri to Laroui, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Spiteri  
34.4  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Zubayr Bennis  
34.5  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         RABAT               201/6
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Adam Spiteri         4.0-0-18-0
         Zubayr Bennis         4(14b)
         Mohammed Laroui       6(15b)

35.1  Decelis to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Zubayr Bennis  
35.2  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
35.3  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
35.4  Decelis to Bennis, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Decelis to Laroui, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Mohammed Laroui
35.6  Decelis to Laroui, no ball, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui
35.6  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 36  (7 runs)
         RABAT               208/6
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Zaru Decelis         6.0-0-36-0
         Mohammed Laroui      11(18b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis         5(17b)

36.1  Susani to Bennis, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Zubayr Bennis
36.2  Susani to Bennis, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.3  Susani to Laroui, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Susani to Laroui, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
36.5  Susani to Bennis, one run, That is very well run by Mohammed Laroui
36.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (9 runs)
         RABAT               217/6
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Rikkardu Susani      6.0-0-40-3
         Mohammed Laroui      14(21b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        11(20b 1X4)

37.1  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.2  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
37.3  Spiteri to Bennis, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Zubayr Bennis  
37.5  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
37.6  Spiteri to Bennis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RABAT               222/6
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Adam Spiteri         5.0-0-23-0
         Mohammed Laroui      15(22b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        15(25b 1X4)

38.1  Susani to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Susani to Bennis, SIX, What a wonderful player Zubayr Bennis is
38.3  Susani to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Susani    
38.4  Susani to Bennis, one run, The misfield by Susani allows yet another run
38.5  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
38.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 39  (7 runs)
         RABAT               229/6
         (R/R:  5.87)
         Rikkardu Susani      7.0-0-47-3
         Mohammed Laroui      15(24b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        22(29b 1X4 1X6)

39.1  Preziosi to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
39.2  Preziosi to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
39.3  Preziosi to Bennis, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Bennis cant belive it

         Zubayr Bennis          22 (32b 1X4 1X6)
         b. Preziosi

39.4  Preziosi to Khatibi, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.5  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui
39.6  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         RABAT               230/7
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Mason Preziosi       2.0-0-6-1
         Mohammed Laroui      15(26b 1X4)
         El Mahi Khatibi       1(1b)

40.1  Susani to Khatibi, no run, El Mahi Khatibi was completely deceived
40.2  Susani to Khatibi, OUT, Zaru Decelis takes an easy catch to dismiss El Mahi Khatibi

         El Mahi Khatibi        1 (3b)
         c. Decelis     b. Susani

      Susani, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
40.3  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, The misfield by Porsella allows yet another run
40.4  Susani to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.5  Susani to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Abélard Beaugendre
40.6  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         RABAT               232/8
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Rikkardu Susani      8.0-0-49-4
         Abélard Beaugendre    1(2b)
         Mohammed Laroui      16(28b 1X4)

41.1  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
41.2  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
41.3  Decelis to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Abélard Beaugendre
41.4  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Left alone by Abélard Beaugendre
41.5  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         RABAT               233/8
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Zaru Decelis         7.0-0-37-0
         Abélard Beaugendre    1(5b)
         Mohammed Laroui      17(31b 1X4)

42.1  Susani to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Abélard Beaugendre
42.2  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Susani to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
42.5  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
42.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         RABAT               237/8
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Rikkardu Susani      9.0-0-53-4
         Mohammed Laroui      19(34b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    3(8b)

43.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
43.2  Decelis to Laroui, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, Great cooperation between Abélard Beaugendre and Mohammed Laroui
43.4  Decelis to Laroui, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis  
43.5  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.6  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui was completely deceived

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         RABAT               240/8
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Zaru Decelis         8.0-0-40-0
         Mohammed Laroui      20(38b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    5(10b)

44.1  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived
44.2  Susani to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.3  Susani to Laroui, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
44.5  Susani to Laroui, two runs, Overthrow by Susani instead of 1 they get 2
44.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
      A good spell from Rikkardu Susani, a bit expensive but picking up some wickets. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 45  (5 runs)
         RABAT               245/8
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Rikkardu Susani      10.0-0-58-4
         Mohammed Laroui      22(42b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    8(12b)

45.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
45.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
45.2  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Defensively played by Abélard Beaugendre
45.3  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.4  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived
45.5  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, Great cooperation between Abélard Beaugendre and Mohammed Laroui
45.6  Decelis to Laroui, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         RABAT               250/8
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Zaru Decelis         9.0-0-45-0
         Abélard Beaugendre   11(18b)
         Mohammed Laroui      23(43b 1X4)

46.1  Preziosi to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
46.2  Preziosi to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
46.3  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
46.4  Preziosi to Laroui, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.5  Preziosi to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         RABAT               256/8
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Mason Preziosi       3.0-0-12-1
         Mohammed Laroui      25(47b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre   15(20b)

47.1  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  Spiteri to Beaugendre, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Spiteri to Laroui, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
47.4  Spiteri to Laroui, OUT, Zakkarija Bellizzi takes an easy catch to dismiss Mohammed Laroui

         Mohammed Laroui        27 (49b 1X4)
         c. Bellizzi    b. Spiteri

47.5  Spiteri to Toulali, one run, Great cooperation between Abdelkarim Toulali and Abélard Beaugendre
47.6  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no ball, no run, Abélard Beaugendre missed that one by a mile
47.6  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre missed that one by a mile

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         RABAT               261/9
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Adam Spiteri         6.0-0-28-1
         Abélard Beaugendre   16(23b)
         Abdelkarim Toulali    1(1b)

48.1  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Abdelkarim Toulali was completely deceived
48.3  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Defensively played by Abdelkarim Toulali
48.4  Preziosi to Toulali, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.5  Preziosi to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         RABAT               265/9
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Mason Preziosi       4.0-0-16-1
         Abdelkarim Toulali    2(6b)
         Abélard Beaugendre   19(24b)

49.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
49.2  Decelis to Toulali, OUT, Joseph Desain takes an easy catch to dismiss Abdelkarim Toulali

         Abdelkarim Toulali     2 (7b)
         c. Desain      b. Decelis


         End of innings (49.2 overs)
         RABAT               266/10 (RR:  5.39)
         Zaru Decelis          9.2-0-46-1
         Abélard Beaugendre   20(25b)
Code:
RABAT innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Moosa El Khouri     c. Decelis     b. Susani        0     3    0    0    0.0%
Hamid El Khayat     c. Ubaldini    b. Bellizzi     79    72   10    0  109.7%
Hervé Hocquard      c. Fedele      b. Bellizzi     22    20    1    1  110.0%
Arwarh Benjelloun   lbw            b. Susani       40    45    2    1   88.9%
Youssouf Berrada    c. Porsella    b. Susani        1     4    0    0   25.0%
Quraishi Zafrani    lbw            b. Bellizzi     40    40    5    1  100.0%
Mohammed Laroui     c. Bellizzi    b. Spiteri      27    49    1    0   55.1%
Zubayr Bennis                      b. Preziosi     22    32    1    1   68.8%
El Mahi Khatibi     c. Decelis     b. Susani        1     3    0    0   33.3%
Abélard Beaugendre  not out                        20    25    0    0   80.0%
Abdelkarim Toulali  c. Desain      b. Decelis       2     7    0    0   28.6%
 
 Total:  266/10      Overs:  49.2          Run Rate:  5.32      Extras:  12
 
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HAMRUN SPARTANS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Rikkardu Susani      10.0      0      58      4      5.80     1      0
Zaru Decelis          9.2      0      46      1      4.93     2      1
Zakkarija Bellizzi   10.0      0      49      3      4.90     0      0
Maison Bajada        10.0      0      65      0      6.50     1      1
Mason Preziosi        4.0      0      16      1      4.00     0      0
Adam Spiteri          6.0      0      28      1      4.67     0      2
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0

Total: 266/10         Overs: 49.2         Run Rate: 5.32      Extras: 12
                                     -X-
 

RABAT Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Khouri      H Khayat                                                0 (3)
H Hocquard    H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþ                                 31 (36)
Benjelloun    H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      111 (88)
Y Berrada     H Khayat     þ                                          2 (5)
Q Zafrani     H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþþþ                               38 (39)
Q Zafrani     M Laroui     þþþþ                                      14 (20)
Z Bennis      M Laroui     þþþþþþþþþþ                                33 (46)
E Khatibi     M Laroui     þ                                          1 (5)
Beaugendre    M Laroui     þþþþþþþþþ                                 29 (44)
Beaugendre    A Toulali    þþ                                         7 (10)


     Fall of Wickets    0/1       31/2      142/3     144/4     182/5
                        196/6     229/7     230/8     259/9     266/10

 Total:  266/10      Overs:  49.2         Run Rate:  5.32     Extras:  12
 
                                     -X-



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Handy lower order contributions drag Rabat to 266, they would have hoped for a lot more when El Khayat and Benjelloun were effortlessly dismantling the Spartans' bowling unit but a spirited fightback led to a mini collapse during the middle overs.

266 is under par on paper, but the Spartans know better than to take the chase lightly, any runs on the board during a final incite pressure and they are up against one of the most in form bowling lineups in the tournament


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TARGET - HAMRUN SPARTANS NEED 267 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.34 RUNS PER OVER

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...

@HighFlyingDwarf @Na Maloom Afraad
 
Oh my god! I sort of had an inkling that Hervé would come up short when it mattered the most, kinda like Dilshan in the 09 T20 WC final. Rikkardu Susani also having a very forgetful tournament and then turning up in the final like that is very Amir like (from 2017). Would've hoped for more runs in the final, but seeing how our innings played out, we should be very grateful with what we have on the board. It could've been a lot worse had it not been for Hamid El Khayat putting forth the innings of his life.

I still think we have the juice to defend that total on this pitch, even with Hakem Lahbabi being MIA. But it is going to be very difficult to actually pull it off.
 
2001 WCC CLUB WORLD CUP
Knockouts, Match 19
Final

23 September, 2001
List A

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RABAT vs HAMRUN SPARTANS
Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club

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TOSS - RABAT WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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RABAT
1st INNINGS​
Code:
0.1  Susani to Khouri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Susani to Khouri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Susani to Khouri, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Zaru Decelis, Quack Quack!

         Moosa El Khouri        0 (3b)
         c. Decelis     b. Susani

0.4  Susani to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
0.5  Susani to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
0.6  Susani to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         RABAT                 1/1
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Rikkardu Susani      1.0-0-1-1
         Hamid El Khayat       0(2b)
         Hervé Hocquard        1(1b)

1.1  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
1.2  Decelis to Khayat, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Decelis to Khayat, wide, Zaru Decelis bowling a very wayward one
1.4  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
1.5  Decelis to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Fedele made a big mess of that simple chance
1.6  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, Great cooperation between Hervé Hocquard and Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         RABAT                 7/1
         (R/R:  3.50)
         Zaru Decelis         1.0-0-6-0
         Hamid El Khayat       2(6b)
         Hervé Hocquard        4(4b)

2.1  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Left alone by Hervé Hocquard
2.2  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Susani to Hocquard, no run, Hervé Hocquard missed that one by a mile
2.4  Susani to Hocquard, FOUR, Rikkardu Susani cant belive it
2.5  Susani to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Susani to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         RABAT                12/1
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Rikkardu Susani      2.0-0-6-1
         Hamid El Khayat       2(7b)
         Hervé Hocquard        9(9b 1X4)

3.1  Decelis to Hocquard, no run, Defensively played by Hervé Hocquard
3.2  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3  Decelis to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run
3.4  Decelis to Hocquard, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
3.5  Decelis to Hocquard, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.6  Decelis to Khayat, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 4  (12 runs)
         RABAT                24/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Zaru Decelis         2.0-0-17-0
         Hervé Hocquard       19(13b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat       3(9b)

4.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Hervé Hocquard
4.2  Bellizzi to Hocquard, no run, Left alone by Hervé Hocquard
4.3  Bellizzi to Hocquard, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Spiteri made a big mess of that simple chance
4.5  Bellizzi to Hocquard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Bellizzi to Hocquard, one run, The misfield by Genius allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         RABAT                28/1
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   1.0-0-4-0
         Hamid El Khayat       5(11b)
         Hervé Hocquard       21(17b 1X4 1X6)

5.1  Decelis to Hocquard, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Decelis to Hocquard, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
5.4  Decelis to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
5.5  Decelis to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Decelis to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Susani allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         RABAT                30/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Zaru Decelis         3.0-0-19-0
         Hervé Hocquard       22(19b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat       6(15b)

6.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
6.2  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.3  Bellizzi to Hocquard, OUT, Thomas Fedele takes an easy catch to dismiss Hervé Hocquard

         Hervé Hocquard         22 (20b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Fedele      b. Bellizzi


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Hocquard tries to clear the infield but is caught out! A huge wicket for the Spartans early on and Bellizzi continues his dream run in the tournament. Rabat will need to find a new hero in the final
Code:
6.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
6.5  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, legbye, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
6.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Spiteri allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         RABAT                33/2
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   2.0-0-6-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun     0(2b)
         Hamid El Khayat       8(18b)

7.1  Susani to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat
7.2  Susani to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3  Susani to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
7.4  Susani to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
7.5  Susani to Khayat, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
7.6  Susani to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         RABAT                39/2
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Rikkardu Susani      3.0-0-12-1
         Hamid El Khayat      12(22b)
         Arwarh Benjelloun     2(4b)

8.1  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
8.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
8.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
8.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
8.5  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
8.6  Bajada to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         RABAT                46/2
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Maison Bajada        1.0-0-7-0
         Hamid El Khayat      17(26b 1X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun     4(6b)

9.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.3  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
9.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
9.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bellizzi
9.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Arwarh Benjelloun

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         RABAT                52/2
         (R/R:  5.20)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   3.0-0-12-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun     9(10b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      18(28b 1X4)

10.1  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
10.2  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hamid El Khayat
10.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
10.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
10.5  Bajada to Khayat, legbye, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.6  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run

         End of over 11  (12 runs)
         RABAT                64/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Maison Bajada        2.0-0-18-0
         Hamid El Khayat      27(32b 3X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    11(12b 1X4)

11.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
11.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, One more to the total
11.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Preziosi allows yet another run
11.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
11.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         RABAT                69/2
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   4.0-0-17-1
         Hamid El Khayat      28(35b 3X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    15(15b 1X4)

12.1  Bajada to Benjelloun, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
12.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Arwarh Benjelloun
12.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
12.6  Bajada to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Bellizzi allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (6 runs)
         RABAT                75/2
         (R/R:  5.77)
         Maison Bajada        3.0-0-24-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    19(18b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      30(38b 3X4)

13.1  Susani to Khayat, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.2  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rikkardu Susani, deserving this punishment
13.3  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat
13.4  Susani to Khayat, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.4  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Rikkardu Susani cant belive it
13.5  Susani to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
13.6  Susani to Khayat, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 14  (17 runs)
         RABAT                92/2
         (R/R:  6.57)
         Rikkardu Susani      4.0-0-29-1
         Hamid El Khayat      46(45b 7X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    19(18b 1X4)

14.1  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
14.2  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
14.3  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.4  Preziosi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
14.5  Preziosi to Benjelloun, one run, Great cooperation between Arwarh Benjelloun and Hamid El Khayat
14.6  Preziosi to Khayat, FOUR, Mason Preziosi cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Hamid El Khayat's fifty

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         RABAT                97/2
         (R/R:  6.47)
         Mason Preziosi       1.0-0-5-0
         Hamid El Khayat      50(46b 8X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    20(23b 1X4)

15.1  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
15.2  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
15.4  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun was completely deceived
15.5  Bellizzi to Benjelloun, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
15.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         RABAT               103/2
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   5.0-0-23-1
         Arwarh Benjelloun    24(27b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      52(48b 8X4)

16.1  Bajada to Khayat, one run, The misfield by Fedele allows yet another run
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, no ball, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Maison Bajada, giving that a wide
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Maison Bajada, giving that a wide
16.2  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Defensively played by Arwarh Benjelloun
16.3  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
16.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Left alone by Arwarh Benjelloun
16.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         RABAT               108/2
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Maison Bajada        4.0-0-29-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    25(32b 1X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      54(50b 8X4)

17.1  Decelis to Khayat, one run, That is very well run by Arwarh Benjelloun
17.2  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
17.3  Decelis to Benjelloun, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
17.4  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Decelis to Benjelloun, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis
17.6  Decelis to Benjelloun, two runs,

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         RABAT               117/2
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Zaru Decelis         4.0-0-28-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    33(37b 1X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat      55(51b 8X4)

18.1  Bajada to Khayat, FOUR, Maison Bajada cant belive it
18.2  Bajada to Khayat, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  Bajada to Khayat, three runs, Great work by Ubaldini saved a certain boundary
18.4  Bajada to Benjelloun, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Arwarh Benjelloun
18.5  Bajada to Benjelloun, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Bajada to Benjelloun, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 19  (12 runs)
         RABAT               129/2
         (R/R:  6.79)
         Maison Bajada        5.0-0-41-0
         Hamid El Khayat      62(54b 9X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    38(40b 2X4 1X6)

19.1  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no run, Arwarh Benjelloun missed that one by a mile
19.2  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Spiteri to Benjelloun, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
19.4  Spiteri to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.5  Spiteri to Benjelloun, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.5  Spiteri to Benjelloun, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.6  Spiteri to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         RABAT               138/2
         (R/R:  6.90)
         Adam Spiteri         1.0-0-9-0
         Arwarh Benjelloun    40(44b 2X4 1X6)
         Hamid El Khayat      68(56b 9X4)

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A breathtaking display of counter attacking cricket from two batsmen who were short on runs coming into this match launches Rabat to 138 after 20 overs. The partnership is now worth over 100 runs and its come in very short time. The Spartans desperately need a breakthrough to prevent Rabat from running away with the game

Code:
20.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
20.2  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
20.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived
20.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Defensively played by Hamid El Khayat
20.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat
20.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         RABAT               142/2
         (R/R:  6.76)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   6.0-0-27-1
         Hamid El Khayat      72(62b 10X4)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    40(44b 2X4 1X6)

21.1  Susani to Benjelloun, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Arwarh Benjelloun      40 (45b 2X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Susani

21.2  Susani to Berrada, no run, Youssouf Berrada missed that one by a mile
21.3  Susani to Berrada, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Susani to Khayat, one run, One more to the total
21.5  Susani to Berrada, no run, Defensively played by Youssouf Berrada
21.6  Susani to Berrada, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joseph Porsella

         Youssouf Berrada       1 (4b)
         c. Porsella    b. Susani


         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         RABAT               144/4
         (R/R:  6.55)
         Rikkardu Susani      5.0-0-31-3
         Quraishi Zafrani      0(0b)
         Hamid El Khayat      73(63b 10X4)

22.1  Bellizzi to Khayat, one run, Great cooperation between Hamid El Khayat and Quraishi Zafrani
22.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, That is very well run by Hamid El Khayat
22.4  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.5  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat missed that one by a mile
22.6  Bellizzi to Khayat, no run, Left alone by Hamid El Khayat

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         RABAT               146/4
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   7.0-0-29-1
         Hamid El Khayat      74(67b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani      1(2b)

23.1  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
23.2  Bajada to Zafrani, three runs, Great work by Fedele saved a certain boundary
23.3  Bajada to Khayat, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.4  Bajada to Zafrani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quraishi Zafrani
23.5  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
23.6  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         RABAT               155/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        6.0-0-50-0
         Hamid El Khayat      75(68b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani      9(7b 1X4)

24.1  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
24.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quraishi Zafrani
24.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
24.4  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Zakkarija Bellizzi, deserving this punishment
24.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
24.6  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, The misfield by Porsella allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (9 runs)
         RABAT               164/4
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   8.0-0-38-1
         Hamid El Khayat      75(68b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     18(13b 3X4)

25.1  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
25.2  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
25.4  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
25.5  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, Great cooperation between Quraishi Zafrani and Hamid El Khayat
25.6  Bajada to Khayat, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         RABAT               168/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        7.0-0-54-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     19(18b 3X4)
         Hamid El Khayat      78(69b 10X4)

26.1  Spiteri to Khayat, one run, Dropped! Decelis made a big mess of that simple chance
26.2  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
26.3  Spiteri to Zafrani, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quraishi Zafrani
26.4  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Spiteri
26.6  Spiteri to Zafrani, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         RABAT               174/4
         (R/R:  6.44)
         Adam Spiteri         2.0-0-15-0
         Hamid El Khayat      79(70b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     24(23b 4X4)

27.1  Bajada to Zafrani, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
27.2  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
27.3  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.4  Bajada to Zafrani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.5  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, Great cooperation between Quraishi Zafrani and Hamid El Khayat
27.6  Bajada to Khayat, no run, Hamid El Khayat was completely deceived

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         RABAT               181/4
         (R/R:  6.46)
         Maison Bajada        8.0-0-61-0
         Hamid El Khayat      79(71b 10X4)
         Quraishi Zafrani     31(28b 4X4 1X6)

28.1  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.3  Bellizzi to Khayat, OUT, Nick Ubaldini takes an easy catch to dismiss Hamid El Khayat

         Hamid El Khayat        79 (72b 10X4)
         c. Ubaldini    b. Bellizzi

28.4  Bellizzi to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
28.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.6  Bellizzi to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         RABAT               187/5
         (R/R:  6.45)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   9.0-0-44-2
         Quraishi Zafrani     35(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       2(2b)

29.1  Bajada to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani
29.2  Bajada to Zafrani, one run, That is very well run by Mohammed Laroui
29.3  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
29.4  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
29.5  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.6  Bajada to Laroui, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         RABAT               190/5
         (R/R:  6.33)
         Maison Bajada        9.0-0-64-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     36(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       4(7b)

30.1  Spiteri to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
30.2  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Quraishi Zafrani
30.3  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.4  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.5  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani missed that one by a mile
30.6  Spiteri to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani was completely deceived

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         RABAT               191/5
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Adam Spiteri         3.0-0-16-0
         Quraishi Zafrani     36(36b 4X4 1X6)
         Mohammed Laroui       5(9b)

31.1  Bellizzi to Laroui, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Quraishi Zafrani was completely deceived
31.3  Bellizzi to Zafrani, no run, Left alone by Quraishi Zafrani
31.4  Bellizzi to Zafrani, FOUR, Zakkarija Bellizzi cant belive it
31.5  Bellizzi to Zafrani, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Quraishi Zafrani       40 (40b 5X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Bellizzi

31.6  Bellizzi to Bennis, one run, The misfield by Genius allows yet another run
      The end to a good spell from Zakkarija Bellizzi. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         RABAT               197/6
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Zakkarija Bellizzi   10.0-0-49-3
         Mohammed Laroui       5(10b)
         Zubayr Bennis         1(1b)

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Zakkarija Bellizzi has turned this game on its head! The spearhead of the Spartans bowling attack with the help of Rikkardu Susani have ran through Rabat's middle order to leave them reeling at 6 down after 32 overs. Deceils took a massive gamble by bowling out his most in form bowler early and it has paid off and how!

Code:
32.1  Bajada to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
32.2  Bajada to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
32.3  Bajada to Bennis, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Maison Bajada is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.5  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
32.6  Bajada to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui was completely deceived
      Maison Bajada finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         RABAT               198/6
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Maison Bajada        10.0-0-65-0
         Mohammed Laroui       5(13b)
         Zubayr Bennis         2(4b)

33.1  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Zubayr Bennis missed that one by a mile
33.2  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Zubayr Bennis was completely deceived
33.3  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Defensively played by Zubayr Bennis
33.4  Decelis to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis
33.5  Decelis to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis
33.6  Decelis to Bennis, one run, Great cooperation between Zubayr Bennis and Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         RABAT               199/6
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Zaru Decelis         5.0-0-29-0
         Mohammed Laroui       5(13b)
         Zubayr Bennis         3(10b)

34.1  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Spiteri to Bennis, one run, Great cooperation between Zubayr Bennis and Mohammed Laroui
34.3  Spiteri to Laroui, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Spiteri
34.4  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Zubayr Bennis
34.5  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         RABAT               201/6
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Adam Spiteri         4.0-0-18-0
         Zubayr Bennis         4(14b)
         Mohammed Laroui       6(15b)

35.1  Decelis to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Zubayr Bennis
35.2  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
35.3  Decelis to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
35.4  Decelis to Bennis, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Decelis to Laroui, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Mohammed Laroui
35.6  Decelis to Laroui, no ball, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui
35.6  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 36  (7 runs)
         RABAT               208/6
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Zaru Decelis         6.0-0-36-0
         Mohammed Laroui      11(18b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis         5(17b)

36.1  Susani to Bennis, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Zubayr Bennis
36.2  Susani to Bennis, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.3  Susani to Laroui, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.4  Susani to Laroui, three runs, Great work by Spiteri saved a certain boundary
36.5  Susani to Bennis, one run, That is very well run by Mohammed Laroui
36.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (9 runs)
         RABAT               217/6
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Rikkardu Susani      6.0-0-40-3
         Mohammed Laroui      14(21b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        11(20b 1X4)

37.1  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.2  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
37.3  Spiteri to Bennis, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Spiteri to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Zubayr Bennis
37.5  Spiteri to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
37.6  Spiteri to Bennis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 38  (5 runs)
         RABAT               222/6
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Adam Spiteri         5.0-0-23-0
         Mohammed Laroui      15(22b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        15(25b 1X4)

38.1  Susani to Bennis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Susani to Bennis, SIX, What a wonderful player Zubayr Bennis is
38.3  Susani to Bennis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Susani
38.4  Susani to Bennis, one run, The misfield by Susani allows yet another run
38.5  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
38.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 39  (7 runs)
         RABAT               229/6
         (R/R:  5.87)
         Rikkardu Susani      7.0-0-47-3
         Mohammed Laroui      15(24b 1X4)
         Zubayr Bennis        22(29b 1X4 1X6)

39.1  Preziosi to Bennis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella
39.2  Preziosi to Bennis, no run, Left alone by Zubayr Bennis
39.3  Preziosi to Bennis, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Bennis cant belive it

         Zubayr Bennis          22 (32b 1X4 1X6)
         b. Preziosi

39.4  Preziosi to Khatibi, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.5  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui
39.6  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Left alone by Mohammed Laroui

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         RABAT               230/7
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Mason Preziosi       2.0-0-6-1
         Mohammed Laroui      15(26b 1X4)
         El Mahi Khatibi       1(1b)

40.1  Susani to Khatibi, no run, El Mahi Khatibi was completely deceived
40.2  Susani to Khatibi, OUT, Zaru Decelis takes an easy catch to dismiss El Mahi Khatibi

         El Mahi Khatibi        1 (3b)
         c. Decelis     b. Susani

      Susani, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
40.3  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, The misfield by Porsella allows yet another run
40.4  Susani to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.5  Susani to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Abélard Beaugendre
40.6  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         RABAT               232/8
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Rikkardu Susani      8.0-0-49-4
         Abélard Beaugendre    1(2b)
         Mohammed Laroui      16(28b 1X4)

41.1  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
41.2  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
41.3  Decelis to Laroui, one run, That is very well run by Abélard Beaugendre
41.4  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Left alone by Abélard Beaugendre
41.5  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.6  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived

         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         RABAT               233/8
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Zaru Decelis         7.0-0-37-0
         Abélard Beaugendre    1(5b)
         Mohammed Laroui      17(31b 1X4)

42.1  Susani to Laroui, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammed Laroui and Abélard Beaugendre
42.2  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
42.4  Susani to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
42.5  Susani to Beaugendre, one run, The misfield by Ubaldini allows yet another run
42.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         RABAT               237/8
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Rikkardu Susani      9.0-0-53-4
         Mohammed Laroui      19(34b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    3(8b)

43.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
43.2  Decelis to Laroui, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.3  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, Great cooperation between Abélard Beaugendre and Mohammed Laroui
43.4  Decelis to Laroui, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Decelis
43.5  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.6  Decelis to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui was completely deceived

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         RABAT               240/8
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Zaru Decelis         8.0-0-40-0
         Mohammed Laroui      20(38b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    5(10b)

44.1  Susani to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived
44.2  Susani to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.3  Susani to Laroui, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
44.5  Susani to Laroui, two runs, Overthrow by Susani instead of 1 they get 2
44.6  Susani to Laroui, no run, Mohammed Laroui missed that one by a mile
      A good spell from Rikkardu Susani, a bit expensive but picking up some wickets. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 45  (5 runs)
         RABAT               245/8
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Rikkardu Susani      10.0-0-58-4
         Mohammed Laroui      22(42b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre    8(12b)

45.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
45.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
45.2  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Defensively played by Abélard Beaugendre
45.3  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.4  Decelis to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre was completely deceived
45.5  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, Great cooperation between Abélard Beaugendre and Mohammed Laroui
45.6  Decelis to Laroui, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         RABAT               250/8
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Zaru Decelis         9.0-0-45-0
         Abélard Beaugendre   11(18b)
         Mohammed Laroui      23(43b 1X4)

46.1  Preziosi to Laroui, one run, One more to the total
46.2  Preziosi to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
46.3  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Defensively played by Mohammed Laroui
46.4  Preziosi to Laroui, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.5  Preziosi to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6  Preziosi to Laroui, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         RABAT               256/8
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Mason Preziosi       3.0-0-12-1
         Mohammed Laroui      25(47b 1X4)
         Abélard Beaugendre   15(20b)

47.1  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  Spiteri to Beaugendre, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Spiteri to Laroui, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
47.4  Spiteri to Laroui, OUT, Zakkarija Bellizzi takes an easy catch to dismiss Mohammed Laroui

         Mohammed Laroui        27 (49b 1X4)
         c. Bellizzi    b. Spiteri

47.5  Spiteri to Toulali, one run, Great cooperation between Abdelkarim Toulali and Abélard Beaugendre
47.6  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no ball, no run, Abélard Beaugendre missed that one by a mile
47.6  Spiteri to Beaugendre, no run, Abélard Beaugendre missed that one by a mile

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         RABAT               261/9
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Adam Spiteri         6.0-0-28-1
         Abélard Beaugendre   16(23b)
         Abdelkarim Toulali    1(1b)

48.1  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Abdelkarim Toulali was completely deceived
48.3  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, Defensively played by Abdelkarim Toulali
48.4  Preziosi to Toulali, one run, That was a very risky single.
48.5  Preziosi to Beaugendre, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  Preziosi to Toulali, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Joseph Porsella

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         RABAT               265/9
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Mason Preziosi       4.0-0-16-1
         Abdelkarim Toulali    2(6b)
         Abélard Beaugendre   19(24b)

49.1  Decelis to Beaugendre, one run, One more to the total
49.2  Decelis to Toulali, OUT, Joseph Desain takes an easy catch to dismiss Abdelkarim Toulali

         Abdelkarim Toulali     2 (7b)
         c. Desain      b. Decelis


         End of innings (49.2 overs)
         RABAT               266/10 (RR:  5.39)
         Zaru Decelis          9.2-0-46-1
         Abélard Beaugendre   20(25b)
Code:
RABAT innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Moosa El Khouri     c. Decelis     b. Susani        0     3    0    0    0.0%
Hamid El Khayat     c. Ubaldini    b. Bellizzi     79    72   10    0  109.7%
Hervé Hocquard      c. Fedele      b. Bellizzi     22    20    1    1  110.0%
Arwarh Benjelloun   lbw            b. Susani       40    45    2    1   88.9%
Youssouf Berrada    c. Porsella    b. Susani        1     4    0    0   25.0%
Quraishi Zafrani    lbw            b. Bellizzi     40    40    5    1  100.0%
Mohammed Laroui     c. Bellizzi    b. Spiteri      27    49    1    0   55.1%
Zubayr Bennis                      b. Preziosi     22    32    1    1   68.8%
El Mahi Khatibi     c. Decelis     b. Susani        1     3    0    0   33.3%
Abélard Beaugendre  not out                        20    25    0    0   80.0%
Abdelkarim Toulali  c. Desain      b. Decelis       2     7    0    0   28.6%
 
 Total:  266/10      Overs:  49.2          Run Rate:  5.32      Extras:  12
 
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HAMRUN SPARTANS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Rikkardu Susani      10.0      0      58      4      5.80     1      0
Zaru Decelis          9.2      0      46      1      4.93     2      1
Zakkarija Bellizzi   10.0      0      49      3      4.90     0      0
Maison Bajada        10.0      0      65      0      6.50     1      1
Mason Preziosi        4.0      0      16      1      4.00     0      0
Adam Spiteri          6.0      0      28      1      4.67     0      2
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0

Total: 266/10         Overs: 49.2         Run Rate: 5.32      Extras: 12
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RABAT Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Khouri      H Khayat                                                0 (3)
H Hocquard    H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþ                                 31 (36)
Benjelloun    H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      111 (88)
Y Berrada     H Khayat     þ                                          2 (5)
Q Zafrani     H Khayat     þþþþþþþþþþþ                               38 (39)
Q Zafrani     M Laroui     þþþþ                                      14 (20)
Z Bennis      M Laroui     þþþþþþþþþþ                                33 (46)
E Khatibi     M Laroui     þ                                          1 (5)
Beaugendre    M Laroui     þþþþþþþþþ                                 29 (44)
Beaugendre    A Toulali    þþ                                         7 (10)


     Fall of Wickets    0/1       31/2      142/3     144/4     182/5
                        196/6     229/7     230/8     259/9     266/10

 Total:  266/10      Overs:  49.2         Run Rate:  5.32     Extras:  12
 
                                     -X-



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Handy lower order contributions drag Rabat to 266, they would have hoped for a lot more when El Khayat and Benjelloun were effortlessly dismantling the Spartans' bowling unit but a spirited fightback led to a mini collapse during the middle overs.

266 is under par on paper, but the Spartans know better than to take the chase lightly, any runs on the board during a final incite pressure and they are up against one of the most in form bowling lineups in the tournament


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TARGET - HAMRUN SPARTANS NEED 267 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.34 RUNS PER OVER

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HAMRUN SPARTANS
2nd INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Khatibi to Ubaldini, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Ubaldini and Zaren Genius
0.2  Khatibi to Genius, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Moosa El Khouri, out for a duck

         Zaren Genius           0 (1b)
         c. Khouri      b. Khatibi

0.3  Khatibi to Desain, no run, Defensively played by Joseph Desain
0.4  Khatibi to Desain, one run, That is very well run by Nick Ubaldini
0.5  Khatibi to Ubaldini, no run, Left alone by Nick Ubaldini
0.6  Khatibi to Ubaldini, no run, Nick Ubaldini was completely deceived

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS       2/1
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  5.41)
         El Mahi Khatibi      1.0-0-2-1
         Nick Ubaldini         1(3b)
         Joseph Desain         1(2b)

1.1  Beaugendre to Desain, OUT, Abdelkarim Toulali takes an easy catch to dismiss Joseph Desain

         Joseph Desain          1 (3b)
         c. Toulali     b. Beaugendre

1.2  Beaugendre to Fedele, no run, Defensively played by Thomas Fedele
1.3  Beaugendre to Fedele, no run, Thomas Fedele missed that one by a mile
1.4  Beaugendre to Fedele, one run, Great cooperation between Thomas Fedele and Nick Ubaldini
1.5  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nick Ubaldini
1.6  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS       8/2
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.40)
         Abélard Beaugendre   1.0-0-6-1
         Thomas Fedele         1(3b)
         Nick Ubaldini         6(5b 1X4)

2.1  Khatibi to Ubaldini, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nick Ubaldini
2.2  Khatibi to Ubaldini, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.3  Khatibi to Ubaldini, no run, Nick Ubaldini missed that one by a mile
2.4  Khatibi to Ubaldini, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
2.5  Khatibi to Ubaldini, one run, Dropped! Khatibi made a big mess of that simple chance
2.6  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      15/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.36)
         El Mahi Khatibi      2.0-0-9-1
         Thomas Fedele         1(4b)
         Nick Ubaldini        13(10b 2X4)

3.1  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Ubaldini and Thomas Fedele
3.2  Beaugendre to Fedele, two runs,
3.3  Beaugendre to Fedele, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.4  Beaugendre to Fedele, one run, The misfield by Benjelloun allows yet another run
3.5  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
3.6  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, no run, Nick Ubaldini missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      21/2
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Abélard Beaugendre   2.0-0-12-1
         Nick Ubaldini        16(13b 2X4)
         Thomas Fedele         4(7b)

4.1  Khatibi to Fedele, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.2  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Left alone by Thomas Fedele
4.3  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Left alone by Thomas Fedele
4.4  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Thomas Fedele missed that one by a mile
4.5  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khatibi
4.6  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Thomas Fedele was completely deceived

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      23/2
         (R/R:  4.60   R/R Req:  5.42)
         El Mahi Khatibi      3.0-0-11-1
         Thomas Fedele         6(13b)
         Nick Ubaldini        16(13b 2X4)

5.1  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, no run, Left alone by Nick Ubaldini
5.2  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.3  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, no run, Nick Ubaldini was completely deceived
5.4  Beaugendre to Ubaldini, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Hervé Hocquard made an excellent effort in the field

         Nick Ubaldini          16 (17b 2X4)
         run out (Hocquard)

5.5  Beaugendre to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella was completely deceived
5.6  Beaugendre to Porsella, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Beaugendre

         End of over 6  (0 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      23/3
         (R/R:  3.83   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Abélard Beaugendre   3.0-0-12-1
         Joseph Porsella       0(2b)
         Thomas Fedele         6(13b)

6.1  Khatibi to Fedele, no run, Left alone by Thomas Fedele
6.2  Khatibi to Fedele, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Hervé Hocquard

         Thomas Fedele          6 (15b)
         c. Hocquard    b. Khatibi

6.3  Khatibi to Preziosi, no run, Mason Preziosi was completely deceived
6.4  Khatibi to Preziosi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Khatibi to Porsella, no run, Left alone by Joseph Porsella
6.6  Khatibi to Porsella, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joseph Porsella

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      30/4
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  5.51)
         El Mahi Khatibi      4.0-0-18-2
         Joseph Porsella       4(4b 1X4)
         Mason Preziosi        3(2b)


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The Spartans are 4 down in the 7th over after an incredible opening burst from Rabat! Yet another twist in this final as Rabat are suddenly massive favourites

Code:
7.1  Beaugendre to Preziosi, no run, Left alone by Mason Preziosi
7.2  Beaugendre to Preziosi, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.3  Beaugendre to Porsella, no run, Left alone by Joseph Porsella
7.4  Beaugendre to Porsella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.5  Beaugendre to Porsella, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.6  Beaugendre to Preziosi, no run, Defensively played by Mason Preziosi

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      32/4
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Abélard Beaugendre   4.0-1-14-1
         Mason Preziosi        4(5b)
         Joseph Porsella       5(7b 1X4)

8.1  Khatibi to Porsella, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.2  Khatibi to Porsella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3  Khatibi to Porsella, one run, That is very well run by Mason Preziosi
8.4  Khatibi to Preziosi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khatibi
8.5  Khatibi to Preziosi, one run, The misfield by Zafrani allows yet another run
8.6  Khatibi to Porsella, FOUR, El Mahi Khatibi cant belive it

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      38/4
         (R/R:  4.22   R/R Req:  5.59)
         El Mahi Khatibi      5.0-0-24-2
         Joseph Porsella      10(11b 2X4)
         Mason Preziosi        5(7b)

9.1  Toulali to Preziosi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.2  Toulali to Preziosi, no run, Defensively played by Mason Preziosi
9.3  Toulali to Preziosi, no run, Mason Preziosi was completely deceived
9.4  Toulali to Preziosi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
9.5  Toulali to Preziosi, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.6  Toulali to Porsella, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abdelkarim Toulali, deserving this punishment

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      43/4
         (R/R:  4.30   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   1.0-0-5-0
         Joseph Porsella      14(12b 3X4)
         Mason Preziosi        6(12b)

10.1  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, Mason Preziosi missed that one by a mile
10.2  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, Left alone by Mason Preziosi
10.3  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, Defensively played by Mason Preziosi
10.4  Bennis to Preziosi, three runs, Great work by Berrada saved a certain boundary
10.5  Bennis to Porsella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Bennis to Porsella, one run, That is very well run by Mason Preziosi

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      47/4
         (R/R:  4.27   R/R Req:  5.64)
         Zubayr Bennis        1.0-0-4-0
         Mason Preziosi        9(16b)
         Joseph Porsella      15(14b 3X4)

11.1  Toulali to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella was completely deceived
11.2  Toulali to Porsella, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.3  Toulali to Porsella, no run, Defensively played by Joseph Porsella
11.4  Toulali to Porsella, SIX, What a wonderful player Joseph Porsella is
11.5  Toulali to Porsella, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
11.6  Toulali to Preziosi, no run, Defensively played by Mason Preziosi

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      56/4
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   2.0-0-14-0
         Mason Preziosi        9(17b)
         Joseph Porsella      24(19b 3X4 1X6)

12.1  Bennis to Porsella, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Zubayr Bennis, giving that a wide
12.1  Bennis to Porsella, no run, Zubayr Bennis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.2  Bennis to Porsella, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
12.3  Bennis to Porsella, one run, Great cooperation between Joseph Porsella and Mason Preziosi
12.4  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, Mason Preziosi was completely deceived
12.5  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.6  Bennis to Preziosi, no run, Defensively played by Mason Preziosi

         End of over 13  (8 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      64/4
         (R/R:  4.92   R/R Req:  5.49)
         Zubayr Bennis        2.0-0-12-0
         Mason Preziosi        9(20b)
         Joseph Porsella      31(23b 3X4 2X6)

13.1  Khatibi to Porsella, one run, The misfield by Zafrani allows yet another run
13.2  Khatibi to Preziosi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Khatibi to Preziosi, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Hamid El Khayat

         Mason Preziosi         9 (22b)
         c. Khayat      b. Khatibi

13.4  Khatibi to Spiteri, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Khatibi to Porsella, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by El Mahi Khatibi, deserving this punishment
13.6  Khatibi to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (8 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      72/5
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  5.42)
         El Mahi Khatibi      6.0-0-32-3
         Joseph Porsella      36(26b 4X4 2X6)
         Adam Spiteri          3(1b)

14.1  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
14.2  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri was completely deceived
14.4  Beaugendre to Spiteri, one run, One more to the total
14.5  Beaugendre to Porsella, one run, Great cooperation between Joseph Porsella and Adam Spiteri
14.6  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      74/5
         (R/R:  4.93   R/R Req:  5.51)
         Abélard Beaugendre   5.0-1-16-1
         Adam Spiteri          4(6b)
         Joseph Porsella      37(27b 4X4 2X6)

15.1  Bennis to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella missed that one by a mile
15.2  Bennis to Porsella, no run, Left alone by Joseph Porsella
15.3  Bennis to Porsella, one run, Great cooperation between Joseph Porsella and Adam Spiteri
15.4  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Zubayr Bennis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.5  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri
15.6  Bennis to Spiteri, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      77/5
         (R/R:  4.81   R/R Req:  5.59)
         Zubayr Bennis        3.0-0-15-0
         Adam Spiteri          6(9b)
         Joseph Porsella      38(30b 4X4 2X6)

16.1  Benjelloun to Porsella, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Benjelloun to Porsella, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Benjelloun
16.3  Benjelloun to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella missed that one by a mile
16.4  Benjelloun to Porsella, no run, Joseph Porsella was completely deceived
16.5  Benjelloun to Porsella, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Benjelloun
16.6  Benjelloun to Porsella, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Quraishi Zafrani

         Joseph Porsella        38 (36b 4X4 2X6)
         c. Zafrani     b. Benjelloun


         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      77/6
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    1.0-0-0-1
         Zaru Decelis          0(0b)
         Adam Spiteri          6(9b)


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El Mahi Khatibi was having an underwhelming tournament by his standards, but has delivered in the biggest match of them all. The Spartans have a mountain to climb to get anywhere near the target

Code:
17.1  Bennis to Spiteri, one run, That is very well run by Zaru Decelis 
17.2  Bennis to Decelis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
17.4  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.5  Bennis to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri 
17.6  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      79/6
         (R/R:  4.39   R/R Req:  5.88)
         Zubayr Bennis        4.0-0-17-0
         Adam Spiteri          7(11b)
         Zaru Decelis          1(4b)

18.1  Toulali to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri 
18.2  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Left alone by Adam Spiteri
18.3  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri was completely deceived
18.4  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
18.5  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, That is very well run by Zaru Decelis 
18.6  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      81/6
         (R/R:  4.26   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   3.0-0-16-0
         Zaru Decelis          2(6b)
         Adam Spiteri          8(15b)

19.1  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri
19.3  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4  Bennis to Spiteri, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Bennis to Decelis, one run, One more to the total
19.6  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      83/6
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Zubayr Bennis        5.0-0-18-0
         Adam Spiteri          8(20b)
         Zaru Decelis          3(7b)

20.1  Khatibi to Decelis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.2  Khatibi to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
20.3  Khatibi to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
20.4  Khatibi to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri 
20.5  Khatibi to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Khatibi to Spiteri, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      87/6
         (R/R:  4.14   R/R Req:  6.21)
         El Mahi Khatibi      7.0-0-35-3
         Zaru Decelis          6(11b)
         Adam Spiteri          8(22b)

21.1  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.2  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri was completely deceived
21.3  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4  Beaugendre to Spiteri, legbye, Left alone by Adam Spiteri
21.5  Beaugendre to Decelis, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.6  Beaugendre to Spiteri, one run, The misfield by Beaugendre allows yet another run

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      90/6
         (R/R:  4.09   R/R Req:  6.32)
         Abélard Beaugendre   6.0-1-18-1
         Zaru Decelis          7(12b)
         Adam Spiteri          9(27b)

22.1  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
22.2  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.3  Toulali to Decelis, one run, One more to the total
22.4  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri
22.5  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.6  Toulali to Spiteri, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Spiteri

         End of over 23  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS      96/6
         (R/R:  4.17   R/R Req:  6.33)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   4.0-0-22-0
         Adam Spiteri         14(32b 1X4)
         Zaru Decelis          8(13b)

23.1  Benjelloun to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
23.2  Benjelloun to Decelis, one run, The misfield by Berrada allows yet another run
23.3  Benjelloun to Spiteri, one run, The misfield by Beaugendre allows yet another run
23.4  Benjelloun to Decelis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.5  Benjelloun to Spiteri, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.6  Benjelloun to Decelis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Benjelloun

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     102/6
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  6.35)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    2.0-1-6-1
         Zaru Decelis         12(17b)
         Adam Spiteri         16(34b 1X4)

24.1  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri
24.2  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.3  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.4  Bennis to Spiteri, wide, Zubayr Bennis bowling a very wayward one
24.4  Bennis to Spiteri, one run, The misfield by Zafrani allows yet another run
24.5  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
24.6  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Zaru Decelis was completely deceived

         End of over 25  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     104/6
         (R/R:  4.16   R/R Req:  6.52)
         Zubayr Bennis        6.0-0-20-0
         Zaru Decelis         12(19b)
         Adam Spiteri         17(39b 1X4)

25.1  Beaugendre to Spiteri, two runs,
25.2  Beaugendre to Spiteri, one run, That is very well run by Zaru Decelis 
25.3  Beaugendre to Decelis, one run, That is very well run by Adam Spiteri 
25.4  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
25.5  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
25.6  Beaugendre to Spiteri, one run, Dropped! Benjelloun made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     109/6
         (R/R:  4.19   R/R Req:  6.58)
         Abélard Beaugendre   7.0-1-23-1
         Zaru Decelis         13(20b)
         Adam Spiteri         21(44b 1X4)

26.1  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
26.2  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
26.3  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Spiteri and Zaru Decelis 
26.4  Toulali to Decelis, one run, The misfield by Laroui allows yet another run
26.5  Toulali to Spiteri, legbye, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
26.6  Toulali to Decelis, three runs, Great work by Laroui saved a certain boundary

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     115/6
         (R/R:  4.26   R/R Req:  6.61)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   5.0-0-27-0
         Adam Spiteri         22(48b 1X4)
         Zaru Decelis         17(22b)

27.1  Bennis to Decelis, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
27.3  Bennis to Spiteri, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Spiteri
27.4  Bennis to Spiteri, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Adam Spiteri
27.5  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Zubayr Bennis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.6  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile

         End of over 28  (9 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     124/6
         (R/R:  4.43   R/R Req:  6.50)
         Zubayr Bennis        7.0-0-29-0
         Adam Spiteri         30(53b 3X4)
         Zaru Decelis         18(23b)

28.1  Toulali to Decelis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.2  Toulali to Decelis, one run, That is very well run by Adam Spiteri 
28.3  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Left alone by Adam Spiteri
28.5  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     125/6
         (R/R:  4.31   R/R Req:  6.76)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   6.0-0-28-0
         Adam Spiteri         30(57b 3X4)
         Zaru Decelis         19(25b)

29.1  Bennis to Decelis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui
29.2  Bennis to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri 
29.3  Bennis to Spiteri, FOUR, Zubayr Bennis cant belive it
29.4  Bennis to Spiteri, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Spiteri and Zaru Decelis 
29.5  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.6  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     131/6
         (R/R:  4.37   R/R Req:  6.80)
         Zubayr Bennis        8.0-0-35-0
         Zaru Decelis         20(29b)
         Adam Spiteri         35(59b 4X4)

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Some composure was the need of the hour for the Spartans and Spiteri and the skipper have combined to give just that. They've soaked up the initial pressure, and the required run rate is still well under control. The game is far from over whilst these two are at the crease.

Code:
30.1  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Abdelkarim Toulali is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.2  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri missed that one by a mile
30.3  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Toulali to Decelis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui   
30.6  Toulali to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri     

         End of over 31  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     133/6
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  7.05)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   7.0-0-30-0
         Adam Spiteri         36(62b 4X4)
         Zaru Decelis         21(32b) 

31.1  Khatibi to Decelis, one run, That is very well run by Adam Spiteri     
31.2  Khatibi to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Khatibi to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri
31.4  Khatibi to Spiteri, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Spiteri and Zaru Decelis     
31.5  Khatibi to Decelis, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.6  Khatibi to Spiteri, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     136/6
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  7.28)
         El Mahi Khatibi      8.0-0-38-3
         Adam Spiteri         37(66b 4X4)
         Zaru Decelis         23(34b) 

32.1  Beaugendre to Decelis, no run, Zaru Decelis missed that one by a mile
32.2  Beaugendre to Decelis, no run, Zaru Decelis was completely deceived
32.3  Beaugendre to Decelis, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Mohammed Laroui   
32.5  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.6  Beaugendre to Spiteri, no run, Adam Spiteri was completely deceived

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     137/6
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  7.65)
         Abélard Beaugendre   8.0-1-24-1
         Adam Spiteri         37(69b 4X4)
         Zaru Decelis         24(37b) 

33.1  Bennis to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri     
33.2  Bennis to Spiteri, two runs, Overthrow by Khatibi instead of 1 they get 2
33.3  Bennis to Spiteri, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Zubayr Bennis, deserving this punishment
33.4  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Zubayr Bennis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.5  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Zubayr Bennis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.6  Bennis to Spiteri, no run, Defensively played by Adam Spiteri

         End of over 34  (7 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     144/6
         (R/R:  4.24   R/R Req:  7.69)
         Zubayr Bennis        9.0-0-42-0
         Adam Spiteri         43(74b 5X4)
         Zaru Decelis         25(38b) 

34.1  Toulali to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Adam Spiteri     
34.2  Toulali to Spiteri, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, One more to the total
34.4  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Left alone by Zaru Decelis
34.5  Toulali to Decelis, one run, That is very well run by Adam Spiteri     
34.6  Toulali to Spiteri, one run, The misfield by Hocquard allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     148/6
         (R/R:  4.23   R/R Req:  7.93)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   8.0-0-34-0
         Zaru Decelis         27(41b)
         Adam Spiteri         45(77b 5X4) 

35.1  Bennis to Spiteri, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Arwarh Benjelloun

         Adam Spiteri           45 (78b 5X4)
         c. Benjelloun  b. Bennis

35.2  Bennis to Bellizzi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
35.3  Bennis to Bellizzi, one run, The misfield by Berrada allows yet another run
35.4  Bennis to Decelis, no run, Zaru Decelis missed that one by a mile
35.5  Bennis to Decelis, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.6  Bennis to Bellizzi, no run, Zakkarija Bellizzi was completely deceived
      The end to a good spell from Zubayr Bennis

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     150/7
         (R/R:  4.17   R/R Req:  8.36)
         Zubayr Bennis        10.0-0-44-1
         Zakkarija Bellizzi    1(3b)
         Zaru Decelis         28(43b) 

36.1  Khatibi to Decelis, one run, One more to the total
36.2  Khatibi to Bellizzi, no ball, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on El Mahi Khatibi, giving that a wide
36.2  Khatibi to Bellizzi, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on El Mahi Khatibi, giving that a wide
36.2  Khatibi to Bellizzi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.3  Khatibi to Bellizzi, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Zakkarija Bellizzi the finger

         Zakkarija Bellizzi     1 (6b)
         c. Laroui      b. Khatibi

      Khatibi, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
36.4  Khatibi to Bajada, no run, Maison Bajada missed that one by a mile
36.5  Khatibi to Bajada, no run, Left alone by Maison Bajada
36.6  Khatibi to Bajada, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     154/8
         (R/R:  4.16   R/R Req:  8.69)
         El Mahi Khatibi      9.0-0-42-4
         Zaru Decelis         29(44b)
         Maison Bajada         1(3b) 

37.1  Beaugendre to Bajada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  Beaugendre to Bajada, no run, Maison Bajada was completely deceived
37.3  Beaugendre to Bajada, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.4  Beaugendre to Bajada, no run, Maison Bajada was completely deceived
37.5  Beaugendre to Bajada, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.6  Beaugendre to Bajada, one run, Great cooperation between Maison Bajada and Zaru Decelis     

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     155/8
         (R/R:  4.08   R/R Req:  9.33)
         Abélard Beaugendre   9.0-1-25-1
         Zaru Decelis         29(44b)
         Maison Bajada         2(9b) 

38.1  Toulali to Bajada, no run, Defensively played by Maison Bajada
38.2  Toulali to Bajada, no run, Maison Bajada was completely deceived
38.3  Toulali to Bajada, one run, Great cooperation between Maison Bajada and Zaru Decelis     
38.4  Toulali to Decelis, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Zaru Decelis was completely deceived
38.6  Toulali to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Maison Bajada     

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     158/8
         (R/R:  4.05   R/R Req:  9.91)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   9.0-0-37-0
         Maison Bajada         3(12b)
         Zaru Decelis         30(47b) 

39.1  Khatibi to Decelis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2  Khatibi to Decelis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khatibi     
39.3  Khatibi to Decelis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Khatibi     
39.4  Khatibi to Decelis, one run, That is very well run by Maison Bajada     
39.5  Khatibi to Bajada, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Maison Bajada the finger

         Maison Bajada          3 (13b)
         c. Laroui      b. Khatibi

      El Mahi Khatibi takes his fifth wicket of the innings
39.6  Khatibi to Susani, one run, Great cooperation between Rikkardu Susani and Zaru Decelis     
      The end to a good spell from El Mahi Khatibi. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     160/9
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req: 10.70)
         El Mahi Khatibi      10.0-0-44-5
         Zaru Decelis         31(51b)
         Rikkardu Susani       1(1b) 

40.1  Benjelloun to Susani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Benjelloun to Susani, one run, Great cooperation between Rikkardu Susani and Zaru Decelis     
40.3  Benjelloun to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Rikkardu Susani   
40.4  Benjelloun to Susani, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
40.5  Benjelloun to Susani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Benjelloun to Susani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Benjelloun   

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     164/9
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req: 11.44)
         Arwarh Benjelloun    3.0-1-10-1
         Rikkardu Susani       4(6b)
         Zaru Decelis         32(52b) 

41.1  Toulali to Decelis, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.2  Toulali to Susani, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3  Toulali to Decelis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Toulali to Decelis, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Toulali to Susani, no run, Left alone by Rikkardu Susani
41.6  Toulali to Susani, no run, Rikkardu Susani was completely deceived
    

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     167/9
         (R/R:  3.98   R/R Req: 12.50)
         Abdelkarim Toulali   10.0-0-40-0
         Rikkardu Susani       5(9b)
         Zaru Decelis         34(55b) 

42.1  Beaugendre to Decelis, one run, Great cooperation between Zaru Decelis and Rikkardu Susani   
42.2  Beaugendre to Susani, OUT, What a brilliant catch by El Mahi Khatibi

         Rikkardu Susani        5 (10b)
         c. Khatibi     b. Beaugendre


         End of innings (42.2 overs)
         HAMRUN SPARTANS     168/10 (RR:  3.97)
         Abélard Beaugendre    9.2-1-26-2
         Zaru Decelis         35(56b)
Code:
HAMRUN SPARTANS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Nick Ubaldini       run out (Hocquard)             16    17    2    0   94.1%
Zaren Genius        c. Khouri      b. Khatibi       0     1    0    0    0.0%
Joseph Desain       c. Toulali     b. Beaugendre    1     3    0    0   33.3%
Thomas Fedele       c. Hocquard    b. Khatibi       6    15    0    0   40.0%
Joseph Porsella     c. Zafrani     b. Benjelloun   38    36    4    2  105.6%
Mason Preziosi      c. Khayat      b. Khatibi       9    22    0    0   40.9%
Adam Spiteri        c. Benjelloun  b. Bennis       45    78    5    0   57.7%
Zaru Decelis        not out                        35    56    0    0   62.5%
Zakkarija Bellizzi  c. Laroui      b. Khatibi       1     6    0    0   16.7%
Maison Bajada       c. Laroui      b. Khatibi       3    13    0    0   23.1%
Rikkardu Susani     c. Khatibi     b. Beaugendre    5    10    0    0   50.0%
 
 Total:  168/10      Overs:  42.2          Run Rate:  3.36      Extras:  9 
 
                                     -X-

RABAT Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
El Mahi Khatibi      10.0      0      44      5      4.40     1      1
Abélard Beaugendre    9.2      1      26      2      2.79     0      0
Abdelkarim Toulali   10.0      0      40      0      4.00     0      1
Zubayr Bennis        10.0      0      44      1      4.40     2      0
Arwarh Benjelloun     3.0      1      10      1      3.33     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0

Total: 168/10         Overs: 42.2         Run Rate: 3.36      Extras: 9
                                     -X-
 

HAMRUN SPARTANS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
N Ubaldini    Z Genius     þ                                          1 (2)
N Ubaldini    J Desain     þ                                          1 (5)
N Ubaldini    T Fedele     þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (27)
J Porsella    T Fedele                                                0 (4)
J Porsella    M Preziosi   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        42 (43)
J Porsella    A Spiteri    þþþþþ                                     12 (21)
Z Decelis     A Spiteri    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           71 (109)
Z Decelis     Z Bellizzi   þþ                                         5 (8)
Z Decelis     M Bajada     þþ                                         6 (20)
Z Decelis     R Susani     þþþ                                        9 (15)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       2/2       23/3      23/4      65/5
                        77/6      148/7     153/8     159/9     168/10 

 Total:  168/10      Overs:  42.2         Run Rate:  3.36     Extras:  9 
 
 
 
 
                                     -X-

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Rabat are the champions of the 2001 Club World Cup! A clinical bowling effort, as they dominated proceedings right from the 2nd ball of the innings continuing from where they left off in the semis. Almost all their bowlers contributed at some point in the tournament whilst their batting was carried by Hocquard with helpful contributions along the way

Heartbreak for the Spartans, a combination of inexperience and facing an opponent that were on top of their game ended a fairytale run for them in the tournament. Their bowling attack were on fire throughout but perhaps they lacked a star batsman in the final.

Code:
RABAT                266       49.2 overs
HAMRUN SPARTANS      168       42.2 overs
 
Rabat won by 98 runs
 
Man of the match: El Mahi Khatibi

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