Post Line-ups Champions League XX - Round 1 - It's time to give the people what they need, not what they want...

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Match 33
Champions League 10 - Final

Nottingham Outlaws (EPL) v Manicaland Bulls (ZPL)
at Toronto Cricket Ground, Ontario
Pitch condition - Excellent

Hello everyone, welcome to the final of Champions League here at PlanetCricket. We have two evenly matched sides here in Nottingham Outlaws (EPL) and Manicaland Bulls (ZPL). Nottingham have been consistent throughout the competition and have justified their favorites tag right from the start. They beat Seattle Sharks in the 1st qualifier, the table toppers, to get to the final, in a high scoring encounter. On the other hand, Manicaland have been the dark horses as many would believe. After the thrilling eliminator against Polokwane, they won comfortably in the rematch and then defeated the demoralized Seattle Sharks in the 2nd qualifier to be here squaring off against the favorites.

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Stuart Broad, Nottingham Outlaws captain on the eve before the finale

'We are a good side and that's why we're here. They (Manicaland) have peaked at the right time so, we can expect it to be an interesting match. It's difficult playing without him (Hashim Amla) but, that's the way this tournament goes. We did beat them in the league match, comprehensively too. But, this is another day, another game. We will play the best XI and will look to play better Cricket on the day.'

At the toss, it was the Manicaland Bulls skipper Brendan Taylor who called it correctly and decided to send Nottingham in. This was seen as a surprising call by many as the wicket looked good to bat on. Plus, bat first in big games is what everyone keep saying.

Brendan Taylor at the toss:
We are looking to ball first. Looks a good track, will stay the same for 100 overs, we feel. There might be swing early on so, we'll look to take advantage of that. The boys are ready for this, Nottingham are a good side but, we've played good Cricket in the playoffs. We'll look to carry that in here.

Toss: Manicaland Bulls win, opt to bowl

Lineups for the final:

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Martin Guptill
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Mohammad Hafeez
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Jesse Ryder
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Kevin Pietersen
James Franklin
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Steve Davies
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Samit Patel
Stuart Broad
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Morne Morkel
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Ryan Sidebottom
Ajmal Shahzad

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Virender Sehwag
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Brendan Taylor
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AB de Villiers
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Eoin Morgan
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Hamilton Masakadza
Murray Goodwin
Elton Chigumbura
Daniel Vettori
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Dale Steyn
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Kyle Jarvis
Ian Nicolson

Nottingham have gone with the lineup one would have expected. One thing we've heard is that Samit Patel has been included as a pure batter. Manicaland have brought in Eoin Morgan and Ian Nicolson who will play their first game of this competition. Final as a first game, can't get bigger than this for those two!

Let's get straight to the match now. Nottingham openers, Martin Guptill and Mohammad Hafeez to face Dale Steyn first up.

Code:
0.1  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
0.2  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
0.3  Steyn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Mohammad Hafeez     
0.4  Steyn to Hafeez, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Steyn to Hafeez, OUT, Kyle Jarvis takes an easy catch to dismiss Mohammad Hafeez, Quack Quack!

         Mohammad Hafeez        0 (2b)
         c. Jarvis      b. Steyn

0.6  Steyn to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS    1/1
         (R/R:  1.00)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-1-1
         Jesse Ryder           0(1b)
         Martin Guptill        1(3b)

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Fantastic start for Manicaland. Dale Steyn sends Hafeez back for a duck!

Code:
1.1  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
1.3  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.4  Nicolson to Ryder, one run, Dropped! Morgan made a big mess of that simple chance
1.5  Nicolson to Guptill, three runs, Great work by Jarvis saved a certain boundary
1.6  Nicolson to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicolson       

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS    6/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Ian Nicolson         1.0-0-5-0
         Jesse Ryder           1(3b)
         Martin Guptill        5(7b)   

2.1  Steyn to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dale Steyn, deserving this punishment
2.2  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
2.3  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
2.4  Steyn to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Steyn to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dale Steyn, deserving this punishment
2.6  Steyn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder         

         End of over 3  (9 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   15/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-10-1
         Jesse Ryder           1(3b)
         Martin Guptill       14(13b 2X4)   

3.1  Chigumbura to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Masakadza allows yet another run
3.2  Chigumbura to Ryder, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
3.3  Chigumbura to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
3.4  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, Elton Chigumbura cant belive it
3.5  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
3.6  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   21/1
         (R/R:  5.25)
         Elton Chigumbura     1.0-0-6-0
         Martin Guptill       19(17b 3X4)
         Jesse Ryder           2(5b)   

4.1  Nicolson to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Martin Guptill      
4.2  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.3  Nicolson to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.4  Nicolson to Ryder, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Nicolson to Ryder, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ian Nicolson, deserving this punishment
4.6  Nicolson to Ryder, no run, Left alone by Jesse Ryder

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   27/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Ian Nicolson         2.0-0-11-0
         Jesse Ryder           7(10b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       20(18b 3X4)   

5.1  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
5.2  Steyn to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
5.3  Steyn to Ryder, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
5.4  Steyn to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
5.5  Steyn to Ryder, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.6  Steyn to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   31/1
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-14-1
         Martin Guptill       22(22b 3X4)
         Jesse Ryder           9(12b 1X4)   

6.1  Jarvis to Ryder, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.2  Jarvis to Ryder, one run, One more to the total
6.3  Jarvis to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
6.4  Jarvis to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jarvis         
6.5  Jarvis to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
6.6  Jarvis to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 7  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   36/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Kyle Jarvis          1.0-0-5-0
         Martin Guptill       26(26b 4X4)
         Jesse Ryder          10(14b 1X4)   

7.1  Nicolson to Ryder, no run, Defensively played by Jesse Ryder
7.2  Nicolson to Ryder, one run, Great cooperation between Jesse Ryder and Martin Guptill      
7.3  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
7.4  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicolson       
7.5  Nicolson to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ian Nicolson, deserving this punishment
7.6  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   41/1
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Ian Nicolson         3.0-0-16-0
         Martin Guptill       30(30b 5X4)
         Jesse Ryder          11(16b 1X4)   

8.1  Steyn to Ryder, no run, Jesse Ryder was completely deceived 
8.2  Steyn to Ryder, one run, The misfield by Masakadza allows yet another run
8.3  Steyn to Guptill, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
8.3  Steyn to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.4  Steyn to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
8.5  Steyn to Guptill, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.6  Steyn to Ryder, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Goodwin

         Jesse Ryder            12 (19b 1X4)
         c. Goodwin     b. Steyn


         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   46/2
         (R/R:  5.11)
         Dale Steyn           4.0-0-19-2
         Kevin Pietersen       0(0b)
         Martin Guptill       33(34b 5X4)

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It was Steyn again. Jesse Ryder walks off for 12.

Code:
9.1  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
9.2  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
9.3  Vettori to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.4  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen
9.5  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.6  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   47/2
         (R/R:  4.70)
         Daniel Vettori       1.0-0-1-0
         Kevin Pietersen       0(3b)
         Martin Guptill       34(37b 5X4)   

10.1  Steyn to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
10.2  Steyn to Pietersen, FOUR, Dale Steyn cant belive it
10.3  Steyn to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Chigumbura allows yet another run
10.4  Steyn to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
10.5  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
10.6  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 11  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   53/2
         (R/R:  4.82)
         Dale Steyn           5.0-0-25-2
         Martin Guptill       35(41b 5X4)
         Kevin Pietersen       5(5b 1X4)   

11.1  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
11.2  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.3  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen
11.4  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 
11.5  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen
11.6  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (0 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   53/2
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Elton Chigumbura     2.0-0-6-0
         Kevin Pietersen       5(11b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       35(41b 5X4)   

12.1  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
12.2  Steyn to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
12.3  Steyn to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
12.4  Steyn to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
12.5  Steyn to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
12.6  Steyn to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   56/2
         (R/R:  4.31)
         Dale Steyn           6.0-0-28-2
         Kevin Pietersen       6(13b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       37(45b 5X4)   

13.1  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
13.2  Vettori to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
13.3  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
13.4  Vettori to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
13.5  Vettori to Pietersen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.6  Vettori to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill

         End of over 14  (10 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   66/2
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Daniel Vettori       2.0-0-11-0
         Martin Guptill       43(49b 6X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      10(15b 1X4)   

14.1  Steyn to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
14.2  Steyn to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
14.3  Steyn to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Steyn to Pietersen, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
14.5  Steyn to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Steyn to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kevin Pietersen     

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   72/2
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Dale Steyn           7.0-0-34-2
         Kevin Pietersen      14(18b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       45(52b 6X4)   

15.1  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.2  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
15.3  Vettori to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
15.4  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run
15.5  Vettori to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
15.6  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   76/2
         (R/R:  4.75)
         Daniel Vettori       3.0-0-15-0
         Martin Guptill       47(56b 6X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      16(20b 1X4)   

16.1  Chigumbura to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Vettori allows yet another run
16.2  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
16.3  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Elton Chigumbura, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Martin Guptill      
16.4  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
16.5  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
16.6  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (9 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   85/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Elton Chigumbura     3.0-1-15-0
         Martin Guptill       55(61b 8X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      17(21b 1X4)   

17.1  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Sehwag allows yet another run
17.2  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
17.3  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
17.4  Vettori to Guptill, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
17.5  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Left alone by Martin Guptill
17.6  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   88/2
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Daniel Vettori       4.0-0-18-0
         Martin Guptill       57(66b 8X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      18(22b 1X4)   

18.1  Jarvis to Pietersen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.2  Jarvis to Pietersen, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin Pietersen and Martin Guptill      
18.3  Jarvis to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jarvis         
18.4  Jarvis to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment
18.5  Jarvis to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.6  Jarvis to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   94/2
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Kyle Jarvis          2.0-0-11-0
         Kevin Pietersen      19(24b 1X4)
         Martin Guptill       62(70b 9X4)   

19.1  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
19.2  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
19.4  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen
19.5  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.6  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Masakadza allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   96/2
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Ian Nicolson         4.0-0-18-0
         Martin Guptill       63(72b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      20(28b 1X4)   

20.1  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, Daniel Vettori cant belive it
20.2  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Vettori, deserving this punishment
20.3  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Vettori, deserving this punishment
20.4  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 
20.5  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.6  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 21  (13 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  109/2
         (R/R:  5.19)
         Daniel Vettori       5.0-0-31-0
         Martin Guptill       63(72b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      33(34b 4X4)   

21.1  Chigumbura to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.2  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.3  Chigumbura to Guptill, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Chigumbura to Pietersen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
21.5  Chigumbura to Pietersen, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.6  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 22  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  114/2
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Elton Chigumbura     4.0-1-20-0
         Martin Guptill       64(75b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      37(37b 4X4)   

22.1  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.2  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
22.3  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.4  Nicolson to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
22.5  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, Great cooperation between Martin Guptill and Kevin Pietersen     
22.6  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Jarvis allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  119/2
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Ian Nicolson         5.0-0-23-0
         Martin Guptill       66(78b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      40(40b 4X4)   

23.1  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
23.2  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
23.3  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
23.4  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
23.5  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen
23.6  Vettori to Pietersen, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 24  (0 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  119/2
         (R/R:  4.96)
         Daniel Vettori       6.0-0-31-0
         Kevin Pietersen      40(46b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       66(78b 9X4)   

24.1  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
24.2  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen
24.3  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Nicolson to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
24.5  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 
24.6  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 

         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  122/2
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Ian Nicolson         6.0-0-26-0
         Kevin Pietersen      41(50b 4X4)
         Martin Guptill       68(80b 9X4)   

25.1  Vettori to Guptill, two runs, 
25.2  Vettori to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
25.3  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Daniel Vettori, deserving this punishment
25.4  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin Pietersen and Martin Guptill      
25.5  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill missed that one by a mile
25.6  Vettori to Guptill, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Daniel Vettori, giving that a wide
25.6  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (9 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  131/2
         (R/R:  5.04)
         Daniel Vettori       7.0-1-40-0
         Martin Guptill       71(85b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      46(52b 5X4)   

26.1  Nicolson to Pietersen, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
26.2  Nicolson to Pietersen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Nicolson to Pietersen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ian Nicolson, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Kevin Pietersen     
26.4  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
26.5  Nicolson to Guptill, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  Nicolson to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Jarvis allows yet another run

         End of over 27  (9 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  140/2
         (R/R:  5.19)
         Ian Nicolson         7.0-0-34-0
         Martin Guptill       71(86b 9X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      54(57b 6X4)   

27.1  Jarvis to Pietersen, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
27.2  Jarvis to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Jarvis allows yet another run
27.3  Jarvis to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen missed that one by a mile
27.4  Jarvis to Pietersen, two runs, 
27.5  Jarvis to Pietersen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.6  Jarvis to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  144/2
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Kyle Jarvis          3.0-0-15-0
         Kevin Pietersen      57(62b 6X4)
         Martin Guptill       72(87b 9X4)   

28.1  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Martin Guptill was completely deceived 
28.2  Vettori to Guptill, one run, That is very well run by Kevin Pietersen     
28.3  Vettori to Pietersen, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin Pietersen and Martin Guptill      
28.4  Vettori to Guptill, two runs, 
28.5  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.6  Vettori to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  149/2
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Daniel Vettori       8.0-1-45-0
         Kevin Pietersen      58(63b 6X4)
         Martin Guptill       76(92b 9X4)   

29.1  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
29.2  Chigumbura to Guptill, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
29.3  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Elton Chigumbura, deserving this punishment
29.4  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
29.5  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Martin Guptill
29.6  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill

         End of over 30  (10 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  159/2
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Elton Chigumbura     5.0-1-30-0
         Martin Guptill       86(98b 11X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      58(63b 6X4)   

30.1  Masakadza to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen
30.2  Masakadza to Pietersen, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      
30.3  Masakadza to Guptill, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masakadza      
30.4  Masakadza to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
30.5  Masakadza to Guptill, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Masakadza to Pietersen, one run, That is very well run by Martin Guptill      

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  162/2
         (R/R:  5.23)
         Hamilton Masakadza   1.0-0-3-0
         Martin Guptill       87(101b 11X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      60(66b 6X4)   

31.1  Chigumbura to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.2  Chigumbura to Guptill, no run, Defensively played by Martin Guptill
31.3  Chigumbura to Guptill, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Martin Guptill
31.4  Chigumbura to Guptill, one run, The misfield by Nicolson allows yet another run
31.5  Chigumbura to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.6  Chigumbura to Guptill, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 32  (8 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  170/2
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Elton Chigumbura     6.0-1-38-0
         Kevin Pietersen      62(68b 6X4)
         Martin Guptill       93(105b 12X4)
  
32.1  Vettori to Guptill, no run, Daniel Vettori is getting the ball to turn ferociously
32.2  Vettori to Guptill, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Murray Goodwin

         Martin Guptill         93 (107b 12X4)
         c. Goodwin     b. Vettori

32.3  Vettori to Franklin, no run, James Franklin missed that one by a mile
32.4  Vettori to Franklin, no run, James Franklin was completely deceived 
32.5  Vettori to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Vettori to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin

         End of over 33  (0 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  170/3
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Daniel Vettori       9.0-1-45-1
         James Franklin        0(4b)
         Kevin Pietersen      62(68b 6X4)

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Martin Guptill and Kevin Pietersen put on 124 runs for the 3rd wicket
before Guptill was out caught off Vettori


Code:
33.1  Steyn to Pietersen, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
33.2  Steyn to Pietersen, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dale Steyn, deserving this punishment
33.3  Steyn to Pietersen, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
33.4  Steyn to Pietersen, legbye, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen
33.5  Steyn to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
33.6  Steyn to Franklin, no run, James Franklin missed that one by a mile

         End of over 34  (11 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  181/3
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Dale Steyn           8.0-0-44-2
         James Franklin        0(6b)
         Kevin Pietersen      72(72b 7X4 1X6)   

34.1  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, Daniel Vettori cant belive it
34.2  Vettori to Pietersen, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kevin Pietersen
34.3  Vettori to Pietersen, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
34.4  Vettori to Pietersen, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Kevin Pietersen        82 (76b 9X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Vettori

34.5  Vettori to Davies, no run, Steve Davies missed that one by a mile
34.6  Vettori to Davies, no run, Defensively played by Steve Davies
      Daniel Vettoriends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 35  (10 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  191/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Daniel Vettori       10.0-2-55-2
         Steve Davies          0(2b)
         James Franklin        0(6b)   

35.1  Nicolson to Franklin, legbye, James Franklin was completely deceived 
35.2  Nicolson to Davies, two runs, 
35.3  Nicolson to Davies, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.4  Nicolson to Davies, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Nicolson to Franklin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicolson       
35.6  Nicolson to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Steyn allows yet another run

         End of over 36  (7 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  198/4
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Ian Nicolson         8.0-0-40-0
         Steve Davies          5(5b)
         James Franklin        1(9b)   

36.1  Masakadza to Franklin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Masakadza to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
36.3  Masakadza to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Steve Davies        
36.4  Masakadza to Davies, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Hamilton Masakadza, deserving this punishment
36.5  Masakadza to Davies, no run, Defensively played by Steve Davies
36.6  Masakadza to Davies, no run, Left alone by Steve Davies

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  203/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Hamilton Masakadza   2.0-0-8-0
         Steve Davies          9(8b 1X4)
         James Franklin        2(12b)   

37.1  Nicolson to Franklin, one run, The misfield by Morgan allows yet another run
37.2  Nicolson to Davies, no run, Steve Davies missed that one by a mile
37.3  Nicolson to Davies, one run, That was a very risky single.
37.4  Nicolson to Franklin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Nicolson to Franklin, one run, That is very well run by Steve Davies        
37.6  Nicolson to Davies, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Davies and James Franklin      

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  207/4
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Ian Nicolson         9.0-0-44-0
         James Franklin        4(15b)
         Steve Davies         11(11b 1X4)   

38.1  Steyn to Davies, no run, Steve Davies was completely deceived 
38.2  Steyn to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn          
38.3  Steyn to Davies, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
38.4  Steyn to Franklin, no run, Defensively played by James Franklin
38.5  Steyn to Franklin, OUT, Kyle Jarvis takes an easy catch to dismiss James Franklin

         James Franklin         4 (17b)
         c. Jarvis      b. Steyn

38.6  Steyn to Patel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  208/5
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Dale Steyn           9.0-0-45-3
         Samit Patel           0(1b)
         Steve Davies         12(14b 1X4)

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Vettori soon removed the dangerous Pietersen; Franklin didn't last long too

Code:
39.1  Masakadza to Davies, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2  Masakadza to Davies, three runs, Great work by Chigumbura saved a certain boundary
39.3  Masakadza to Patel, no run, Left alone by Samit Patel
39.4  Masakadza to Patel, no run, Left alone by Samit Patel
39.5  Masakadza to Patel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Masakadza to Patel, no run, Samit Patel was completely deceived 

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  211/5
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Hamilton Masakadza   3.0-0-11-0
         Samit Patel           0(5b)
         Steve Davies         15(16b 1X4)   

40.1  Nicolson to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Nicolson       
40.2  Nicolson to Davies, one run, That is very well run by Samit Patel         
40.3  Nicolson to Patel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Nicolson to Patel, no run, Samit Patel missed that one by a mile
40.5  Nicolson to Patel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Nicolson to Patel, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      The end to a good spell from Ian Nicolson

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  215/5
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Ian Nicolson         10.0-0-48-0
         Steve Davies         16(18b 1X4)
         Samit Patel           3(9b)   

41.1  Steyn to Patel, no run, Left alone by Samit Patel
41.2  Steyn to Patel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.3  Steyn to Patel, one run, The misfield by Chigumbura allows yet another run
41.4  Steyn to Davies, one run, The misfield by Goodwin allows yet another run
41.5  Steyn to Patel, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
41.5  Steyn to Patel, one run, Great cooperation between Samit Patel and Steve Davies        
41.6  Steyn to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn          
      The end to a good spell from Dale Steyn. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  219/5
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Dale Steyn           10.0-0-49-3
         Steve Davies         17(20b 1X4)
         Samit Patel           5(14b)   

42.1  Masakadza to Patel, FOUR, Hamilton Masakadza cant belive it
42.2  Masakadza to Patel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Masakadza      
42.3  Masakadza to Patel, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
42.4  Masakadza to Davies, no run, Defensively played by Steve Davies
42.5  Masakadza to Davies, SIX, What a wonderful player Steve Davies is
42.6  Masakadza to Davies, no run, Steve Davies was completely deceived 

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  230/5
         (R/R:  5.35)
         Hamilton Masakadza   4.0-0-22-0
         Steve Davies         23(23b 1X4 1X6)
         Samit Patel          10(17b 1X4)   

43.1  Chigumbura to Patel, one run, The misfield by Sehwag allows yet another run
43.2  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.3  Chigumbura to Davies, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.4  Chigumbura to Patel, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Elton Chigumbura, giving that a wide
43.4  Chigumbura to Patel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
43.5  Chigumbura to Patel, no run, Samit Patel was completely deceived 
43.6  Chigumbura to Patel, no run, Defensively played by Samit Patel

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  233/5
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Elton Chigumbura     7.0-1-41-0
         Samit Patel          11(22b 1X4)
         Steve Davies         24(25b 1X4 1X6)   

44.1  Jarvis to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jarvis         
44.2  Jarvis to Davies, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.3  Jarvis to Davies, one run, One more to the total
44.4  Jarvis to Patel, no run, Samit Patel missed that one by a mile
44.5  Jarvis to Patel, no run, Samit Patel was completely deceived 
44.6  Jarvis to Patel, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 45  (7 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  240/5
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Kyle Jarvis          4.0-0-22-0
         Samit Patel          17(25b 1X4 1X6)
         Steve Davies         25(28b 1X4 1X6)   

45.1  Chigumbura to Davies, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Davies
45.2  Chigumbura to Davies, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.3  Chigumbura to Patel, no run, Samit Patel was completely deceived 
45.4  Chigumbura to Patel, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.4  Chigumbura to Patel, one run, That was a very risky single.
45.5  Chigumbura to Davies, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Davies
45.6  Chigumbura to Davies, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steve Davies

         End of over 46  (15 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  255/5
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Elton Chigumbura     8.0-1-56-0
         Steve Davies         38(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Samit Patel          18(27b 1X4 1X6)   

46.1  Jarvis to Patel, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.2  Jarvis to Davies, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
46.3  Jarvis to Davies, one run, That is very well run by Samit Patel         
46.4  Jarvis to Patel, no run, Left alone by Samit Patel
46.5  Jarvis to Patel, no run, Left alone by Samit Patel
46.6  Jarvis to Patel, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Jarvis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  261/5
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Kyle Jarvis          5.0-0-28-0
         Samit Patel          23(31b 2X4 1X6)
         Steve Davies         39(34b 4X4 1X6)   

47.1  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      
47.2  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, Steve Davies missed that one by a mile
47.3  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.5  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
47.6  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  261/5
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Elton Chigumbura     9.0-1-56-0
         Steve Davies         39(40b 4X4 1X6)
         Samit Patel          23(31b 2X4 1X6)   

48.1  Masakadza to Patel, no run, Samit Patel missed that one by a mile
48.2  Masakadza to Patel, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Masakadza to Davies, no run, Left alone by Steve Davies
48.4  Masakadza to Davies, one run, One more to the total
48.5  Masakadza to Patel, no run, Samit Patel missed that one by a mile
48.6  Masakadza to Patel, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Murray Goodwin      

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  263/5
         (R/R:  5.37)
         Hamilton Masakadza   5.0-0-24-0
         Samit Patel          24(35b 2X4 1X6)
         Steve Davies         40(42b 4X4 1X6)   

49.1  Chigumbura to Davies, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Chigumbura     
49.2  Chigumbura to Davies, one run, That is very well run by Samit Patel         
49.3  Chigumbura to Patel, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Elton Chigumbura, deserving this punishment
49.4  Chigumbura to Patel, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Patel cant belive it

         Samit Patel            28 (37b 3X4 1X6)
         b. Chigumbura

49.5  Chigumbura to Broad, no run, Defensively played by Stuart Broad
49.6  Chigumbura to Broad, one run, The misfield by Goodwin allows yet another run

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  269/6
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Elton Chigumbura     10.0-2-62-1
         Steve Davies         41(44b 4X4 1X6)
         Stuart Broad          1(2b)   


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS  269/6 (RR:  5.40)
         Elton Chigumbura      10.0-2-62-1
         Steve Davies         41(44b 4X4 1X6)
         Stuart Broad          1(2b)

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Steve Davies and Samit Patel added 60 vital runs in the end to take Nottingham to 269

Code:
NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Martin Guptill      c. Goodwin     b. Vettori      93   107   12    0   86.9%
Mohammad Hafeez     c. Jarvis      b. Steyn         0     2    0    0    0.0%
Jesse Ryder         c. Goodwin     b. Steyn        12    19    1    0   63.2%
Kevin Pietersen     lbw            b. Vettori      82    76    9    1  107.9%
James Franklin      c. Jarvis      b. Steyn         4    17    0    0   23.5%
Steve Davies        not out                        41    44    4    1   93.2%
Samit Patel                        b. Chigumbura   28    37    3    1   75.7%
Stuart Broad        not out                         1     2    0    0   50.0%
Morne Morkel                                      
Ryan Sidebottom                                   
Ajmal Shahzad                                     
 
 Total:  269/6       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.38      Extras:  8    
  
                                     -X-

MANICALAND BULLS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Dale Steyn           10.0      0      49      3      4.90     2      0 
Ian Nicolson         10.0      0      48      0      4.80     0      0 
Elton Chigumbura     10.0      2      62      1      6.20     1      1 
Kyle Jarvis           5.0      0      28      0      5.60     0      0 
Daniel Vettori       10.0      2      55      2      5.50     1      0 
Hamilton Masakadza    5.0      0      24      0      4.80     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0 

Total: 269/6          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.38      Extras: 8 
                                     -X-
 

NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
M Guptill     M Hafeez     ?                                          1 (5)
M Guptill     J Ryder      ????????????                              45 (49)
M Guptill     Pietersen    ???????????????????????????????????      124 (140)
J Franklin    Pietersen    ?????                                     21 (14)
J Franklin    S Davies     ????                                      17 (25)
S Patel       S Davies     ????????????????                          60 (65)
S Broad       S Davies     ?                                          1 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       46/2      170/3     191/4     208/5
                        268/6                                             

 Total:  269/6       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.38     Extras:  8

Code:
         Nottingham Outlaws  269/6 (RR:  5.40)

         Martin Guptill      93(107b 12X4)
         Kevin Pietersen     82(76b 9X4 1X6)

         Dale Steyn          10.0-0-49-3

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Manicaland Bulls need 270 runs to win from 50 overs.

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We're back after the break. Manicaland Bulls need 270 runs in this big final of Champions League. Will they be able to do it? Or, will the pressure get to them? Well, let us go to the second innings for that.

Brendan Taylor will be the opening partner with Viru Sehwag. Morne Morkel to take the new ball for Nottingham.

Code:
0.1  Morkel to Sehwag, one run, That is very well run by Brendan Taylor      
0.2  Morkel to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Patel allows yet another run
0.3  Morkel to Sehwag, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment
0.4  Morkel to Sehwag, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.5  Morkel to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
0.6  Morkel to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendan Taylor

         End of over 1  (13 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     13/0
         (R/R: 13.00   R/R Req:  5.24)
         Morne Morkel         1.0-0-13-0
         Brendan Taylor        5(3b 1X4)
         Virender Sehwag       8(3b 1X4)   

1.1  Sidebottom to Sehwag, legbye, Virender Sehwag missed that one by a mile
1.2  Sidebottom to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     
1.3  Sidebottom to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Sidebottom to Sehwag, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.5  Sidebottom to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Brendan Taylor
1.6  Sidebottom to Taylor, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     20/0
         (R/R: 10.00   R/R Req:  5.21)
         Ryan Sidebottom      1.0-0-6-0
         Brendan Taylor        8(7b 1X4)
         Virender Sehwag      11(5b 1X4)   

2.1  Morkel to Sehwag, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Morne Morkel, deserving this punishment
2.2  Morkel to Sehwag, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.3  Morkel to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
2.4  Morkel to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Brendan Taylor and Virender Sehwag     
2.5  Morkel to Sehwag, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
2.6  Morkel to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     26/0
         (R/R:  8.67   R/R Req:  5.19)
         Morne Morkel         2.0-0-19-0
         Virender Sehwag      16(9b 2X4)
         Brendan Taylor        9(9b 1X4)   

3.1  Sidebottom to Taylor, no run, Brendan Taylor missed that one by a mile
3.2  Sidebottom to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Franklin allows yet another run
3.3  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     
3.4  Sidebottom to Sehwag, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.5  Sidebottom to Taylor, three runs, Great work by Shahzad saved a certain boundary
3.6  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     31/0
         (R/R:  7.75   R/R Req:  5.20)
         Ryan Sidebottom      2.0-0-11-0
         Virender Sehwag      17(12b 2X4)
         Brendan Taylor       13(12b 1X4)   

4.1  Broad to Taylor, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Stuart Broad, giving that a wide
4.1  Broad to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Broad to Sehwag, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
4.3  Broad to Taylor, no run, Brendan Taylor was completely deceived 
4.4  Broad to Taylor, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
4.5  Broad to Taylor, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.6  Broad to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 5  (10 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     41/0
         (R/R:  8.20   R/R Req:  5.09)
         Stuart Broad         1.0-0-9-0
         Virender Sehwag      18(14b 2X4)
         Brendan Taylor       20(17b 1X4 1X6)

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Manicaland got off to a flying start

Code:
5.1  Franklin to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Brendan Taylor
5.2  Franklin to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Brendan Taylor
5.3  Franklin to Taylor, no run, Brendan Taylor was completely deceived 
5.4  Franklin to Taylor, OUT, Martin Guptill takes an easy catch to dismiss Brendan Taylor

         Brendan Taylor         24 (21b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Guptill     b. Franklin

5.5  Franklin to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.6  Franklin to Villiers, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 6  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     47/1
         (R/R:  7.83   R/R Req:  5.07)
         James Franklin       1.0-0-6-1
         AB de Villiers        2(2b)
         Virender Sehwag      18(14b 2X4)   

6.1  Shahzad to Sehwag, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajmal Shahzad, deserving this punishment
6.2  Shahzad to Sehwag, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run
6.3  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Shahzad allows yet another run
6.4  Shahzad to Sehwag, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shahzad        
6.5  Shahzad to Sehwag, one run, Great cooperation between Virender Sehwag and AB de Villiers      
6.6  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Franklin allows yet another run

         End of over 7  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     55/1
         (R/R:  7.86   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Ajmal Shahzad        1.0-0-8-0
         Virender Sehwag      24(18b 3X4)
         AB de Villiers        4(4b)   

7.1  Sidebottom to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
7.2  Sidebottom to Sehwag, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ryan Sidebottom, deserving this punishment
7.3  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     
7.6  Sidebottom to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     62/1
         (R/R:  7.75   R/R Req:  4.95)
         Ryan Sidebottom      3.0-0-18-0
         Virender Sehwag      28(23b 4X4)
         AB de Villiers        7(5b)   

8.1  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
8.2  Hafeez to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Virender Sehwag     
8.3  Hafeez to Sehwag, no run, Defensively played by Virender Sehwag
8.4  Hafeez to Sehwag, one run, Great cooperation between Virender Sehwag and AB de Villiers      
8.5  Hafeez to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run
8.6  Hafeez to Sehwag, two runs, 

         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     67/1
         (R/R:  7.44   R/R Req:  4.95)
         Mohammad Hafeez      1.0-0-5-0
         Virender Sehwag      31(26b 4X4)
         AB de Villiers        9(8b)   

9.1  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Virender Sehwag     
9.2  Shahzad to Sehwag, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Shahzad to Sehwag, no run, Virender Sehwag missed that one by a mile
9.4  Shahzad to Sehwag, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Stuart Broad

         Virender Sehwag        31 (29b 4X4)
         c. Broad       b. Shahzad

9.5  Shahzad to Morgan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.6  Shahzad to Villiers, two runs, Overthrow by Franklin instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 10  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     73/2
         (R/R:  7.30   R/R Req:  4.93)
         Ajmal Shahzad        2.0-0-14-1
         AB de Villiers       12(10b)
         Eoin Morgan           3(1b)

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Franklin struck to remove Taylor; Sehwag skied one off Shahzad's bowling

Code:
10.1  Sidebottom to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
10.2  Sidebottom to Morgan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Sidebottom to Morgan, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Sidebottom to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Eoin Morgan         
10.5  Sidebottom to Morgan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Sidebottom to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     75/2
         (R/R:  6.82   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Ryan Sidebottom      4.0-0-19-0
         Eoin Morgan           3(6b)
         AB de Villiers       13(11b)   

11.1  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.2  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
11.3  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
11.4  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
11.5  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
11.6  Shahzad to Morgan, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ajmal Shahzad, giving that a wide
11.6  Shahzad to Morgan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     77/2
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  5.08)
         Ajmal Shahzad        3.0-0-16-1
         Eoin Morgan           3(8b)
         AB de Villiers       14(16b)   

12.1  Hafeez to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
12.2  Hafeez to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
12.3  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
12.4  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
12.5  Hafeez to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.6  Hafeez to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 

         End of over 13  (11 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     88/2
         (R/R:  6.77   R/R Req:  4.92)
         Mohammad Hafeez      2.0-0-16-0
         Eoin Morgan           3(9b)
         AB de Villiers       25(21b 2X4)   

13.1  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
13.2  Shahzad to Villiers, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajmal Shahzad, deserving this punishment
13.3  Shahzad to Villiers, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
13.3  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.4  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
13.5  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shahzad        
13.6  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS     93/2
         (R/R:  6.64   R/R Req:  4.92)
         Ajmal Shahzad        4.0-0-21-1
         AB de Villiers       29(28b 3X4)
         Eoin Morgan           3(9b)   

14.1  Sidebottom to Morgan, one run, The misfield by Davies allows yet another run
14.2  Sidebottom to Villiers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got AB de Villiers
14.3  Sidebottom to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Eoin Morgan         
14.4  Sidebottom to Morgan, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.5  Sidebottom to Villiers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got AB de Villiers
14.6  Sidebottom to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 15  (12 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    105/2
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  4.71)
         Ryan Sidebottom      5.0-0-31-0
         Eoin Morgan           5(11b)
         AB de Villiers       39(32b 5X4)   

15.1  Morkel to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
15.2  Morkel to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Eoin Morgan         
15.3  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan
15.4  Morkel to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
15.5  Morkel to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.6  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    110/2
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  4.71)
         Morne Morkel         3.0-0-24-0
         Eoin Morgan           6(14b)
         AB de Villiers       43(35b 5X4)   

16.1  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
16.3  Hafeez to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
16.4  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
16.5  Hafeez to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Hafeez to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan

         End of over 17  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    115/2
         (R/R:  6.76   R/R Req:  4.70)
         Mohammad Hafeez      3.0-0-21-0
         Eoin Morgan           6(15b)
         AB de Villiers       48(40b 6X4)   

17.1  Broad to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
17.2  Broad to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
17.3  Broad to Morgan, no run, Left alone by Eoin Morgan
17.4  Broad to Morgan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
17.5  Broad to Morgan, one run, Dropped! Broad made a big mess of that simple chance
17.6  Broad to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        

         End of over 18  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    117/2
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  4.78)
         Stuart Broad         2.0-0-11-0
         AB de Villiers       49(43b 6X4)
         Eoin Morgan           7(18b)   

18.1  Sidebottom to Morgan, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
18.2  Sidebottom to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
18.3  Sidebottom to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
      The crowd cheers for AB de Villiers's fifty
18.4  Sidebottom to Villiers, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
18.5  Sidebottom to Villiers, three runs, Great work by Ryder saved a certain boundary
18.6  Sidebottom to Morgan, one run, Dropped! Guptill made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 19  (13 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    130/2
         (R/R:  6.84   R/R Req:  4.52)
         Ryan Sidebottom      6.0-0-44-0
         AB de Villiers       58(46b 7X4)
         Eoin Morgan          11(21b)   

19.1  Broad to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
19.2  Broad to Morgan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Stuart Broad, deserving this punishment
19.3  Broad to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
19.4  Broad to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
19.5  Broad to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
19.6  Broad to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Broad allows yet another run

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    136/2
         (R/R:  6.80   R/R Req:  4.47)
         Stuart Broad         3.0-0-17-0
         Eoin Morgan          16(24b 1X4)
         AB de Villiers       59(49b 7X4)   

20.1  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
20.2  Shahzad to Morgan, one run, One more to the total
20.3  Shahzad to Villiers, legbye, Left alone by AB de Villiers
20.4  Shahzad to Morgan, no run, Defensively played by Eoin Morgan
20.5  Shahzad to Morgan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Shahzad to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan was completely deceived 

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    139/2
         (R/R:  6.62   R/R Req:  4.52)
         Ajmal Shahzad        5.0-0-23-1
         Eoin Morgan          17(28b 1X4)
         AB de Villiers       60(51b 7X4)   

21.1  Morkel to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
21.2  Morkel to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.3  Morkel to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Eoin Morgan         
21.4  Morkel to Morgan, no run, Eoin Morgan missed that one by a mile
21.5  Morkel to Morgan, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Morkel. Morgan didnt have a clue

         Eoin Morgan            17 (30b 1X4)
         b. Morkel

21.6  Morkel to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza was completely deceived 

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    140/3
         (R/R:  6.36   R/R Req:  4.64)
         Morne Morkel         4.0-0-25-1
         Hamilton Masakadza    0(1b)
         AB de Villiers       61(54b 7X4)

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Eoin Morgan couldn't do much and was bowled by Morkel

Code:
22.1  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
22.2  Shahzad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
22.3  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
22.4  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
22.5  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza was completely deceived 
22.6  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    141/3
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req:  4.78)
         Ajmal Shahzad        6.0-0-24-1
         Hamilton Masakadza    0(4b)
         AB de Villiers       62(57b 7X4)   

23.1  Franklin to Villiers, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by AB de Villiers
23.2  Franklin to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
23.3  Franklin to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Franklin to Masakadza, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza
23.5  Franklin to Masakadza, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.6  Franklin to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (10 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    151/3
         (R/R:  6.29   R/R Req:  4.58)
         James Franklin       2.0-0-16-1
         AB de Villiers       69(61b 7X4 1X6)
         Hamilton Masakadza    3(6b)   

24.1  Morkel to Masakadza, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      
24.2  Morkel to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.3  Morkel to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.4  Morkel to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
24.5  Morkel to Villiers, legbye, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
24.6  Morkel to Masakadza, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    157/3
         (R/R:  6.28   R/R Req:  4.52)
         Morne Morkel         5.0-0-30-1
         Hamilton Masakadza    4(8b)
         AB de Villiers       73(65b 8X4 1X6)   

25.1  Shahzad to Villiers, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajmal Shahzad, deserving this punishment
25.2  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
25.3  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile
25.4  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shahzad        
25.5  Shahzad to Masakadza, no ball, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza
25.5  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Left alone by Hamilton Masakadza
25.6  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Hamilton Masakadza missed that one by a mile

         End of over 26  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    163/3
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  4.46)
         Ajmal Shahzad        7.0-0-30-1
         Hamilton Masakadza    4(12b)
         AB de Villiers       78(67b 9X4 1X6)   

26.1  Morkel to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
26.2  Morkel to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
26.3  Morkel to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
26.4  Morkel to Villiers, FOUR, Morne Morkel cant belive it
26.5  Morkel to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
26.6  Morkel to Villiers, two runs, 

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    169/3
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  4.39)
         Morne Morkel         6.0-0-36-1
         AB de Villiers       84(73b 10X4 1X6)
         Hamilton Masakadza    4(12b)   

27.1  Shahzad to Masakadza, one run, Dropped! Morkel made a big mess of that simple chance
27.2  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
27.3  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
27.4  Shahzad to Masakadza, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shahzad        
27.5  Shahzad to Masakadza, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Shahzad. Masakadza didnt have a clue

         Hamilton Masakadza     5 (16b)
         b. Shahzad

27.6  Shahzad to Goodwin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    171/4
         (R/R:  6.11   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Ajmal Shahzad        8.0-0-32-2
         Murray Goodwin        0(1b)
         AB de Villiers       85(74b 10X4 1X6)   

28.1  Sidebottom to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.2  Sidebottom to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
28.3  Sidebottom to Goodwin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ryan Sidebottom, deserving this punishment
28.4  Sidebottom to Goodwin, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      
28.5  Sidebottom to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
28.6  Sidebottom to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 29  (10 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    181/4
         (R/R:  6.24   R/R Req:  4.24)
         Ryan Sidebottom      7.0-0-54-0
         AB de Villiers       87(77b 10X4 1X6)
         Murray Goodwin        8(4b 1X4)   

29.1  Shahzad to Goodwin, one run, The misfield by Broad allows yet another run
29.2  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Murray Goodwin      
29.3  Shahzad to Goodwin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
29.4  Shahzad to Goodwin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Shahzad to Goodwin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shahzad        
29.6  Shahzad to Goodwin, wide, Ajmal Shahzad bowling a very wayward one
29.6  Shahzad to Goodwin, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    187/4
         (R/R:  6.23   R/R Req:  4.15)
         Ajmal Shahzad        9.0-0-38-2
         AB de Villiers       88(78b 10X4 1X6)
         Murray Goodwin       12(10b 1X4)   

30.1  Morkel to Goodwin, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Murray Goodwin the finger

         Murray Goodwin         12 (11b 1X4)
         c. Davies      b. Morkel

30.2  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura missed that one by a mile
30.4  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
30.5  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura was completely deceived 
30.6  Morkel to Chigumbura, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    188/5
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req:  4.32)
         Morne Morkel         7.0-0-37-2
         AB de Villiers       88(78b 10X4 1X6)
         Elton Chigumbura      1(5b)   

31.1  Shahzad to Chigumbura, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.2  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.3  Shahzad to Chigumbura, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.4  Shahzad to Chigumbura, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5  Shahzad to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.6  Shahzad to Chigumbura, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
      The end to a good spell from Ajmal Shahzad

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    194/5
         (R/R:  6.06   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Ajmal Shahzad        10.0-0-44-2
         Elton Chigumbura      5(9b)
         AB de Villiers       90(80b 10X4 1X6)   

32.1  Broad to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Broad to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura was completely deceived 
32.3  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Broad to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers
32.5  Broad to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
32.6  Broad to Villiers, no run, Left alone by AB de Villiers

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    196/5
         (R/R:  5.94   R/R Req:  4.35)
         Stuart Broad         4.0-0-19-0
         AB de Villiers       91(84b 10X4 1X6)
         Elton Chigumbura      6(11b)

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Wickets kept falling at the other end but, de Villiers was in total control

Code:
33.1  Franklin to Chigumbura, one run, One more to the total
33.2  Franklin to Villiers, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
33.3  Franklin to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
33.4  Franklin to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
      AB de Villiers has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
33.5  Franklin to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.6  Franklin to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Franklin       

         End of over 34  (11 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    207/5
         (R/R:  6.09   R/R Req:  3.94)
         James Franklin       3.0-0-27-1
         AB de Villiers      101(89b 11X4 2X6)
         Elton Chigumbura      7(12b)   

34.1  Broad to Chigumbura, no run, Defensively played by Elton Chigumbura
34.2  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, Great cooperation between Elton Chigumbura and AB de Villiers      
34.3  Broad to Villiers, no run, Defensively played by AB de Villiers
34.4  Broad to Villiers, one run, That is very well run by Elton Chigumbura    
34.5  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.6  Broad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    210/5
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Stuart Broad         5.0-0-22-0
         AB de Villiers      102(92b 11X4 2X6)
         Elton Chigumbura      9(15b)   

35.1  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura was completely deceived 
35.2  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      
35.3  Sidebottom to Villiers, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     
35.4  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Elton Chigumbura
35.4  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Defensively played by Elton Chigumbura
35.5  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
35.6  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    213/5
         (R/R:  5.92   R/R Req:  4.07)
         Ryan Sidebottom      8.0-0-56-0
         Elton Chigumbura     10(20b)
         AB de Villiers      102(93b 11X4 2X6)   

36.1  Hafeez to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Elton Chigumbura    
36.2  Hafeez to Chigumbura, one run, The misfield by Shahzad allows yet another run
36.3  Hafeez to Villiers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.4  Hafeez to Chigumbura, one run, The misfield by Broad allows yet another run
36.5  Hafeez to Villiers, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Hafeez to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 37  (8 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    221/5
         (R/R:  5.97   R/R Req:  3.77)
         Mohammad Hafeez      4.0-0-29-0
         AB de Villiers      108(97b 11X4 2X6)
         Elton Chigumbura     12(22b)   

37.1  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Defensively played by Elton Chigumbura
37.3  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
37.4  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
37.5  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Left alone by Elton Chigumbura
37.6  Sidebottom to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura missed that one by a mile

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    223/5
         (R/R:  5.87   R/R Req:  3.92)
         Ryan Sidebottom      9.0-0-58-0
         Elton Chigumbura     14(28b)
         AB de Villiers      108(97b 11X4 2X6)   

38.1  Broad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
38.2  Broad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
38.3  Broad to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers was completely deceived 
38.4  Broad to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
38.5  Broad to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Elton Chigumbura    
38.6  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    225/5
         (R/R:  5.77   R/R Req:  4.09)
         Stuart Broad         6.0-0-24-0
         AB de Villiers      109(102b 11X4 2X6)
         Elton Chigumbura     15(29b)   

39.1  Franklin to Chigumbura, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
39.2  Franklin to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Franklin to Chigumbura, one run, That is very well run by AB de Villiers      
39.4  Franklin to Villiers, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
39.5  Franklin to Villiers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Steve Davies        
39.6  Franklin to Villiers, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 40  (11 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    236/5
         (R/R:  5.90   R/R Req:  3.40)
         James Franklin       4.0-0-38-1
         AB de Villiers      118(106b 11X4 3X6)
         Elton Chigumbura     17(31b)   

40.1  Broad to Chigumbura, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.1  Broad to Chigumbura, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, Great cooperation between Elton Chigumbura and AB de Villiers      
40.3  Broad to Villiers, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives AB de Villiers the finger

         AB de Villiers         118 (107b 11X4 3X6)
         c. Davies      b. Broad

40.4  Broad to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
40.5  Broad to Vettori, one run, One more to the total
40.6  Broad to Chigumbura, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    239/6
         (R/R:  5.83   R/R Req:  3.44)
         Stuart Broad         7.0-0-27-1
         Elton Chigumbura     18(34b)
         Daniel Vettori        1(2b)

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AB brought up his hundred off just 87 balls before getting out caught behind

Code:
41.1  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
41.2  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, Left alone by Daniel Vettori
41.3  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
41.4  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori missed that one by a mile
41.5  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
41.6  Sidebottom to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Sidebottom     
      Ryan Sidebottomends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 42  (0 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    239/6
         (R/R:  5.69   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Ryan Sidebottom      10.0-0-58-0
         Daniel Vettori        1(8b)
         Elton Chigumbura     18(34b)   

42.1  Broad to Chigumbura, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
42.2  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori      
42.3  Broad to Vettori, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Broad to Vettori, one run, That is very well run by Elton Chigumbura    
42.5  Broad to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura was completely deceived 
42.6  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    244/6
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  3.71)
         Stuart Broad         8.0-0-32-1
         Daniel Vettori        2(10b)
         Elton Chigumbura     22(38b)   

43.1  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.2  Morkel to Chigumbura, one run, One more to the total
43.3  Morkel to Vettori, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run
43.4  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, Defensively played by Elton Chigumbura
43.6  Morkel to Chigumbura, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 44  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    247/6
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  3.83)
         Morne Morkel         8.0-0-40-2
         Daniel Vettori        3(11b)
         Elton Chigumbura     24(43b)   

44.1  Broad to Chigumbura, one run, The misfield by Shahzad allows yet another run
44.2  Broad to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
44.3  Broad to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
44.4  Broad to Vettori, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Broad          
44.5  Broad to Vettori, no run, Defensively played by Daniel Vettori
44.6  Broad to Vettori, one run, The misfield by Ryder allows yet another run

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    249/6
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  4.20)
         Stuart Broad         9.0-0-34-1
         Elton Chigumbura     25(44b)
         Daniel Vettori        4(16b)   

45.1  Morkel to Vettori, one run, Dropped! Pietersen made a big mess of that simple chance
45.2  Morkel to Chigumbura, wide, Morne Morkel bowling a very wayward one
45.2  Morkel to Chigumbura, no run, Elton Chigumbura missed that one by a mile
45.3  Morkel to Chigumbura, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Stuart Broad made an excellent effort in the field

         Elton Chigumbura       25 (47b)
         run out (Broad)

45.4  Morkel to Steyn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
45.5  Morkel to Steyn, no run, Dale Steyn was completely deceived 
45.6  Morkel to Steyn, no run, Dale Steyn missed that one by a mile

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    251/7
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  4.75)
         Morne Morkel         9.0-0-42-2
         Dale Steyn            0(3b)
         Daniel Vettori        5(17b)   

46.1  Broad to Vettori, FOUR, Stuart Broad cant belive it
46.2  Broad to Vettori, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Daniel Vettori
46.3  Broad to Vettori, three runs, Great work by Hafeez saved a certain boundary
46.4  Broad to Steyn, no run, Dale Steyn was completely deceived 
46.5  Broad to Steyn, no run, Dale Steyn missed that one by a mile
46.6  Broad to Steyn, one run, Great cooperation between Dale Steyn and Daniel Vettori      
      The end to a good spell from Stuart Broad

         End of over 47  (14 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    265/7
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req:  1.67)
         Stuart Broad         10.0-0-48-1
         Daniel Vettori       18(20b 1X4 1X6)
         Dale Steyn            1(6b)

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Captain gave away 14 runs off his last over

Code:
47.1  Morkel to Steyn, no run, Dale Steyn missed that one by a mile
47.2  Morkel to Steyn, wide, Morne Morkel bowling a very wayward one
47.2  Morkel to Steyn, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel         
47.3  Morkel to Steyn, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori      
47.4  Morkel to Vettori, no run, Daniel Vettori was completely deceived 
47.5  Morkel to Vettori, one run, Great cooperation between Daniel Vettori and Dale Steyn          
47.6  Morkel to Steyn, no run, Defensively played by Dale Steyn
      The end to a good spell from Morne Morkel

         End of over 48  (3 runs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    268/7
         (R/R:  5.58   R/R Req:  1.00)
         Morne Morkel         10.0-0-45-2
         Dale Steyn            2(11b)
         Daniel Vettori       19(22b 1X4 1X6)   

48.1  Hafeez to Vettori, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Hafeez to Vettori, one run, One more to the total
48.3  Hafeez to Steyn, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.4  Hafeez to Steyn, one run, That is very well run by Daniel Vettori      

         End of innings (48.4 overs)
         MANICALAND BULLS    270/7 (RR:  5.57)
         Mohammad Hafeez       4.4-0-31-0
         Daniel Vettori       20(24b 1X4 1X6)
         Dale Steyn            3(13b)

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Daniel Vettori's short little innings was crucial for Manicaland

Code:
MANICALAND BULLS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Virender Sehwag     c. Broad       b. Shahzad      31    29    4    0  106.9%
Brendan Taylor      c. Guptill     b. Franklin     24    21    2    1  114.3%
AB de Villiers      c. Davies      b. Broad       118   107   11    3  110.3%
Eoin Morgan                        b. Morkel       17    30    1    0   56.7%
Hamilton Masakadza                 b. Shahzad       5    16    0    0   31.3%
Murray Goodwin      c. Davies      b. Morkel       12    11    1    0  109.1%
Elton Chigumbura    run out (Broad)                25    47    0    0   53.2%
Daniel Vettori      not out                        20    24    1    1   83.3%
Dale Steyn          not out                         3    13    0    0   23.1%
Kyle Jarvis          
Ian Nicolson         
 
 Total:  270/7       Overs:  48.4          Run Rate:  5.55      Extras:  15    
  
                                     -X-

NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Morne Morkel         10.0      0      45      2      4.50     2      0 
Ryan Sidebottom      10.0      1      58      0      5.80     0      1 
Stuart Broad         10.0      0      48      1      4.80     1      1 
James Franklin        4.0      0      38      1      9.50     0      0 
Ajmal Shahzad        10.0      0      44      2      4.40     3      1 
Mohammad Hafeez       4.4      0      31      0      6.64     0      0 
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

Total: 270/7          Overs: 48.4         Run Rate: 5.55      Extras: 15 
                                     -X-
 

MANICALAND BULLS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
V Sehwag      B Taylor     ???????????????????                       45 (34)
V Sehwag      A Villiers   ??????????                                23 (24)
E Morgan      A Villiers   ???????????????????????????????           72 (73)
Masakadza     A Villiers   ?????????????                             31 (36)
M Goodwin     A Villiers   ???????                                   16 (14)
Chigumbura    A Villiers   ??????????????????????                    51 (62)
Chigumbura    D Vettori    ?????                                     13 (30)
D Steyn       D Vettori    ????????                                  19 (19)


     Fall of Wickets    45/1      68/2      140/3     171/4     187/5
                        238/6     251/7                                   

 Total:  270/7       Overs:  48.4         Run Rate:  5.55     Extras:  15

Code:
         Manicaland Bulls  270/7 (RR:  5.55)

         AB de Villiers      118(107b 11X4 3X6)

         Morne Morkel          10.0-0-45-2

Code:
NOTTINGHAM OUTLAWS   269/6     50.0 overs
MANICALAND BULLS     270/7     48.4 overs
   
Manicaland Bulls won by 3 wickets
  
Man of the match: AB de Villiers

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AB de Villiers with his MoM award

AB de Villiers at the post match presentation:
'Ah look, really happy to have contributed in the team's success. We knew they would be under pressure and we used that thing to our advantage. Wicket looked good and I knew if we bat the 50 overs, we will be home. Viru and Brendan provided the start we needed and, it was coming onto the bat nicely for me. As I said, really happy with the win.'

Stuart Broad after the match:
'We were 15-20 short at the end of our innings. But, AB batted well for them. Dan got them home with his innings. I'd like to congratulate them on their win.'

Brendan Taylor after winning the match:
'What a fantastic effort by AB and earlier by the bowlers! Restricting Nottingham was always going to be tough but, Steyn was tremendous and we were confident after the first innings. Then, AB played this match winning knock. Daniel's innings was very crucial as well. Feels great to have won this! It will do wonders for the Cricket back home.'

There it is! Manicaland Bulls have come from nowhere to take the title by defeating the favorites here in Champions League. AB de Villiers' first century of the competition couldn't have come at a better time for them. Congratulations to Manicaland Bulls and the Zimbabwe Premier League for their win. Well played Nottingham Outlaws (English Premier League) to come this far. I would also like to thank everyone involved in this, directly or indirectly. Thanks a lot, I enjoyed running this, hope you all enjoyed being a part of it!

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Manicaland Bulls are the winners of Champions League 10!
 
Oh well,it was AB all along,so not too bad an effort on our part.

Congratulations to Dipak and his supporters () and thank you User for a riveting season.

Back here after a long time and you could tell how much I loved it,credit to User and all the managers and supporters involved as well.
You guys did really well too! (You had the legend's blessings)

Most of the prize money would go the Cricket Zimbabwe to fund their trips as well to pay their players well and to attract players like Goodwin, Ervine & Ballance to play for the national team. Few of the money goes on to the charity for hungry kids around the world. Rest money will go to the team and obviously me. :p
 
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Most of the prize money would go the Cricket Zimbabwe to fund their trips as well to pay their players well and to attract players like Goodwin, Ervine & Ballance to play for the national team. Few of the money goes on to the charity for hungry kids around the world. Rest money will go to the team and obviously me. :p

But secretly Robert Mugabe steals some :spy
 
Stats should be up anytime over the next 48 hours. Well done Dipak, needs a lot of character to finish 4th and go all the way in the playoffs, and his men possessed just that!
 
Well done Bulls! I knew you were the team! Fantastic display of cricket there. 269 was a good score but Bulls played excellent cricket to pass the target with ease. Congratulations Dipak on joining the club of first CL winner ever for a domestic cricket league. You have done a great job as a manager, actually everyone did.

Lastly, Gaurav, you have been fantastic throughout the tournament and your presentation, especially in the final is commendable. Thanks for regular updates which made the league even more fun to follow.

Thanks to all for those who have been part of this league to produce an absolute entertainer. It was a treat to follow the season.
 
Congratz Dipak. Considering Sartaj's domestic players performed far better, the performance of the two sides international players was where it was won:

Notts - 93, 0, 12, 4, 2/45, 1/69
Manis - 31, 118, 17, 20*, 3/45, 2/55

Also thanks User for running this, it was run outstandingly well!
 
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Well at the end the deserving team won. 269 was a fighting total looking at Nottingham's bowling but the likes of AB de Villiers and Sehwag made sure that Manicaland gets it. Congratulations Dipak on winning the 10th edition of CL you've really done an outstanding job! :thumbs

Ask for the league management, Gaurav has done really well with the presentation as well as the updates he has played a great role in making this season successful. Well done. :)
 
Final stats are on first post. Virender Sehwag is the highest run scorer and Dale Steyn is the highest wicket taker, both playing for Manicaland Bulls.

Thank you all for the appreciation.
 
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Can someone update this please :p
 

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