OD Match Thread Round 3, Match 9 - Nine Dragons v Slipperpool

[VC the slogger]

Match venue

Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong.


Pitch

The match will be played on a bouncy wicket. The ball should carry through quite nicely to the wicket-keeper, benefiting both batsmen and fast bowlers. However, the ridiculously short boundaries at this ground could also make six hitting easier than most other grounds and thus lead to somewhat big totals.


Lineup rules & guidelines

- No more than two star players per XI.
- A capable wicket-keeper (/) must feature in the XI.
- Try marking 6 bowlers in your XI, so a non-bowler doesn't come on and potentially cost you the match.
- The country flags on this forum look pretty. Try using them while posting your lineups if possible.


Statistics

Spoiler: Nine Dragons (Round 2)

NINE DRAGONS

BATTING & FIELDING

Player            Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s  4s  6s  0s  Ct  St
V Rustagi          2     2    0  161   90   80.50  161  100.00    0   2   15   4   0   1   0
Khurram Khan       2     2    0  106   93   53.00  136   77.94    0   1    9   0   0   2   -
B Steel            2     2    0   55   36   27.50   74   74.33    0   0    3   1   0   2   -
S Ulberg           2     2    1   50   37*  50.00   79   63.29    0   0    4   1   0   0   -
Misbah-ul-Haq      2     2    0   47   46   23.50   52   90.38    0   0    4   1   0   1   -
A Jha              2     2    1   46   35*  46.00   61   75.41    0   0    3   1   0   1   -
N Agger            2     2    0   20   16   10.00   22   90.90    0   0    4   0   0   0   -
R Adams            2     2    2    2    2*   N/A     8   25.00    0   0    0   0   0   1   -
E Shylock          2     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   -
A McKenzie         2     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   -
K Winch            2     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts    BBI   Avg   Econ   S/R  4w  5w
E Shylock        2     2   18.5    0     92     7    4/55  13.14  4.89  16.1   1   0
K Winch          2     2   19.0    0     97     5    4/51  19.40  5.11  22.8   1   0
R Adams          2     2   17.0    1     75     4    3/62  18.75  4.41  25.5   0   0
A McKenzie       2     2   17.0    0     68     2    2/35  34.00  4.00  51.0   0   0
S Ulberg         2     2   20.0    0    116     1    1/48 116.00  5.80 120.0   0   0
A Jha            2     1    3.0    0     18     0    0/18   N/A   6.00    -    0   0
Khurram Khan     2     2    5.0    0     38     0    0/19   N/A   7.60    -    0   0

Spoiler: Slipperpool (Round 2)

SLIPPERPOOL

BATTING & FIELDING

Player            Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s  4s  6s  0s  Ct  St
SO Tikolo          2     2    0  111   74   55.50  121   91.73    0   1   11   2   0   2   -
Y Raj              2     2    0   71   71   35.50   78   91.03    0   1    6   3   1   1   -
S Mignolet         2     2    2   70   46*   N/A    79   88.61    0   0    3   2   0   0   -
M Jennings         2     2    0   60   38   30.00   76   78.95    0   0    6   0   0   0   -
S Stokes           2     2    0   56   44   28.00   57   98.25    0   0    4   2   0   1   -
D Punani           2     2    0   52   27   26.00   60   86.67    0   0    7   0   0   2   0
A Chandrasekaran   2     2    1   27   17*  27.00   29   93.11    0   0    1   0   0   0   -
B Dillinger        2     1    1   21   21*   N/A    32   65.63    0   0    1   1   0   3   -
DT Johnston        2     1    0    0    0    0.00    1    0.00    0   0    0   0   1   0   -
L Palermo          2     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   -
A Aijaz            1     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   - 
K Kushari          1     0    -    -    -     -      -     -      -   -    -   -   -   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts    BBI   Avg   Econ   S/R  4w  5w
S Stokes         2     2    9.2    0     62     4    4/15  15.50  6.64  14.0   1   0
B Dillinger      2     2   17.0    0     85     3    2/51  28.33  5.00  34.0   0   0
DT Johnston      2     2   17.0    0     96     3    2/40  32.00  5.65  34.0   0   0
L Palermo        2     2   15.0    0    112     3    2/81  37.33  7.47  30.0   0   0
M Jennings       2     2    8.0    0     47     1    1/16  47.00  5.88  48.0   0   0
A Aijaz          1     1   10.0    0     58     1    1/58  58.00  5.80  60.0   0   0
K Kushari        1     1    3.0    0     24     0    0/24   N/A   8.00    -    0   0

 

[BlitzBerg]

Dragons will go unchanged.

 

[dancingmongoose]

Hopefully we can actually get a win here.

 

[Aislabie]

Of course we'll get a win here. It has been foretold by The Almighty

 

[SpitfiresKent]

Dick Punani
Yash Raj
Steve Tikolo
Mark Jennings
Simon Mignolet
Steven Stokes
Hutch Lion Dumbledore
Trent Johnston
Bobby Dillinger
Loco Palermo
Kumar Kushari

 

[Markkkkk]

Lets hope the Nine Dragons bring a challenge...

 

[A.R123 Max]

Of course we'll get a win here. It has been foretold by The Almighty

Well please dont tag me as The Almighty.[DOUBLEPOST=1441131623][/DOUBLEPOST]Please edit that post please @The Author

 

[VC the slogger]

Nolan Clarke Challenge Trophy
Round 3, Match 9

NINE DRAGONS vs SLIPPERPOOL


at Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong

Toss: Nine Dragons won the toss and chose to bat


NINE DRAGONS innings

0.1  Dillinger to Steel, one run, The misfield by Raj allows yet another run
0.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
0.3  Dillinger to Agger, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
0.4  Dillinger to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger         
0.5  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
0.6  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS          3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Bobby Dillinger      1.0-0-3-0
         Nick Agger            1(4b)
         BlitzBerg Steel       2(2b)

For probably the first time, BlitzBerg Steel didn't take the opposition apart in the first over itself.

1.1  Johnston to Steel, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        
1.2  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
1.3  Johnston to Steel, legbye, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
1.4  Johnston to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
1.5  Johnston to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston      
1.6  Johnston to Agger, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.6  Johnston to Agger, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Johnston       1.0-0-6-0
         BlitzBerg Steel       6(5b 1X4)
         Nick Agger            2(7b)  

2.1  Stokes to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Stokes to Agger, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
2.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.4  Stokes to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
2.5  Stokes to Steel, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
2.6  Stokes to Agger, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Steven Stokes        1.0-0-3-0
         BlitzBerg Steel       7(8b 1X4)
         Nick Agger            4(10b)  

3.1  Palermo to Agger, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Palermo to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
3.3  Palermo to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Palermo       
3.4  Palermo to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger         
3.5  Palermo to Agger, no run, Nick Agger missed that one by a mile
3.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, The misfield by Dumbledore allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         20/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Loco Palermo         1.0-0-7-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      12(11b 2X4)
         Nick Agger            6(13b)  

4.1  Kushari to Agger, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Kushari to Steel, FOUR, Kumar Kushari cant belive it
4.3  Kushari to Steel, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.4  Kushari to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari       
4.5  Kushari to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari       
4.6  Kushari to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel    

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         27/0
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Kumar Kushari        1.0-0-7-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      17(13b 3X4)
         Nick Agger            8(17b)  

5.1  Palermo to Agger, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Loco Palermo, giving that a wide
5.1  Palermo to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
5.2  Palermo to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
5.3  Palermo to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel    
5.4  Palermo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
5.5  Palermo to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger         
5.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, The misfield by Johnston allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         31/0
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Loco Palermo         2.0-0-11-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      18(15b 3X4)
         Nick Agger           10(22b)  

6.1  Dillinger to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     
6.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Nick Agger was completely deceived
6.3  Dillinger to Agger, one run, The misfield by Jennings allows yet another run
6.4  Dillinger to Steel, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
6.5  Dillinger to Agger, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Dillinger to Steel, SIX, What a wonderful player BlitzBerg Steel is

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         40/0
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Bobby Dillinger      2.0-0-12-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      25(17b 3X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           12(26b)  

7.1  Stokes to Agger, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel    
7.2  Stokes to Steel, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
7.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
7.4  Stokes to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
7.5  Stokes to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
7.6  Stokes to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger         

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         46/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Steven Stokes        2.0-0-9-0
         Nick Agger           13(27b)
         BlitzBerg Steel      30(22b 4X4 1X6)

But he was working his way towards it.

8.1  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
8.2  Tikolo to Steel, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Dick Punani to stop
8.3  Tikolo to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
8.4  Tikolo to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Tikolo to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel    
8.6  Tikolo to Steel, FOUR, Steve Tikolo cant belive it

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Steve Tikolo         1.0-0-5-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      34(24b 5X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           14(31b)  

9.1  Palermo to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.2  Palermo to Agger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.3  Palermo to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel
9.4  Palermo to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Nick Agger         
9.5  Palermo to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
9.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel    

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         57/0
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Loco Palermo         3.0-0-16-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      35(26b 5X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           18(35b)  

10.1  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
10.3  Dillinger to Agger, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
10.4  Dillinger to Agger, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Agger cant belive it

         Nick Agger             20 (39b)
         b. Dillinger

10.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     
10.6  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         59/1
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Bobby Dillinger      3.0-0-14-1
         Khurram Khan          0(2b)
         BlitzBerg Steel      35(26b 5X4 1X6)

Nick Agger didn't seem to get going at all, and eventually chopped it on. Slipperpool had their first breakthrough.

11.1  Stokes to Steel, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
11.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
11.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.5  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Khurram Khan is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.6  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         64/1
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Steven Stokes        3.0-0-14-0
         Khurram Khan          4(7b 1X4)
         BlitzBerg Steel      36(27b 5X4 1X6)  

12.1  Tikolo to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan       
12.2  Tikolo to Khan, legbye, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
12.3  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
12.4  Tikolo to Steel, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
12.5  Tikolo to Steel, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.6  Tikolo to Steel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 13  (12 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         76/1
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Steve Tikolo         2.0-0-16-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      47(32b 6X4 2X6)
         Khurram Khan          4(8b 1X4)  

13.1  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
13.2  Palermo to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
13.3  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
13.4  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Loco Palermo, deserving this punishment
13.5  Palermo to Khan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Khurram Khan
13.6  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan

         End of over 14  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         90/1
         (R/R:  6.43)
         Loco Palermo         4.0-0-30-0
         Khurram Khan         18(14b 3X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      47(32b 6X4 2X6)  

14.1  Johnston to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston      
14.2  Johnston to Steel, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      The crowd cheers for BlitzBerg Steel's fifty
14.3  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, BlitzBerg Steel is one of the best batsmen in the world
14.4  Johnston to Steel, legbye, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
14.5  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Johnston to Steel, no ball, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Johnston to Steel, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        104/1
         (R/R:  6.93)
         Trent Johnston       2.0-0-19-0
         Khurram Khan         19(15b 3X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      58(37b 7X4 3X6)

And then came a string of boundaries off the bats of BlitzBerg and Khurram. The former brought up a 33-ball half-century.

15.1  Dillinger to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Khurram Khan       
15.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
15.4  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     
15.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel    

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        106/1
         (R/R:  6.63)
         Bobby Dillinger      4.0-0-16-1
         BlitzBerg Steel      59(38b 7X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         20(20b 3X4 1X6)  

16.1  Kushari to Khan, two runs,
16.2  Kushari to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kumar Kushari, deserving this punishment
16.3  Kushari to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
16.4  Kushari to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Kushari to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.6  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        113/1
         (R/R:  6.65)
         Kumar Kushari        2.0-0-14-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      59(38b 7X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         27(26b 4X4 1X6)  

17.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2  Johnston to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
17.4  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
17.5  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
17.6  Johnston to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        118/1
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Trent Johnston       3.0-0-24-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      63(40b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         28(30b 4X4 1X6)  

18.1  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
18.2  Stokes to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel    
18.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Stokes to Steel, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Stokes to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Stokes to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        121/1
         (R/R:  6.37)
         Steven Stokes        4.0-0-17-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      64(43b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         30(33b 4X4 1X6)  

19.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
19.2  Tikolo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
19.3  Tikolo to Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.4  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
19.5  Tikolo to Steel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        128/1
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Steve Tikolo         3.0-0-23-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      64(46b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         37(36b 5X4 1X6)  

20.1  Dillinger to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel    
20.2  Dillinger to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
20.3  Dillinger to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
20.4  Dillinger to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
20.5  Dillinger to Steel, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.6  Dillinger to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        131/1
         (R/R:  6.24)
         Bobby Dillinger      5.0-0-19-1
         BlitzBerg Steel      66(51b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         38(37b 5X4 1X6)  

21.1  Kushari to Khan, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
21.2  Kushari to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan       
21.3  Kushari to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel    
21.4  Kushari to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel
21.5  Kushari to Steel, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Kushari to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        135/1
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Kumar Kushari        3.0-0-18-0
         Khurram Khan         40(40b 5X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      68(54b 8X4 3X6)  

22.1  Stokes to Steel, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives BlitzBerg Steel the finger

         BlitzBerg Steel        68 (55b 8X4 3X6)
         c. Punani      b. Stokes

22.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
22.3  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Stokes to Khan, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        137/2
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Steven Stokes        5.0-0-19-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq         1(4b)
         Khurram Khan         41(41b 5X4 1X6)

Steel was eventually dismissed by his opposite number. Next in was Misbah-ul-Haq, the most feared batsman at Kowloon.

23.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
23.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
23.4  Dillinger to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
23.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        
23.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        142/2
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Bobby Dillinger      6.0-0-24-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq         1(4b)
         Khurram Khan         46(47b 6X4 1X6)  

24.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
24.2  Kushari to Khan, two runs, Overthrow by Jennings instead of 1 they get 2
24.3  Kushari to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
24.4  Kushari to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
24.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Mignolet allows yet another run
24.6  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total
      Fifty for Khurram Khan       

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        147/2
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Kumar Kushari        4.0-0-23-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq         2(5b)
         Khurram Khan         50(52b 6X4 1X6)

While all eyes were on Misbah, Khurram Khan went past fifty largely unnoticed.

25.1  Stokes to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      
25.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Palermo allows yet another run
25.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
25.6  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        149/2
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Steven Stokes        6.0-0-21-1
         Khurram Khan         51(57b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq         3(6b)

26.1  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26.2  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
26.3  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
26.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
26.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
26.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        155/2
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Steve Tikolo         4.0-0-29-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq         9(12b 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         51(57b 6X4 1X6)

Misbah's first boundary was a big six off Tikolo. Staying true to his reputation, he blocked all the other deliveries of that over.

27.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     
27.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
27.3  Dillinger to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
27.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
27.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
27.6  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        157/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Bobby Dillinger      7.0-0-26-1
         Khurram Khan         52(62b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        10(13b 1X6)  

28.1  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
28.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan       
28.3  Stokes to Khan, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steven Stokes, deserving this punishment
28.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Punani instead of 1 they get 2
28.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 29  (12 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        169/2
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Steven Stokes        7.0-0-33-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        21(18b 2X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         53(63b 6X4 1X6)  

29.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Tikolo to Khan, two runs, Overthrow by Stokes instead of 1 they get 2
29.3  Tikolo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Tikolo to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
29.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        172/2
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Steve Tikolo         5.0-0-32-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        21(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         56(67b 6X4 1X6)  

30.1  Palermo to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.2  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
30.3  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.4  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Misbah-ul-Haq
30.5  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        
30.6  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        180/2
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Loco Palermo         5.0-0-38-0
         Khurram Khan         57(68b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        28(25b 3X4 1X6)  

31.1  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
31.3  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        
31.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger     
31.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Stokes instead of 1 they get 2
31.6  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        182/2
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Bobby Dillinger      8.0-0-28-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        30(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         57(68b 6X4 1X6)

32.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari       
32.2  Kushari to Khan, one run, Dropped! Dumbledore made a big mess of that simple chance
32.3  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Kushari to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Kushari to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        185/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Kumar Kushari        5.0-0-26-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        31(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         59(72b 6X4 1X6)  

33.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      
33.3  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
33.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Bobby Dillinger cant belive it
33.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Khurram Khan       
33.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 34  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        192/2
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Bobby Dillinger      9.0-0-35-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        36(36b 4X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         61(75b 6X4 1X6)  

34.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.2  Kushari to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Kushari to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.4  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
34.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        197/2
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kumar Kushari        6.0-0-31-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        40(39b 5X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         62(78b 6X4 1X6)  

35.1  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
35.2  Palermo to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
35.3  Palermo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
35.5  Palermo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.6  Palermo to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        202/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Loco Palermo         6.0-0-43-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        40(39b 5X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         67(84b 7X4 1X6)  

36.1  Dillinger to Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.2  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Khurram Khan       
36.3  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
36.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Misbah-ul-Haq
      The end to a good spell from Bobby Dillinger

         End of over 37  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        213/2
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Bobby Dillinger      10.0-0-46-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        47(43b 6X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         71(86b 7X4 1X6)

Though Misbah was scoring well over a run-a-ball, things had gone a bit quiet since his arrival.

37.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston      
37.2  Johnston to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston      
37.3  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
37.4  Johnston to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
37.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Johnston to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        215/2
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Trent Johnston       4.0-0-26-0
         Khurram Khan         72(91b 7X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        48(44b 6X4 1X6)  

38.1  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
38.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Misbah-ul-Haq's fifty
38.3  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Dick Punani didnt have a chance
38.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
38.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        223/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Steven Stokes        8.0-0-37-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        52(50b 7X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         72(91b 7X4 1X6)

He brought up his half-century in the 39th over. The Dragons looked in a very good position only 2 down before the final ten.

39.1  Johnston to Khan, no ball, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.2  Johnston to Khan, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
39.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, three runs, Great work by Raj saved a certain boundary
39.4  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.5  Johnston to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Johnston to Khan, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        229/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Trent Johnston       5.0-0-31-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        55(51b 7X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         73(96b 7X4 1X6)

40.1  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.3  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
40.4  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani        
40.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
40.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        240/2
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Kumar Kushari        7.0-0-42-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        65(56b 8X4 2X6)
         Khurram Khan         74(97b 7X4 1X6)

And.. he was back to his occasionally attacking self.

41.1  Stokes to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes        
41.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
41.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
41.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
41.5  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
41.6  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        244/2
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Steven Stokes        9.0-0-41-1
         Khurram Khan         78(103b 8X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        65(56b 8X4 2X6)

42.1  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
42.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq
42.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
42.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
42.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
42.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 43  (20 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        264/2
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Trent Johnston       6.0-0-51-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        85(62b 8X4 5X6)
         Khurram Khan         78(103b 8X4 1X6)

The sixes were beginning to flow way too easily off his bat. The carnage had begun.

43.1  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Khurram Khan
43.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Stokes to Khan, no ball, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
43.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Stokes to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      
43.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Steven Stokesends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (10 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        274/2
         (R/R:  6.23)
         Steven Stokes        10.0-0-51-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        85(63b 8X4 5X6)
         Khurram Khan         87(108b 10X4 1X6)

44.1  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq
44.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
44.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
44.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Century for Misba'-Haq. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

         End of over 45  (21 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        295/2
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Trent Johnston       7.0-0-72-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       105(68b 8X4 8X6)
         Khurram Khan         88(109b 10X4 1X6)

He promptly hit Johnston for three more sixes to bring up his century. It came of just 68 deliveries.

45.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Tikolo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
45.3  Tikolo to Khan, one run, The misfield by Punani allows yet another run
45.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment

         End of over 46  (9 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        304/2
         (R/R:  6.61)
         Steve Tikolo         6.0-0-41-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       109(71b 9X4 8X6)
         Khurram Khan         93(112b 11X4 1X6)  

46.1  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
46.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Johnston, deserving this punishment
46.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a wonderful player Misbah-ul-Haq is
46.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
46.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
46.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 47  (19 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        323/2
         (R/R:  6.87)
         Trent Johnston       8.0-0-91-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       127(76b 10X4 10X6)
         Khurram Khan         94(113b 11X4 1X6)

And two more. 10 sixes for him, of which 8 have come off poor Johnston alone.

47.1  Tikolo to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq      
47.2  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
47.3  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
47.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
47.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 48  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        334/2
         (R/R:  6.96)
         Steve Tikolo         7.0-0-52-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       137(81b 12X4 10X6)
         Khurram Khan         95(114b 11X4 1X6)

The Kenyan veteran Steve Tikolo kept him limited to just two fours off his over.

48.1  Johnston to Khan, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Khurram Khan           95 (115b 11X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnston

Khurram Khan was out in the nervous nineties for the second consecutive match.

48.2  Johnston to Rustagi, no run, Varun Rustagi missed that one by a mile
48.3  Johnston to Rustagi, SIX, What a wonderful player Varun Rustagi is
48.4  Johnston to Rustagi, no run, Defensively played by Varun Rustagi
48.5  Johnston to Rustagi, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.6  Johnston to Rustagi, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Varun Rustagi

         End of over 49  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        348/3
         (R/R:  7.10)
         Trent Johnston       9.0-0-105-1
         Varun Rustagi        14(5b 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       137(81b 12X4 10X6)

The brutality on Trent Johnston didn't cease as he was carted for a couple more by Varun Rustagi. His nightmarish spell ended with him having conceded a record 11 sixes.

49.1  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Varun Rustagi      
49.2  Tikolo to Rustagi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
49.3  Tikolo to Rustagi, no run, Defensively played by Varun Rustagi
49.4  Tikolo to Rustagi, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
49.5  Tikolo to Rustagi, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
49.6  Tikolo to Rustagi, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Varun Rustagi

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        359/3
         (R/R:  7.18)
         Steve Tikolo         8.0-0-63-0
         Varun Rustagi        24(10b 2X4 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       138(82b 12X4 10X6)

Misbah only got to face one more delivery in the final over. The Dragons finished with 359, having amassed a startling 130 off the final ten.

         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         NINE DRAGONS        359/3 (RR:  7.18)
         Steve Tikolo          8.0-0-63-0
         Varun Rustagi        24(10b 2X4 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       138(82b 12X4 10X6)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
BlitzBerg Steel*    c. †Punani     b. Stokes       68    55    8    3  123.6%
Nick Agger                         b. Dillinger    20    39    0    0   51.3%
Khurram Khan        lbw            b. Johnston     95   115   11    1   82.6%
Misbah-ul-Haq       not out                       138    82   12   10  168.3%
Varun Rustagi†      not out                        24    10    2    2  240.0%
Aditya Jha                                       
Svenke Ulberg                                    
Rick Adams                                       
Ern Shylock                                      
Kai Winch                                        
Alexander McKenzie              
                 
Total:  359/3       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  7.18      Extras:  14   
 
                                     -X-


SLIPPERPOOL Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Bobby Dillinger      10.0      0      46      1      4.60     0      0
Trent Johnston        9.0      0     105      1     11.67     0      3
Steven Stokes        10.0      0      51      1      5.10     0      1
Loco Palermo          6.0      0      43      0      7.17     1      0
Kumar Kushari         7.0      0      42      0      6.00     0      0
Steve Tikolo          8.0      0      63      0      7.88     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 1      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 5


Total: 359/3          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 7.18      Extras: 14

                                     -X-


NINE DRAGONS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
B Steel       N Agger      þþþþþþþþþþ                                59 (64)
B Steel       K Khan       þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             76 (69)
Misba'-Haq    K Khan       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      199 (156)
Misba'-Haq    V Rustagi    þþþþ                                      25 (11)


     Fall of Wickets    59/1      135/2     334/3              
                                                                         


Total:  359/3       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  7.18     Extras:  14  
 
                                     -X-

Slipperpool need 360 to win off 50 overs.​

 

[dancingmongoose]

Phenomenal. Great start from Blitzberg and then a brilliant partnership between Khurram and Misbah. Khurram unlucky not to get his century, he deserved it. If One Dayers were 60 overs like they once were Misbah probably would have reached 200. There were more than a few sighs of relief from the Slipperpool side as they left the field, relieved that the torment was over.

 

[SpitfiresKent]

That's far too many runs for us to get, looks like we'll be facing our first defeat in PCPL unless something special happens.

 

[SiriusBlack]

edited

 

[Villain]

That's a huge score, our bowlers failed getting a breakthrough or maybe the other team is just way better. I'm optimistic about us giving a good fight and hit 300 runs at least. Let's play for a win.

 

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Nolan Clarke Challenge Trophy
Round 3, Match 9

NINE DRAGONS vs SLIPPERPOOL


at Kowloon Cricket Club, Hong Kong

Toss: Nine Dragons won the toss and chose to bat


NINE DRAGONS innings

0.1  Dillinger to Steel, one run, The misfield by Raj allows yet another run
0.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
0.3  Dillinger to Agger, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
0.4  Dillinger to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger       
0.5  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
0.6  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS          3/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Bobby Dillinger      1.0-0-3-0
         Nick Agger            1(4b)
         BlitzBerg Steel       2(2b)

For probably the first time, BlitzBerg Steel didn't take the opposition apart in the first over itself.

1.1  Johnston to Steel, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      
1.2  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
1.3  Johnston to Steel, legbye, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
1.4  Johnston to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
1.5  Johnston to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston    
1.6  Johnston to Agger, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.6  Johnston to Agger, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         10/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Trent Johnston       1.0-0-6-0
         BlitzBerg Steel       6(5b 1X4)
         Nick Agger            2(7b)

2.1  Stokes to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2  Stokes to Agger, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
2.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.4  Stokes to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
2.5  Stokes to Steel, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
2.6  Stokes to Agger, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         13/0
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Steven Stokes        1.0-0-3-0
         BlitzBerg Steel       7(8b 1X4)
         Nick Agger            4(10b)

3.1  Palermo to Agger, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Palermo to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
3.3  Palermo to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Palermo     
3.4  Palermo to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger       
3.5  Palermo to Agger, no run, Nick Agger missed that one by a mile
3.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, The misfield by Dumbledore allows yet another run

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         20/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Loco Palermo         1.0-0-7-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      12(11b 2X4)
         Nick Agger            6(13b)

4.1  Kushari to Agger, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Kushari to Steel, FOUR, Kumar Kushari cant belive it
4.3  Kushari to Steel, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.4  Kushari to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari     
4.5  Kushari to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari     
4.6  Kushari to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel  

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         27/0
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Kumar Kushari        1.0-0-7-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      17(13b 3X4)
         Nick Agger            8(17b)

5.1  Palermo to Agger, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Loco Palermo, giving that a wide
5.1  Palermo to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
5.2  Palermo to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
5.3  Palermo to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel  
5.4  Palermo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
5.5  Palermo to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger       
5.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, The misfield by Johnston allows yet another run

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         31/0
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Loco Palermo         2.0-0-11-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      18(15b 3X4)
         Nick Agger           10(22b)

6.1  Dillinger to Agger, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   
6.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Nick Agger was completely deceived
6.3  Dillinger to Agger, one run, The misfield by Jennings allows yet another run
6.4  Dillinger to Steel, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
6.5  Dillinger to Agger, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Dillinger to Steel, SIX, What a wonderful player BlitzBerg Steel is

         End of over 7  (9 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         40/0
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Bobby Dillinger      2.0-0-12-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      25(17b 3X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           12(26b)

7.1  Stokes to Agger, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel  
7.2  Stokes to Steel, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
7.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
7.4  Stokes to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
7.5  Stokes to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
7.6  Stokes to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Nick Agger       

         End of over 8  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         46/0
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Steven Stokes        2.0-0-9-0
         Nick Agger           13(27b)
         BlitzBerg Steel      30(22b 4X4 1X6)

But he was working his way towards it.

8.1  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
8.2  Tikolo to Steel, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Dick Punani to stop
8.3  Tikolo to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
8.4  Tikolo to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Tikolo to Agger, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Agger and BlitzBerg Steel  
8.6  Tikolo to Steel, FOUR, Steve Tikolo cant belive it

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         52/0
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Steve Tikolo         1.0-0-5-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      34(24b 5X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           14(31b)

9.1  Palermo to Agger, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.2  Palermo to Agger, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.3  Palermo to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel
9.4  Palermo to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Nick Agger       
9.5  Palermo to Agger, no run, Left alone by Nick Agger
9.6  Palermo to Agger, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel  

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         57/0
         (R/R:  5.70)
         Loco Palermo         3.0-0-16-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      35(26b 5X4 1X6)
         Nick Agger           18(35b)

10.1  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.2  Dillinger to Agger, no run, Defensively played by Nick Agger
10.3  Dillinger to Agger, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
10.4  Dillinger to Agger, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Agger cant belive it

         Nick Agger             20 (39b)
         b. Dillinger

10.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   
10.6  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         59/1
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Bobby Dillinger      3.0-0-14-1
         Khurram Khan          0(2b)
         BlitzBerg Steel      35(26b 5X4 1X6)

Nick Agger didn't seem to get going at all, and eventually chopped it on. Slipperpool had their first breakthrough.

11.1  Stokes to Steel, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
11.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes      
11.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.5  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Khurram Khan is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.6  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         64/1
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Steven Stokes        3.0-0-14-0
         Khurram Khan          4(7b 1X4)
         BlitzBerg Steel      36(27b 5X4 1X6)

12.1  Tikolo to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan     
12.2  Tikolo to Khan, legbye, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
12.3  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
12.4  Tikolo to Steel, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
12.5  Tikolo to Steel, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.6  Tikolo to Steel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 13  (12 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         76/1
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Steve Tikolo         2.0-0-16-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      47(32b 6X4 2X6)
         Khurram Khan          4(8b 1X4)

13.1  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
13.2  Palermo to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
13.3  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
13.4  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Loco Palermo, deserving this punishment
13.5  Palermo to Khan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Khurram Khan
13.6  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan

         End of over 14  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS         90/1
         (R/R:  6.43)
         Loco Palermo         4.0-0-30-0
         Khurram Khan         18(14b 3X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      47(32b 6X4 2X6)

14.1  Johnston to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston    
14.2  Johnston to Steel, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      The crowd cheers for BlitzBerg Steel's fifty
14.3  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, BlitzBerg Steel is one of the best batsmen in the world
14.4  Johnston to Steel, legbye, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived
14.5  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Johnston to Steel, no ball, one run, One more to the total
14.6  Johnston to Steel, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        104/1
         (R/R:  6.93)
         Trent Johnston       2.0-0-19-0
         Khurram Khan         19(15b 3X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      58(37b 7X4 3X6)

And then came a string of boundaries off the bats of BlitzBerg and Khurram. The former brought up a 33-ball half-century.

15.1  Dillinger to Steel, one run, Great cooperation between BlitzBerg Steel and Khurram Khan     
15.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
15.4  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   
15.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by BlitzBerg Steel  

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        106/1
         (R/R:  6.63)
         Bobby Dillinger      4.0-0-16-1
         BlitzBerg Steel      59(38b 7X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         20(20b 3X4 1X6)

16.1  Kushari to Khan, two runs,
16.2  Kushari to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kumar Kushari, deserving this punishment
16.3  Kushari to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
16.4  Kushari to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.5  Kushari to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.6  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        113/1
         (R/R:  6.65)
         Kumar Kushari        2.0-0-14-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      59(38b 7X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         27(26b 4X4 1X6)

17.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2  Johnston to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
17.4  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
17.5  Johnston to Steel, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got BlitzBerg Steel
17.6  Johnston to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        118/1
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Trent Johnston       3.0-0-24-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      63(40b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         28(30b 4X4 1X6)

18.1  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
18.2  Stokes to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel  
18.3  Stokes to Steel, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Stokes to Steel, one run, One more to the total
18.5  Stokes to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Stokes to Steel, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes      

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        121/1
         (R/R:  6.37)
         Steven Stokes        4.0-0-17-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      64(43b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         30(33b 4X4 1X6)

19.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
19.2  Tikolo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
19.3  Tikolo to Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
19.4  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
19.5  Tikolo to Steel, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Tikolo to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        128/1
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Steve Tikolo         3.0-0-23-0
         BlitzBerg Steel      64(46b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         37(36b 5X4 1X6)

20.1  Dillinger to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel  
20.2  Dillinger to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel missed that one by a mile
20.3  Dillinger to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
20.4  Dillinger to Steel, no run, Defensively played by BlitzBerg Steel
20.5  Dillinger to Steel, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
20.6  Dillinger to Steel, no run, BlitzBerg Steel was completely deceived

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        131/1
         (R/R:  6.24)
         Bobby Dillinger      5.0-0-19-1
         BlitzBerg Steel      66(51b 8X4 3X6)
         Khurram Khan         38(37b 5X4 1X6)

21.1  Kushari to Khan, one run, The misfield by Tikolo allows yet another run
21.2  Kushari to Steel, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan     
21.3  Kushari to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Khurram Khan and BlitzBerg Steel  
21.4  Kushari to Steel, no run, Left alone by BlitzBerg Steel
21.5  Kushari to Steel, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Kushari to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        135/1
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Kumar Kushari        3.0-0-18-0
         Khurram Khan         40(40b 5X4 1X6)
         BlitzBerg Steel      68(54b 8X4 3X6)

22.1  Stokes to Steel, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives BlitzBerg Steel the finger

         BlitzBerg Steel        68 (55b 8X4 3X6)
         c. Punani      b. Stokes

22.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
22.3  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Stokes to Khan, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        137/2
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Steven Stokes        5.0-0-19-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq         1(4b)
         Khurram Khan         41(41b 5X4 1X6)

Steel was eventually dismissed by his opposite number. Next in was Misbah-ul-Haq, the most feared batsman at Kowloon.

23.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
23.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
23.4  Dillinger to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
23.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      
23.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        142/2
         (R/R:  5.92)
         Bobby Dillinger      6.0-0-24-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq         1(4b)
         Khurram Khan         46(47b 6X4 1X6)

24.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
24.2  Kushari to Khan, two runs, Overthrow by Jennings instead of 1 they get 2
24.3  Kushari to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
24.4  Kushari to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
24.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Mignolet allows yet another run
24.6  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total
      Fifty for Khurram Khan     

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        147/2
         (R/R:  5.88)
         Kumar Kushari        4.0-0-23-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq         2(5b)
         Khurram Khan         50(52b 6X4 1X6)

While all eyes were on Misbah, Khurram Khan went past fifty largely unnoticed.

25.1  Stokes to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    
25.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, The misfield by Palermo allows yet another run
25.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
25.6  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        149/2
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Steven Stokes        6.0-0-21-1
         Khurram Khan         51(57b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq         3(6b)

26.1  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26.2  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
26.3  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
26.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
26.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
26.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        155/2
         (R/R:  5.74)
         Steve Tikolo         4.0-0-29-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq         9(12b 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         51(57b 6X4 1X6)

Misbah's first boundary was a big six off Tikolo. Staying true to his reputation, he blocked all the other deliveries of that over.

27.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   
27.2  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
27.3  Dillinger to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
27.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
27.5  Dillinger to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
27.6  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        157/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Bobby Dillinger      7.0-0-26-1
         Khurram Khan         52(62b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        10(13b 1X6)

28.1  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
28.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Khurram Khan     
28.3  Stokes to Khan, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steven Stokes, deserving this punishment
28.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Punani instead of 1 they get 2
28.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 29  (12 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        169/2
         (R/R:  5.83)
         Steven Stokes        7.0-0-33-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        21(18b 2X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         53(63b 6X4 1X6)

29.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Tikolo to Khan, two runs, Overthrow by Stokes instead of 1 they get 2
29.3  Tikolo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.4  Tikolo to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
29.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        172/2
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Steve Tikolo         5.0-0-32-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        21(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         56(67b 6X4 1X6)

30.1  Palermo to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.2  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
30.3  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.4  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Misbah-ul-Haq
30.5  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      
30.6  Palermo to Misba'-Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        180/2
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Loco Palermo         5.0-0-38-0
         Khurram Khan         57(68b 6X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        28(25b 3X4 1X6)

31.1  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
31.3  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      
31.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Dillinger   
31.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Overthrow by Stokes instead of 1 they get 2
31.6  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        182/2
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Bobby Dillinger      8.0-0-28-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        30(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         57(68b 6X4 1X6)

32.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kushari     
32.2  Kushari to Khan, one run, Dropped! Dumbledore made a big mess of that simple chance
32.3  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
32.4  Kushari to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Kushari to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        185/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Kumar Kushari        5.0-0-26-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        31(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         59(72b 6X4 1X6)

33.1  Dillinger to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    
33.3  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
33.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Bobby Dillinger cant belive it
33.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Khurram Khan     
33.6  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 34  (7 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        192/2
         (R/R:  5.65)
         Bobby Dillinger      9.0-0-35-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        36(36b 4X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         61(75b 6X4 1X6)

34.1  Kushari to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.2  Kushari to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.3  Kushari to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.4  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
34.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        197/2
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Kumar Kushari        6.0-0-31-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        40(39b 5X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         62(78b 6X4 1X6)

35.1  Palermo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
35.2  Palermo to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan
35.3  Palermo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Palermo to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
35.5  Palermo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.6  Palermo to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        202/2
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Loco Palermo         6.0-0-43-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        40(39b 5X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         67(84b 7X4 1X6)

36.1  Dillinger to Khan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
36.2  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Misbah-ul-Haq and Khurram Khan     
36.3  Dillinger to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.4  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq
36.5  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.6  Dillinger to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Misbah-ul-Haq
      The end to a good spell from Bobby Dillinger

         End of over 37  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        213/2
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Bobby Dillinger      10.0-0-46-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        47(43b 6X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         71(86b 7X4 1X6)

Though Misbah was scoring well over a run-a-ball, things had gone a bit quiet since his arrival.

37.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston    
37.2  Johnston to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnston    
37.3  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
37.4  Johnston to Khan, one run, The misfield by Kushari allows yet another run
37.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, one run, One more to the total
37.6  Johnston to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Khurram Khan

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        215/2
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Trent Johnston       4.0-0-26-0
         Khurram Khan         72(91b 7X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        48(44b 6X4 1X6)

38.1  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
38.2  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
      The crowd cheers for Misbah-ul-Haq's fifty
38.3  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Dick Punani didnt have a chance
38.4  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes      
38.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Left alone by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        223/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Steven Stokes        8.0-0-37-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        52(50b 7X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         72(91b 7X4 1X6)

He brought up his half-century in the 39th over. The Dragons looked in a very good position only 2 down before the final ten.

39.1  Johnston to Khan, no ball, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.1  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.2  Johnston to Khan, one run, The misfield by Dillinger allows yet another run
39.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, three runs, Great work by Raj saved a certain boundary
39.4  Johnston to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
39.5  Johnston to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Johnston to Khan, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (6 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        229/2
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Trent Johnston       5.0-0-31-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        55(51b 7X4 1X6)
         Khurram Khan         73(96b 7X4 1X6)

40.1  Kushari to Khan, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the best batsmen in the world
40.3  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
40.4  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dick Punani      
40.5  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq was completely deceived
40.6  Kushari to Misba'-Haq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 41  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        240/2
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Kumar Kushari        7.0-0-42-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        65(56b 8X4 2X6)
         Khurram Khan         74(97b 7X4 1X6)

And.. he was back to his occasionally attacking self.

41.1  Stokes to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Stokes      
41.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
41.3  Stokes to Khan, no run, Left alone by Khurram Khan
41.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
41.5  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan was completely deceived
41.6  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        244/2
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Steven Stokes        9.0-0-41-1
         Khurram Khan         78(103b 8X4 1X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq        65(56b 8X4 2X6)

42.1  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
42.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq
42.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
42.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
42.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
42.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 43  (20 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        264/2
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Trent Johnston       6.0-0-51-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq        85(62b 8X4 5X6)
         Khurram Khan         78(103b 8X4 1X6)

The sixes were beginning to flow way too easily off his bat. The carnage had begun.

43.1  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Khurram Khan
43.2  Stokes to Khan, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Stokes to Khan, no ball, no run, Khurram Khan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Stokes to Khan, FOUR, Steven Stokes cant belive it
43.4  Stokes to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Stokes to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    
43.6  Stokes to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
      Steven Stokesends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (10 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        274/2
         (R/R:  6.23)
         Steven Stokes        10.0-0-51-1
         Misbah-ul-Haq        85(63b 8X4 5X6)
         Khurram Khan         87(108b 10X4 1X6)

44.1  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq
44.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Misbah-ul-Haq missed that one by a mile
44.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
44.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Century for Misba'-Haq. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

         End of over 45  (21 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        295/2
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Trent Johnston       7.0-0-72-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       105(68b 8X4 8X6)
         Khurram Khan         88(109b 10X4 1X6)

He promptly hit Johnston for three more sixes to bring up his century. It came of just 68 deliveries.

45.1  Tikolo to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Tikolo to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Khurram Khan
45.3  Tikolo to Khan, one run, The misfield by Punani allows yet another run
45.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
45.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment

         End of over 46  (9 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        304/2
         (R/R:  6.61)
         Steve Tikolo         6.0-0-41-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       109(71b 9X4 8X6)
         Khurram Khan         93(112b 11X4 1X6)

46.1  Johnston to Khan, one run, One more to the total
46.2  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Johnston, deserving this punishment
46.3  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, What a wonderful player Misbah-ul-Haq is
46.4  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
46.5  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
46.6  Johnston to Misba'-Haq, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 47  (19 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        323/2
         (R/R:  6.87)
         Trent Johnston       8.0-0-91-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       127(76b 10X4 10X6)
         Khurram Khan         94(113b 11X4 1X6)

And two more. 10 sixes for him, of which 8 have come off poor Johnston alone.

47.1  Tikolo to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Misbah-ul-Haq    
47.2  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
47.3  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Defensively played by Misbah-ul-Haq
47.4  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.5  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
47.6  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Misbah-ul-Haq

         End of over 48  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        334/2
         (R/R:  6.96)
         Steve Tikolo         7.0-0-52-0
         Misbah-ul-Haq       137(81b 12X4 10X6)
         Khurram Khan         95(114b 11X4 1X6)

The Kenyan veteran Steve Tikolo kept him limited to just two fours off his over.

48.1  Johnston to Khan, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Khurram Khan           95 (115b 11X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Johnston

Khurram Khan was out in the nervous nineties for the second consecutive match.

48.2  Johnston to Rustagi, no run, Varun Rustagi missed that one by a mile
48.3  Johnston to Rustagi, SIX, What a wonderful player Varun Rustagi is
48.4  Johnston to Rustagi, no run, Defensively played by Varun Rustagi
48.5  Johnston to Rustagi, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.6  Johnston to Rustagi, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Varun Rustagi

         End of over 49  (14 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        348/3
         (R/R:  7.10)
         Trent Johnston       9.0-0-105-1
         Varun Rustagi        14(5b 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       137(81b 12X4 10X6)

The brutality on Trent Johnston didn't cease as he was carted for a couple more by Varun Rustagi. His nightmarish spell ended with him having conceded a record 11 sixes.

49.1  Tikolo to Misba'-Haq, one run, That is very well run by Varun Rustagi    
49.2  Tikolo to Rustagi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Steve Tikolo, deserving this punishment
49.3  Tikolo to Rustagi, no run, Defensively played by Varun Rustagi
49.4  Tikolo to Rustagi, no run, Steve Tikolo is getting the ball to turn ferociously
49.5  Tikolo to Rustagi, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
49.6  Tikolo to Rustagi, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Varun Rustagi

         End of over 50  (11 runs)
         NINE DRAGONS        359/3
         (R/R:  7.18)
         Steve Tikolo         8.0-0-63-0
         Varun Rustagi        24(10b 2X4 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       138(82b 12X4 10X6)

Misbah only got to face one more delivery in the final over. The Dragons finished with 359, having amassed a startling 130 off the final ten.

         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         NINE DRAGONS        359/3 (RR:  7.18)
         Steve Tikolo          8.0-0-63-0
         Varun Rustagi        24(10b 2X4 2X6)
         Misbah-ul-Haq       138(82b 12X4 10X6)

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
BlitzBerg Steel*    c. †Punani     b. Stokes       68    55    8    3  123.6%
Nick Agger                         b. Dillinger    20    39    0    0   51.3%
Khurram Khan        lbw            b. Johnston     95   115   11    1   82.6%
Misbah-ul-Haq       not out                       138    82   12   10  168.3%
Varun Rustagi†      not out                        24    10    2    2  240.0%
Aditya Jha                                     
Svenke Ulberg                                  
Rick Adams                                     
Ern Shylock                                    
Kai Winch                                      
Alexander McKenzie            
               
Total:  359/3       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  7.18      Extras:  14 

                                     -X-


SLIPPERPOOL Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Bobby Dillinger      10.0      0      46      1      4.60     0      0
Trent Johnston        9.0      0     105      1     11.67     0      3
Steven Stokes        10.0      0      51      1      5.10     0      1
Loco Palermo          6.0      0      43      0      7.17     1      0
Kumar Kushari         7.0      0      42      0      6.00     0      0
Steve Tikolo          8.0      0      63      0      7.88     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 1      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 5


Total: 359/3          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 7.18      Extras: 14

                                     -X-


NINE DRAGONS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
B Steel       N Agger      þþþþþþþþþþ                                59 (64)
B Steel       K Khan       þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             76 (69)
Misba'-Haq    K Khan       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      199 (156)
Misba'-Haq    V Rustagi    þþþþ                                      25 (11)


     Fall of Wickets    59/1      135/2     334/3            
                                                                       


Total:  359/3       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  7.18     Extras:  14

                                     -X-

Slipperpool need 360 to win off 50 overs.


SLIPPERPOOL innings

0.1  Winch to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Winch to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Winch to Punani, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Winch to Raj, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Winch         
0.5  Winch to Raj, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
0.6  Winch to Punani, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL           3/0
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  7.29)
         Kai Winch            1.0-0-3-0
         Yash Raj              1(2b)
         Dick Punani           2(4b)

1.1  Adams to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
1.2  Adams to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
1.3  Adams to Punani, FOUR, Dick Punani is one of the best batsmen in the world
1.4  Adams to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Adams to Punani, one run, The misfield by McKenzie allows yet another run
1.6  Adams to Raj, no run, Defensively played by Yash Raj

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL           8/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  7.33)
         Rick Adams           1.0-0-5-0
         Yash Raj              1(3b)
         Dick Punani           7(9b 1X4)  

2.1  Winch to Punani, wide, Kai Winch bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Winch to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
2.2  Winch to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.3  Winch to Punani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Winch         
2.4  Winch to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.5  Winch to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
2.6  Winch to Punani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Winch         

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL           9/0
         (R/R:  3.00   R/R Req:  7.47)
         Kai Winch            2.0-0-4-0
         Dick Punani           7(16b 1X4)
         Yash Raj              1(3b)  

3.1  Adams to Raj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.2  Adams to Raj, one run, Great cooperation between Yash Raj and Dick Punani        
3.3  Adams to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Yash Raj           
3.4  Adams to Raj, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
3.5  Adams to Raj, no run, Yash Raj was completely deceived
3.6  Adams to Raj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          11/0
         (R/R:  2.75   R/R Req:  7.59)
         Rick Adams           2.0-0-7-0
         Yash Raj              2(8b)
         Dick Punani           8(17b 1X4)  

4.1  Winch to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.2  Winch to Punani, FOUR, Dick Punani is one of the best batsmen in the world
4.3  Winch to Punani, two runs, Overthrow by Jha instead of 1 they get 2
4.4  Winch to Punani, one run, One more to the total
4.5  Winch to Raj, no run, Defensively played by Yash Raj
4.6  Winch to Raj, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 5  (8 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          19/0
         (R/R:  3.80   R/R Req:  7.58)
         Kai Winch            3.0-0-12-0
         Dick Punani          15(21b 2X4)
         Yash Raj              3(10b)  

5.1  Adams to Raj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Adams to Raj, one run, Great cooperation between Yash Raj and Dick Punani        
5.3  Adams to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Yash Raj           
5.4  Adams to Raj, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
5.5  Adams to Raj, no run, Yash Raj was completely deceived
5.6  Adams to Raj, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          21/0
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  7.70)
         Rick Adams           3.0-0-9-0
         Yash Raj              4(15b)
         Dick Punani          16(22b 2X4)

6.1  Winch to Punani, two runs,
6.2  Winch to Punani, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run
6.3  Winch to Raj, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
6.4  Winch to Punani, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
6.5  Winch to Raj, two runs,
6.6  Winch to Raj, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          31/0
         (R/R:  4.43   R/R Req:  7.65)
         Kai Winch            4.0-0-22-0
         Dick Punani          22(25b 2X4)
         Yash Raj              8(18b)  

7.1  Adams to Raj, one run, The misfield by Shylock allows yet another run
7.2  Adams to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
7.3  Adams to Punani, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run
7.4  Adams to Raj, no run, Yash Raj was completely deceived
7.5  Adams to Raj, one run, One more to the total
7.6  Adams to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (3 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          34/0
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  7.76)
         Rick Adams           4.0-0-12-0
         Dick Punani          23(28b 2X4)
         Yash Raj             10(21b)  

8.1  Ulberg to Raj, no run, Left alone by Yash Raj
8.2  Ulberg to Raj, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3  Ulberg to Raj, one run, That is very well run by Dick Punani        
8.4  Ulberg to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Yash Raj           
8.5  Ulberg to Raj, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.6  Ulberg to Punani, two runs,

         End of over 9  (7 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          41/0
         (R/R:  4.56   R/R Req:  7.78)
         Svenke Ulberg        1.0-0-7-0
         Dick Punani          26(30b 2X4)
         Yash Raj             14(25b)

Slipperpool started off way too slowly for a 350 plus chase.

9.1  McKenzie to Raj, OUT, Varun Rustagi takes an easy catch to dismiss Yash Raj

         Yash Raj               14 (26b)
         c. Rustagi     b. McKenzie

9.2  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo
9.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.4  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
9.5  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          42/1
         (R/R:  4.20   R/R Req:  7.95)
         Alexander McKenzie   1.0-0-1-1
         Dick Punani          26(33b 2X4)
         Steve Tikolo          1(2b)

Yash Raj couldn't find the middle at all and ended up gifting his wicket to McKenzie.

10.1  Adams to Tikolo, one run, That is very well run by Dick Punani        
10.2  Adams to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Adams to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Adams to Punani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams         
10.5  Adams to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
10.6  Adams to Punani, FOUR, Dick Punani is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          47/1
         (R/R:  4.27   R/R Req:  8.03)
         Rick Adams           5.0-0-17-0
         Dick Punani          30(38b 3X4)
         Steve Tikolo          2(3b)  

11.1  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Alexander McKenzie, deserving this punishment
11.2  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Adams allows yet another run
11.3  McKenzie to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Steve Tikolo       
11.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, One more to the total
11.5  McKenzie to Punani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dick Punani
11.6  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 12  (11 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          58/1
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  7.95)
         Alexander McKenzie   2.0-0-12-1
         Dick Punani          35(41b 4X4)
         Steve Tikolo          8(6b 1X4)  

12.1  Adams to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Adams allows yet another run
12.2  Adams to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
12.3  Adams to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
12.4  Adams to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Steve Tikolo       
12.5  Adams to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile
12.6  Adams to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          61/1
         (R/R:  4.69   R/R Req:  8.08)
         Rick Adams           6.0-0-20-0
         Dick Punani          36(44b 4X4)
         Steve Tikolo         10(9b 1X4)  

13.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
13.2  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.3  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo was completely deceived
13.4  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile
13.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, That is very well run by Dick Punani        
13.6  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          62/1
         (R/R:  4.43   R/R Req:  8.28)
         Svenke Ulberg        2.0-0-8-0
         Dick Punani          36(45b 4X4)
         Steve Tikolo         11(14b 1X4)

The required run rate was well over eight already.

14.1  Adams to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo was completely deceived
14.2  Adams to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
14.3  Adams to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
14.4  Adams to Punani, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.5  Adams to Tikolo, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
14.6  Adams to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          64/1
         (R/R:  4.27   R/R Req:  8.46)
         Rick Adams           7.0-0-22-0
         Steve Tikolo         12(18b 1X4)
         Dick Punani          37(47b 4X4)  

15.1  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.2  McKenzie to Punani, wide, Alexander McKenzie bowling a very wayward one
15.2  McKenzie to Punani, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile
15.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, One more to the total
15.5  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  McKenzie to Punani, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          68/1
         (R/R:  4.25   R/R Req:  8.59)
         Alexander McKenzie   3.0-0-16-1
         Steve Tikolo         13(20b 1X4)
         Dick Punani          39(52b 4X4)  

16.1  Shylock to Punani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dick Punani
16.2  Shylock to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
16.3  Shylock to Punani, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.4  Shylock to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
16.5  Shylock to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
16.6  Shylock to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          72/1
         (R/R:  4.24   R/R Req:  8.73)
         Ern Shylock          1.0-0-4-0
         Dick Punani          43(58b 5X4)
         Steve Tikolo         13(20b 1X4)  

17.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.2  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
17.3  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile
17.4  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
17.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
17.6  Ulberg to Punani, FOUR, Svenke Ulberg cant belive it

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          78/1
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  8.81)
         Svenke Ulberg        3.0-0-14-0
         Dick Punani          47(59b 6X4)
         Steve Tikolo         14(25b 1X4)  

18.1  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
18.2  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, Steve Tikolo is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo was completely deceived
18.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo
18.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, One more to the total
18.6  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani

         End of over 19  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          83/1
         (R/R:  4.37   R/R Req:  8.94)
         Alexander McKenzie   4.0-0-21-1
         Dick Punani          47(60b 6X4)
         Steve Tikolo         19(30b 2X4)  

19.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
19.3  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
19.4  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
19.5  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
19.6  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          84/1
         (R/R:  4.20   R/R Req:  9.20)
         Svenke Ulberg        4.0-0-15-0
         Dick Punani          47(64b 6X4)
         Steve Tikolo         20(32b 2X4)  

20.1  Jha to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.2  Jha to Punani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jha           
20.3  Jha to Punani, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
20.4  Jha to Tikolo, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
20.5  Jha to Tikolo, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Tikolo
20.6  Jha to Tikolo, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Jha           

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL          90/1
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  9.31)
         Aditya Jha           1.0-0-6-0
         Steve Tikolo         25(36b 3X4)
         Dick Punani          48(66b 6X4)

Steve Tikolo also took a long time to get started. They had to score at nearly 9.5 an over now.

21.1  Shylock to Punani, no run, Dick Punani was completely deceived
21.2  Shylock to Punani, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run
21.3  Shylock to Tikolo, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo
21.4  Shylock to Tikolo, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steve Tikolo
21.5  Shylock to Tikolo, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steve Tikolo
21.6  Shylock to Tikolo, one run, That is very well run by Dick Punani        

         End of over 22  (10 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         100/1
         (R/R:  4.55   R/R Req:  9.29)
         Ern Shylock          2.0-0-14-0
         Dick Punani          49(68b 6X4)
         Steve Tikolo         34(40b 5X4)  

22.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.2  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
22.3  Ulberg to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Steve Tikolo       
      Thats another fifty for Dick Punani        
22.4  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
22.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, two runs,
22.6  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run

         End of over 23  (7 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         107/1
         (R/R:  4.65   R/R Req:  9.37)
         Svenke Ulberg        5.0-0-22-0
         Dick Punani          50(70b 6X4)
         Steve Tikolo         40(44b 5X4)  

23.1  Shylock to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
23.2  Shylock to Punani, no run, Defensively played by Dick Punani
23.3  Shylock to Punani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dick Punani
23.4  Shylock to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
23.5  Shylock to Punani, one run, Great cooperation between Dick Punani and Steve Tikolo       
23.6  Shylock to Tikolo, three runs, Great work by Shylock saved a certain boundary

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         116/1
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  9.38)
         Ern Shylock          3.0-0-23-0
         Dick Punani          55(74b 7X4)
         Steve Tikolo         44(46b 5X4)  

24.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run
24.2  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
24.3  Ulberg to Punani, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dick Punani
24.4  Ulberg to Punani, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
24.6  Ulberg to Punani, no ball, no ball, May seem a bit unfare to Svenke Ulberg stepping over the crease only a few inches
24.6  Ulberg to Punani, no ball, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
24.6  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani

         End of over 25  (11 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         127/1
         (R/R:  5.08   R/R Req:  9.32)
         Svenke Ulberg        6.0-0-33-0
         Dick Punani          60(78b 8X4)
         Steve Tikolo         48(48b 5X4)  

25.1  McKenzie to Tikolo, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
      Thats another fifty for Steve Tikolo       
25.2  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Tikolo
25.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
25.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.6  McKenzie to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Agger allows yet another run

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         134/1
         (R/R:  5.15   R/R Req:  9.42)
         Alexander McKenzie   5.0-0-28-1
         Dick Punani          60(78b 8X4)
         Steve Tikolo         55(54b 6X4)

Both batsmen brought up their respective half-centuries but needed to score a little quicker in order to even challenge the Nine Dragons' total.

26.1  Ulberg to Tikolo, one run, That is very well run by Dick Punani        
26.2  Ulberg to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
26.3  Ulberg to Punani, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
26.4  Ulberg to Tikolo, no ball, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo
26.4  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo
26.5  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo was completely deceived
26.6  Ulberg to Tikolo, wide, Svenke Ulberg bowling a very wayward one
26.6  Ulberg to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         138/1
         (R/R:  5.11   R/R Req:  9.65)
         Svenke Ulberg        7.0-0-37-0
         Steve Tikolo         56(59b 6X4)
         Dick Punani          61(80b 8X4)  

27.1  Jha to Punani, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
27.1  Jha to Punani, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
27.2  Jha to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Dick Punani        
27.3  Jha to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Jha to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
27.5  Jha to Punani, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Aditya Jha, deserving this punishment
27.6  Jha to Punani, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (8 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         146/1
         (R/R:  5.21   R/R Req:  9.73)
         Aditya Jha           2.0-0-14-0
         Steve Tikolo         57(60b 6X4)
         Dick Punani          67(85b 9X4)  

28.1  McKenzie to Punani, no run, Left alone by Dick Punani
28.2  McKenzie to Punani, one run, The misfield by Winch allows yet another run
28.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
28.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Steve Tikolo
28.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo missed that one by a mile
28.6  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (7 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         153/1
         (R/R:  5.28   R/R Req:  9.86)
         Alexander McKenzie   6.0-0-35-1
         Steve Tikolo         63(64b 6X4 1X6)
         Dick Punani          68(87b 9X4)  

29.1  Khan to Punani, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
29.2  Khan to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.3  Khan to Tikolo, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.4  Khan to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
29.5  Khan to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Khan to Punani, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         157/1
         (R/R:  5.23   R/R Req: 10.15)
         Khurram Khan         1.0-0-4-0
         Dick Punani          69(91b 9X4)
         Steve Tikolo         66(66b 6X4 1X6)  

30.1  Winch to Tikolo, one run, Dropped! Rustagi made a big mess of that simple chance
30.2  Winch to Punani, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
30.3  Winch to Tikolo, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Winch to Punani, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Winch to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
30.6  Winch to Punani, no ball, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
30.6  Winch to Punani, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         162/1
         (R/R:  5.23   R/R Req: 10.42)
         Kai Winch            5.0-0-27-0
         Steve Tikolo         68(68b 6X4 1X6)
         Dick Punani          71(95b 9X4)  

31.1  Shylock to Punani, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shylock       
31.2  Shylock to Punani, no run, Dick Punani missed that one by a mile
31.3  Shylock to Punani, OUT, Varun Rustagi takes an easy catch to dismiss Dick Punani

         Dick Punani            71 (98b 9X4)
         c. Rustagi     b. Shylock

31.4  Shylock to Jennings, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.5  Shylock to Jennings, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
31.6  Shylock to Jennings, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         165/2
         (R/R:  5.16   R/R Req: 10.83)
         Ern Shylock          4.0-0-26-1
         Steve Tikolo         68(68b 6X4 1X6)
         Mark Jennings         3(3b)

They couldn't. Dick Punani holed out in the deep after a painful 98-ball 71. The situation looked pretty hopeless for Slipperpool.

32.1  Khan to Jennings, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
32.2  Khan to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  Khan to Tikolo, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.4  Khan to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile
32.5  Khan to Jennings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Khan to Jennings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         169/2
         (R/R:  5.12   R/R Req: 11.24)
         Khurram Khan         2.0-0-8-0
         Mark Jennings         4(7b)
         Steve Tikolo         71(70b 6X4 1X6)  

33.1  Winch to Tikolo, one run, Dropped! Rustagi made a big mess of that simple chance
33.2  Winch to Jennings, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
33.3  Winch to Tikolo, one run, One more to the total
33.4  Winch to Jennings, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.5  Winch to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile
33.6  Winch to Jennings, no ball, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
33.6  Winch to Jennings, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         174/2
         (R/R:  5.12   R/R Req: 11.63)
         Kai Winch            6.0-0-32-0
         Steve Tikolo         73(72b 6X4 1X6)
         Mark Jennings         6(11b)  

34.1  Shylock to Jennings, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shylock       
34.2  Shylock to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile
34.3  Shylock to Jennings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Shylock to Jennings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.5  Shylock to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile
34.6  Shylock to Jennings, no ball, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
34.6  Shylock to Jennings, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         176/2
         (R/R:  5.03   R/R Req: 12.27)
         Ern Shylock          5.0-0-28-1
         Steve Tikolo         73(72b 6X4 1X6)
         Mark Jennings         7(17b)

Meanwhile, the Dragons continued to drop Tikolo. Seemingly on purpose.

35.1  Winch to Jennings, no run, Defensively played by Mark Jennings
35.2  Winch to Jennings, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Kai Winch, giving that a wide
35.2  Winch to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile
35.3  Winch to Jennings, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.4  Winch to Jennings, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       
35.5  Winch to Tikolo, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Tikolo
35.6  Winch to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Adams allows yet another run

         End of over 36  (9 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         185/2
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req: 12.50)
         Kai Winch            7.0-0-41-0
         Mark Jennings        10(22b)
         Steve Tikolo         78(74b 7X4 1X6)  

36.1  Jha to Tikolo, FOUR, Aditya Jha cant belive it
36.2  Jha to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
36.3  Jha to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Adams allows yet another run
36.4  Jha to Jennings, no run, Defensively played by Mark Jennings
36.5  Jha to Jennings, one run, Great cooperation between Mark Jennings and Steve Tikolo       
36.6  Jha to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo

         End of over 37  (6 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         191/2
         (R/R:  5.16   R/R Req: 13.00)
         Aditya Jha           3.0-0-20-0
         Steve Tikolo         83(78b 8X4 1X6)
         Mark Jennings        11(24b)  

37.1  Adams to Jennings, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Mark Jennings
37.2  Adams to Jennings, no run, Defensively played by Mark Jennings
37.3  Adams to Jennings, no run, Defensively played by Mark Jennings
37.4  Adams to Jennings, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Adams to Jennings, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.6  Adams to Jennings, FOUR, Mark Jennings is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 38  (8 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         199/2
         (R/R:  5.24   R/R Req: 13.42)
         Rick Adams           8.0-0-30-0
         Mark Jennings        19(30b 2X4)
         Steve Tikolo         83(78b 8X4 1X6)  

38.1  Winch to Tikolo, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Tikolo
38.2  Winch to Tikolo, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Winch to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Winch to Tikolo, no run, Steve Tikolo was completely deceived
38.4  Winch to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.5  Winch to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Winch to Tikolo, no run, Left alone by Steve Tikolo

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         204/2
         (R/R:  5.23   R/R Req: 14.18)
         Kai Winch            8.0-0-46-0
         Steve Tikolo         87(84b 9X4 1X6)
         Mark Jennings        19(30b 2X4)  

39.1  Adams to Jennings, FOUR, Rick Adams cant belive it
39.2  Adams to Jennings, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.3  Adams to Jennings, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams         
39.4  Adams to Jennings, one run, The misfield by Agger allows yet another run
39.5  Adams to Tikolo, three runs, Great work by Adams saved a certain boundary
39.6  Adams to Jennings, no run, Mark Jennings missed that one by a mile

         End of over 40  (8 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         212/2
         (R/R:  5.30   R/R Req: 14.80)
         Rick Adams           9.0-0-38-0
         Mark Jennings        24(35b 3X4)
         Steve Tikolo         90(85b 9X4 1X6)  

40.1  Winch to Tikolo, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Steve Tikolo
40.2  Winch to Tikolo, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Winch to Tikolo, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
40.3  Winch to Tikolo, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
40.4  Winch to Tikolo, FOUR, Kai Winch cant belive it
      Century for Tikolo. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat
40.5  Winch to Tikolo, one run, The misfield by Agger allows yet another run
40.6  Winch to Jennings, one run, That is very well run by Steve Tikolo       

         End of over 41  (13 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         225/2
         (R/R:  5.49   R/R Req: 15.00)
         Kai Winch            9.0-0-59-0
         Steve Tikolo        101(90b 10X4 2X6)
         Mark Jennings        25(36b 3X4)

Tikolo brought up his century. There was something to cheer about as the required rate just touched 15 per over.

41.1  Khan to Jennings, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Khurram Khan, deserving this punishment
41.2  Khan to Jennings, one run, One more to the total
41.3  Khan to Tikolo, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
41.4  Khan to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.5  Khan to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.6  Khan to Jennings, FOUR, Mark Jennings is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 42  (12 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         237/2
         (R/R:  5.64   R/R Req: 15.38)
         Khurram Khan         3.0-0-20-0
         Mark Jennings        34(39b 5X4)
         Steve Tikolo        104(93b 10X4 2X6)  

42.1  Adams to Tikolo, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Tikolo and Mark Jennings      
42.2  Adams to Jennings, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.3  Adams to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.4  Adams to Jennings, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Adams         
42.5  Adams to Jennings, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
42.5  Adams to Jennings, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Varun Rustagi      
42.6  Adams to Jennings, one run, One more to the total
      The end to a good spell from Rick Adams

         End of over 43  (5 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         242/2
         (R/R:  5.63   R/R Req: 16.86)
         Rick Adams           10.0-0-43-0
         Steve Tikolo        106(95b 10X4 2X6)
         Mark Jennings        36(43b 5X4)  

43.1  McKenzie to Jennings, OUT, Nick Agger takes an easy catch to dismiss Mark Jennings

         Mark Jennings          36 (44b 5X4)
         c. Agger       b. McKenzie

43.2  McKenzie to Mignolet, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Tikolo
43.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
43.6  McKenzie to Tikolo, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Steve Tikolo

         End of over 44  (13 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         255/3
         (R/R:  5.80   R/R Req: 17.50)
         Alexander McKenzie   7.0-0-48-2
         Steve Tikolo        116(99b 11X4 3X6)
         Simon Mignolet        3(1b)  

44.1  Khan to Mignolet, no run, Khurram Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
44.2  Khan to Mignolet, one run, One more to the total
44.3  Khan to Tikolo, no run, Khurram Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
44.4  Khan to Tikolo, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
44.5  Khan to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Khan to Tikolo, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         259/3
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req: 20.20)
         Khurram Khan         4.0-0-24-0
         Simon Mignolet        4(3b)
         Steve Tikolo        119(103b 11X4 3X6)  

45.1  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Defensively played by Steve Tikolo
45.3  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, Alexander McKenzie cant belive it
45.4  McKenzie to Tikolo, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, no ball, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Steve Tikolo
45.5  McKenzie to Tikolo, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Steve Tikolo
45.6  McKenzie to Tikolo, FOUR, Steve Tikolo is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 46  (15 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         274/3
         (R/R:  5.96   R/R Req: 21.50)
         Alexander McKenzie   8.0-0-63-2
         Steve Tikolo        133(109b 13X4 4X6)
         Simon Mignolet        4(3b)  

46.1  Winch to Mignolet, FOUR, Kai Winch cant belive it
46.2  Winch to Mignolet, FOUR, Simon Mignolet is one of the best batsmen in the world
46.3  Winch to Mignolet, one run, The misfield by Misba'-Haq allows yet another run
46.4  Winch to Tikolo, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Winch. Tikolo didnt have a clue

         Steve Tikolo           133 (110b 13X4 4X6)
         b. Winch

46.5  Winch to Stokes, SIX, What a wonderful player Steven Stokes is
46.6  Winch to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Winch         
      Kai Winch finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 47  (15 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         289/4
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req: 23.67)
         Kai Winch            10.0-0-74-1
         Steven Stokes         6(2b 1X6)
         Simon Mignolet       13(6b 2X4)

Towards the end, there were a few fireworks from him. But it was too little, too late for Slipperpool. He was eventually out for 133.

47.1  McKenzie to Mignolet, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.2  McKenzie to Mignolet, one run, One more to the total
47.3  McKenzie to Stokes, no run, Alexander McKenzie is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.4  McKenzie to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
47.5  McKenzie to Stokes, FOUR, Steven Stokes is one of the best batsmen in the world
47.6  McKenzie to Stokes, FOUR, Alexander McKenzie cant belive it

         End of over 48  (11 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         300/4
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req: 30.00)
         Alexander McKenzie   9.0-0-74-2
         Steven Stokes        16(6b 2X4 1X6)
         Simon Mignolet       14(8b 2X4)  

48.1  Shylock to Mignolet, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Shylock to Mignolet, no run, Defensively played by Simon Mignolet
48.3  Shylock to Mignolet, one run, One more to the total
48.4  Shylock to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.5  Shylock to Stokes, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shylock       
48.6  Shylock to Stokes, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         304/4
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req: 56.00)
         Ern Shylock          6.0-0-32-1
         Simon Mignolet       15(11b 2X4)
         Steven Stokes        19(9b 2X4 1X6)  

49.1  Ulberg to Stokes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.2  Ulberg to Stokes, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.3  Ulberg to Stokes, one run, That is very well run by Simon Mignolet     
49.4  Ulberg to Mignolet, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.4  Ulberg to Mignolet, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.5  Ulberg to Stokes, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Steven Stokes
49.6  Ulberg to Stokes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steven Stokes

         End of over 50  (13 runs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         317/4
         (R/R:  6.34)
         Svenke Ulberg        8.0-0-50-0
         Steven Stokes        30(14b 4X4 1X6)
         Simon Mignolet       16(12b 2X4)

Svenke Ulberg easily defended 56 off the last over and the Dragons won quite comfortably.

         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         SLIPPERPOOL         317/4 (RR:  6.34)
         Svenke Ulberg         8.0-0-50-0
         Steven Stokes        30(14b 4X4 1X6)
         Simon Mignolet       16(12b 2X4)

That will be the match
Nine Dragons were in control most of the time and deserved this victory
Slipperpool didnt have a chance chasing this total
We hope you will be joining us in the coming matches

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Dick Punani†        c. †Rustagi    b. Shylock      71    98    9    0   72.4%
Yash Raj            c. †Rustagi    b. McKenzie     14    26    0    0   53.8%
Steve Tikolo                       b. Winch       133   110   13    4  120.9%
Mark Jennings       c. Agger       b. McKenzie     36    44    5    0   81.8%
Simon Mignolet      not out                        16    12    2    0  133.3%
Steven Stokes*      not out                        30    14    4    1  214.3%
HL Dumbledore       
Trent Johnston      
Bobby Dillinger     
Loco Palermo        
Kumar Kushari       

Total:  317/4       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.34      Extras:  17   
 
                                     -X-


NINE DRAGONS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Kai Winch            10.0      0      74      1      7.40     2      4
Rick Adams           10.0      0      43      0      4.30     0      1
Svenke Ulberg         8.0      0      50      0      6.25     1      5
Alexander McKenzie    9.0      0      74      2      8.22     1      1
Ern Shylock           6.0      0      32      1      5.33     0      1
Aditya Jha            3.0      0      20      0      6.67     0      1
Khurram Khan          4.0      0      24      0      6.00     0      0

EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 13     Leg Byes: 0      Byes: 0


Total: 317/4          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.34      Extras: 17

                                     -X-


SLIPPERPOOL Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
D Punani      Y Raj        þþþþþþþþþþþ                               41 (55)
D Punani      S Tikolo     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      121 (134)
M Jennings    S Tikolo     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                   80 (70)
S Mignolet    S Tikolo     þþþþþþþþþþþ                               41 (21)
S Mignolet    S Stokes     þþþþþþþþþ                                 34 (20)


     Fall of Wickets    41/1      162/2     242/3     283/4    
                                                                         


Total:  317/4       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.34     Extras:  17  
 
 
                                     -X-

NINE DRAGONS         359/3     50.0 overs
SLIPPERPOOL          317/4     50.0 overs
  
Nine Dragons won by 42 runs
 
Man of the match: Misbah-ul-Haq (Nine Dragons)

Points

Nine Dragons - 2
Slipperpool - 0

 

[SpitfiresKent]

We lost but I've seen worse. Good effort guys but we had to lose eventually.

At least I can take this away from the game...

47.5 McKenzie to Stokes, FOUR, Steven Stokes is one of the best batsmen in the world
47.6 McKenzie to Stokes, FOUR, Alexander McKenzie cant belive it

 

[Markkkkk]

Bowling let us down, 360 is way too much to chase. Didnt bat well either but I guess we have to give others a chance...