Akshay.
National Board President
We started off well but that 1 defeat against Reds was the reason for getting knocked out
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Well, we've done brilliantly to get here. Halfway through the tournament, I thought we had all but sealed the wooden spoon. Going into the final, there's a couple of tough decisions to be made.
1.
Stephen Doheny
2. Max Sorenson
3. Babar Azam
4. Ross Taylor
5. Joe Root
6. Greg Thompson
7. George Dockrell
8. Trent Boult
9. Graeme McCarter
10. Ollie Newton
11. Josh Little
Now, you might think this is radical, but Imam is arguably the best ODI opener in the world, it's about time he scores big. Doheny might seem a surprise, but he averages 40 in T20 cricket and was Ireland A's best batsmen in the T20 series recently. Poynter's been consistently underpar, I'd rather let Doheny go full T20 than watch Poynter fiddle around for a boring 10.
Look at that batting line up, I dare anyone to score more than us. Balbirnie? Bairstow? Rohit Sharma? Oh please, Gary Thompson went from a bowling all rounder option to the best finisher in the league, we've got this (as long as we bat 2nd).
I also understand that this praise can only lead to us being all out for under 200, but I don't care. We're the bloody Mundster Reds or something and we're about to win the league.
Edit: I've rethought and changed again, last time I promise. @Yash.
1.
Stephen Doheny2.
Max Sorenson3.
Babar Azam4.
Ross Taylor5.
Joe Root6.
Greg Thompson7.
George Dockrell 8.
Trent Boult9.
Graeme McCarter10.
Ollie Newton11.
Josh LittleNow, you might think this is radical, but Imam is arguably the best ODI opener in the world, it's about time he scores big. Doheny might seem a surprise, but he averages 40 in T20 cricket and was Ireland A's best batsmen in the T20 series recently. Poynter's been consistently underpar, I'd rather let Doheny go full T20 than watch Poynter fiddle around for a boring 10.
Look at that batting line up, I dare anyone to score more than us. Balbirnie? Bairstow? Rohit Sharma? Oh please, Gary Thompson went from a bowling all rounder option to the best finisher in the league, we've got this (as long as we bat 2nd).
I also understand that this praise can only lead to us being all out for under 200, but I don't care. We're the bloody Mundster Reds or something and we're about to win the league.
Edit: I've rethought and changed again, last time I promise. @Yash.
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I'm a bit late on this (home life just went *boom*) so I'm going to say unchanged
The Final
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds
After 12 games in three different venues, we have finally arrived to the D-Day. The day the champion of Ireland will be decided. We've seen swashbuckling centuries, threatening bowling spells, match changing run outs, impossible seeming catches and innumerable moments during the course of these 12 games. And the two teams which started all this, will be the two teams putting the curtains. Welcome to The Village, Malahide for the Final, to see who'll win the crown of
Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series Champion
Let's get to Mark Nicholas who is in the middle, inspecting the pitch.
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Thank you Yash. Historically, we have known the Malahide pitch to be a balanced one, leaning ever so slightly towards the batting side.
However, today the scenario might just be different. It has been raining persistently since last night, and the skies have cleared up completely, but there is still some time to the start. The umpires, Richard Kettleborough and Paul Reynolds, along with reserve umpire Mark Hawthorne, were down here a while ago inspecting the pitch and outfield for play.
Due to the rain, the pitch would favor the bowlers a little bit now. The pacers could extract some swing early on in the day. The outfield isn't that fast, so the scoring would be a little difficult. Around 225 would be a par score on this wicket, considering the quality bowlers both the teams have. As far as the toss is concerned, I would say that both the teams should look to bowl first and take maximum advantage of the swing on offer.
Now, over to Niall O'Brien, the former Irish cricketer,who's in the middle with Andy Balbirnie and George Dockrell, along with the match referee, Ranjan Madugalle, for the toss.
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Thanks Mark. It's toss time. Andy, you have the coin... Heads is the call, tails it is.
Andy you've won the toss, what would you like to do?
"We'll bowl first. Looks like a pretty even wicket, but with the conditions around us, I believe we can bowl them out for a small score, and hopefully, win the Series for all our fans."
Any changes to your lineup?
"Nah, we'll be playing the same lineup"
George, how do you feel about losing the toss in the all important finale?
"Well, it is a part of the game, not like any of us have any control over it. It doesn't affect our mindset whatsoever. We came to Malahide with just one focus, to win the IP50 trophy and we're gonna do that. I would've also like to bowl first in these conditions, but nothing to worry."
Any changes to your lineup?
"Yup, Stephen Doheny comes in for Stuart Poynter, and will keep wickets and also open the batting."
So that is the news from the center, Leinster Lightning have won the toss, and elected to bowl first.
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So here are Today's teams...
Leinster have chosen to go with the same team that ensured their qualification in the previous match. Their tried and tested bowling attack consisting of the ever consistent, Barry McCarthy, World's no. 1 test bowler, Pat Cummins, and the phenom himself, Rashid Khan, will surely test the batting lineup of Munster Reds. As far as their batting is concerned, Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma have been really good throughout the tournament, giving good starts to the team, albeit on flatter pitches than this one. But their consistent performer throughout the tournament has been their captain, Andy Balbirnie, striking 5 fifties in six matches, and not to forget their X-Factor, Kevin O'Brien, who did start the tournament with a bang, but has blown cold since.
The Munster Reds have put immense faith in Stephen Doheny, giving him the first match of this season, and that too, the final. He will open alongside Max Sorensen, as Munster stick to their pinch hitter theory to get a bowling all rounder at the top and make sure he can protect the better batsmen from the new ball. Their mainstays, Babar Azam and Ross Taylor have been very consistent throughout the tournament, and with the inclusion of Joe Root since the previous two matches, their batting has been strengthened ever since. For their bowling, Trent Boult is still to show the class he is known for, as he hasn't been able to pick up that many wickets as his team might have expected from him. George Dockrell has been splendid both in his batting and his bowling, and could surely be a game-changer.
Jonny Bairstow | Stephen Doheny Rohit Sharma | Max Sorenson Andrew Balbirnie | Babar Azam Nick Larkin | Ross Taylor Kevin O'Brien | Joe Root Nick Larkin | Greg Thompson Curtis Campher | George Dockrell Rashid Khan| Greame McCarter Pat Cummins | Trent Boult Davey Scanlon | Ollie Newton Barry McCarthy| Josh LittleWho will reign the champion? The ever successful Leinster, or first time IP50 entrants, Munster?
Stay tuned, as we bring to you the coverage of the final of the Test Triangle IP50 series.
The Final
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds
Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report
MUNSTER REDS INNINGS
The Lightning come out on the field as they huddle together, and discuss their team strategy.
Code:
0.1 Cummins to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
0.2 Cummins to Sorenson, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3 Cummins to Doheny, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
0.4 Cummins to Doheny, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins
0.5 Cummins to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
0.6 Cummins to Sorenson, no run, Max Sorenson missed that one by a mile
End of over 1 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 3/0
(R/R: 3.00)
Pat Cummins 1.0-0-3-0
Max Sorenson 1(2b)
Stephen Doheny 2(4b)
1.1 McCarthy to Doheny, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Stephen Doheny
1.2 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
1.3 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny missed that one by a mile
1.5 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
1.6 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 2 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 8/0
(R/R: 4.00)
Barry McCarthy 1.0-0-5-0
Max Sorenson 1(3b)
Stephen Doheny 7(9b 1X4)
2.1 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
2.2 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny missed that one by a mile
2.3 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
2.4 Cummins to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
2.5 Cummins to Sorenson, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
2.6 Cummins to Doheny, one run, The misfield by Balbirnie allows yet another run
End of over 3 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 11/0
(R/R: 3.67)
Pat Cummins 2.0-0-6-0
Max Sorenson 2(4b)
Stephen Doheny 9(14b 1X4)
3.1 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.2 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
3.3 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.5 McCarthy to Sorenson, one run, Great cooperation between Max Sorenson and Stephen Doheny
3.6 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
End of over 4 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 14/0
(R/R: 3.50)
Barry McCarthy 2.0-0-8-0
Max Sorenson 3(7b)
Stephen Doheny 11(17b 1X4)
4.1 Scanlon to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
4.2 Scanlon to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
4.3 Scanlon to Sorenson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
4.4 Scanlon to Sorenson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5 Scanlon to Sorenson, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
4.6 Scanlon to Doheny, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 5 (2 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 16/0
(R/R: 3.20)
Davey Scanlon 1.0-0-2-0
Stephen Doheny 12(20b 1X4)
Max Sorenson 4(10b)
5.1 Cummins to Sorenson, legbye, Defensively played by Max Sorenson
5.2 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
5.3 Cummins to Doheny, legbye, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
5.4 Cummins to Sorenson, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
5.5 Cummins to Doheny, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
5.6 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
End of over 6 (7 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 23/0
(R/R: 3.83)
Pat Cummins 3.0-0-11-0
Stephen Doheny 16(24b 2X4)
Max Sorenson 5(12b)
6.1 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Max Sorenson missed that one by a mile
6.2 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCarthy
6.3 McCarthy to Sorenson, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
6.4 McCarthy to Doheny, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Barry McCarthy, giving that a wide
6.4 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, One more to the total
6.5 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Left alone by Max Sorenson
6.6 McCarthy to Sorenson, no run, Max Sorenson missed that one by a mile
End of over 7 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 26/0
(R/R: 3.71)
Barry McCarthy 3.0-0-11-0
Max Sorenson 6(17b)
Stephen Doheny 17(26b 2X4)
7.1 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
7.3 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
7.4 Cummins to Doheny, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Pat Cummins, deserving this punishment
7.5 Cummins to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Max Sorenson
7.6 Cummins to Sorenson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jonny Bairstow
Max Sorenson 6 (18b)
c. Bairstow b. Cummins
After struggling for a long time, Max Sorensen finally gives in to the relentless accurate bowling by Pat Cummins and Barry McCarthy. Being sent in to pinch hit, he couldn't find any ball in the middle, and thus was becoming more of a liability. Finally trying to hit the ball out of the park, he edged the ball to Bairstow where he took a low catch to his right. At 31/1 after 8 overs, Reds won't be too worried, as Stephen Doheny, playing the first match of the season, is already starting to look good. In comes one of the best limited over batsmen around right now, Babar Azam. With 2 centuries already in this tournament to his name, can he get the third today?
Looks like Leinster are already going to spin with Rashid Khan, trying to get Doheny unsettled and also to get Azam out with a loose shot.
Code:
8.1 Khan to Doheny, one run, The misfield by Sharma allows yet another run
8.2 Khan to Azam, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.3 Khan to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
8.4 Khan to Azam, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
8.5 Khan to Doheny, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Doheny
8.6 Khan to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
End of over 9 (7 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 38/1
(R/R: 4.22)
Rashid Khan 1.0-0-7-0
Babar Azam 4(2b)
Stephen Doheny 25(35b 3X4)
9.1 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.2 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
9.3 McCarthy to Doheny, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Barry McCarthy, giving that a wide
9.3 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
9.4 McCarthy to Doheny, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.4 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.5 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
9.6 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
End of over 10 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 41/1
(R/R: 4.10)
Barry McCarthy 4.0-0-14-0
Babar Azam 4(4b)
Stephen Doheny 26(40b 3X4)
10.1 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
10.2 Cummins to Doheny, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins
10.3 Cummins to Doheny, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4 Cummins to Doheny, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5 Cummins to Azam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6 Cummins to Azam, no run, Left alone by Babar Azam
End of over 11 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 42/1
(R/R: 3.82)
Pat Cummins 5.0-0-17-1
Babar Azam 4(6b)
Stephen Doheny 27(44b 3X4)
11.1 McCarthy to Doheny, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Doheny
11.2 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, The misfield by McCarthy allows yet another run
11.3 McCarthy to Azam, no ball, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
11.3 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
11.4 McCarthy to Azam, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.5 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6 McCarthy to Azam, one run, Great cooperation between Babar Azam and Stephen Doheny
End of over 12 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 47/1
(R/R: 3.92)
Barry McCarthy 5.0-0-19-0
Stephen Doheny 29(47b 3X4)
Babar Azam 6(9b)
12.1 Scanlon to Azam, no run, Left alone by Babar Azam
12.2 Scanlon to Azam, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
12.3 Scanlon to Azam, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.4 Scanlon to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
12.5 Scanlon to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
12.6 Scanlon to Azam, one run, One more to the total
End of over 13 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 52/1
(R/R: 4.00)
Davey Scanlon 2.0-0-7-0
Stephen Doheny 30(48b 3X4)
Babar Azam 10(14b)
13.1 Khan to Azam, no run, Left alone by Babar Azam
13.2 Khan to Azam, no run, Rashid Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.3 Khan to Azam, one run, The misfield by Delany allows yet another run
13.4 Khan to Doheny, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rashid Khan, deserving this punishment
13.5 Khan to Doheny, no run, Left alone by Stephen Doheny
13.6 Khan to Doheny, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rashid Khan, deserving this punishment
End of over 14 (9 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 61/1
(R/R: 4.36)
Rashid Khan 2.0-0-16-0
Stephen Doheny 38(51b 5X4)
Babar Azam 11(17b)
Stephen Doheny hits Rashid Khan for two fours in this over. This has been first sign of intent by him, after Sorensen got out. Meanwhile, Babar Azam has started in a confident way picking a couple of threes, with one almost reaching the boundary, only to be cut short by Kevin O'Brien. Leinster would be looking to strike now, considering the form Babar has been in.
Code:
14.1 McCarthy to Azam, one run, The misfield by Cummins allows yet another run
14.2 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, One more to the total
14.3 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Defensively played by Babar Azam
14.4 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Left alone by Babar Azam
14.5 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6 McCarthy to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
End of over 15 (2 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 63/1
(R/R: 4.20)
Barry McCarthy 6.0-0-21-0
Babar Azam 12(22b)
Stephen Doheny 39(52b 5X4)
15.1 Campher to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny missed that one by a mile
15.2 Campher to Doheny, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Campher
15.3 Campher to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny missed that one by a mile
15.4 Campher to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
15.5 Campher to Azam, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.6 Campher to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
End of over 16 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 64/1
(R/R: 4.00)
Curtis Campher 1.0-0-1-0
Babar Azam 12(24b)
Stephen Doheny 40(56b 5X4)
16.1 McCarthy to Doheny, two runs,
16.2 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
16.3 McCarthy to Azam, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4 McCarthy to Doheny, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Doheny and Babar Azam
16.4 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Doheny and Babar Azam
16.5 McCarthy to Azam, one run, The misfield by Bairstow allows yet another run
16.6 McCarthy to Doheny, wide, Barry McCarthy bowling a very wayward one
16.6 McCarthy to Doheny, one run, One more to the total
End of over 17 (9 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 73/1
(R/R: 4.29)
Barry McCarthy 7.0-0-29-0
Babar Azam 13(26b)
Stephen Doheny 45(61b 5X4)
17.1 Campher to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny was completely deceived
17.2 Campher to Doheny, one run, Great cooperation between Stephen Doheny and Babar Azam
17.3 Campher to Azam, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4 Campher to Azam, one run, The misfield by O'Brien allows yet another run
17.5 Campher to Doheny, one run, That is very well run by Babar Azam
17.6 Campher to Azam, no run, Babar Azam missed that one by a mile
End of over 18 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 76/1
(R/R: 4.22)
Curtis Campher 2.0-0-4-0
Babar Azam 14(29b)
Stephen Doheny 47(64b 5X4)
18.1 Khan to Doheny, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Doheny
18.2 Khan to Doheny, no run, Stephen Doheny missed that one by a mile
18.3 Khan to Doheny, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4 Khan to Doheny, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
The crowd cheers for Stephen Doheny's fifty
18.5 Khan to Azam, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.6 Khan to Doheny, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
End of over 19 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 82/1
(R/R: 4.32)
Rashid Khan 3.0-0-21-0
Stephen Doheny 52(69b 5X4)
Babar Azam 14(30b)
And he reaches his fifty. What a masterstroke this has been by the Reds' management. Stephen Doheny has made full use of the opportunity he got today. He has been watchful, but has also been merciless whenever the bowler erred. Now, the Reds' will be hoping for him to continue and make a century today.
However, the run rate hasn't gone about 4.5 for some time now. Babar Azam, who was earlier looking a little fluent, has become a bit too slow. Curtis Campher and Barry McCarthy have been keeping the lines tight and now allowing batsmen to get away with strokes.
Code:
19.1 Campher to Azam, one run, That is very well run by Stephen Doheny
19.2 Campher to Doheny, no run, Defensively played by Stephen Doheny
19.3 Campher to Doheny, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
19.4 Campher to Azam, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.5 Campher to Doheny, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Campher
19.5 Campher to Doheny, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Campher
19.6 Campher to Doheny, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Rohit Sharma made an excellent effort in the field
Stephen Doheny 53 (73b 5X4)
run out (Sharma)
End of over 20 (4 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 86/2
(R/R: 4.30)
Curtis Campher 3.0-0-8-0
Ross Taylor 0(0b)
Babar Azam 16(32b)
And the commentator's curse. Just as it was seeming that he would now accelerate, some excellence in the field by Rohit Sharma finds Doheny short as he was trying for a quick single. Nevertheless, it has been an excellent inning from the youngster.
In comes Ross Taylor, the current highest run getter so far this season. Can he do it again, as he has done in almost every match for the Reds?
Code:
20.1 Delany to Azam, no run, Babar Azam was completely deceived
20.2 Delany to Azam, no run, Gareth Delany is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.3 Delany to Azam, one run, The misfield by Balbirnie allows yet another run
20.4 Delany to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
20.5 Delany to Azam, no run, Babar Azam was completely deceived
20.6 Delany to Azam, no run, Gareth Delany is getting the ball to turn ferociously
End of over 21 (2 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 88/2
(R/R: 4.19)
Gareth Delany 1.0-0-2-0
Babar Azam 17(37b)
Ross Taylor 1(1b)
21.1 Campher to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
21.2 Campher to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
21.3 Campher to Azam, one run, Great cooperation between Babar Azam and Ross Taylor
21.4 Campher to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
21.5 Campher to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.6 Campher to Azam, no run, Babar Azam was completely deceived
End of over 22 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 93/2
(R/R: 4.23)
Curtis Campher 4.0-0-13-0
Babar Azam 18(39b)
Ross Taylor 5(5b)
22.1 Delany to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Babar Azam
22.2 Delany to Azam, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3 Delany to Azam, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
22.3 Delany to Azam, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
22.4 Delany to Taylor, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.5 Delany to Azam, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
22.6 Delany to Taylor, two runs, Overthrow by McCarthy instead of 1 they get 2
End of over 23 (9 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 102/2
(R/R: 4.43)
Gareth Delany 2.0-0-11-0
Ross Taylor 11(8b)
Babar Azam 20(42b)
23.1 Scanlon to Azam, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.2 Scanlon to Azam, one run, The misfield by Delany allows yet another run
23.3 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
23.4 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5 Scanlon to Azam, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6 Scanlon to Azam, no run, Babar Azam was completely deceived
End of over 24 (2 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 104/2
(R/R: 4.33)
Davey Scanlon 3.0-0-9-0
Babar Azam 21(46b)
Ross Taylor 12(10b)
24.1 Campher to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2 Campher to Taylor, no run, Defensively played by Ross Taylor
24.3 Campher to Taylor, no ball, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
24.3 Campher to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
24.4 Campher to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
24.5 Campher to Taylor, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
24.6 Campher to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
End of over 25 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 110/2
(R/R: 4.40)
Curtis Campher 5.0-0-19-0
Babar Azam 21(46b)
Ross Taylor 17(16b 1X4)
25.1 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
25.2 Cummins to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins
25.3 Cummins to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Delany allows yet another run
25.4 Cummins to Azam, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW
Babar Azam 21 (47b)
lbw b. Cummins
25.5 Cummins to Root, FOUR, Joe Root is one of the best batsmen in the world
25.6 Cummins to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
End of over 26 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 115/3
(R/R: 4.42)
Pat Cummins 6.0-0-22-2
Joe Root 4(2b 1X4)
Ross Taylor 18(19b 1X4)
And Pat Cummins strikes! The decision to bring back Pat Cummins, works as he picks up the wicket of Babar Azam. An off cutter on good length hit him on the pads, and the whole team appealed in unison and umpire Richard Kettleborough agreed. Babar Azam has finally been put out of his misery. He made 21 in 47 balls without any boundary.
There is still no breathing room for Lightning as Joe Root has come to the crease and has already shown his intent with a crisp cover drive for four.
More than halfway through the innings, we've got a great match at hand. Tune in after the drink break, to see the fierce competition between the Reds and Lightning.
Tagging other managers too if they want to check this match out.
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The Final
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds
Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report
First Innings (Part 1)
MUNSTER REDS INNINGS
The Leinster Lightning were quite happy going into the drinks break. While they still have two big fish, Ross Taylor and Joe Root still batting, they look pretty confident, considering the way Pat Cummins, Curtis Campher and Davey Scanlon have bowled in the last few overs.
Code:
26.1 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Joe Root
26.2 Scanlon to Root, one run, The misfield by McCarthy allows yet another run
26.3 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.4 Scanlon to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
26.5 Scanlon to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.6 Scanlon to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
End of over 27 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 118/3
(R/R: 4.37)
Davey Scanlon 4.0-0-12-0
Joe Root 5(6b 1X4)
Ross Taylor 20(21b 1X4)
27.1 Campher to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2 Campher to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Joe Root
27.3 Campher to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Ross Taylor
27.4 Campher to Taylor, no ball, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
27.4 Campher to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
27.5 Campher to Taylor, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ross Taylor
27.6 Campher to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 28 (8 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 126/3
(R/R: 4.50)
Curtis Campher 6.0-0-27-0
Joe Root 6(7b 1X4)
Ross Taylor 26(26b 2X4)
28.1 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.3 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
28.4 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
28.5 Cummins to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Joe Root
28.6 Cummins to Root, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
End of over 29 (2 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 128/3
(R/R: 4.41)
Pat Cummins 7.0-0-24-2
Ross Taylor 27(31b 2X4)
Joe Root 7(8b 1X4)
29.1 Campher to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
29.2 Campher to Root, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
29.2 Campher to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Campher
29.3 Campher to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
29.4 Campher to Root, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.5 Campher to Taylor, two runs, Overthrow by Campher instead of 1 they get 2
29.6 Campher to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
End of over 30 (4 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 132/3
(R/R: 4.40)
Curtis Campher 7.0-0-31-0
Ross Taylor 29(33b 2X4)
Joe Root 8(13b 1X4)
30.1 Delany to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
30.2 Delany to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3 Delany to Root, no run, Gareth Delany is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.4 Delany to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
30.5 Delany to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Ross Taylor
30.6 Delany to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
End of over 31 (5 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 137/3
(R/R: 4.42)
Gareth Delany 3.0-0-16-0
Ross Taylor 29(34b 2X4)
Joe Root 13(18b 2X4)
31.1 McCarthy to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
31.2 McCarthy to Root, one run, The misfield by McCarthy allows yet another run
31.3 McCarthy to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
31.4 McCarthy to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Joe Root
31.5 McCarthy to Root, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
31.6 McCarthy to Root, one run, One more to the total
End of over 32 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 140/3
(R/R: 4.38)
Barry McCarthy 8.0-0-32-0
Ross Taylor 30(36b 2X4)
Joe Root 15(22b 2X4)
The last few overs have been rather quite as Andy Balbirnie has been rotating his bowlers quite frequently, so that the batsmen do not settle down. Curtis Campher and Davey Scanlon, both have been very economical in their bowling, as the former bowling at an economy of 4.4 while then latter at an economy of 3.0. Pat Cummins has been given the ball once again, with the Lightning feeling a wicket is nearby.
Code:
32.1 Cummins to Root, no run, Left alone by Joe Root
32.2 Cummins to Root, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
32.3 Cummins to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Joe Root
32.4 Cummins to Root, FOUR, Pat Cummins cant belive it
32.5 Cummins to Root, no run, Defensively played by Joe Root
32.6 Cummins to Root, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins
End of over 33 (14 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 154/3
(R/R: 4.67)
Pat Cummins 8.0-0-38-2
Joe Root 29(28b 4X4 1X6)
Ross Taylor 30(36b 2X4)
And that move backfire, courtesy Joe Root, as he hits Pat Cummins for 14 runs in the over, with a six over square leg, followed by a classic on drive, and another heave towards the leg side.
Code:
33.1 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Joe Root
33.3 Scanlon to Root, no run, Joe Root was completely deceived
33.4 Scanlon to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Ross Taylor
33.5 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
33.6 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
End of over 34 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 157/3
(R/R: 4.62)
Davey Scanlon 5.0-0-15-0
Joe Root 30(30b 4X4 1X6)
Ross Taylor 32(40b 2X4)
34.1 McCarthy to Taylor, two runs, Played fine into the leg side, and they complete a couple
34.2 McCarthy to Taylor, three runs, Great work by O'Brien saved a certain boundary
34.3 McCarthy to Root, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
34.4 McCarthy to Root, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
34.5 McCarthy to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Joe Root
34.6 McCarthy to Root, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 35 (7 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 164/3
(R/R: 4.69)
Barry McCarthy 9.0-0-39-0
Joe Root 31(33b 4X4 1X6)
Ross Taylor 38(43b 2X4)
35.1 Delany to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Bairstow allows yet another run
35.2 Delany to Root, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when we've got Joe Root
35.3 Delany to Root, one run, One more to the total
35.4 Delany to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Campher allows yet another run
35.5 Delany to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
35.6 Delany to Root, one run, Great cooperation between Joe Root and Ross Taylor
End of over 36 (8 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 172/3
(R/R: 4.78)
Gareth Delany 4.0-0-24-0
Ross Taylor 40(45b 2X4)
Joe Root 37(37b 5X4 1X6)
36.1 Khan to Root, no run, Rashid Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.2 Khan to Root, no run, Joe Root missed that one by a mile
36.3 Khan to Root, no run, Rashid Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
36.4 Khan to Root, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5 Khan to Root, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Rohit Sharma
Joe Root 37 (42b 5X4 1X6)
c. Sharma b. Khan
36.6 Khan to Thompson, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6 Khan to Thompson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 37 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 173/4
(R/R: 4.68)
Rashid Khan 4.0-0-22-1
Greg Thompson 0(1b)
Ross Taylor 40(45b 2X4)
Cometh the hour, cometh the man, cometh the Phenom! Rashid Khan, given the ball first time since the 18th over, shows his capabilities as he dismisses Joe Root for 37. A googly outside the off stump, Joe Root tried to go against the turn, and ended up giving a catch to Rohit Sharma at Short Extra Cover.
Code:
37.1 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
37.2 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
37.3 Cummins to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4 Cummins to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Greg Thompson
37.5 Cummins to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson missed that one by a mile
37.6 Cummins to Thompson, no run, Left alone by Greg Thompson
End of over 38 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 174/4
(R/R: 4.58)
Pat Cummins 9.0-0-39-2
Greg Thompson 0(3b)
Ross Taylor 41(49b 2X4)
38.1 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
38.2 Scanlon to Taylor, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ross Taylor
38.3 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Greg Thompson
38.5 Scanlon to Thompson, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
38.6 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Scanlon
End of over 39 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 180/4
(R/R: 4.62)
Davey Scanlon 6.0-0-21-0
Ross Taylor 46(54b 3X4)
Greg Thompson 1(4b)
39.1 Cummins to Thompson, one run, Great cooperation between Greg Thompson and Ross Taylor
39.2 Cummins to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
39.3 Cummins to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.4 Cummins to Thompson, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
39.4 Cummins to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson was completely deceived
39.5 Cummins to Thompson, no run, Defensively played by Greg Thompson
39.6 Cummins to Thompson, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins
The end to a good spell from Pat Cummins
End of over 40 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 183/4
(R/R: 4.57)
Pat Cummins 10.0-0-42-2
Greg Thompson 2(9b)
Ross Taylor 47(56b 3X4)
40.1 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.2 Scanlon to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Greg Thompson
40.3 Scanlon to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson missed that one by a mile
40.4 Scanlon to Thompson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5 Scanlon to Thompson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.6 Scanlon to Thompson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Nick Larkin
End of over 41 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 184/4
(R/R: 4.49)
Davey Scanlon 7.0-0-22-0
Greg Thompson 2(13b)
Ross Taylor 48(58b 3X4)
41.1 Delany to Taylor, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.2 Delany to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
41.3 Delany to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Sharma allows yet another run
41.4 Delany to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson missed that one by a mile
41.5 Delany to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson was completely deceived
41.6 Delany to Thompson, no run, Left alone by Greg Thompson
End of over 42 (1 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 185/4
(R/R: 4.40)
Gareth Delany 5.0-0-25-0
Greg Thompson 2(16b)
Ross Taylor 49(61b 3X4)
42.1 Campher to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
42.2 Campher to Taylor, FOUR, Ross Taylor is one of the best batsmen in the world
The crowd cheers for Ross Taylor's fifty
42.3 Campher to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4 Campher to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by Greg Thompson
42.5 Campher to Thompson, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.6 Campher to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 43 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 191/4
(R/R: 4.44)
Curtis Campher 8.0-0-37-0
Ross Taylor 54(66b 4X4)
Greg Thompson 3(17b)
Ross Taylor has reached his fifty. Although the pitch hasn't been easy to bat on, he has stayed put on one end and has guided the innings so far. He'll be looking to up the scoring rate now, considering only 7 overs are left.
Pat Cummins has finished his quota of overs, while Barry McCarthy only has one over left.. Davey Scanlon, Rashid Khan, and Curtis Campher will look to keep the score as low as possible now.
Code:
43.1 Khan to Thompson, no run, Defensively played by Greg Thompson
43.2 Khan to Thompson, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Jonny Bairstow to stop
43.3 Khan to Thompson, no run, Rashid Khan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.4 Khan to Thompson, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
43.5 Khan to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.6 Khan to Taylor, one run, That was a very risky single.
End of over 44 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 197/4
(R/R: 4.48)
Rashid Khan 5.0-0-24-1
Greg Thompson 4(21b)
Ross Taylor 55(68b 4X4)
44.1 McCarthy to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
44.2 McCarthy to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
44.3 McCarthy to Taylor, one run, Great cooperation between Ross Taylor and Greg Thompson
44.4 McCarthy to Thompson, one run, That is very well run by Ross Taylor
44.5 McCarthy to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.6 McCarthy to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
The end to a good spell from Barry McCarthy
End of over 45 (3 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 200/4
(R/R: 4.44)
Barry McCarthy 10.0-0-42-0
Greg Thompson 5(22b)
Ross Taylor 57(73b 4X4)
45.1 Khan to Taylor, one run, One more to the total
45.2 Khan to Thompson, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Greg Thompson
45.3 Khan to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson was completely deceived
45.4 Khan to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson missed that one by a mile
45.5 Khan to Thompson, no run, Greg Thompson missed that one by a mile
45.6 Khan to Thompson, one run, Great cooperation between Greg Thompson and Ross Taylor
End of over 46 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 206/4
(R/R: 4.48)
Rashid Khan 6.0-0-30-1
Ross Taylor 58(74b 4X4)
Greg Thompson 10(27b 1X4)
46.1 Scanlon to Thompson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2 Scanlon to Thompson, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.3 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor missed that one by a mile
46.4 Scanlon to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Davey Scanlon, deserving this punishment
46.5 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
46.6 Scanlon to Taylor, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
End of over 47 (11 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 217/4
(R/R: 4.62)
Davey Scanlon 8.0-0-33-0
Ross Taylor 68(78b 5X4 1X6)
Greg Thompson 11(29b 1X4)
47.1 Khan to Thompson, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Jonny Bairstow
Greg Thompson 11 (30b 1X4)
st Bairstow b. Khan
47.2 Khan to Dockrell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
47.3 Khan to Dockrell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
47.4 Khan to Taylor, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
47.5 Khan to Taylor, no run, Left alone by Ross Taylor
47.6 Khan to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by George Dockrell
End of over 48 (6 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 223/5
(R/R: 4.65)
Rashid Khan 7.0-0-36-2
George Dockrell 3(2b)
Ross Taylor 71(81b 5X4 1X6)
Rashid Khan strikes one more time. While Ross Taylor has begun his assualt from the other end, Rashid Khan is doing his best to try and stop Munster, by picking up wickets from the other end. A classic leg break delivery outside off, just flighted enough to lure Greg Thompson out, and turns just enough for Bairstow to clip the bails off, before he gets back.
Code:
48.1 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2 Scanlon to Taylor, FOUR, Ross Taylor is one of the best batsmen in the world
48.3 Scanlon to Taylor, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Davey Scanlon, deserving this punishment
48.4 Scanlon to Taylor, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ross Taylor
48.5 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor was completely deceived
48.6 Scanlon to Taylor, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 49 (12 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 235/5
(R/R: 4.80)
Davey Scanlon 9.0-0-45-0
Ross Taylor 83(87b 8X4 1X6)
George Dockrell 3(2b)
There's no stopping this guy. Ross Taylor lays into Davey Scanlon, hitting him for three consecutive boundaries. The first one was his favourite shot, a slog sweep over midwicket. The next ball, bowled a little too straight, was dispatched over long on, and the last one was hit towards to cover boundary. Munster have reached a total of 235 with one over left. Rashid Khan is coming to bowl the last over, with George Dockrell facing. The skipper, Dockrell has been in quite some form with the bat, having one of the highest strike rates in the season. Can he finish with a bang?
Code:
49.1 Khan to Dockrell, one run, One more to the total
49.2 Khan to Taylor, one run, That is very well run by George Dockrell
49.3 Khan to Dockrell, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Khan. Dockrell didnt have a clue
George Dockrell 4 (4b)
b. Khan
49.4 Khan to McCarter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5 Khan to McCarter, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.6 Khan to Taylor, one run, The misfield by Cummins allows yet another run
End of over 50 (4 runs)
MUNSTER REDS 239/6
(R/R: 4.78)
Rashid Khan 8.0-0-40-3
Greame McCarter 1(2b)
Ross Taylor 85(89b 8X4 1X6)
No he can't. Rashid Khan bowls an excellent final over, conceding just 4 runs, and picking up the wicket of George Dockrell. His spell was been of utmost quality, picking up 3 wickets and conceding runs at an economy of 5. Munster have finished on 239/6.
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The Final
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds
Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report
MR Innings (Part 1)
MR Innings (Part 2)
MUNSTER REDS INNINGS
Code:
MUNSTER REDS innings
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Stephen Doheny run out (Sharma) 53 73 5 0 72.6%
Max Sorenson c. Bairstow b. Cummins 6 18 0 0 33.3%
Babar Azam lbw b. Cummins 21 47 0 0 44.7%
Ross Taylor not out 85 89 8 1 95.5%
Joe Root c. Sharma b. Khan 37 42 5 1 88.1%
Greg Thompson st Bairstow b. Khan 11 30 1 0 36.7%
George Dockrell b. Khan 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Greame McCarter not out 1 2 0 0 50.0%
Trent Boult
Ollie Newton
Josh Little
Total: 239/6 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.78 Extras: 21
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LEINSTER LIGHTNING Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Pat Cummins 10.0 0 42 2 4.20 1 0
Barry McCarthy 10.0 0 42 0 4.20 3 3
Davey Scanlon 9.0 0 45 0 5.00 0 0
Rashid Khan 8.0 0 40 3 5.00 0 1
Curtis Campher 8.0 0 37 0 4.63 1 3
Gareth Delany 5.0 0 25 0 5.00 0 1
EXTRAS Wides: 5 No Balls: 8 Leg Byes: 4 Byes: 4
Total: 239/6 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.78 Extras: 21
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MUNSTER REDS Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
S Doheny M Sorenson þþþþþþþþþþþþþ 31 (48)
S Doheny B Azam þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 55 (72)
R Taylor B Azam þþþþþþþþþþ 25 (34)
R Taylor J Root þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 61 (67)
R Taylor G Thompson þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ 45 (62)
R Taylor G Dockrell þþþþþþþþ 20 (14)
R Taylor G McCarter þ 2 (3)
Fall of Wickets 31/1 86/2 111/3 172/4 217/5
237/6
Total: 239/6 Overs: 50.0 Run Rate: 4.78 Extras: 21
-X-So here we are at the innings break. It has been a level match so far. Munster finished on 239/6, with Ross Taylor top scoring with 85 from 89 deliveries, hitting 8 boundaries and one maximum. Other main contributor was Stephen Doheny, playing his first match of the season, hitting a 73 ball 53.
For Leinster, Rashid Khan was easily the pick of the bowlers, as he took 3 wickets for just 40 runs, considering the fact he mainly bowled at the death. Pat Cummins was also good as he picked up 2 wickets for just 42 runs. Let's go to Ian Bishop, who is alongside Leinster captain, Andy Balbirnie.
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Thank you, Yash.
So Andy, how do you feel about your performance?
I feel that we have done really well, considering the form the Reds have been in, especially their batting. To stop a middle order of Ross Taylor, Babar Azam and Joe Root so effectively, is a job well done.
What do you think about Munster's bowling? They have quite a few great pacers in Trent Boult, Ollie Newton and the ever experienced Max Sorensen.
There's no arguing they have a great bowling attack, and not to forget, a young team which field brilliantly. However, I feel we can chase this target down with the batting we have.
Thanks, Andy! All the best for the chase.
Stay tuned, as the second innings will start in a short time, with the Lightning needing 240 runs to win from 50 overs.
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@Aislabie @Markkkkk For Leinster, Rashid Khan was easily the pick of the bowlers, as he took 3 wickets for just 40 runs, considering the fact he mainly bowled at the death. Pat Cummins was also good as he picked up 2 wickets for just 42 runs. Let's go to Ian Bishop, who is alongside Leinster captain, Andy Balbirnie.
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Thank you, Yash.
So Andy, how do you feel about your performance?
I feel that we have done really well, considering the form the Reds have been in, especially their batting. To stop a middle order of Ross Taylor, Babar Azam and Joe Root so effectively, is a job well done.
What do you think about Munster's bowling? They have quite a few great pacers in Trent Boult, Ollie Newton and the ever experienced Max Sorensen.
There's no arguing they have a great bowling attack, and not to forget, a young team which field brilliantly. However, I feel we can chase this target down with the batting we have.
Thanks, Andy! All the best for the chase.
Stay tuned, as the second innings will start in a short time, with the Lightning needing 240 runs to win from 50 overs.
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The Final
Leinster Lightning vs Munster Reds
Pre Match Coverage, Toss, and Pitch Report
MR Innings (Part 1)
MR Innings (Part 2)
MR Innings Scorecard, and Mid Innings
LEINSTER LIGHTNING INNINGS
Hello and welcome back to the Final of the Test Triangle IP50 series. The second innings is just about to begin. The Lightning opening pair, Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma, have come to the pitch, and Trent Boult has the ball in hand. George Dockrell has put three slips in place, hoping that the bowlers find some swing early in the innings. The two men out of the ring, are a third man, and a fine leg. Let's get to the action.
Code:
0.1 Boult to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow was completely deceived
0.2 Boult to Bairstow, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
0.3 Boult to Sharma, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.4 Boult to Sharma, one run, Great cooperation between Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow
0.5 Boult to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Rohit Sharma
0.6 Boult to Sharma, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Rohit Sharma
End of over 1 (7 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 7/0
(R/R: 7.00 R/R Req: 4.76)
Trent Boult 1.0-0-6-0
Rohit Sharma 5(3b 1X4)
Jonny Bairstow 1(3b)
1.1 Newton to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
1.2 Newton to Bairstow, FOUR, Jonny Bairstow is one of the best batsmen in the world
1.3 Newton to Bairstow, three runs, Great work by Newton saved a certain boundary
1.4 Newton to Sharma, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Greame McCarter
Rohit Sharma 5 (4b 1X4)
c. McCarter b. Newton
1.5 Newton to Balbirnie, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6 Newton to Balbirnie, no run, Left alone by Andrew Balbirnie
End of over 2 (7 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 14/1
(R/R: 7.00 R/R Req: 4.71)
Ollie Newton 1.0-0-7-1
Andrew Balbirnie 0(2b)
Jonny Bairstow 8(6b 1X4)
Ollie Newton strike, with probably the biggest wicket of the Leinster lineup, and that too in the second over. Rohit Sharma got caught up in the crease, trying to play away from his body, and ended up edging a simple catch to Greame McCater at second slip. Game ON!
Code:
2.1 Boult to Bairstow, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.2 Boult to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
2.3 Boult to Bairstow, no ball, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
2.3 Boult to Bairstow, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Trent Boult, deserving this punishment
2.4 Boult to Bairstow, one run, Great cooperation between Jonny Bairstow and Andrew Balbirnie
2.5 Boult to Balbirnie, no run, Left alone by Andrew Balbirnie
2.6 Boult to Balbirnie, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Balbirnie cant belive it, out for a duck
Andrew Balbirnie 0 (4b)
b. Boult
End of over 3 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 20/2
(R/R: 6.67 R/R Req: 4.68)
Trent Boult 2.0-0-12-1
Nick Larkin 0(0b)
Jonny Bairstow 13(10b 2X4)
Andy Balbirnie, Mr. Consistent, falls! Trent Boult takes full advantage of the swing on offer, as he gets one to swing back from outside off, and takes away the off stump. It has been a disasterous start for Leinster and if they keep batting like this, it could be very difficult for them to chase this target.
Code:
3.1 Little to Bairstow, one run, The misfield by Thompson allows yet another run
3.2 Little to Larkin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3 Little to Larkin, no run, Left alone by Nick Larkin
3.4 Little to Larkin, one run, One more to the total
3.5 Little to Bairstow, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6 Little to Larkin, legbye, Nick Larkin was completely deceived
End of over 4 (4 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 24/2
(R/R: 6.00 R/R Req: 4.70)
Josh Little 1.0-0-3-0
Jonny Bairstow 15(12b 2X4)
Nick Larkin 1(4b)
4.1 Boult to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin missed that one by a mile
4.2 Boult to Larkin, two runs, Overthrow by Taylor instead of 1 they get 2
4.3 Boult to Larkin, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Larkin and Jonny Bairstow
4.4 Boult to Bairstow, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5 Boult to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Nick Larkin
4.6 Boult to Larkin, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
4.6 Boult to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Newton allows yet another run
End of over 5 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 30/2
(R/R: 6.00 R/R Req: 4.67)
Trent Boult 3.0-0-18-1
Jonny Bairstow 16(14b 2X4)
Nick Larkin 5(9b)
5.1 Little to Larkin, no run, Left alone by Nick Larkin
5.2 Little to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Root allows yet another run
5.3 Little to Bairstow, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4 Little to Bairstow, wide, Josh Little bowling a very wayward one
5.4 Little to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow was completely deceived
5.5 Little to Bairstow, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jonny Bairstow
5.6 Little to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
End of over 6 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 36/2
(R/R: 6.00 R/R Req: 4.64)
Josh Little 2.0-0-9-0
Jonny Bairstow 20(19b 3X4)
Nick Larkin 6(11b)
6.1 Newton to Larkin, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
6.1 Newton to Larkin, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.2 Newton to Bairstow, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Newton
6.3 Newton to Bairstow, one run, Great cooperation between Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin
6.4 Newton to Larkin, no run, Left alone by Nick Larkin
6.5 Newton to Larkin, no run, Left alone by Nick Larkin
6.6 Newton to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Newton allows yet another run
End of over 7 (4 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 40/2
(R/R: 5.71 R/R Req: 4.65)
Ollie Newton 2.0-0-11-1
Jonny Bairstow 21(21b 3X4)
Nick Larkin 8(16b)
7.1 Boult to Larkin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
7.2 Boult to Larkin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.3 Boult to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Thompson allows yet another run
7.4 Boult to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
7.5 Boult to Bairstow, FOUR, Jonny Bairstow is one of the best batsmen in the world
7.6 Boult to Bairstow, one run, Great cooperation between Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin
End of over 8 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 46/2
(R/R: 5.75 R/R Req: 4.62)
Trent Boult 4.0-0-24-1
Nick Larkin 9(19b)
Jonny Bairstow 26(24b 4X4)
8.1 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.2 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3 Dockrell to Bairstow, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.4 Dockrell to Larkin, one run, That is very well run by Jonny Bairstow
8.5 Dockrell to Bairstow, one run, Great cooperation between Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin
8.6 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 9 (3 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 49/2
(R/R: 5.44 R/R Req: 4.66)
George Dockrell 1.0-0-3-0
Nick Larkin 10(21b)
Jonny Bairstow 28(28b 4X4)
9.1 Sorenson to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow was completely deceived
9.2 Sorenson to Bairstow, three runs, Great work by Boult saved a certain boundary
9.3 Sorenson to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin missed that one by a mile
9.4 Sorenson to Larkin, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Larkin and Jonny Bairstow
9.5 Sorenson to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
9.6 Sorenson to Bairstow, FOUR, Jonny Bairstow is one of the best batsmen in the world
End of over 10 (8 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 57/2
(R/R: 5.70 R/R Req: 4.57)
Max Sorenson 1.0-0-8-0
Jonny Bairstow 35(32b 5X4)
Nick Larkin 11(23b)
Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin have been quite watchful till now. Tapping the ball for singles and doubles here and there and putting the bad balls away, they have started to shift a little momentum to their side, hitting 8 runs off Max Sorensen's first over.
Code:
10.1 Little to Larkin, one run, Great cooperation between Nick Larkin and Jonny Bairstow
10.2 Little to Bairstow, no run, Left alone by Jonny Bairstow
10.3 Little to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Nick Larkin
10.4 Little to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Doheny allows yet another run
10.5 Little to Bairstow, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Little
10.6 Little to Bairstow, no run, Defensively played by Jonny Bairstow
End of over 11 (3 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 60/2
(R/R: 5.45 R/R Req: 4.62)
Josh Little 3.0-0-12-0
Jonny Bairstow 36(36b 5X4)
Nick Larkin 13(25b)
11.1 Dockrell to Larkin, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by George Dockrell, deserving this punishment
11.2 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.3 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4 Dockrell to Larkin, FOUR, George Dockrell cant belive it
11.5 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin missed that one by a mile
11.6 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin missed that one by a mile
End of over 12 (8 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 68/2
(R/R: 5.67 R/R Req: 4.53)
George Dockrell 2.0-0-11-0
Nick Larkin 21(31b 2X4)
Jonny Bairstow 36(36b 5X4)
12.1 Little to Bairstow, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
12.2 Little to Bairstow, FOUR, Jonny Bairstow is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.3 Little to Bairstow, one run, Great cooperation between Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin
12.4 Little to Larkin, no run, Defensively played by Nick Larkin
12.5 Little to Larkin, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nick Larkin
12.6 Little to Larkin, one run, That is very well run by Jonny Bairstow
End of over 13 (12 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 80/2
(R/R: 6.15 R/R Req: 4.32)
Josh Little 4.0-0-24-0
Jonny Bairstow 43(39b 6X4)
Nick Larkin 26(34b 3X4)
13.1 McCarter to Larkin, one run, The misfield by Boult allows yet another run
13.2 McCarter to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Nick Larkin
13.3 McCarter to Larkin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.4 McCarter to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin was completely deceived
13.5 McCarter to Larkin, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Greg Thompson didnt have a chance
13.6 McCarter to Bairstow, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jonny Bairstow
End of over 14 (7 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 87/2
(R/R: 6.21 R/R Req: 4.25)
Greame McCarter 1.0-0-6-0
Jonny Bairstow 48(42b 7X4)
Nick Larkin 27(37b 3X4)
14.1 Boult to Larkin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.2 Boult to Larkin, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
14.3 Boult to Larkin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4 Boult to Larkin, no run, Nick Larkin was completely deceived
14.5 Boult to Larkin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Greg Thompson
14.6 Boult to Larkin, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 15 (0 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 87/2
(R/R: 5.80 R/R Req: 4.37)
Trent Boult 5.0-0-24-1
Nick Larkin 27(43b 3X4)
Jonny Bairstow 48(42b 7X4)
15.1 Dockrell to Bairstow, no ball, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
15.1 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
15.2 Dockrell to Bairstow, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3 Dockrell to Larkin, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.4 Dockrell to Larkin, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Joe Root
Nick Larkin 27 (45b 3X4)
c. Root b. Dockrell
15.5 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.6 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 16 (2 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 89/3
(R/R: 5.56 R/R Req: 4.44)
George Dockrell 3.0-0-13-1
Kevin O'Brien 0(2b)
Jonny Bairstow 49(44b 7X4)
The partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Nick Larkin had crossed 50, when the Reds' captain, George Dockrell took the matter into his own hands and it took him 3 overs to break that partnership. A skiddy arm ball beat Larkin for pace as he tried to hit it over mid wicket, only to find it in the hands of Joe Root. Munster would be looking to capitalise on this wicket, and not letting any further partnerships build, considering the requried rate is quite less than the current run rate.
Code:
16.1 Boult to Bairstow, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.2 Boult to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow missed that one by a mile
16.3 Boult to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Kevin O'Brien
Fifty for Jonny Bairstow
16.4 Boult to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien was completely deceived
16.5 Boult to O'Brien, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Boult
16.6 Boult to O'Brien, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin O'Brien and Jonny Bairstow
End of over 17 (2 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 91/3
(R/R: 5.35 R/R Req: 4.52)
Trent Boult 6.0-1-26-1
Jonny Bairstow 50(47b 7X4)
Kevin O'Brien 1(5b)
Meanwhile, Jonny Bairstow is batting on a whole different wicket. He reaches his fifty from 47 balls with 7 boundaries. So far, no bowler has troubled him much, and he looks well set for a big one.
Code:
17.1 Dockrell to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Thompson allows yet another run
17.2 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3 Dockrell to Bairstow, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.4 Dockrell to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by McCarter allows yet another run
17.5 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6 Dockrell to Bairstow, legbye, Left alone by Jonny Bairstow
End of over 18 (4 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 95/3
(R/R: 5.28 R/R Req: 4.53)
George Dockrell 4.0-0-16-1
Kevin O'Brien 3(7b)
Jonny Bairstow 51(51b 7X4)
18.1 Boult to Bairstow, two runs, two more on the board.
18.2 Boult to Bairstow, wide, Trent Boult bowling a very wayward one
18.2 Boult to Bairstow, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3 Boult to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Doheny allows yet another run
18.4 Boult to Bairstow, FOUR, Jonny Bairstow is one of the best batsmen in the world
18.5 Boult to Bairstow, one run, That is very well run by Kevin O'Brien
18.6 Boult to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by McCarter allows yet another run
End of over 19 (11 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 106/3
(R/R: 5.58 R/R Req: 4.32)
Trent Boult 7.0-1-37-1
Jonny Bairstow 59(56b 8X4)
Kevin O'Brien 5(9b)
19.1 McCarter to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by McCarter allows yet another run
19.2 McCarter to Bairstow, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
19.3 McCarter to Bairstow, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jonny Bairstow
19.4 McCarter to Bairstow, no run, Left alone by Jonny Bairstow
19.5 McCarter to Bairstow, one run, The misfield by Doheny allows yet another run
19.6 McCarter to O'Brien, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 20 (8 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 114/3
(R/R: 5.70 R/R Req: 4.20)
Greame McCarter 2.0-0-14-0
Kevin O'Brien 6(11b)
Jonny Bairstow 66(60b 9X4)
20.1 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Greg Thompson
20.2 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, Jonny Bairstow was completely deceived
20.3 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, Left alone by Jonny Bairstow
20.4 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.5 Dockrell to Bairstow, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.6 Dockrell to Bairstow, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Doheny
Jonny Bairstow 66 (66b 9X4)
c. Doheny b. Dockrell
End of over 21 (0 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 114/4
(R/R: 5.43 R/R Req: 4.34)
George Dockrell 5.0-0-16-2
Gareth Delany 0(0b)
Kevin O'Brien 6(11b)
And the captain strikes again. Giving the ball a fearsome tweak, George Dockrell finds the outside edge of Jonny Bairstow's bat, and Stephen Doheny completes the catch, as he sends back the danger man for 66. This wicket has opened the match right up.
Code:
21.1 McCarter to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Thompson allows yet another run
21.2 McCarter to Delany, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCarter
21.3 McCarter to Delany, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
21.4 McCarter to O'Brien, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin O'Brien and Gareth Delany
21.5 McCarter to Delany, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.6 McCarter to Delany, one run, That is very well run by Kevin O'Brien
End of over 22 (8 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 122/4
(R/R: 5.55 R/R Req: 4.21)
Greame McCarter 3.0-0-22-0
Kevin O'Brien 8(13b)
Gareth Delany 6(4b)
22.1 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2 Dockrell to Delany, no run, George Dockrell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
22.3 Dockrell to Delany, three runs, Great work by Doheny saved a certain boundary
22.4 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.6 Dockrell to O'Brien, one run, One more to the total
End of over 23 (4 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 126/4
(R/R: 5.48 R/R Req: 4.22)
George Dockrell 6.0-1-20-2
Gareth Delany 9(7b)
Kevin O'Brien 9(16b)
23.1 McCarter to O'Brien, FOUR, Kevin O'Brien is one of the best batsmen in the world
23.2 McCarter to O'Brien, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Greame McCarter, deserving this punishment
23.3 McCarter to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Doheny allows yet another run
23.4 McCarter to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5 McCarter to O'Brien, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by McCarter
23.6 McCarter to O'Brien, no run, Left alone by Kevin O'Brien
End of over 24 (10 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 136/4
(R/R: 5.67 R/R Req: 4.00)
Greame McCarter 4.0-0-32-0
Kevin O'Brien 18(21b 2X4)
Gareth Delany 10(8b)
24.1 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany
24.2 Dockrell to Delany, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.3 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.4 Dockrell to Delany, one run, Great cooperation between Gareth Delany and Kevin O'Brien
24.5 Dockrell to O'Brien, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
24.6 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien missed that one by a mile
End of over 25 (5 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 141/4
(R/R: 5.64 R/R Req: 3.96)
George Dockrell 7.0-1-25-2
Kevin O'Brien 20(23b 2X4)
Gareth Delany 13(12b)
25.1 Newton to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.2 Newton to O'Brien, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin O'Brien and Gareth Delany
25.3 Newton to Delany, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4 Newton to Delany, no run, Left alone by Gareth Delany
25.5 Newton to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany missed that one by a mile
25.6 Newton to Delany, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 26 (2 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 143/4
(R/R: 5.50 R/R Req: 4.04)
Ollie Newton 3.0-0-13-1
Gareth Delany 14(17b)
Kevin O'Brien 21(24b 2X4)
26.1 Dockrell to O'Brien, no run, Left alone by Kevin O'Brien
26.2 Dockrell to O'Brien, two runs, Plays it late and they complete 2 runs, by the time third man fields it.
26.3 Dockrell to O'Brien, one run, One more to the total
26.4 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany
26.5 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Defensively played by Gareth Delany
26.6 Dockrell to Delany, FOUR, Gareth Delany is one of the best batsmen in the world
End of over 27 (7 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 150/4
(R/R: 5.56 R/R Req: 3.91)
George Dockrell 8.0-1-32-2
Gareth Delany 18(20b 1X4)
Kevin O'Brien 24(27b 2X4)
27.1 Newton to O'Brien, no run, Left alone by Kevin O'Brien
27.2 Newton to O'Brien, one run, The misfield by Taylor allows yet another run
27.3 Newton to Delany, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ollie Newton, giving that a wide
27.3 Newton to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4 Newton to O'Brien, no run, Defensively played by Kevin O'Brien
27.5 Newton to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien missed that one by a mile
27.6 Newton to O'Brien, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
End of over 28 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 156/4
(R/R: 5.57 R/R Req: 3.82)
Ollie Newton 4.0-0-19-1
Gareth Delany 19(22b 1X4)
Kevin O'Brien 28(32b 2X4)
28.1 Dockrell to O'Brien, one run, That is very well run by Gareth Delany
28.2 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
28.3 Dockrell to Delany, FOUR, Gareth Delany is one of the best batsmen in the world
28.4 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany missed that one by a mile
28.5 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
28.6 Dockrell to Delany, no run, Gareth Delany was completely deceived
End of over 29 (5 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 161/4
(R/R: 5.55 R/R Req: 3.76)
George Dockrell 9.0-1-37-2
Gareth Delany 23(27b 2X4)
Kevin O'Brien 29(33b 2X4)
29.1 Newton to O'Brien, no run, Kevin O'Brien missed that one by a mile
29.2 Newton to O'Brien, one run, Great cooperation between Kevin O'Brien and Gareth Delany
29.3 Newton to Delany, one run, One more to the total
29.4 Newton to O'Brien, one run, That is very well run by Gareth Delany
29.5 Newton to Delany, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.6 Newton to O'Brien, two runs, Overthrow by Doheny instead of 1 they get 2
End of over 30 (6 runs)
LEINSTER LIGHTNING 167/4
(R/R: 5.57 R/R Req: 3.65)
Ollie Newton 5.0-0-25-1
Kevin O'Brien 33(37b 2X4)
Gareth Delany 25(29b 2X4)
The match is slipping out of Munster's hands as Gareth Delany and Kevin O'Brien have stitched together a 50 partnership, both going at nearly run a ball. Requiring just 73 runs now from 20 overs, the match is tilted in favour of Leinster at the moment.
Heading into the drinks break, the match looks 65:35 in favor of Leinster, with both their finishers Kevin O'Brien and Gareth Delany at the crease, well set at 33 and 25 respectively. Will Munster make a comback, or Leinster take the win easily? Stay tuned to find out.
Aislabie
Test Cricket is Best Cricket
I really do appreciate the outstanding effort you've put into this presentation of the final - I've just been a bit silent because of the whole home life drama I mentioned in a draft thread. Still pulling for Leinster, feel like we can do it
Oh! Hope everything is fine.
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