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Match 18, Jammu, October 07, 2024, 07:00 PM
Gujarat Greats
134/6(20.0ov)
India Capitals
135/6(20.0ov)
India Capitals beat Gujarat Greats by 4 wickets
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Ian Bell wins the Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock. Ian Bell reflected on the match, noting that batting in Jammu wasn't easy. He mentioned that the challenging conditions made it enjoyable for a low-scoring thriller. Bell explained that the team opted to include an extra batter, anticipating the possibility of losing a wicket during the Powerplay. Despite finding the game fun, he admitted it wasn’t their best performance. He emphasized the importance of the match as a must-win, commending the team’s fighting spirit but acknowledging a few areas that need improvement. Bell concluded by saying they will aim to win the next game.
Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of Gujarat Greats says that the partnership between bell and Bharat took the pressure away from them and game away from his side. Mentions that the score they put out was a good one but they couldn't fight that well with the ball. Reckons that they will come out all guns blazing in every game but just that such tracks are not good for T20 cricket.
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Earlier in the innings, Gujarat Greats also lost early wickets, but Mohammad Kaif and Yashpal Singh countered the pressure effectively. They built an important partnership, setting a competitive target on the board. In the end, the dew played in favor of the chasing side.
Ian Bell's steady presence, along with vital partnerships with Ben Dunk and Bharat Chipli, proved crucial in their chase. Bell's composed performance anchored the innings, guiding India Capitals to a hard-fought victory. Gujarat Greats will look back at missed opportunities, while the Capitals held their nerve to come out on top. Manan Sharma was unplayable with the ball in hand. He picked up a four-fer, and was the pick of the bowler's for Gujarat Greats.
India Capitals seemed to struggle with their approach from the outset. Although Naman Ojha stayed up close to the stumps in the first innings, he had trouble adjusting to the conditions early on. Dwayne Smith, brought in as the impact player, managed to hit a maximum but was dismissed shortly after, with Ojha following soon. In response to the early setbacks, India Capitals altered their strategy, promoting Colin to number 3, followed by Iqbal at number 4. While Colin de Grandhomme got off to a promising start, he couldn't convert it into a substantial score.
WHAT A GAME! A last ball thriller. It felt like we could have the second Super Over of LLC, but that isn't the case. Gujarat Greats were exceptional with the ball in hand, but Ian Bell led from the front and got his team over the line here. Gujarat Greats remain at the bottom of the points table, despite giving it their all in this game.
In over# 20
1
2
1
1
1
0
Kamau Leverock 16/0(3)
19.6
1
That's it! Too full, on off, Ian Bell flicks it through mid-wicket for one. India Capitals beat Gujarat Greats by 4 wickets!
19.5
2
Lands it full and on off, Ian Bell flicks it through square leg for a brace. The fielder collects it and throws it towards the keeper who makes a run out attempt. The umpires goes upstairs to have a check and replays show that he was well in. Scores are level now!
19.4
1
Slower one, outside off, Ashley Nurse flicks it to mid-wicket for one. 3 needed of 2 now!
19.3
1
Length, outside off, Ian Bell chips it over mid on for one. Super over, anyone?
19.2
1
Goes fuller again, on off, Ashley Nurse flicks it through mid-wicket for one. 5 needed of 4 now!
19.1
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Full and outside off, Ashley Nurse looks to loft it but gets beaten.
In over# 19
1lb
1
0
1
1
0
Sreesanth 16/0(3)
18.6
1lb
Fuller one, sliding down leg, Ashley Nurse looks to flick it but gets his pads as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye. An appeal by Sreesanth but the umpire was unmoved. 6 needed off the final over now!
18.5
1
Length, on off, Ian Bell lifts it over the bowler's head for one.
18.4
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Length, on off, Ian Bell taps it to the cover fielder. 8 needed of 8 now!
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