Match 38, Dubai, October 27, 2019, 11:30 AM
Papua New Guinea
118/10(19.3ov)
Kenya
73/10(18.4ov)
Papua New Guinea beat Kenya by 45 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Norman Vanua
Commentry
So PNG QUALIFY FOR THE WT20 2020! But the Netherlands-Scotland game is yet to come. The Dutch have a chance to go on top. That game will be upon us in a short while.
Victorious Papua New Guinea skipper Assad Vala is all smiles. Says that he is relieved that the team got away with a performance like that, having been 6/19. On the collapse, Assad says that the ball swung, which surprised the batsmen but also puts it down to soft dismissals, as the batters were not focussing on rotating the strike. Is happy that they could stretch it to 118. Commits to rectifying the mistakes which happened today. On the bowling bailing them out, Vala says that it is their strength.
Kenyan captain, Shem Ngoche, congratulates PNG for topping the group and wishes them all the best in the 2020 WT20. On his team's bowling, Shem says that his bowlers put the pressure consistently, hitting the right areas but then praises Norman Vanua for batting well. Then laments his own side's disappointing batting, as 118 was not a big total. Feels it is an area of concern as it has now happened 3-4 times in succession. Believes that mentally, they need to be more strong. Stressing further, She says that it depends from person to person, who is weak technically, or mentally. But wants his batters to spend more time in the middle. Praises Bundi for his excellent bowling. Reckons that his team took more pressure upon themselves, rather then enjoying the sport.
NORMAN VANUA HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Says that he is very proud of his innings today. Stresses that he has tried batting well for a few times but today, he got over the line. Praises the Kenyan opening bowlers for bowling extremely well. So, he just looked to see them off. On the instructions to the bowlers, Norman says that the instructions were to just do what they have been doing so far in this tournament, hitting a stump-to-stump line. On his batsmen failing today, Vanua says that they threw their wickets away but the lower order and the bowlers bailed them out.
Earlier in the game, a sensational opening spell by Emmanuel Bundi reduced Papua New Guinea to 19/6 but a fightback from Norman Vanua and Sese Bau took the team post 100. Looked less at the innings break but the momentum went on their side. Stay tuned for the presentation...
Undoubtedly, Kenya have lost a match which they should have won. They were 40/1, chasing 119 but Karim's wicket set the cat amongst the pigeons. Assad Vala was the one who caused the collapse, running through the middle order while Nosaina Pokana took 3 wickets.
Unbelievable. A team is reduced to 19/6, but then recovers to 118, only to win by 45 runs. Sensational rearguard with the bat and then superb bowling later on.
18.4
W
OUT! TIMBER! Good length delivery on off, Kerai looks to defend but misses it and gets bowled. PAPUA NEW GUINEA WIN BY 45 RUNS.
18.4
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Kerai looks to go after it but misses it.
18.3
1
Full on middle, Gandhi drives it through mid on for a single.
Pushpak Kerai is the last man in.
18.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! On a good length on off, Bundi looks to loft over covers but gets a top edge. It goes towards Assad Vala who takes a good catch.
18.1
.
On a good length and outside off, Bundi looks to go big but misses it.
Pokana is back into the attack. 3-0-19-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0W
0
1
1
2
Norman Vanua 19/2(3)
17.6
1
Length delivery on off, Bundi plays it towards point for a run.
Emmanuel Bundi is the next batsman in.
17.5
W
OUT! BOWLED! Kenya lose their 8th wicket. Vanua bowls a full delivery on middle, Oluoch looks to slog it but misses it and gets cleaned up. It hits the middle stump.
17.4
.
On a length on middle, Oluoch flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Gandhi flicks it towards square leg for a run.
17.2
1
Pushed towards long on for a single.
17.1
2
Full and around middle, tucked through mid-wicket for a couple.
Norman Vanua is back into the attack. 2-0-14-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Damien Ravu 14/2(4)
16.6
2
Length delivery outside off, Gandhi hits it over covers. The batsmen get two runs.
16.5
.
Short of a length delivery, Gandhi looks to swing at this one but misses it.
16.4
.
On a length on leg, Gandhi looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
16.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Gandhi blocks it off the back foot.
16.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Gandhi looks to play at it but misses it.
16.1
.
Short delivery, Gandhi looks to pull but misses it completely.
Damien Ravu is back into the attack. 3-0-12-2 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Assad Vala 7/3(4)
15.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Oluoch keeps it out. Assad Vala finishes his spell with figures of 4-0-7-3.
15.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Oluoch plays it to point.
15.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Oluoch defends it out.
15.3
.
Floated delivery on off, Oluoch plays it to point.
15.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Gandhi flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
15.1
.
Flighted delivery on leg, Gandhi looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0W
1wd
1
0
Nosaina Pokana 19/1(3)
14.6
1
On a length on leg, Gandhi flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
14.5
.
Length delivery on middle, Gandhi tucks it to mid-wicket.
14.4
.
On a good length on off, Gandhi defends it off the front foot.
Lucas Oluoch is the new batsman in.
14.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Length delivery on middle, Ngoche lofts it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards Riley Hekure who takes a comfortable catch.
14.3
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Ngoche looks to go big but misses it.
14.2
1
A length ball, around middle, Gandhi looks to heave but the ball goes off the inner half through mid-wicket. A single taken.
14.1
.
A length ball outside off, punched down the ground. The bowler sticks out his left hand and parries it towards mid off.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
1
2
Charles Amini 11/0(4)
13.6
1
Short delivery on middle, Gandhi pulls it towards mid-wicket for a run.
13.5
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Ngoche drives it towards mid on for a single.
13.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Ngoche dabs it to first slip.
13.3
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Gandhi lofts it over mid off. The batsmen cross ends.
13.2
1
Short delivery on middle, Ngoche pulls it towards mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
2
Flighted delivery on off, Ngoche looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.
Amini is back into the attack. 3-0-5-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0W
0
1
1
Damien Ravu 12/2(3)
12.6
1
Length delivery outside off, Ngoche guides it towards third man for a single.
12.5
.
On a good length on off, Ngoche plays it to point.
Shem Ngoche is the new batsman in.
12.4
W
OUT! BOWLED! Right through. A length ball outside off, Kundi looks to defend but the ball sneaks back in, goes between bat and pad and hits the middle stump!
12.3
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
12.2
1
Oohh... leading edge flies safe. Gandhi looks to flick but gets a leading edge over cover. A run taken.
12.1
1
Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a single.
Damien Ravu is back on.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
1
1
Assad Vala 6/3(3)
11.6
.
Floated delivery on off, Gandhi defends it off the front foot.
Jasraj Kundi is the new man in.
11.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a sensational catch from Siaka. Half the Kenyan side is gone. Flighted delivery on middle, Bhudia plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards Lega Siaka who watches the ball, runs back and takes a terrific catch over his head!
11.4
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Bhudia looks to cut but misses it.
11.3
1
Short delivery on off, Gandhi cuts it through point for a run.
11.2
1
Full on middle, Bhudia drives it towards mid on for a run.
11.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Gandhi drives it towards mid off for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Charles Amini 5/0(3)
10.6
.
Flighted delivery on leg, Bhudia looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. Amini appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
10.5
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Bhudia looks to go big but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
10.4
.
Short delivery on middle, Bhudia pulls it to mid-wicket.
10.3
.
Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Bhudia looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
10.2
1
Short delivery on middle, Gandhi pulls it towards mid-wicket for a run.
10.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Gandhi blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0W
Assad Vala 3/2(2)
9.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Bhudia comes down the track and defends it. 2 runs and a wicket from the over.
9.5
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Gandhi looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards the mid-wicket region. The batsmen cross ends.
9.4
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Gandhi plays it back towards the bowler.
9.3
1
Full on middle, pushed through mid on for a single.
9.2
.
The batsman has played it fine down the leg side.
Aman Gandhi is the next batsman in.
9.1
W
OUT! Caught! Obuya falls as well. Full and outside off, Colins looks to slog but only skies this high in the air. Long on gets across and Sese Bau takes a decent catch. Kenya throwing it away...
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Charles Amini 4/0(2)
8.6
.
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
8.5
.
Outside off, a play and a miss.
8.4
1
Full and around middle, flicked towards mid-wicket for a run.
8.3
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on for a single.
8.2
1
Full and around middle, pushed towards long off for a run.
8.1
.
Outside off, cut shot missed.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
0
0
Assad Vala 1/1(1)
7.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
Sachin Bhudia walks in.
7.5
W
OUT! LBW! Dead plumb. Nothing much to think for the umpire. Full and around middle, Rakep looks to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. The bowler appeals and the umpire raises his finger!
7.4
.
Outside off, punched towards cover.
7.3
1
Full and on middle, pushed towards long on for a single.
7.2
.
Full and around off, solidly defended.
7.1
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Charles Amini 1/0(1)
6.6
.
Landed outside off, Patel looks to cut but misses.
6.5
.
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
6.4
.
Short and outside off, Rushab looks to punch but gets a bottom edge to the bowler who dives to his right to stop the ball.
6.3
.
Full and around middle, pushed down to long on for a single.
6.2
.
Around off, pushed back to the bowler again.
6.1
1
Outside off, pushed towards point for a single.
Rakep Patel is the new man in.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
4
1
0
Damien Ravu 9/1(2)
5.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Ravu gets the big wicket. Karim was the one who was taking the game away and he is gone now. Short delivery on middle, Karim looks to pull it over mid-wicket but hits it straight towards Charles Amini who takes a good catch. 5 runs and a wicket from the over. End of the Powerplay, 40/2 for PNG.
5.5
.
On a length on middle, Karim flicks it to mid-wicket.
5.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Karim plays it to point.
5.3
4
FOUR! Nice shot. On a length on off, Karim makes room and lofts it over covers for a boundary.
5.2
1
Short delivery on middle, Obuya pulls it through square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
5.1
.
On a good length on off, Obuya defends it off the back foot.
Damien Ravu is back into the attack. 1-0-4-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
4
4
1
1wd
0
Norman Vanua 14/1(2)
4.6
1
On a length on off, Obuya plays it towards point for a single.
4.5
1
Length delivery on off, Karim guides it towards third man for a single.
4.4
4
FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Irfan Karim. Short and outside off, Karim cuts it over point for a boundary.
4.3
4
FOUR! Excellent shot. On a length on off, Karim hits it over covers for a boundary. The fielder leaps but the ball goes over him to the fence behind.
4.2
1
Short delivery on middle, Obuya pulls it towards mid-wicket for a run.
4.2
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Obuya looks to flick but misses it.
4.1
.
Good length delivery on off, Obuya keeps it out.
Norman Vanua is back on. 1-0-2-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
0
4
2
0
1
Nosaina Pokana 16/0(2)
3.6
2
On a good length on off, Karim lofts it just over the mid off fielder. The batsmen get two runs.
3.5
.
Length delivery on middle, Karim flicks it to mid-wicket.
3.4
4
FOUR! Nice shot. On a length on middle, Karim lofts it over wide mid on for a boundary. That is the first boundary of the run chase.
3.3
2
Short delivery on middle, Karim pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
3.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Karim defends it off the back foot.
3.1
1
Length delivery on off, Obuya plays it towards point where the fielder tries to throw the ball at the keeper's end but throws it in the wrong direction. It goes towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
In over# 1
0
1
1
2
0
0
Damien Ravu 4/0(1)
2.6
.
On a length on middle, Karim tucks it to mid-wicket.
2.5
1
Length delivery on off, Obuya dabs it towards third man for a run.
2.4
1
On a length and outside off, Karim guides it towards third man for a single.
2.3
2
Short delivery on middle, Karim pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
2.2
.
Length delivery outside off, Karim plays it to mid off.
2.1
.
On a length on off, Karim plays it to covers.
Damien Ravu is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1wd
3
1
1
0
1wd
Nosaina Pokana 7/0(1)
1.6
.
Short delivery on off, Obuya cuts it to point.
1.5
.
On a length on off, Obuya plays it to covers.
1.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Obuya looks to flick but misses it.
1.4
3
Full delivery outside off, Karim drives it through covers. The batsmen get three runs.
1.3
1
Length delivery on off, Obuya plays it towards point. The batsmen take a run.
1.2
1
On a length and outside off, Karim lofts it over point. The batsmen take a single.
1.1
.
Bowls a yorker on middle, Karim does well to dig it out.
1.1
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Karim lets it go.
Nosaina Pokana to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
1
1lb
Norman Vanua 2/1(1)
0.6
.
On a good length and outside off, Obuya comes down the track and looks to go big but misses it.
Collins Obuya is the new batsman in.
0.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Good low catch by Kiplin Doriga. On a good length and outside off, Gondaria looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards Doriga who takes a low catch diving forward. Papua New Guinea have got the early strike they were looking for.
0.4
.
On a good length on off, Gondaria looks to defend but gets a bottom edge on this one.
0.3
1
Full on middle, Karim drives it through mid on for a single.
0.2
1
On a length on middle, Gondaria flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
0.1
1lb
Length delivery on leg, Karim looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
We are back for the chase. The Papua New Guinea players are out in the middle. Irfan Karim and Dhiren Gondaria will open the batting for Kenya. Norman Vanua will start the proceedings for Papua New Guinea.
A reality check for Papua New Guinea. It has been their top order which has been performing but it failed today. Their lower order stepped up though. Can their bowlers now fire? Time to find out...
Emmanuel Bundi says that he only looked to land it in line of the stumps. Admits that he was surprised to see the ball move so much, given that this was the same pitch which was used yesterday. In the team meeting, Bundi says that they need to restrict PNG to at least under 100. Thanks his teammates for supporting him. On the run chase, Emmanuel says that they will look to chase this down in 10 overs. Then smiles.
The Kenyan side will be delighted. Probably they will have some regrets, given that PNG were 19/6 at one stage. Emmanuel Bundi broke the back of the opposition, with three wickets in the opening over and at that stage, it looked like even 50 would be difficult. But the 77-run stand between Vanua and Bau gave the total some respectability. Here is the wrecker-in-chief, talking to Dirk Nannes.
19.3
W
OUT! BOWLED! The innings finally ends, in the final over. Full and straight, Kila looks to play a wild slog, but misses it comprehensively. The leg stump is uprooted. PAPUA NEW GUINEA BOWLED OUT FOR 118!
There is no one to return the ball. One of the Kenyan fielders himself goes into the stands to retrieve it.
19.2
6
SIX! WALLOP! Full and around middle, Kila gets down and mows a slog sweep over wide long on!
19.1
1
Landed outside off, punched towards long off for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1wd
2
2
0
Collins Obuya 17/2(3)
18.6
.
Floated delivery on leg, Kila looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
18.5
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Pokana lofts it over mid off. The batsmen get a single.
18.4
.
Flighted delivery outside off, Pokana looks to cut but misses it.
18.4
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off, Pokana looks to go after it but misses it.
18.3
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Pokana lofts it over mid off but it lands safely in no man's land. The batsmen get two runs.
18.2
2
Short delivery on middle, Pokana pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
18.1
.
DROPPED! Short delivery outside off, Pokana looks to pull but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards the keeper who tries to take it but fails to hold on.
In over# 1
0
6
1
0
0W
0
1wd
Shem Ngoche 19/0(3)
17.6
.
The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
17.5
6
SIX! That is high full toss and Kila dispatches it over square leg for half a dozen!
17.4
1
Full and around off, Pokana looks to flick but gets a leading edge towards cover.
17.3
.
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
Nosaina Pokana is the last man in.
17.2
W
OUT! RUN OUT! That is a sensational piece of fielding. Full and around middle, Kila looks to flick but misses. The ball hits his pads and rolls to the leg side. The batsmen go for the single but Irfan Karim, the keeper, races to his right, towards square leg, picks it up and with one hand, off balance, throws it at the striker's end. Direct hit and Ravu is gone!
17.1
.
Full and around off, driven back to the bowler.
17.1
1wd
WIDE. Down the leg side, flick shot missed.
Shem Ngoche returns. 2-0-11-0 so far.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0W
0
0W
0
5wd
0
Collins Obuya 11/2(2)
16.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Ravu plays it to point. 6 runs and 2 wickets from the over.
16.6
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Ravu looks to go after it but misses it.
Damien Ravu comes in to bat at number 10, replacing Vanua.
16.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The highest scorer of the innings departs now. Flighted delivery on middle, Vanua comes down the track and lofts it over mid on but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards Lucas Oluoch who takes a good catch. Fine knock from Vanua. Has given his team something to bowl at.
16.4
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Vanua looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
Jason Kila comes in at number 9, replacing Bau.
16.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Short delivery on middle, Bau pulls it over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards Jasraj Kundi who takes a comfortable catch. The partnership is broken at last, on 77.
16.2
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Bau plays it to point.
16.2
5wd
FIVE WIDES! Bowls it down the leg side, Bau looks to go after it but misses it. It goes past the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary.
In other games across the world, Australia have thrashed Sri Lanka by 134 runs, after David Warner scored his maiden T20I ton on his 33rd birthday. In Abu Dhabi, Nigeria have been restricted to 81/8 after electing to bat, by Hong Kong.
16.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Bau looks to go big but misses it. The keeper whips the bails off and takes it upstairs. Replays show that Bau was inside the crease.
In over# 1
1
0
1
4
0
4
Sachin Bhudia 24/0(3)
15.6
1
Length delivery on off, Bau plays it towards point. The batsmen take a single. 10 runs have come from the over. 21 runs have come from the last 2 overs.
15.5
.
On a good length and outside off, Bau looks to cut but misses it.
15.4
1
Outside off, Norman looks to cut but gets a bottom edge towards point. A single taken.
15.3
4
FOUR! MAIDEN T20I FIFTY FOR VANUA! What a knock it has been. Came in when his side was in doldrums and has taken them to a respectable total. Who knows, could get match-winning as well, if he stays till the end. Short and outside off, Vanua rocks back and cuts it through point. The ball races away!
15.2
.
Landed outside off, punched towards cover.
15.1
4
FOUR! Short and around off, Vanua pulls it through square leg for a boundary!
Sachin Bhudia comes on again. 2-0-14-0 so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
6
2
Pushpak Kerai 11/0(1)
14.6
1
Flighted delivery on off, Vanua plays it towards point. The batsmen cross ends. 11 runs have come from the over.
14.5
1
Tossed up on off, Bau punches it towards point for a run.
14.4
1
Short delivery on off, Vanua cuts it towards point for a single.
14.3
.
BEATEN! Tossed up outside off, Vanua looks to cut but misses it.
14.2
6
SIX! VIOLENCE! Full and around off, Vanua comes forward and slogs this over long on!
14.1
2
Tossed up delivery on middle, Vanua lofts it over mid on. The fielder at long on runs and does well to stop it before the ropes. The batsmen get two runs.
Pushpak Kerai comes on.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
2
2
Emmanuel Bundi 18/4(4)
13.6
1
Length delivery on off, Vanua plays it towards covers. The batsmen cross ends.
13.5
2
On a length on middle, Vanua flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs. 50-PARTNERSHIP IS UP. In 61 balls. This is exactly what PNG required - both in context of the game and the tournament. Their top order has been firing so far and today, when it failed, the lower order has stepped up.
The mandatory concussion test is being done. The batsman says he is fine but the umpire still calls for the physio. No risks being taken these days.
13.4
.
Short of a length delivery, Vanua looks to pull but gets hit on the helmet. The ball deflects towards point.
13.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Vanua flicks it to mid-wicket.
13.2
2
On a length on leg, Vanua looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the keeper where he dives to stop it but it goes through him towards fine leg. The batsmen pick up a couple. No signal from the umpire, so must have been an inside edge.
13.1
2
Short delivery on middle, Vanua pulls it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
Emmanuel Bundi returns. 3-0-11-4 so far. Can he get a 5-fer and break this partnership?
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
6
1
Shem Ngoche 11/0(2)
12.6
.
Short delivery on off, Bau cuts it to point.
12.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Bau flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Bau flicks it to the leg side.
12.3
1
Short delivery outside off, Vanua slaps it through covers for a single.
12.2
6
SIX! First of the match. Amazing shot. Flighted delivery on middle, Vanua lofts it over long on for a maximum. The ball is lost, right onto the top tier and a box of balls comes out.
12.1
1
Full and outside off, pushed towards cover for a single.
The skipper is back. Shem Ngoche has figures of 1-0-4-0 so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
2
1
1
Jasraj Kundi 6/0(1)
11.6
1
Full and down the leg side, flicked uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for one.
11.5
1
Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a run.
11.4
.
A length ball outside off, Norman looks to cut but gets a bottom edge which is collected by the keeper on the bounce.
A bit of a delay. After that collision, Bau is receiving some medical treatment.
11.3
2
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a couple. A collision there, as Bau, while coming for the second, collides with the fielder coming in to take the throw from the deep. Bau crosses the crease while the fielder is felled. Vanua moves to 20 from 27 balls.
11.2
1
Full and around middle, pushed with soft hands towards cover for a run.
11.1
1
Landed outside off, punched through the covers for a single. 50 UP FOR PNG.
Jasraj Kundi to bowl as well. Right-arm medium. The keeper is up.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
1
1
Collins Obuya 5/0(1)
10.6
1
Full and outside off, eased through the covers for a single.
10.5
.
Outside off, punched towards cover.
10.4
2
Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a couple.
10.3
.
The ball strikes the batsman very low on the pads. A strong appeal from the bowler and fielders. The umpire shows no interest in the appeal.
10.2
1
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. They pick up a single.
10.1
1
Outside off, punched through the off side for a single.
Collins Obuya to bowl now. Leg breaks.
In over# 1
1
4
1
2
1
0
Sachin Bhudia 14/0(2)
9.6
1
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot towards long on. They pick up a single.
9.5
4
FOUR! Probably the first bad ball of the day. A full toss, down the leg side, Vanua flicks it over square leg and gets a boundary! Just the third of the inning. Vanua moves to 13 from 19 balls.
9.4
1
Short and outside off, cut through backward point. The fielder dives to his right and keeps the batsmen to a single. The stand is worth 20 from 34 balls.
9.3
2
Full and outside off, lofted over mid off. The fielder gives it a good chase and slides near the boundary to keep the batsmen to a couple.
9.2
1
Outside off, driven to the left of mid off. The fielder rushes to his left and tumbles to stop the ball. A single taken.
9.1
.
Full and outside off, driven towards the bowler, who gets low to stop but parries it with his left hand towards extra cover.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Shem Ngoche 3/0(1)
8.6
1
Tossed up outside off, eased through the covers for a run.
8.5
.
Around off, the arm ball, punched towards the leg side. The bowler himself rushes to his right to stop.
8.4
.
Floated outside off, punched straight to cover.
8.3
1
Outside off, driven wide of mid off this time, through the covers for a single.
8.2
.
Full and outside off, driven towards mid off. 6 fielders are in the ring.
8.1
1
Full and outside off, driven towards long off for a single.
Double bowling change. Shem Ngoche brings himself on.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
0
0
1wd
1wd
Sachin Bhudia 5/0(1)
7.6
1
Around middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a run.
7.5
.
Landed outside off, left alone.
7.4
2
Full and down the leg side, flicked through square leg for a couple.
7.3
.
Landed outside off, punched towards cover.
7.2
.
Around off, watchfully defended.
7.1
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
7.1
1wd
WIDE. This on the other side. Full and miles outside off, let through.
7.1
1wd
WIDE. Full and down the leg side, flick shot missed.
Sachin Bhudia is the first change.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
1lb
0
Lucas Oluoch 15/2(4)
6.6
4
FOUR! Nicely timed, but a terrific effort as well, only to let it loose in the end. Full and around off, Bau drives this straight down the ground, through mid on. Shem Ngoche gives it a good chase from mid off and pulls the ball back in, but unfortunately for him, the ball lands beyond the boundary! 4-0-15-2 for Lucas Oluoch.
6.5
.
Full and around middle, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
6.4
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
6.3
.
Full and outside off, let through.
6.2
1lb
Down the leg side, Vanua looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. The ball rolls to the leg side and a leg bye is taken.
6.1
.
Landed outside off, watchfully left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Emmanuel Bundi 11/4(3)
5.6
.
Landed outside off, left alone. 22/6 IN THE POWERPLAY. It is not Kenya batting. Who would have imagined that?
5.5
.
Landed outside off, Bau slashes hard but misses.
5.4
.
Short and outside off, cut straight to point.
5.3
1
Full on middle, pushed through mid on for a run.
5.2
.
Landed outside off, left alone.
5.1
.
Full and outside off, pushed towards cover.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Lucas Oluoch 11/2(3)
4.6
1
Outside off, played towards point for a run.
4.5
1
Around off, coming in, Bau tucks it towards square leg and sets off for a single. The fielder charges in and has a shy at the striker's end but misses. Had he hit, Vanua was a goner!
4.4
.
Length ball outside off, another play and a miss.
4.3
.
Outside off, another slash and a miss.
4.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
4.1
.
Landed outside off, played straight to point.
Norman Vanua walks in at number 8, replacing Doriga.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
3
0
0
Emmanuel Bundi 10/4(2)
3.6
W
OUT! Caught behind! Another one falls. This is a free fall. Full and outside off, Doriga looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper. He stays there but Kenya appeal and up goes the finger!
3.5
1
Around middle, tucked through mid-wicket for a run.
3.4
.
Outside off, a play and a miss.
3.3
3
Full on middle, Doriga drives this straight down the ground. Mid on gives it a chase and the batsmen return for the third.
3.2
.
Landed outside off, guided towards backward point.
3.1
.
Short and outside off, Doriga looks to cut but misses.
In over# 1
1
0W
1
1
0
0W
Lucas Oluoch 9/2(2)
2.6
1
Around off, tucked through square leg for a run.
Who is in next? Kiplin Doriga walks in at number 7, replacing Hekure, to face the music.
2.5
W
OUT! Edged and caught again! Gosh. Half the side is back in the hut inside half the Powerplay. Kenya are on a roll. Oluoch lands this around off and forces Hekure to defend. But then, the ball slants away slightly and takes the outside edge. Keeper Irfan Karim does the rest.
2.4
1
Played to the point region by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
2.3
1
Outside off, punched off the back foot for a single.
2.2
.
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
Riley Hekure walks in at number 7, replacing Siaka.
2.1
W
OUT! Edged and taken! Fourth wicket down in the span of 7 balls! A length ball outside off, Siaka looks to defend but the ball shapes away, takes the outside edge and flies behind. Colins Obuya dives to his right at first slip and takes a blinder!
In over# 1
0
0W
0W
1
4
0W
1wd
Emmanuel Bundi 6/3(1)
1.6
.
Misses the hat-trick! Full and outside off, Bau looks to defend but misses. A sensational opening over from Bundi - WD W 4 1 W W 0!
Sese Bau walks in at number 5, replacing Amini.
1.5
W
OUT! Caught behind! Third wicket in the over! Full and outside off, angling away, Amini looks to drive but gets an outside edge to the keeper!
Charles Amini walks in at number 4, replacing his skipper.
1.4
W
OUT! LBW! Bundi gets another! A length ball, around middle, Vala looks to defend but the ball nips back in, beats the bat, hits the pad and goes behind. The bowler appeals and up goes the finger!
1.3
1
Played to the point region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
1.2
4
FOUR! FLAMBOYANT! That is a nice way to get off the mark. Half volley wide outside off, Siaka leans and drives it through the covers!
Lega Siaka walks in at number 3, replacing Ura.
1.1
W
OUT! Caught! Now, that is a surprise. The opening stand is broken cheaply. Full and outside off, Ura looks to go over mid off but cannot quite get the elevation. The ball hits the toe end of the bat and goes towards mid off where Shem Ngoche leaps and takes the catch well.
1.1
1wd
WIDE. Miles outside off, a slash and a miss.
Emmanuel Bundi to share the new ball with Oluoch.
In over# 1
2
1
0
0
2
0
1wd
Lucas Oluoch 6/0(1)
0.6
2
Down the leg side, worked through mid-wicket for a couple.
0.5
1
Full and around off, Ura looks to flick but the ball takes the leading edge and goes to third man. A single taken.
0.4
.
Outside off, punched off the back foot.
0.3
.
On a length outside off, Ura pushes inside the line and misses.
0.2
2
Short and outside off, cut through point for a couple.
0.1
.
Around off, defended from the crease.
0.1
1wd
WIDE. Full and outside off, angling away, left alone.
The players are out in the middle. Tony Ura and Assad Vala open for PNG. Lucas Oluoch will open the bowling, to Ura. Here we go...
PITCH REPORT - Dirk Nannes says that the track looks a bit tricky and the batsmen need to adjust quickly. Does not predict any run scoring or wicket taking today.
TOSS - KENYA HAVE WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO CHASE.
It is the final day of the league stages of the WT20 Qualifiers. As many as 5 matches are lined up. Kenya take on PNG here in Dubai while in Abu Dhabi, Nigeria meet Hong Kong.
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