good over for Tallawahs. On the fuller side of a good length on middle and off, and he quietly pushed that towards long-on for two
Royals vs Tallawahs, 19th Match at Port of Spain, CPL, Sep 15 2022 - Ball by Ball Commentary
Tallawahs won by 6 runs (D/L method)
It was a see-sawing contest in the end: Tallawahs were dominating 12 overs into the chase, when they needed 40 from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand. Holder hit back with through multiple strikes, with Royals having recovered from 47 for 4 earlier. Thanks for joining us today, as a tight game comes to an end. Until tomorrow, it is good night and goodbye from Ranjith, Srinidhi and me, Himanshu!
Imad Wasim is the Player of the Match: "Today was a good game for both teams. [Worried] slightly... We knew Rovman was in. He is the right guy. I know him since 2015 - lovely chap, one of the best players in the world..."
2.32pm So Tallawahs win by six runs via DLS, as the umpires have concluded that there will be no play as rain continues. This means Royals suffer first defeat of the season.
2.30pm There is still no sign of play in Port of Spain, as rain falls steadily. Remember, Tallawahs will win by six runs via DLS method if no play is possible from here.
Steve: "So, is it the case that if play had been suspended a mere 3 balls earlier Royals would have pulled off a spectacular win (assuming no more play)?" --- Who knows, but Tallawahs did manage a crucial nine runs off those three balls...
2.09pm It is pouring and pounding, as we keep waiting for the action to resume. Looks like a long delay is inevitable.
Tyrell: "Jangoo and King's innings at the top really came in clutch and shows the importance of a good start especially in chases like this."
Bibek Pokharel: "Jamaica tallawahs wins By 6 Runs ????" --- Hmmm... Unless rain stops and there is more drama on the field
1.58pm Simmonds back for his third, as it gets dark and gloomy. And covers come on... Tallawahs six runs ahead of the DLS par score, so that six from Powell playing a big role should there be no further play. And like during the previous rain break, it is time to again take you to Sheriff vs United. Ronaldo has scored after all...
Afeef: "BR showing why they've been unbeatable this season, making a match out of what looked like a lost cause"
change of pace again, and tailing in to finish full on off. Flicked to long-on
hammered high and far over deep midwicket! Powell is someone Tallawahs need right till the end. Full on middle and off, and a slower ball. Powell tears into it with a slog across the line
Powell on 5 off 16...
Sarah: "If Royals manage to win this somehow... " --- They will make it seven out of seven...
full ball on off. Flicked to long-on
He runs in, but doesn't bowl right at the time of delivery. To be reloaded. Deep backward square leg in place.
makes room, and slaps this good length ball on off to mid-off
Wasim in. He got three wickets earlier, now he must do it with the bat. Holder around the wicket.
ah, yes! He gets his third amidst roars echoing in the ground! The middle-and-off bail goes up, as Holder hits the top of middle. Bowls on a back of a length, and gets that to angle in. Allen doesn't have any room to manufacture any shot - he can only tap that down on the stumps - as Holder can't stop celebrating. Royals back in the game
Holder into his final over. Can he do more?
and Azam doesn't collect it again, allowing a bye. This turns away quickly off a full length, and goes past the outside edge as Allen looks to defend
Slip in place
this is loopy, full and on off. Driven to long-off
four dots in a row. Short and wide, and he swats to cover
leading edge to cover, as he tries to flick this full ball on middle early
this straightens off a fullish length on middle. A bit of turn too, and blocked down
full ball on middle. Nudged to midwicket
Required rate now 6.6... Bishop returns from around the wicket
hard length on off. Pulls, but unconvincingly so, towards midwicket
on the bounce to the keeper! Much fuller length, angling towards off, as Powell fends at that away from his body. Takes the outside edge, but falls short
goes pulling early, as he his hit on his body there. Short of a length on middle, and he swings before the ball comes to him
a dipping, low full toss just outside off. Dragged to deep point
slower ball. Fullish and on middle and off, as he goes wide of the crease. Pushed to long-on
Sarah: "Good comeback from Mujeeb there. Royals could spring a late surprise?" --- Why not...
good length ball shaping towards off. Blocked late to point
McCoy back
what an over! Five dots in a row after a single. Full and slow, turning in. Tries to flick, but doesn't connect
very full and straight. Blocked back
Over 17 • JT 126/5