full outside off, drives it straight to long-off for just a single, Deccan have been knocked out
Trinidad & T vs Chargers, 12th Match, Group A at Hyderabad, , Oct 14 2009 - Match Result
A gem of an over from Bravo has ensured it is T&T and Somerset who've made it through to the next round. At 125 for 5 with Syris and Rao out in the middle, Deccan were favourites to win this. But it has ended in utter disappointment for them, as they've lost nine out nine games in their home city. Deccan become the first IPL team to be knocked out of the tournament. A target of 150 was gettable on this track, but with three run-outs, the loss of Rao at the wrong time, the loss of Gilchrist when he was set and some nervous batting at the death meant they fell short by an agonising three runs. Two close matches and two defeats - Deccan's failure to shut things down after getting into a position of control has cost them a place in the next round. Against Somerset, they were on top having reduced the opposition to 99 for 7, and here with Gilchrist and Rohit, and Styris and Rao, they appeared to be on course but let it slip, and badly. We'll get you the presentation details in a bit.
Man of the Match - Dwayne Bravo gets it for his three wickets and that super last over.
Bravo: "A great team effort, we beat the IPL champions and it's a great feeling for us. If I had ten runs to defend in the last over, I'd back myself to defend it. Lendl Simmons bowled a very good previous over as well. I hope I continue to lead from the front with the ball. As a unit we are very happy."
Gilchrist: "It is disappointing, to be so close to a couple of times is frustrating. We didn't do the basics well - we were sloppy early on, quite a few misfields, we faltered with both bat and ball. The fitness levels were fine, we are professionals. It's an extraordinary couple of games, and at this ground we don't know what will happen. We may have to move."
Ganga: "It shows our character, we held our nerves in the end. Deccan fought hard, we wanted to come out here and win and take two points into the next round. When yo have passionate supporters in the stands, they've should a lot of faith in us, so we as players, must give them something in return. With all the "crap" that has been going on in the Caribbean, this win comes at the right time. We didn't play our perfect game but I'm sure things will improve. Dwayne has all the experience of a senior player, all the bowlers contributed. It was a total team effort."
Yes, T&T also take two points into the next round, as they beat Somerset a few days back. So the eight teams for the next round have been decided, and so have their respective groups. Tomorrow, Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Victoria. Join us then. Thanks for your e-mails, hope you liked the coverage. Until the next time, it's Sid Talya signing off. Adios!
All eyes on Suman now. 5 needed off 1 ball, a four will tie it and take it to the eliminator
run-out, bowled full on the off, dragged it back to the bowler, Bravo fields, they attempt a hopeless run, he goes to the bowler's end and takes off the bails to send Edwards back
What can he manage now? He has to go for it.
He's bowling it right up this over, got his direction and length perfect. 5 off 2, Edwards comes in
bowled'im! Full and straight on leg stump, RP's made room, he swings, misses and the leg stump is knocked back
5 off 3
superbly fielded, drilled it back to the bowler and he stuck his right foot out to save a couple of runs, dot ball
5 off 4
full outside off again, swung wide of long-on, rushes back for the second, it's a good throw but Bravo fails to collect and misses the run-out
The batsmen have a chat
7 off 5
in the blockhole outside off, played down to long-on
Deccan are fighting to stay alive in the tournament. They need 8 to win off 6 balls, if they lose this they are knocked out. Dwayne Bravo will bowl the last over
8 to win and qualify for the next stage
made room and he chased him, low full toss, flicked away wide of deep square leg, tries to come back for the second, a slightly wide throw and he's made it back just in time
swings hard but mistimes it to deep midwicket, just the single
yorker on the off stump, well bowled, dug out back to the bowler
11 off 9
slower one bowled short on middle, pushed gently past the bowler for a single1
RP to face
bowled it slow and full on middle, driven down to long-on for a single
The pressure builds, a slip and a short fine
a swing and a miss, held its line, good length outside off, tried to smack it over the bowler's head, missed, dot ball
13 needed off 12. Simmons to bowl
T&T have got the big fish. Rao had played a wonderful knock but he got out at just the wrong time. Suman needs to see them through now. RP walks in
gone! Edged and taken, pitched up outside off from round the wicket, went for the drive, got a thick edge straight to Ramdin
13 needed off 13
nicely played, full outside off, sliced it into the gap between deep point and third man, Pollard drags it back in but his body was in contact with the ropes, four valuable runs
pitched up outside off, drove it to extra cover, thought of a single but he sent him back just in time, things are getting tight
bowled full on the off, driven back to the bowler, Rampaul does well diving to his left
short of a length outside off, swats it but gets a thick edge down to third man
short of a good length outside off, guided down to point and Simmons prevents the single
full toss on the off, given a no-ball for height, a marginal call that, defended wide of cover, gets a single and the extra run
Rao's the key now. Deccan still hold the edge. Rampaul to bowl from round the wicket. Deccan only qualify if they win
bowled it short on the off, defended from the crease into the leg side
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad | |
Toss | Deccan Chargers, elected to field first |
Series | |
Season | 2009/10 |
Player Of The Match | |
Hours of play (local time) | 20.00 start, First Session 20.00-21.20, Interval 21.20-21.40, Second Session 21.40-23.00 |
Match days | 14 October 2009 - night (20-over match) |
Umpires | |
TV Umpire | |
Reserve Umpire | |
Match Referee | |
Points | Trinidad & Tobago 2, Deccan Chargers 0 |