extra bounce for Narine, Katich had shuffled across to try work that to the leg side, he is surprised by the bounce on that one and is struck on the body
Scorchers vs KKR, Group A at Durban, Oct 17 2012 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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Group A (D/N), Durban, October 17, 2012, Champions League Twenty20
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end of over 144 runs
PS: 91/2CRR: 6.50
Simon Katich43 (32b 4x4)
Mitchell Marsh5 (10b)
Sunil Narine 2-0-9-0
Jacques Kallis 3-0-24-1
7.20pm KKR are eliminated as the match has been called off.
Anand Gautham: "I hate my laziness! Had worked out exactly what Andrew wrote, but I didn't feel like elaborating on it in my earlier comment. One day my comment will also be published!! Btw, even Chennai (with 2 teams on 8 already) is practically out, if that helps :)"
Mayur: "I am from canada and I paid $17 for entire IPL season. whoever said $25 per match is wrong." I have no clue about Canadian cable rates, so can step into this argument.
Right, we are done with the matches for today. Tomorrow is Sydney Sixers v Lions, and Mumbai Indians v Yorkshire. Join us then, for more debates and, hopefully, lesser rain.
7.00pm Still drizzling, and there are puddles on the outfield. It isn't the crazy intensity of about 15 minutes ago. Don't expect play for about an hour, at least.
Can anyone work out a scenario in which KKR stay in the tournament if today is a washout? I can't see how they can qualify.
James: "@Karthik: That small country called Canada broadcasts IPL at around $25 per match! Being an avid cricket fan, ex-umpire (both outdoor and indoor), having gone to same school which Kallis and Levi attended, I won't pay $25 per match."
We've had a few of these. Priyashrav: "I live 20,732 km from the stadium and I have no idea when the rain will stop
Sam: "May be by giving some extra points for being an IPL team KKR can qualify." Yup, else it looks like the end of the road for KKR.
Dibyajyoti Lahiri: "I live underground and am not too worried about mere trifles such as rain!"
Shravan Koganti: "Sorry to hear that James. Lucky for us ESPN is broadcasting every match for free in HD :)"
J Andrew on the KKR situation: "It is mathematically impossible. The only way a 6-point team can advance is if the overall numbers are 16-6-6-6-6, and since they still have the Titans to play, it can't happen. (Otherwise put: Auckland and Daredevils would have to have a no-result of their own to keep either from reaching 8. And then they'd both have to lose their remaining matches--but if they do, then Perth gets 8 from those." Top work that.
6.45pm It's a downpour in Durban now. Chances of a washout increasing. Here's what it looks like now.
Nagesh: "I want to see 'i stay 500m away from the stadium and it has stopped raining here' comment." Sadly, the rain isn't stopping.
More depressing news from Am: "Im here at kingsmead, Its pouring really heavy. A lot of Lightning and thunder. I dont see this match being completed."
Karthik: "Response: Eliya Abbas
USA is not the only country in NA. There is a little country called Canada as well. Cricket is a growing sport here. Infact, they broadcast IPL."
6.30pm The rain has got a little heavier now. Some lightning around Kingsmead, and a pretty stiff breeze as well.
Heinz Schenk, the cricket writer for the Citizen, informs us the rain has become "massive" now. We could be in for a long delay.
Eliya Abbas: "Having had a look at the USACA Facebook page, I don't see North America making it this big in cricket any time soon!"
Rakesh: "@Garvin I think that GG has simply forgotten that Abdullah is playing this game!!" He forgot to mention Abdulla among the changes at the toss as well!
Rain stops play. The rain gets a bit heavier and Taufel waves the players off the field. The groundsmen carry the covers on. Still not a downpour, just a heavy drizzle. Ground staff in no hurry here.
Shuvam: "finally the IPL version of Lakshmipathy Balaji has arisen." 3-0-17-0.
JoseP: "From Marsh to Marsh? What happened to the Captain? Is it his confession that North had been going south for some time?" Probably thinks Mitchell is better suited for the big hits Perth needs, than North.
Garvin: "Is Abdulla playing as a specialist batman?" Good question.
13.6
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Narine to Katich, no run
13.5
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Narine to Marsh, 1 run
Marsh looking nervy against Narine, who drops it short once more, cut away towards point for a single
13.4
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Narine to Marsh, no run
stays on the back foot to see which way the ball turns, pushes it towards short extra cover
13.3
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Narine to Katich, 1 run
the offspinner from Narine, slapped towards deep point off the back foot
13.2
1
Narine to Marsh, 1 run
short of length ball and on off stump, slides straight on, defended towards point off the back foot
13.1
1
Narine to Katich, 1 run
spinning away from off stump, dabbed towards point
It has begun to drizzle.
Narine to bowl
end of over 137 runs
PS: 87/2CRR: 6.69
Simon Katich41 (29b 4x4)
Mitchell Marsh3 (7b)
Jacques Kallis 3-0-24-1
Lakshmipathy Balaji 3-0-17-0
12.6
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Kallis to Katich, 1 run
eased to long-off for a single
12.5
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Kallis to Katich, 2 runs
width on offer, slapped towards deep point, a better throw could have put Katich in trouble, there was a misfield from Yusuf initially to allow the second, and then his throw wasn't the best
12.5
1w
Kallis to Katich, 1 wide
moves across the stumps to sweep, he misses but the ball was down the leg side
12.4
2
Kallis to Katich, 2 runs
length ball outside off, a booming drive towards wide long-off, and for the second time today Balaji makes a good stop in the deep, putting in the dive to stop that one
Grylls: "go ahead, keep picking at each other with the subcontinent/africa/oz debates...there are plenty of us dreaming that some day North America will have a horse in this race."
12.3
1
Kallis to Marsh, 1 run
length ball is dropped towards short cover for a quick single
12.2
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Kallis to Marsh, no run
short of length ball curving in towards the stumps, mistimed badly down the track
12.1
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Kallis to Marsh, no run
back of length ball outside off, swished towards backward point where Tiwary makes a diving stop
end of over 125 runs
PS: 80/2CRR: 6.66
Simon Katich36 (26b 4x4)
Mitchell Marsh2 (4b)
Lakshmipathy Balaji 3-0-17-0
Jacques Kallis 2-0-17-1
11.6
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Balaji to Katich, no run
a yorker well outside off, squeezed towards Tiwary at cover point, cleanly stopped this time
11.5
2
Balaji to Katich, 2 runs
full ball outside off, poked towards sweeper cover for couple, well run that, taking advantage of a misfield at point by Manoj tiwary
Shih-Lon Fu: "New South Wales won the CLT20 when it was hosted in India, and Chennai won the CLT20 when it was in South Africa last time. I don't think the argument about locations stands at all."
11.5
1w
Balaji to Katich, 1 wide
Katich takes that big stride across the stumps, Balaji sends it down the leg side for a wide
Stevo believes the IPL teams should be dominating: "@Vipul: So the IPL teams have the best players available in this form of the game and yet the poor little darlings struggle to play on SA pitches? Please excuse me as I wipe these tears away!"
11.4
1
Balaji to Marsh, 1 run
driven down the ground for a single
11.3
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Balaji to Marsh, no run
short slow ball outside off, looking to thrash that through the off side, bottom-edges it, on the bounce to the keeper
11.2
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Balaji to Marsh, no run
fires it in towards off stump, defended towards cover off the front foot
DhinkaChika jokes: "What hype? Its high time the CL should have 2 top teams from the IPL in the Semis directly."
11.1
1
Balaji to Katich, 1 run
length ball just outside off, hoicked towards deep midwicket
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