full and on middle and it's all over. De Lange is the hero as he makes a mess of McDermott's stumps. Terrific ball under pressure
Titans vs Heat, 6th Match, Group B at Mohali, Sep 24 2013 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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6th Match, Group B (D/N), Mohali, September 24, 2013, Champions League Twenty20
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end of over 205 runs • 3 wickets
BH: 119/10CRR: 5.95
Nathan Hauritz0 (2b)
Marchant de Lange 4-0-13-3
Morne Morkel 4-0-26-1
So that is it from the first game, the next match will begin in just under 30 minutes, so tune in to the live commentary for that one. For now, this is Rohan Sharma saying good night, and good luck.
Marchant de Lange, Man of the Match: Very enjoyable. A bit like back home so felt comfortable. A little bit of nerves there, but yeah the main key was to stay calm and do the basics right.
Henry Davids, Titans captain: A bit close there. The wickets cost us a lot of momentum (in the first innings). They guys kept putting the ball in the good areas and we ended up on top today.
Hang in there for the post-match presentation, with quotes from the captains.
What did I tell you? I told you we were in for a cracker, and Brisbane and Titans did not fail to deliver. Initially, it looked like the Titans would lose, especially with the sub-par total they eventually fronted up. However, Davids was judicious with his bowling changes, and kept Brisbane guessing till the very end. Narrow victory for the Titans, as they hold on by just four runs. De Lange was the star of the show for them with the ball, as he bowled with pace and hostility in his earlier spell, before bowling a terrific final over to see his team through. Brisbane are in some trouble now, with two losses out of two.
19.6
W
de Lange to McDermott, OUT
Alister McDermott b de Lange 2 (3b 0x4 0x6 2m) SR: 66.66
5 needed off the final ball. Are we in for a Miandad finish? Or is a Super-Over in the prospects?
19.5
2
de Lange to McDermott, 2 runs
full and on leg stump. McDermott able to squeeze this square on the leg side
19.4
1lb
de Lange to Hauritz, 1 leg bye
full and outside off as Brisbane get another leg-bye
19.3
1lb
de Lange to McDermott, 1 leg bye
on the pads and the pair scamper for a quick single
19.2
W
de Lange to Hauritz, OUT
short ball and Hauritz, who backs away to try and hit it over the keeper, is unable to get anything on it. He goes for the single though, as his partner is scrambling to make the run, but Gale is short of his ground when the keeper runs down the striker's end
Matthew Gale run out (†Mosehle) 1 (2b 0x4 0x6 8m) SR: 50
And with that, it is time for Nathan Hauritz at No. 10
19.1
1W
de Lange to Sabburg, 1 run, OUT
full toss on middle and Sabburg flicks this to midwicket, immediately setting off for the single. He wants two, however, and that is the fatal mistake as is well short of his ground when the throw from the deep by Roelof reaches Mosehle, the keeper, who whips off the bails, and Hau
Chris Sabburg run out (van der Merwe/†Mosehle) 19 (7b 2x4 1x6 10m) SR: 271.42
So 10 needed off the final over, and it is that man, De Lange, who will attempt to break Brisbane's heart
end of over 1910 runs • 1 wicket
BH: 114/7CRR: 6.00 • RRR: 10.00
Chris Sabburg18 (6b 2x4 1x6)
Matthew Gale1 (2b)
Morne Morkel 4-0-26-1
David Wiese 4-0-34-1
18.6
1
Morkel to Sabburg, 1 run
full delivery on the leg stump, Sabburg turns it to square leg and keeps strike
18.5
6
Morkel to Sabburg, SIX runs
oops, commentator's jinx. Full delivery on the leg stump and Sabburg heaves this over midwicket for a six. No one expected this, especially with Morne firing them in
Good over so far, with just three runs in four balls...
18.4
1b
Morkel to Gale, 1 bye
full delivery, just outside off, as Gale tries to land a bat on it, but ends up carrying through to the keeper
Senthil: "How Morne Morkel will bowl his last over will decide the outcome of this match, since he can be erratic or absolutely unplayable as well, who is going to turn now?"
18.3
1
Morkel to Sabburg, 1 run
full and well wide of off stump as Sabburg sticks his bat out to get a run
18.2
1
Morkel to Gale, 1 run
length ball and wide of off stump as Gale is able to cut this away to sweeper cover
And Matthew Gale, who took a four-for on T20 debut earlier, walks into the cauldron
18.1
W
Morkel to Hartley, OUT
bowled him! Hartley goes for the mow straight down the ground, and Morne nails the off stump. Some added suspense to this encounter with the wicket falling in the late overs
Chris Hartley b Morkel 7 (5b 1x4 0x6 10m) SR: 140
The experienced Morne Morkel comes in to limit the damage. 20 needed of 12.
end of over 1815 runs • 1 wicket
BH: 104/6CRR: 5.77 • RRR: 10.00
Chris Sabburg10 (3b 2x4)
Chris Hartley7 (4b 1x4)
David Wiese 4-0-34-1
Roelof van der Merwe 4-0-20-1
17.6
4
Wiese to Sabburg, FOUR runs
Wiese is losing the plot as Sabburg clips him once again down the pads for a second consecutive boundary
17.5
4
Wiese to Sabburg, FOUR runs
full and going down the pads. Sabburg simply helps this on its way to the fine leg boundary. This is turning out to be a good over for the Heat
17.4
2
Wiese to Sabburg, 2 runs
short ball and Sabburg pulls this to the leg side for a couple
Chris Sabburg walks in at No. 8. Wiese going round the wicket again
17.3
W
Wiese to Lynn, OUT
full toss slower ball and Lynn can do no better than find Roelof at deep extra-cover. This one could have been drilled anywhere. Wonder how much this will affect the chase?
Chris Lynn c van der Merwe b Wiese 14 (17b 1x4 0x6 20m) SR: 82.35
Going back over to Lynn
17.2
1
Wiese to Hartley, 1 run
full and on middle and Hartley able to flick this square on the leg side
Wiese coming round the wicket now to Hartley
17.1
4
Wiese to Hartley, FOUR runs
length ball, which just enough room to cut away on the off stump, as Hartley is able to hit it right of cover for a boundary. Much needed runs here for Heat
So 35 required off 18. Could be a real nail-biter now. And Wiese is on to bowl his final over
end of over 176 runs • 1 wicket
BH: 89/5CRR: 5.23 • RRR: 11.66
Chris Lynn14 (16b 1x4)
Chris Hartley2 (2b)
Roelof van der Merwe 4-0-20-1
Rowan Richards 4-0-20-2
And of course, all the Hopes puns have to come through... ajit: "Brisbane "HOPES" are Gone"
16.6
2
van der Merwe to Lynn, 2 runs
full and wide and Lynn is able to squirt it to deep extra-cover
16.5
1
van der Merwe to Hartley, 1 run
back of a length on off stump which Hartley is able to clip through the leg side
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