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15.4
6
Archibald to David, SIX, finishes it off in style with a six It was a poor delivery down leg side, a real hit-me ball, and the Singaporean obliges. The Kings have inflicted upon the Patriots a second thumping inside 24 hours, and given their NRR a massive shot in the arm, having won this game with 4.2 overs to spare.
15.4
1nb
Archibald to David, 1 no ball, looked to spoon it over the onside, but doesn't make contact. However, it's a huge no-ball Free hit coming up
15.3
0
Archibald to David, no run, doesn't really get close with that pull shot. Hits him high on the thigh
15.2
1
Archibald to Chase, 1 run, wide down leg side, helped to fine leg
15.1
0
Archibald to Chase, no run, high full toss, driven to mid-off
END OF OVER:15 | 14 Runs 1 Wkt | SLK: 113/4 (6 runs required from 30 balls, RR: 7.53, RRR: 1.20)
- Tim David12 (4b)
- Roston Chase50 (36b)
- Paul van Meekeren3-0-28-1
- Colin Archibald2-0-16-0
14.6
6
van Meekeren to David, SIX, in the slot, and it disappears over the wide mid-off boundary. Half-volley is clobbered back down the ground, and it looks like the Kings will give their NRR a decent boost today, just like they did yesterday
14.5
2
van Meekeren to David, 2 runs, slower delivery, carved into the offside from David. The timing wasn't there this time, but it still gets his side two more
14.5
1w
van Meekeren to David, 1 wide, banged into the surface but much too short
14.4
4
van Meekeren to David, FOUR, slaps it straight back past the bowler, and the ball scurries away for four. Such easy power he gets on his shots
14.3
0
van Meekeren to David, no run, wicket-to-wicket, defended
Lahore Qalandars' superstar Tim David's out in the middle
14.2
W
van Meekeren to Patel, OUT, he falls trying to clear mid-off. It's been a struggle with the bat for the Englishman, but Chase at the other end has ensured it's not a major concern for the Kings
SR Patel c sub (DC Drakes) b van Meekeren 7 (36m 15b 0x4 0x6) SR: 46.66
14.1
1
van Meekeren to Chase, 1 run, eased down the ground, and that brings up Chase's half-century. Comes in just 36 balls, and it's been such a rich, creamy innings in a game of relative scarcity for batsmen. It's also won his side the game, almost certainly
Sumail Hussain: "It wouldn't be surprise if westendies selects Rostan Chase in T20 world cup squad because he e can play Marlon Samuels' role in T20 team. "
END OF OVER:14 | 13 Runs | SLK: 99/3 (20 runs required from 36 balls, RR: 7.07, RRR: 3.33)
- Samit Patel7 (14b)
- Roston Chase49 (35b)
- Colin Archibald2-0-16-0
- Fawad Ahmed4-0-27-0
13.6
2
Archibald to Patel, 2 runs, gives it a good biff. No timing at all on the pull shot, but it lands in a gap and they come back for two
13.5
0
Archibald to Patel, no run, once more, he looked to open the face of the bat but falters when it comes to execution
13.4
0
Archibald to Patel, no run, tried to run it past short third man, but the fielder is sharp
13.3
1
Archibald to Chase, 1 run, rapped on the pads, half-hearted appeal, but that pitched outside leg
13.2
4
Archibald to Chase, FOUR, exquisite. Such clever batting. Anticipated the fuller length, stepped away to the leg side, opens the face of the bat and carves it through point. Glorious execution
13.1
6
Archibald to Chase, SIX, slower ball that Chase waited for perfectly. Smashes that over extra cover, and he comfortably clears the man stationed on the boundary. Chase is chasing this single-handedly
Ahmad AR: "Chase is in good form and batting really well. How about him in the World T20 squad ??? A spinner in UAE with good batting form what else you need ?"
END OF OVER:13 | 5 Runs | SLK: 86/3 (33 runs required from 42 balls, RR: 6.61, RRR: 4.71)
- Roston Chase38 (32b)
- Samit Patel5 (11b)
- Fawad Ahmed4-0-27-0
- Colin Archibald1-0-3-0
12.6
1
Fawad Ahmed to Chase, 1 run, driven down the ground, and Chase keeps the strike
12.5
2
Fawad Ahmed to Chase, 2 runs, wristy flick to midwicket. Good timing, and it's in the gap, so they come back for two
12.4
0
Fawad Ahmed to Chase, no run, just outside off stump and spun away sharply, poked into the offside
12.3
1
Fawad Ahmed to Patel, 1 run, driven back down the ground
