Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
20 | 15 Runs 1 Wkt | SF: 168/5 | RR: 8.40

  • Romario Shepherd13 (3b)
  • Tim Seifert31 (37b)
  • Ayan Desai3-0-32-2
  • Gerald Coetzee4-1-21-0

Sanjay Krishnamurthi: "I think it's a good total. The wicket's not that easy. It's a bit on the slower side, but we have to bowl well and execute our plan. [Playing the ODI series here] I think it did help, knowing the slowness of the pitch and also the boundary dimensions. It's a lot more comfortable knowing that you can clear the ground when you've done it before. [Ball in hand] Length is vital, because if we drop it too short, or if we give them anything loose, I think we'll get punished. But other than that, we bowl in our areas, we have a good chance of defending this."

Muzahid: "Wonder if SF could've retired Seifert earlier and give a few more deliveries to Shepherd!"

8:46 pm The weather and the conditions played a role today, folks! The pitch was damp from the rain, and just as we thought, it had gotten slower and trickier to bat on. The Seattle Orcas got off to a dream start, bagging the big wicket of Matt Short in the very first over! Allen and JFM were trying to rebuild the innings, but this pitch has been a real challenge for the batters early on. The Unicorns' usual explosive top order quickly found themselves back in the pavilion, leaving a lot of pressure on their middle order. JFM did his best, scoring a quickfire 35 runs off 22 balls, hitting a few big shots along the way. But the real standout for the Unicorns today was Krishnamurthi, who stepped up brilliantly with 41 runs off just 28 deliveries. Seifert played a steady innings, making 31 runs off 37 balls. A big question now is whether the Unicorns missed a trick by not sending Shepherd in earlier. He played an amazing cameo of 13 runs from just 3 balls, including two massive sixes right at the end! Credit where credit's due, the Seattle Orcas were incredibly tight and disciplined with their bowling today, really making the most of the difficult pitch conditions. Ayan picked up two wickets, while Waqar, Raza, and Harmeet each bagged one.

Seattle Orcas need 169 to win

19.6
6
Desai to Shepherd, SIX, Ends the innings with a massive six! Short pitched ball angling away around the off stump line, smokes it over widish long on and clears the fences!
19.5
1b
Desai to Seifert, 1 bye, Short pitched ball angling away outside off, swing and a miss, keeper fumbles to collect it cleanly behind the stumps.
19.4
1
Desai to Shepherd, 1 run, back of a length ball swing and a miss, inside edged and onto the pads
19.3
6
Desai to Shepherd, SIX, Hello! Where have you been? Banged in short pitched ball on the stumps, stands tall inside the crease and swivel pulls it into the stands!

Romario Shepherd in

19.2
W
Desai to Hassan Khan, OUT, Short pitched ball on the stumps, Hassan Khan goes deep inside the crease, plays the swivel pull shot and struck it flat towards deep mid wicket, mistimed the slog stroke and finds the fielder, Raza makes no mistake this time

Hassan Khan c Sikandar Raza b Desai 14 (12b 1x4 1x6) SR: 116.66

19.1
1
Desai to Seifert, 1 run, length ball on middle-leg, goes down on one knee swings it away to deep backward square leg

Ayan Desai to bowl the last over

END OF OVER:
19 | 8 Runs | SF: 153/4 | RR: 8.05

  • Hassan Khan14 (11b)
  • Tim Seifert30 (35b)
  • Gerald Coetzee4-1-21-0
  • Kyle Mayers4-0-35-0
18.6
0
Coetzee to Hassan Khan, no run, Well directed bouncer on the stumps, squats down to avoid the line of the ball
18.5
0
Coetzee to Hassan Khan, no run, Short of a good length ball turns it down to point area
18.4
4
Coetzee to Hassan Khan, FOUR, Lovely timing and placement! Full and straight on the pads, mvoes across the line and using the pace of the ball, executed the flick shot and sends it flying over widish deep backward square leg, beats the sweeper fielder
18.3
1lb
Coetzee to Seifert, 1 leg bye, low full-toss ball sliding down the leg, 150.3 kph, tries to clip it away over fine leg, failed to connect and hits the front pad down the leg-side
18.2
2
Coetzee to Seifert, 2 runs, Short pitched ball outside off, clears the front leg and skies it high to deep extra cover region, falls wide of the ring fielder, excellent running between the wickets
18.1
1lb
Coetzee to Hassan Khan, 1 leg bye, Pace on delivery on the pads, clips the thigh pads to square leg

END OF OVER:
18 | 17 Runs | SF: 145/4 | RR: 8.05

  • Tim Seifert28 (33b)
  • Hassan Khan10 (7b)
  • Kyle Mayers4-0-35-0
  • Gerald Coetzee3-1-15-0
17.6
0
Mayers to Seifert, no run, Widish length ball outside off, moves away from the wicket early, tries to adjust the stance at the last moment, shuffles across and attempts to play inside-out, does not connect and loses his balance
17.5
1
Mayers to Hassan Khan, 1 run, Short of a length ball angling in on the stumps, drags it down to deep mid wicket area
17.4
6
Mayers to Hassan Khan, SIX, Low full-toss ball on the stumps, throws his bat at it and skies it high to long on region for a maximum!

Free Hit

17.4
2nb
Mayers to Seifert, (no ball) 1 run, Full-toss delivery on middle-leg, dances down the track and swings it away to deep mid wicket, Hetmyer misjudged the flight of the ball, did not attempt to go for it. That's no-ball, slight above waist height.
17.3
0
Mayers to Seifert, no run, back of a length ball on the pads, stayed low on the track, bends down and swild swing of the bat, clips the thigh pads and the keeper catches it behind the stumps, soft appeal for caught behind, no response from the umpire. Raza sends it upstairs. Ultra Edge confirmed no bat involved, Orcas lose their first review.
17.2
6
Mayers to Seifert, SIX, That's a towering six! Back of a length ball on the pads, rocks back inside the crease, heaves it away with the sweet part of the bat and dispatched over long on!
17.1
1
Mayers to Hassan Khan, 1 run, hard line and length ball on the stumps, charges down the track and works it away
17.1
1w
Mayers to Hassan Khan, 1 wide, Starts the over with a wide delivery outside the off stump tramline

END OF OVER:
17 | 4 Runs | SF: 128/4 | RR: 7.52

  • Tim Seifert21 (29b)
  • Hassan Khan2 (4b)
  • Gerald Coetzee3-1-15-0
  • Kyle Mayers3-0-18-0

Seifert is not happy with the umpire's decision regarding the bouncers, walks towards for a chat with the square leg umpire

16.6
0
Coetzee to Seifert, no run, Raw pace from Coetzee, banged in short pitched ball on the stumps, swing and a miss.
16.5
0
Coetzee to Seifert, no run, Short of a length ball down the leg, moves away from the wicket and swings his bat at it, beaten again
16.4
0
Coetzee to Seifert, no run, Ouch! Hard line and length ball on the stumps, gets down on one knee to play the short delivery, kept low on the track, hits the inner thigh pads, 93 mph
16.3
0
Coetzee to Seifert, no run, Short pitched ball on the stumps, hangs back and attempts tor ramp it over, does not connect

Seattle 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st14SR TaylorShayan Jahangir
2nd4KR MayersShayan Jahangir
3rd38Sikandar RazaShayan Jahangir
4th0Shayan JahangirSO Hetmyer
5th33H KlaasenSO Hetmyer
6th45SO HetmyerAaron Jones
7th35G CoetzeeSO Hetmyer