Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
20 | 24 Runs | PC: 212/5 | RR: 10.60

  • James Neesham28 (13b)
  • Marques Ackerman6 (5b)
  • Eshan Malinga4-0-47-1
  • Kwena Maphaka4-0-41-0

2:47pm An action-packed innings and the Capitals have helped themselves to what looks like a massive total. Gurbaz did a lot of the early lifting alongside Smeed. Verreynne then stepped up through the back half of the middle overs and ensured the momentum did not drop, before Neesham added the finishing touches, which included a 24-run final over.

A tough day at the office overall for the Royals. They were good in patches but were unable to string together such passages often. Mujeeb was the standout and he went at just seven runs per over. The others, though, all went at ten or more, meaning that they now have a steep chase in front of them. Join us in a bit for the chase!

Dayyaan Galiem: The nature of this wicket is normally a lot of runs, it is a really good wicket. Important for us to be smart. Good score but we are going to take it down, just need good partnerships. The ground is quite small too and partnerships are key.

19.6
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Malinga to Neesham, 3 runs, in the slot wide outside off. Neesham reaches out for it and drills it towards deep cover point. Neesham takes on the fielder's arm and makes it because the throw is initially wide and Karthik cannot relay it back onto the stumps. To make matters worse for the Royals, the Capitals then sneak another off the overthrow!

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Royals 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0JE RootLG Pretorius
2nd125JE RootRA Herman
3rd88JE RootDA Miller