Rashid Khan crucial in sending Trent Rockets into knockout phase, Dawid Malan seals the deal
Winner takes all when Brave and Invincibles contest final spot on Monday, Superchargers eliminated
Winner takes all when Brave and Invincibles contest final spot on Monday, Superchargers eliminated
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: @saurabh_42
Had to come back for those of you still here to say that West Indies have won by 1 wicket against Pakistan in one of the great Test matches. Hop on over to soak it all in.
10.30 pm: That brings us to the end of this weekend's Hundred games. It's always great to see one of the greats of T20 cricket do his thing, and we got that with Rashid Khan today. "For him to do what he's doing with what's going on back home is pretty special," says Rockets captain Lewis Gregory, which about sums it up. Says the boys are behind Rashid too. That's goodbye from us, this is Saurabh Somani signing off on behalf of Ranjith and Raghav too.
Dezz: "From what I can make out TB have qualified now, not just in the running??"
- You're right Dezz. They have qualified.
Decent knock by Malan with a fifty, but I'm zapped that anyone other than Rashid Khan could be the player of the match. He was game-breaking, game-changing and unplayable with the ball, also took two outstanding catches.
Dawid Malan is the Match Hero: Good to get the win. Obviously disappointing not to be there at the end, especially slowing down a bit at the end so disappointing not to finish it off. We were behind the 8-ball but then Rashid came on and changed it for us. Samit's experience at the end was valuable. It's nice to contribute, to get wins. Ego aside, it's just nice to win games of cricket. We've got a great team spirit. With the crowd here behind us everytime is awesome.
While we're waiting for the presenations, you might want to keep a tab open for a thrilling West Indies v Pakistan denouement. One wicket to get, 9 runs to get.
10.20 pm: Rockets firmly in the running to make the playoffs. Fairly clinical chase, but they could afford to pace it to their liking thanks to that magician, Rashid Khan. He came on after a rapid start and completely turned the match around, bamboozling the Originals. And he did it when he must be under personal turmoil with what's happening in Afghanistan.
12 needed from 10, and D'Arcy Short is finally out.
Afghanistan star is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker at the Hundred
Winner takes all when Brave and Invincibles contest final spot on Monday, Superchargers eliminated