110/2 (10.0)
CR : 11.00
134/2 (10.0)
CR : 13.40
Harare Hurricanes won by 24 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Robin Uthappa
53(23)
9.6
1
L Jongwe to G Linde
Hurricanes wins the match by 24 runs!!!! An all-round performance by Eoin's team, exactly what he wanted. Fuller around off, Linde pushed down the ground to take a single here.
Over 10
Durban Qalandars 110/2
Andre Fletcher50(25)
George Linde1(1)
Luke Jongwe2-19(2.0)
HH won by 24 runs
10:30 PM IST, 7:00 PM Local Time | Deepak: A comprehensive victory for Harare Hurricanes, as they pummeled Durban Qalandars by 24 runs, and move to number three on the points table.
Earlier, after deciding to bat first, Harare Hurricanes posted a mammoth 134 runs in 10 overs. Robin Uthappa and Regis Chakabva spearheaded the innings for the Hurricanes and the duo thwarted the bowlers from the word go and forged a partnership of 92 runs for the first wicket, setting the platform for the high total. Uthappa contributed 53 runs off just 23 balls, while Chakabva contributed 43 runs off as many balls. At the cue end of the innings Donavon Ferreira played an unbeaten short cameo of 24 runs off 12 balls and helped his side post 134 runs. Brad Evans and Azmatullah bagged a wicket apiece for Durban Qalandars.
In pursuit of Hurricanes' 134 runs, Qalandars didn't get the start they needed as they lost Tim Seifert for a mere 8 runs off 6 balls. Andre Fletcher and Hazratullah Zazai tried to catch the required run rate and scored at a brisk pace but the duo failed to maintain the run rate and eventually, they fell 24 runs short of the target. Fletcher remained unbeaten on 50 runs off 25 balls, while Zazai departed for 49 runs off 28 balls in the last over.
On the bowling front, Hurricanes defended the high total comprehensively but only Luke Jongwe managed to extra a couple of wickets, and the rest all went wicketless.
Stick around for the post-match presentation.
Earlier, after deciding to bat first, Harare Hurricanes posted a mammoth 134 runs in 10 overs. Robin Uthappa and Regis Chakabva spearheaded the innings for the Hurricanes and the duo thwarted the bowlers from the word go and forged a partnership of 92 runs for the first wicket, setting the platform for the high total. Uthappa contributed 53 runs off just 23 balls, while Chakabva contributed 43 runs off as many balls. At the cue end of the innings Donavon Ferreira played an unbeaten short cameo of 24 runs off 12 balls and helped his side post 134 runs. Brad Evans and Azmatullah bagged a wicket apiece for Durban Qalandars.
In pursuit of Hurricanes' 134 runs, Qalandars didn't get the start they needed as they lost Tim Seifert for a mere 8 runs off 6 balls. Andre Fletcher and Hazratullah Zazai tried to catch the required run rate and scored at a brisk pace but the duo failed to maintain the run rate and eventually, they fell 24 runs short of the target. Fletcher remained unbeaten on 50 runs off 25 balls, while Zazai departed for 49 runs off 28 balls in the last over.
On the bowling front, Hurricanes defended the high total comprehensively but only Luke Jongwe managed to extra a couple of wickets, and the rest all went wicketless.
Stick around for the post-match presentation.
Magic moment of the match: Regis Chakabva.
Catch of the match: Kevin Koththigoda.
Power hitter of the match: Donavon Ferreira.
Player of the match: Robin Uthappa.
Eoin Morgan (Winning skipper, Harare Hurricanes): "Very impressed. The opening stand was outstanding, and positive aggression they showed. We continued that throughout 20 overs. Best game so far. Hope to continue. Not much dew, a little bit chilly. Every ball counts here, it has such a high price on it. You are always in the game. Sreesanth rescued us in the games. Gives you the platform, in T10 you are continued to ask questions. A huge challenge, and an incredible atmosphere. Delighted to represent Harare."
That's all from this contest. This is Deepak Prakash signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Amit Das and scorer/analyst Ashok Dayma. The 18th match of Zim Afro T-10 has started so you can switch the tab and enjoy the game. CHEERS!