130/7 (20.0)
CR : 6.50
147/9 (20.0)
CR : 7.35
Oval Invincibles won by 17 runs π
Player of the Match
Saqib Mahmood
3/17
1:39 AM IST, 9:09 PM Local Time: Time for a the presentations....
Most Valuable Player of the tournament: Sam Curran
Sam Curran (MVP of the tournament): "I don't really know. The hard workout for the last four years has really worked out. We have a same group. Same support staff. Same faces. Really happy with our performance.
We are back-to-back winners.
Really glad for Tom. He came out and pleased to see him perform for us. Really pleased for everyone."
We are back-to-back winners.
Really glad for Tom. He came out and pleased to see him perform for us. Really pleased for everyone."
Match Hero: Saqib Mahmood
Saqib Mahmood (Hero of the match): "Amazing, I think. I am glad I got Polly first ball (of the second consecutive set). Just attack really, bring stumps into the play (on bowling plans). Mid on literally kept telling me to keep it simple and don't do too much.
We have kept the core of the squad. I have missed the last few seasons due to injuries. But I have stayed with the team. Nice to repay the faith the team has shown in me."
We have kept the core of the squad. I have missed the last few seasons due to injuries. But I have stayed with the team. Nice to repay the faith the team has shown in me."
Sam Billings (Oval Invincibles Captain): "Yeah, absolutely. At the end of your career, you don't have many days like these. Amazing feeling. These are the days you kind of live for.
Massive credit to Tom moody. He is a genius. For the four years process, he has been brilliant. That trust has been built in the group. You can see from Saqib Mahmood's performance tonight. On a big day as today, he performed brilliantly.
Two quality players at the top of the order set the tone really well for them. But we knew we will be back in the game with wickets. It's a hard format to get going at the top of the order. Jacks cleaned up Vince who has been magnificent in this tournament. Saqib dismissed Pollard and that was the turning point in the game.
We are lucky to have a good leadership group. It was not my day with the bat clearly but it's about making the right decisions on the field. Assessing the conditions and backing your players.
We said at the start of the tournament that this is the squad that will win the tournament. It's not about the only 11 players to win. Tom Lammonby is a great example. He played the role of a team man throughout the tournament. TC also is brilliant for the team. They are the kind of performers you want to see."
Massive credit to Tom moody. He is a genius. For the four years process, he has been brilliant. That trust has been built in the group. You can see from Saqib Mahmood's performance tonight. On a big day as today, he performed brilliantly.
Two quality players at the top of the order set the tone really well for them. But we knew we will be back in the game with wickets. It's a hard format to get going at the top of the order. Jacks cleaned up Vince who has been magnificent in this tournament. Saqib dismissed Pollard and that was the turning point in the game.
We are lucky to have a good leadership group. It was not my day with the bat clearly but it's about making the right decisions on the field. Assessing the conditions and backing your players.
We said at the start of the tournament that this is the squad that will win the tournament. It's not about the only 11 players to win. Tom Lammonby is a great example. He played the role of a team man throughout the tournament. TC also is brilliant for the team. They are the kind of performers you want to see."
Sam Billings walks up to the stage and lifts the trophy along with his teammates. The celebrations begin. The Oval Invincibles have gone back-to-back.
Thatβs all, folks! Oval Invincibles go back-to-back, becoming the first Menβs team to win the Hundred competition in consecutive seasons. It has been a pleasure bringing you all the live updates from this thrilling tournament over the past month and a half.
For now, this is Ajay Pal Singh, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide and scorer Zeeshan Naiyer. Good night, bye-bye.
For now, this is Ajay Pal Singh, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide and scorer Zeeshan Naiyer. Good night, bye-bye.