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Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Final
South Africa
India
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169/8
20.0
176/7
20.0
Over 20
9 runs, 2 wickets
W
19.07
Nortje to Jadeja, OUT!
High-class pace bowling. Success here as Jadeja's involvement goes no further having got to just 2. Only two batters left in the shed now. Length ball on off stump. Jadeja goes onto the front foot and slogs in the air. Caught by Maharaj at mid off. South Africa grab 2 wickets for 9 runs in the over. Wicket number two for Nortje. India finish on 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. After the break South Africa will set their sights on a difficult looking chase. A brilliant display of batting from this India team. Decent favourites now.
2
19.06
Nortje to Jadeja, 2 runs
Batter wastes no time getting off the mark. Jadeja drives a half volley outside off to deep backward point for two runs.
Jadeja, left-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
19.05
Nortje to Dube, OUT!
Dube is out with 27 runs in the account. Nortje delivers a full toss outside off. Dube drives to long off and is caught by Miller.
4
19.04
Nortje to Dube, FOUR!
Meat and potatoes for this batting side. Nortje bowls a half volley on off stump. Dube goes onto the front foot and drives for four.
1
19.03
Nortje to Pandya, 1 run
Pandya drives a yorker on middle stump to mid off for one run.
1
19.02
Nortje to Dube, 1 run
Dube slogs a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
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19.01
Nortje to Dube, 1 wide
Dube leaves a length ball wide outside off. That is a wide.
Nortje returns into the attack.
Over 19
17 runs, 1 wicket
4
18.07
Jansen to Pandya, FOUR!
Pace off. Meat and potatoes for this batting side. That's 17 runs to the total for the over. New batter comes out with great intentions, getting in the mix with a boundary. Jansen bowls a short ball down leg. Pandya pulls for four.
Pandya, right-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
18.06
Jansen to Kohli, OUT!
Pace off. Kohli is out after looking in fine form for 59 balls to get to 76 runs. Slower ball on leg stump. Kohli pulls to deep mid wicket and is caught by Rabada. That's been a flamboyant innings by Kohli, coming at a S/R of 128. This innings ends with the batting side in the boxseat.
6
18.05
Jansen to Kohli, SIX!
Varying the pace. This ball is in the hitting zone. Jansen delivers a slower ball on leg stump. Kohli slogs for six.
2
18.04
Jansen to Kohli, 2 runs
These two have now put on 51 runs in their partnership. Kohli drives a back of a length ball on off stump to long on for two runs. Brilliant fielding by Markram. That awareness in the field saves certain runs.
4
18.03
Jansen to Kohli, FOUR!
Good shot. Full toss down leg. Kohli flicks for four.
0
18.02
Jansen to Kohli, no run
Jansen bowls a back of a length ball outside off. Kohli tries a drive but misses. Good start to this new South Africa over. This is still a close contest and these final few moments could prove significant.
Free hit coming up.
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18.01
Jansen to Kohli, 1 no ball
That is a no ball. Kohli drives a yorker outside off to wicketkeeper. Foundations is this over for South Africa. No run. Make no bones about it, we've got a game on here! This is still a close contest and these final few moments could prove significant.
Jansen returns into the attack.
Over 18
16 runs, 0 wickets
1
17.07
Rabada to Kohli, 1 run
This brings up the one-fifty for India. Their runs have come at a rate of 8.3 runs per over. Speed of 143kph on this one. Kohli drives a half volley on off stump to long on for one run.
1
17.06
Rabada to Dube, 1 run
Dube drives a half volley outside off to third for one run.
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17.05
Rabada to Dube, no run
Dube offers no shot to a beamer wide outside off.
1
17.04
Rabada to Kohli, 1 run
Length ball on off stump. Kohli goes down the pitch and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
4
17.03
Rabada to Kohli, FOUR!
Meat and potatoes for this batting side. Kohli hooks a short ball outside off for four. WinViz is at 57% for the batters.
2
17.02
Rabada to Kohli, 2 runs
Costly couple of balls here. Kohli flicks a yorker on leg stump to mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Stubbs but the batter is safe.
6
17.01
Rabada to Kohli, SIX!
Runs like this could be what separates the two teams. Kohli slogs a length ball outside off for six.
Rabada returns into the attack.
Over 17
8 runs, 0 wickets
4
16.06
Nortje to Dube, FOUR!
Dube cuts a short ball down leg for four. Dube moves to 21 off 12 deliveries.
1
16.05
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli pulls a short ball outside off to deep backward square leg for one run. That's a 48-ball fifty for Kohli.
0
16.04
Anrich Nortje to V Kohli
Over the wicket. Yorker, outside off, front foot, drive along the ground to David Miller at backward point. No run.
1
16.03
Nortje to Dube, 1 run
Dube pulls a back of a length ball down leg to long on for one run.
1
16.02
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Back of a length ball on leg stump. Kohli pulls to fine leg for one run.
1
16.01
Nortje to Dube, 1 run
Dube cuts a back of a length ball on leg stump to backward point for one run. Run out attempt by Miller but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw.
Nortje is back into the attack.
Over 16
8 runs, 0 wickets
1
15.06
Shamsi to Dube, 1 run
Dube drives a back of a length ball outside off to long off for one run.
4
15.05
Shamsi to Dube, FOUR!
Dube slog-sweeps a length ball outside off for four.
1
15.04
Shamsi to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
15.03
Shamsi to Dube, 1 run
Dube drives a yorker outside off to short third for one run.
0
15.02
Shamsi to Dube, no run
Length ball on off stump. Dube misses an attempted forward defensive.
1
15.01
Tabraiz Shamsi to V Kohli
Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, back foot, glance along the ground to Marco Jansen at short fine leg. 1 run.
Over 15
10 runs, 0 wickets
1
14.06
Jansen to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli pulls a back of a length ball down leg to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
14.05
Marco Jansen to SR Dube
Over the wicket. Full toss, down leg, backs away, flick along the ground to David Miller at deep mid wicket. 1 run.
1
14.04
Jansen to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli hooks a short ball down leg to fine leg for one run.
0
14.03
Jansen to Kohli, no run
Kohli pulls a back of a length ball outside off back to the bowler.
1
14.02
Jansen to Dube, 1 run
Pace off results in the single. Dube glances a back of a length ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
6
14.01
Jansen to Dube, SIX!
Pace off. Dube slogs a slower ball outside off for six.
Jansen returns into the attack.
Over 14
10 runs, 1 wicket
1
13.07
Rabada to Dube, 1 run
Requiring 2 balls to get going, new batter is off the mark. A single to end the over which adds 10 to the total. Rabada delivers a back of a length ball down leg. Dube cuts to deep cover for one run.
0
13.06
Rabada to Dube, no run
Dube slogs a length ball on leg stump to cover.
1
13.05
Rabada to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli drives a length ball outside off to long on for one run.
Dube, left-handed bat, comes to the middle.
W
13.04
Rabada to Kohli, OUT!
Patel goes. Four wickets down for 106 runs off 13.3 overs. Run out. Back of a length ball down leg. Kohli misses an attempted glance. Run out by direct hit by de Kock.
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13.03
Kagiso Rabada to V Kohli
Over the wicket. Half tracker, outside off, down the track, leave. 1 wide.
1
13.02
Rabada to Patel, 1 run
Patel cuts a back of a length ball on off stump to deep cover for one run.
6
13.01
Rabada to Patel, SIX!
This brings up three-figures with aplomb for India. They're going at 7.9 runs per over. Patel drives a length ball outside off for six.
Rabada is back into the attack.
Over 13
5 runs, 0 wickets
1
12.07
Nortje to Patel, 1 run
Patel pulls a short ball down leg to deep square leg for one run.
0
12.06
Nortje to Patel, no run
Back of a length ball on leg stump. Patel misses an attempted late cut.
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12.05
Nortje to Patel, 1 wide
Wide given. Short ball down leg. Patel misses an attempted pull.
1
12.04
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Nortje delivers a half volley outside off. Kohli drives to deep backward point for one run.
0
12.03
Nortje to Kohli, no run
This 140kph ball is quickly onto the batter. Kohli hits a back of a length ball outside off to backward point.
1
12.02
Nortje to Patel, 1 run
Good aggressive quick bowling. This one measures 142kph. Patel drives a back of a length ball down leg to mid off for one run.
1
12.01
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Clocking 146kph, this ball has decent pace on it. Kohli flicks a half volley on off stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
Nortje is back into the attack.
Over 12
11 runs, 0 wickets
2
11.06
Shamsi to Patel, 2 runs
Shamsi delivers a back of a length ball outside off. Patel cuts to third for two runs.
6
11.05
Shamsi to Patel, SIX!
Patel slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. That's the third six-hit for Patel. This is some sort of shot.
1
11.04
Shamsi to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli glances a length ball down leg to fine leg for one run.
1
11.03
Shamsi to Patel, 1 run
These two batters have now put on 50 runs in their 42-ball partnership. Patel slog-sweeps a half volley on leg stump to backward square leg for one run. A good-looking innings by Patel who moves to 30 runs.
1
11.02
Shamsi to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli flicks a half volley on leg stump to deep backward square leg for one run.
0
11.01
Shamsi to Kohli, no run
Kohli drives a length ball on off stump to mid wicket.
Shamsi to continue.
Over 11
7 runs, 0 wickets
1
10.07
Jansen to Kohli, 1 run
Jansen delivers a short ball down leg. Kohli goes onto the back foot and hooks to wicketkeeper for one run.
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10.06
Jansen to Kohli, 1 wide
One more ball to come, following the extra. That is a wide. Length ball down leg. Kohli misses an attempted glance.
1
10.05
Jansen to Patel, 1 run
Patel late cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run.
1
10.04
Jansen to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli pulls a short ball down leg to deep backward square leg for one run. Run out attempt by Klaasen but missed the stumps. Fielder was unable to execute with the throw.
1
10.03
Jansen to Patel, 1 run
Patel late cuts a back of a length ball outside off to third for one run.
1
10.02
Jansen to Kohli, 1 run
Jansen delivers a back of a length ball on off stump. Kohli cuts to deep cover for one run.
1
10.01
Jansen to Patel, 1 run
Jansen delivers a length ball outside off. Patel drives to third for one run.
Jansen is back into the attack.
Over 10
7 runs, 0 wickets
2
9.07
Shamsi to Kohli, 2 runs
Good running for a couple of runs to end this over. Kohli sweeps a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for two runs. Run out attempt by Stubbs but the batter is safe.
2
9.06
Shamsi to Kohli, 2 runs
Length ball down leg. Kohli glances to fine leg for two runs.
1
9.05
Shamsi to Patel, 1 run
Patel works a length ball on middle stump to deep mid wicket for one run.
0
9.04
Shamsi to Patel, no run
Patel defends a length ball on middle stump to backward point.
0
9.03
Shamsi to Patel, no run
Shamsi delivers a length ball on off stump. Patel defends to cover.
1
9.02
Shamsi to Kohli, 1 run
Half volley on leg stump. Kohli drives to long on for one run.
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9.01
Shamsi to Kohli, 1 wide
Wide given. Length ball wide outside off. Kohli offers no shot.
Shamsi, left-arm spin, is introduced into the attack.
Over 9
9 runs, 0 wickets
0
8.06
Maharaj to Patel, no run
Length ball on middle stump. Patel works to mid wicket.
0
8.05
Keshav Maharaj to AR Patel
Round the wicket. Length ball, off stump, back foot, drive along the ground to Kagiso Rabada at cover. No run.
6
8.04
Maharaj to Patel, SIX!
Maharaj delivers a half volley on off stump. Patel slog-sweeps for six. A defiant contribution by Patel whose 25 off 15 have added 18 to the expected total runs.
1
8.03
Maharaj to Kohli, 1 run
Maharaj bowls a half volley on leg stump. Kohli drives to long on for one run.
1
8.02
Maharaj to Patel, 1 run
Patel cuts a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
1
8.01
Maharaj to Kohli, 1 run
Fielding team could do with a cheaper over. This over starts with a single. Length ball outside off. Kohli goes onto the back foot and drives to long off for one run. Key runs from the bat of Kohli who now has 30 having faced 25 balls.
Maharaj is back.
Over 8
10 runs, 0 wickets
1
7.06
Markram to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli works a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
7.05
Markram to Patel, 1 run
Penultimate ball of the over measures 88kph. Length ball on middle stump. Patel slog-sweeps to deep mid wicket for one run.
0
7.04
Markram to Patel, no run
Yorker on off stump. Patel drives.
6
7.03
Markram to Patel, SIX!
Patel slog-sweeps a length ball on off stump for six. Thanks for coming! India fans welcome more of this.
1
7.02
Markram to Kohli, 1 run
Half volley on off stump. Kohli flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
7.01
Markram to Patel, 1 run
This brings up the fifty for India. They're going at 7.0 runs per over. Patel drives a half volley on middle stump to long on for one run.
Markram continues.
Over 7
4 runs, 0 wickets
1
6.06
Nortje to Patel, 1 run
Patel flicks a length ball down leg to deep square leg for one run.
1
6.05
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli hooks a short ball outside off to fine leg for one run.
0
6.04
Nortje to Kohli, no run
Length ball on off stump. Kohli misses a glance.
1
6.03
Nortje to Patel, 1 run
Patel drives a length ball down leg to deep cover for one run.
0
6.02
Nortje to Patel, no run
Good pace on this 140kph ball. High-class quick bowling. Nortje bowls a length ball down leg. Patel defends to backward point.
1
6.01
Nortje to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli pushes a back of a length ball outside off to deep backward point for one run.
Nortje, right-arm pace, is introduced into the attack.
Over 6
6 runs, 0 wickets
1
5.06
Markram to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli works a length ball outside off to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
5.05
Markram to Patel, 1 run
Half volley on leg stump. Patel goes onto the front foot and flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
5.04
Markram to Kohli, 1 run
Markram bowls a half volley outside off. Kohli drives to long on for one run.
1
5.03
Markram to Patel, 1 run
Half volley on leg stump. Patel goes onto the front foot and works to mid wicket for one run.
1
5.02
Markram to Kohli, 1 run
Markram delivers a length ball on off stump. Kohli works to deep mid wicket for one run.
1
5.01
Markram to Patel, 1 run
Markram delivers a half volley on middle stump. Patel flicks to deep mid wicket for one run.
Markram, right-arm spin, is introduced.
Over 5
7 runs, 1 wicket
1
4.06
Rabada to Patel, 1 run
Misfield donates some runs to the batter. Rabada delivers a back of a length ball on middle stump. Patel cuts to backward point for one run. Misfielded by Miller. One wicket, 7 runs conceded in the over.
0
4.05
Rabada to Patel, no run
Rabada delivers a length ball outside off. Patel drives to cover.
4
4.04
Kagiso Rabada to AR Patel
Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, front foot, flick. 4 runs.
W
4.03
Rabada to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT!
Suryakumar Yadav's role goes no further having got just 3 runs into the account. Three wickets down for 34 runs after 4.3 overs. Back of a length ball outside off. Suryakumar Yadav goes onto the front foot and pulls in the air. Caught by Klaasen at fine leg. Rabada is showing poise with ball in hand. That's a gun batter dealt with.
1
4.02
Rabada to Kohli, 1 run
Kohli drives a length ball outside off to extra cover for one run. Run out attempt by Markram but missed the stumps.
1
4.01
Rabada to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run
Length ball outside off. Suryakumar Yadav goes onto the back foot and steers to third for one run.
Rabada is on for another over.
Over 4
6 runs, 0 wickets
0
3.06
Maharaj to Kohli, no run
Kohli cuts a length ball outside off to point. Top class fielding by Jansen.
0
3.05
Maharaj to Kohli, no run
Kohli flicks a half volley on middle stump to backward square leg.
4
3.04
Maharaj to Kohli, FOUR!
Chance for runs. Kohli cuts a back of a length ball outside off for four. Kohli goes to 21 off 13 balls.
0
3.03
Maharaj to Kohli, no run
Arm ball outside off. Kohli goes onto the front foot and defends to cover.
0
3.02
Maharaj to Kohli, no run
Kohli defends an arm ball on off stump to short extra cover.
2
3.01
Maharaj to Kohli, 2 runs
Kohli drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for two runs. Top class fielding by Miller. Fielding icon Jonty Rhodes would appreciate that effort.
Maharaj resumes.
Over 3
3 runs, 0 wickets
2
2.06
Rabada to Suryakumar Yadav, 2 runs
Requiring 2 balls to get going, new batter is off the mark. Kohli will be on strike next over. Suryakumar Yadav drives a half volley outside off to long on for two runs.
0
2.05
Rabada to Suryakumar Yadav, no run
Rabada bowls a length ball outside off. Suryakumar Yadav defends to cover.
1
2.04
Rabada to Kohli, 1 run
Rabada bowls a length ball outside off. Kohli drives to cover for one run. Brilliant fielding by Stubbs. That was a tricky ball to stop. Really good to see such commitment in the field, run-saving stuff.
0
2.03
Rabada to Kohli, no run
No run. Kohli drives a half volley outside off to mid on.
0
2.02
Rabada to Kohli, no run
Length ball outside off. Kohli defends to cover.
0
2.01
Rabada to Kohli, no run
Back of a length ball outside off. Kohli offers no shot.
Suryakumar Yadav, right-handed bat, is next in. Rabada, right-arm pace, comes on.
Over 2
8 runs, 2 wickets
W
1.06
Maharaj to Pant, OUT!
That's out, batter goes without scoring. Pant departs with 0 runs. Full toss outside off. Pant sweeps to wicketkeeper and is caught by de Kock. India are reduced by 11% according to the WinViz analysis and they now have a 44% chance of winning. The projected score for this innings is now 160 runs and South Africa will fancy chasing that down. That's the end of a good passage of play for the bowling side. South Africa pick up 2 wickets for 8 runs in the over. This feels significant. Maharaj now has figures of two for 8 at an economy rate of 8.0 runs per over.
0
1.05
Maharaj to Pant, no run
This is an 85kph delivery. Far more satisfactory retaliation to finish off this over when you look back at the battering at the start. Pant drives a length ball outside off to backward point.
Pant, left-handed bat, comes to the crease.
W
1.04
Maharaj to Sharma, OUT!
Sharma is no longer part of the debate, leaving the middle with 9 runs. Half volley outside off. Sharma sweeps to backward square leg and is caught by Klaasen. India drop 8% on WinViz. They move to a 56% chance of setting a target that they can defend. Expected score for this innings is now 173 runs.
0
1.03
Maharaj to Sharma, no run
Sharma defends an arm ball outside off to cover. Batting side's projected runs has gone from 168 to 183.
4
1.02
Maharaj to Sharma, FOUR!
And again. Sharma reverse sweeps a length ball outside off for four. That's an uptick to the run-rate. More runs on offer in this over.
4
1.01
Maharaj to Sharma, FOUR!
Sharma cuts a length ball outside off for four.
Maharaj, left-arm spin, is introduced into the attack.
Over 1
15 runs, 0 wickets
4
0.06
Jansen to Kohli, FOUR!
Boundary ball. Kohli drives a half volley on off stump for four.
0
0.05
Jansen to Kohli, no run
Kohli leaves a length ball outside off.
2
0.04
Jansen to Kohli, 2 runs
Kohli drives a half volley outside off to deep extra cover for two runs. An expensive passage of play for the bowling side.
4
0.03
Jansen to Kohli, FOUR!
Finds a gap again. Kohli flicks a half volley on leg stump for four.
4
0.02
Jansen to Kohli, FOUR!
New batter comes out with great intent, getting in the game with a boundary. Kohli drives a length ball outside off for four.
1
0.01
Jansen to Sharma, 1 run
We are underway with a single. South Africa may feel like they're the favourites in this game. Sharma drives a yorker on off stump to mid wicket for one run.
Sharma and Kohli come to the crease. Jansen will open the bowling.
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