Right then! Punjab will look for their openers to get off to a good start while Hyderabad speedsters will look for quick wickets.Â
Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat. He says that he was discussing with Tom Moody about the shot he played when he got out and tells that Moody told him to try to play straighter against spin. Says that he wanted to play his natural game and play his shots on the loose balls. Tells the pitch is a bit slow and for the spinners, it will turn a bit and thinks that they the bowling to defend the total. Says that he would like to bowl on this wicket and says that they were looking for 160-170 bu
Mayank Agarwal will be frustrated that they have let the game flow away after dominating for almost 16 overs but the last four overs saw the game slip away from Punjab. Before that, Punjab were on top in their bowling. They started well and then it was the spin duo of Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Brar that controlled the middle phase. Brar and Ellis took three wickets each but the latter went for too many runs and the last phase didn't help the overall score as well.Â
Hyderabad didn't really get going as they failed to get a good start and lost wickets at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma played well but just when he tried to change the gears, he perished. At one stage even 130 was looking tough but a quick firey stand between Washington Sundar and Romario Shepherd helped them cross the 150-run mark and Hyderabad will be happy with how things panned out in the end. It was all possible due to the late quick partnership that Hyderabad were looking for early
So, Punjab bossed the last over but it was Hyderabad who had the impetus in the last five overs as it went for 61Â runs. Punjab will be disappointed that they let the game away after being in such a good position.Â
Nathan Ellis to Umran Malik, Bye to end the innings! Ellis nails a yorker on off. Malik goes for a big swing across the line but misses. The ball shatters the stumps but it is a Free Hit and doesn't matter if he is bowled. The batters run for a bye and the fielder at the off side collects the ball and throws towards the bowler's end. Ellis runs across, collects the ball and whips the bails off. The leg umpire take the decision upstairs and the replays show that the batter has completed the
Just when the players were walking back, the umpire signals a no ball. Umran Malik walks out.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, NO BALL AND RUN ! A yorker around off. Romario Shepherd misses his heave and the ball goes towards the keeper. The batters try to steal a bye but Jitesh Sharma is aware and hits a direct throw at the batter's end and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is short of his crease. However, the siren rings and Nathan Ellis has overstepped here. So one more ball to go and that will be a Free Hit!
Nathan Ellis to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, A fuller ball on off. Kumar digs it out towards the off side for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Jagadeesha Suchith, ! CAUGHT! Two in two for Nathan Ellis now and he is on a hat-trick! A fullish ball, around off and it is that off-pace delivery again. Jagadeesha Suchith looks to go for a drive but it early on the shot and ends up hitting it in the air and straight to the cover feilder in the ring. Prerak Mankad takes a fine catch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in.
Jagadeesha Suchith walks out
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT! Nathan Ellis gets the wicket but a very handy innings from Sundar this. Back of a length, around off. Sundar makes room and looks to hit it over short third man. However, it is an off-pace delivery and Sundar fails to get any timing or power in his shot. It goes straight to Shikhar Dhawan at short third man, he takes a fine catch.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd starts the over with a maximum and this has been a great comeback by Hyderabad in these death overs! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd goes for a baseball swing and hits it all over long on for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to bowl the final over.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, ! Boundary to end the over and 12 from it! A low full toss again, around off. Sundar goes inside-out and creams it through the extra-cover region for a boundary. 50 runs partnership comes up as well.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Just short of Shahrukh Khan at mid off! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd hits it hard and the ball falls just short of him. In the end, Khan does well to stop it. A single taken.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd shows his power there! A very full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd stays deep in his crease again and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Just a single! A low full toss on off. Sundar hits it hard towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Almost a yorker around leg. Romario Shepherd goes deep in his crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, A low full toss on off. Sundar makes room and hits it to long off for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl the penultimate over.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Single to end the over and 19 from it. A full delivery on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar blocks it.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, FIVE WIDES! This is turning out to be another big over for Hyderabad! Lands on a length and around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right but fails to stop it and the ball races away towards the fence.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Another clever shot from Sundar! It is full on middle. Sundar gets across and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Romario Shepherd, Slower short ball, around off. Romario Shepherd is early on the pull shot. He misses and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar defends it towards the off side for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Full and down the leg side. Sundar looks to clip it but misses.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Stand and deliver! What a shot! Back of a length and outside off. Sundar goes deep in his crease and just lifts it off the back foot over the deep extra cover for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A fuller delivery on middle. Romario Shepherd works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd deposits this over the fence and just the over Hyderabad needed! It is a slower ball and fuller on middle. Romario Shepherd gets low and slog-sweeps it to over deep square leg for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Second boundary of the over! Ellis bangs it short on middle. Romario Shepherd pulls and doesn't time it properly. However, it goes in the gap towards deep mid-wicket and has enough wheels to reach the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits him high on the pads and a leg bye is taken towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! Hyderabad need more of those! Short and wide outside off. Sundar cuts it through covers and beats the diving fielder in the ring as the ball races away towards the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around off. Sundar looks to cut but misses.
Drinks! It's been Punjab since the last break. They have not let Hyderabad get away and have taken wickets at regular intervals. Punjab will hope to end the innings on a high while Hyderabad will hope that Romario Shepherd puts up a show and help reach a respectable total.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Nails a yorker on middle and leg. Sundar just manages to get his bat down in time and a single is taken towards the leg side. Brilliant over, just 3 from it!
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Now goes full on off. Romario Shepherd drives it towards straight and right of mid off. Mayank Agarwal does well there as he runs to his right and drives to keep it to just a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Beautifully bowled! Bangs it short and outside off. However, the key it that he took the pace off and Romario Shepherd is outfoxed as he plays the pull shot early and misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Singh comes 'round the wicket and serves it very full on middle. Romario Shepherd defends it towards the leg side.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, It is full again but slower and on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, SIngh goes full on off. Sundar drives it firmly but ends up hitting stumps at the bowler's end.Â
Is this stumped? Aiden Markram looks in trouble here. The replays roll in and they show that Aiden Markram is just out of the crease. He has to walk back.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, This is short and outside off. Romario Shepherd has a poke at it but misses.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, Tossed up, on off, pushed to covers.
Romario Shepherd is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! STUMPING! Brar gets another big wicket as Punjab get rid of the dangerous Markram! Beautiful piece of bowling this! A length ball, around off, it lands and turns away. Markram prods and tries to defend but gets beaten by the spin and the keeper is quick to whip the bails off. Markram was not in a comfortable position as he stumbled while playing it and the replay shows Markram was out of his line.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Flatter and slanting on middle. Markram backs away and punches it to the bowler.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Beautiful shot and a much needed one for Hyderabad! Drops it short and outside off. Markram cuts it hard and past point for a boundary. Welcome boundary.
Harpreet Brar is back to bowl his last over. Two important wickets for him so far.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Floats one up, on middle, eased to long on for a couple.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, Slants it on the pads, Markram turns it to square leg and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length ball, outside off. Sundar guides it to third man for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Bangs a bouncer, on middle. Sundar tries to ramp it away. There are not many short deliveries from Punjab. First after a quiet while.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length and on the pads. Sundar nudges it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, A yorker, on middle. Sundar jams it out on the off side but for no run.
Washington Sundar walks out to the middle now and it is Kagiso Rabada who is back into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and Hyderabad are loosing their control here. Too many dot balls and singles have got up to this wicket. This is a fuller-length ball, angling outside off. Pooran looks to drive but the angle was always going away and it takes the outside edge to the keeper, Jitesh Sharma who pouches it cleanly.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length ball, outside off. Pooran cuts it nicely but finds the point fielder.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Length and down the leg side. Pooran fails in his pull shot.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Pitched up, on middle. Markram drives it straight back to Ellis who gets his hand on it but deflects it to long on. A single.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, it is driven to long off for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length and around off. Pooran drops it towards cover.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Touch fuller and around off. Markram drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, An arm ball, stays low and around off. Pooran blocks it out. Both the spinners have bowled really well in tandem.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Darted on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for a quick run.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Gives more flight to this one and serves it on the pads, flicked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Around off, pushed to mid off.Â
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, A leggie,full and outside off. Markram drives it to the left of covers where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Fuller and slanting on middle. Pooran pushes it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and spinning into Pooran. He cuts it to deep point for one more.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, Pooran drives it to wide of long off for a single.
Nicholas Pooran is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! CAUGHT! What a catch by Liam Livingstone! Perfect timing there by Liam! Too full and on middle. Sharma hangs back and tries to get underneath the ball as he lofts it over long on but doesn't get much elevation. It looked like it will go all the way but Liam Livingstone there, times his jump and plucks it out of the air. Good control from him and another set batter goes at the wrong time.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on middle. Markram makes room and cuts it to point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Just over! Tossed up, outside off. Markram drives it on the up and over the man at covers for a boundary.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Livingstone fires it again on off. Abhishek Sharma looks to drive but finds no timing on this one.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Pushes it quicker and fuller on off. Aiden Markram drives it crisply to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Around off and quicker. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to backward point.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma with another very good shot! Short ball on off. Abhishek Sharma rocks back and pulls it all the way over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off. Aiden Markram drives it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Slower in the air and outside off. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to point.
Aiden Markram walks out.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Tossed up, outside off. Aiden Markram drives it towards the off side for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, An arm ball on middle. Aiden Markram goes back and mistimes his cut towards the off side.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, ! CAUGHT! Ohh...unlucky for Rahul Tripathi but he has to walk back and Brar gets the breakthrough! A fuller delivery and around leg. Nothing ball really and Rahul Tripathi sweeps it but straight to short fine leg. Shikhar Dhawan there takes the catch and Rahul Tripathi walks back disappointed.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, A flatter one, around off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to point.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, This is full on off. Rahul Tripathi makes a bit of room and goes inside-out towards deep extra cover for a couple.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, A fuller one on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery, around off. Abhishek Sharma pushes it to covers for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Nicely played! Dragged down around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back and cuts it in front of square for a couple as the fielder in the deep runs to his right and cuts it off.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, Darted on middle. Rahul Tripathi lunges forward and works it to square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on off. Abhishek Sharma drives it off the inside half of his blade to long on for a single.
Drinks! After a slow start, Hyderabad have pressed the gas button and looks in a good position now. Abhishek Sharma is looking in good mood as well and will look to change his gears now. Punjab started brightly and will need to control the middle phase now.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, On the shorter side on off. Rahul Tripathi pulls it to wide long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Good delivery to end the over! Brar pushes it quicker and around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back to cut it but it is not that short and bit close to off. The ball beats the outside edge of his blade.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, An arm ball on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Quicker and flatter on off. Abhishek Sharma blocks it out.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma is looking in fine touch today! Picks this shorter-length delivery quickly and deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, Brar starts with a flatter one on middle. Rahul Tripathi goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar is into the attack.
Nathan Ellis to Abhishek Sharma, ! Boundary to end the over and expensive start from Nathan Ellis! Ellis bangs it short on off. Abhishek Sharma pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Hyderabad are 43/1 after the Powerplay.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to deep point for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, ! Supreme timing from Rahul Tripathi this time! It is full and drifting on the pads. Rahul Tripathi just flicks it off his pads and all the way over the backward square leg fence.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, On a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi dances down the track and looks to slash it away but misses.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Ohh...almost a wicket off the first ball for Nathan Ellis! Lands on a length, on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it on the up and hits it straight to Ellis. He puts his right hand up to take the catch but the ball does not stick. Tries on the second-attempt but fumbles again.
Nathan Ellis is into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Outside off, on a length, cut away to deep point for one more. 8Â runs off the over. Hyderabad are yet to hit a double-digit over.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Follows the boundary with a single as Sharma dabs this length ball to third man.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Poor delivery! Serves one on the hips and Abhishek Sharma helps it away past square leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Sharma slaps it to the man at cover. Yet another dot.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Extra pace there, on a length and on off. Tripathi is hurried as he taps it to cover for a quick single.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Wide! A yorker but angling down the leg side. Tripathi misses his flick.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, it nips away. Tripathi looks to steer it down the ground but misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Tad fuller and around off. Sharma keeps it out towards mid off. 6 runs off the over. Punjab are using the pitch perfectly here. Not easy to bat on.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Outside off. Defended out.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, ! Pulled away! Short in length and on leg. Sharma gets on top of the bounce quickly and pulls it along the ground behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Touch fuller and around off. Sharma guides it past the diving point fielder and to third man for a couple of runs. The throw is to the keeper's side who clips the bails off but the replay shows Sharma was well in. The umpire even look for a short run and Sharma was okay there as well. Two runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Around off, on a length. Sharma works it to backward point.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Left alone.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, ! Perfect timing and Tripathi opens his account! Full and slanting around middle. Tripathi flicks it past mid-wicket, in the gap for a boundary.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Length and on top of off. Tripathi blocks it out.
Rahul Tripathi is the next man in.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, ! CAUGHT! Rabada strikes! A full ball, on middle, it holds a bit on the surface. Garg leans and looks to flick it but closes the face of the bat too early and it takes the leading edge, high in the air and to mid off where Mayank Agarwal catches it. Again Priyam Garg didn't time that well and he holes one out.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, Very full and on off. Garg on-drives it to mid on. The pitch is on the slower side. The batters are a touch struggling in their timing.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Full ball, angling around off. Sharma mistimes his push to mid off and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada is into the attack now.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Easy pickings! Rabada serves a straight one, on the pads. Sharma flicks it aerially and over mid-wicket for a boundary.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Serves a slower one on the fuller side and Garg tickles it to the fine leg region for a brace. Good start from Arshdeep Singh as well. Hyderabad are off to a watchful start.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Back of a length and just outside off. Sharma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, A length ball, outside off, hint of away swing. Abhishek leaves it alone to the keeper.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Full again, outside off. Garg pushes it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single.Â
Arshdeep Singh to start from the other end. He has been selected in the Indian team for the T20I series against South Africa earlier in the day. Can he celebrate it with a big performance with the ball today?
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Too full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Singh starts with a widish yorker, outside off. Garg looks to drive but misses.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Dot to end the over and five runs to start the proceedings! Around off. Sharma knocks it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Finds the gap! Slightly short and outside off. Sharma punches it hard and through covers for a boundary. Good shot!
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A floated ball, around off. Sharma punches it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter again but this one comes with the angle. Sharma cuts it to backward point.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter, on a length and outside off. Sharma leaves it alone.
Liam Livingstone to Priyam Garg, Tossed up, full and on middle. Garg steps forward and pushes it to mid on for a single.Â
We are all set to begin! Punjab players are in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg are the openers for Hyderabad. Punjab will start with the spin. Liam Livingstone has a new ball in his hand. Priyam Garg will be on the strike. Here we go...
Kagiso Rabada is up for a quick chat. He says the biggest motivation is leading into next season knowing what they can do as a team. Whenever they have played collectively, they have destroyed the opposition away. Adds that on paper they have a really destructive batting line-up, while with bowing they have done a decent job. Shares, there are areas for improvement, it's about re-emphasizing on basics and trying to keep things simple and trust the process. Shares that you can always learn from
Mayank Agarwal, the skipper of Punjab informs that there are three changes. Adds that they wanted to mix things up and give players some chance. Tells that each game is important and they will come out and look to win this game as well. Shares that they are bowling first so they'll be aware of the target.Â
The skipper of Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar says that they will bat first. Tells that this pitch was used in the last game and it might get slower. Informs that they have two changes with Romario coming in for Williamson and Suchith for Natarajan. Tells that it is a dead rubber but they will play for pride and it is always good to be on the higher side on the table. Says that he is not a good fan of predicting scores but 170-180 will be a good score on this pitch.
Punjab (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan (In for Rahul Chahar), Prerak Mankad (In for Rishi Dhawan), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa).
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Washington Sundar, Romario Shepherd (In for Kane Williamson), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Jagadeesha Suchith (In for T Natarajan), Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Hyderabad have won the toss and they will BAT first!
... MATCH DAY â¦Â
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! It is the last game of the league stage of the Indian T20 League 2022 where Hyderabad will go head-to-head against Punjab. The race for the playoffs was quite intense this season but it is all over now and unfortunately for these two teams, they have missed the cut. However, this provides an opportunity for both these teams to try out some fringe players and this might just be a blessing in disguise for the next season. Letâs see how things pan out.
Punjab had a very strong team this season but despite showing flashes of brilliance, the inconsistency has led to their downfall. They have failed to deliver as a group and the lack of form of their skipper, Mayank Agarwal also did not help their cause. However, the quality of this group is unquestionable and they would hope to unleash their might for one last time this season.
Hyderabad, on the other hand, would feel that they let go of a golden chance to qualify for the playoffs. They had 5 wins from the first 7 games but the dismal show after that has led to their downfall. Their struggling skipper, Kane Williamson is not available for this match and it opens up an opportunity for them to try out other quality overseas players in their ranks. Which team will finish the season on a high? Letâs find out. Toss and team sheets in a while.
PITCH REPORT - Graeme Swann says that Wankhede has short boundaries. Tells that this pitch was used last night and it is hard and there is not much grass. He expects that the pitch will turn a bit and 160 would be a good score on this pitch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Hyderabad tonight as Kane Williamson is not available.Â
... THE CHASE...
Right then! Punjab will look for their openers to get off to a good start while Hyderabad speedsters will look for quick wickets.Â
Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat. He says that he was discussing with Tom Moody about the shot he played when he got out and tells that Moody told him to try to play straighter against spin. Says that he wanted to play his natural game and play his shots on the loose balls. Tells the pitch is a bit slow and for the spinners, it will turn a bit and thinks that they the bowling to defend the total. Says that he would like to bowl on this wicket and says that they were looking for 160-170 bu
Mayank Agarwal will be frustrated that they have let the game flow away after dominating for almost 16 overs but the last four overs saw the game slip away from Punjab. Before that, Punjab were on top in their bowling. They started well and then it was the spin duo of Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Brar that controlled the middle phase. Brar and Ellis took three wickets each but the latter went for too many runs and the last phase didn't help the overall score as well.Â
Hyderabad didn't really get going as they failed to get a good start and lost wickets at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma played well but just when he tried to change the gears, he perished. At one stage even 130 was looking tough but a quick firey stand between Washington Sundar and Romario Shepherd helped them cross the 150-run mark and Hyderabad will be happy with how things panned out in the end. It was all possible due to the late quick partnership that Hyderabad were looking for early
So, Punjab bossed the last over but it was Hyderabad who had the impetus in the last five overs as it went for 61Â runs. Punjab will be disappointed that they let the game away after being in such a good position.Â
Nathan Ellis to Umran Malik, Bye to end the innings! Ellis nails a yorker on off. Malik goes for a big swing across the line but misses. The ball shatters the stumps but it is a Free Hit and doesn't matter if he is bowled. The batters run for a bye and the fielder at the off side collects the ball and throws towards the bowler's end. Ellis runs across, collects the ball and whips the bails off. The leg umpire take the decision upstairs and the replays show that the batter has completed the
Just when the players were walking back, the umpire signals a no ball. Umran Malik walks out.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, NO BALL AND RUN ! A yorker around off. Romario Shepherd misses his heave and the ball goes towards the keeper. The batters try to steal a bye but Jitesh Sharma is aware and hits a direct throw at the batter's end and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is short of his crease. However, the siren rings and Nathan Ellis has overstepped here. So one more ball to go and that will be a Free Hit!
Nathan Ellis to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, A fuller ball on off. Kumar digs it out towards the off side for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Jagadeesha Suchith, ! CAUGHT! Two in two for Nathan Ellis now and he is on a hat-trick! A fullish ball, around off and it is that off-pace delivery again. Jagadeesha Suchith looks to go for a drive but it early on the shot and ends up hitting it in the air and straight to the cover feilder in the ring. Prerak Mankad takes a fine catch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in.
Jagadeesha Suchith walks out
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT! Nathan Ellis gets the wicket but a very handy innings from Sundar this. Back of a length, around off. Sundar makes room and looks to hit it over short third man. However, it is an off-pace delivery and Sundar fails to get any timing or power in his shot. It goes straight to Shikhar Dhawan at short third man, he takes a fine catch.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd starts the over with a maximum and this has been a great comeback by Hyderabad in these death overs! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd goes for a baseball swing and hits it all over long on for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to bowl the final over.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, ! Boundary to end the over and 12 from it! A low full toss again, around off. Sundar goes inside-out and creams it through the extra-cover region for a boundary. 50 runs partnership comes up as well.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Just short of Shahrukh Khan at mid off! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd hits it hard and the ball falls just short of him. In the end, Khan does well to stop it. A single taken.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd shows his power there! A very full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd stays deep in his crease again and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Just a single! A low full toss on off. Sundar hits it hard towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Almost a yorker around leg. Romario Shepherd goes deep in his crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, A low full toss on off. Sundar makes room and hits it to long off for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl the penultimate over.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Single to end the over and 19 from it. A full delivery on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar blocks it.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, FIVE WIDES! This is turning out to be another big over for Hyderabad! Lands on a length and around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right but fails to stop it and the ball races away towards the fence.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Another clever shot from Sundar! It is full on middle. Sundar gets across and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Romario Shepherd, Slower short ball, around off. Romario Shepherd is early on the pull shot. He misses and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar defends it towards the off side for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Full and down the leg side. Sundar looks to clip it but misses.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Stand and deliver! What a shot! Back of a length and outside off. Sundar goes deep in his crease and just lifts it off the back foot over the deep extra cover for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A fuller delivery on middle. Romario Shepherd works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd deposits this over the fence and just the over Hyderabad needed! It is a slower ball and fuller on middle. Romario Shepherd gets low and slog-sweeps it to over deep square leg for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Second boundary of the over! Ellis bangs it short on middle. Romario Shepherd pulls and doesn't time it properly. However, it goes in the gap towards deep mid-wicket and has enough wheels to reach the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits him high on the pads and a leg bye is taken towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! Hyderabad need more of those! Short and wide outside off. Sundar cuts it through covers and beats the diving fielder in the ring as the ball races away towards the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around off. Sundar looks to cut but misses.
Drinks! It's been Punjab since the last break. They have not let Hyderabad get away and have taken wickets at regular intervals. Punjab will hope to end the innings on a high while Hyderabad will hope that Romario Shepherd puts up a show and help reach a respectable total.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Nails a yorker on middle and leg. Sundar just manages to get his bat down in time and a single is taken towards the leg side. Brilliant over, just 3 from it!
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Now goes full on off. Romario Shepherd drives it towards straight and right of mid off. Mayank Agarwal does well there as he runs to his right and drives to keep it to just a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Beautifully bowled! Bangs it short and outside off. However, the key it that he took the pace off and Romario Shepherd is outfoxed as he plays the pull shot early and misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Singh comes 'round the wicket and serves it very full on middle. Romario Shepherd defends it towards the leg side.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, It is full again but slower and on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, SIngh goes full on off. Sundar drives it firmly but ends up hitting stumps at the bowler's end.Â
Is this stumped? Aiden Markram looks in trouble here. The replays roll in and they show that Aiden Markram is just out of the crease. He has to walk back.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, This is short and outside off. Romario Shepherd has a poke at it but misses.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, Tossed up, on off, pushed to covers.
Romario Shepherd is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! STUMPING! Brar gets another big wicket as Punjab get rid of the dangerous Markram! Beautiful piece of bowling this! A length ball, around off, it lands and turns away. Markram prods and tries to defend but gets beaten by the spin and the keeper is quick to whip the bails off. Markram was not in a comfortable position as he stumbled while playing it and the replay shows Markram was out of his line.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Flatter and slanting on middle. Markram backs away and punches it to the bowler.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Beautiful shot and a much needed one for Hyderabad! Drops it short and outside off. Markram cuts it hard and past point for a boundary. Welcome boundary.
Harpreet Brar is back to bowl his last over. Two important wickets for him so far.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Floats one up, on middle, eased to long on for a couple.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, Slants it on the pads, Markram turns it to square leg and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length ball, outside off. Sundar guides it to third man for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Bangs a bouncer, on middle. Sundar tries to ramp it away. There are not many short deliveries from Punjab. First after a quiet while.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length and on the pads. Sundar nudges it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, A yorker, on middle. Sundar jams it out on the off side but for no run.
Washington Sundar walks out to the middle now and it is Kagiso Rabada who is back into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and Hyderabad are loosing their control here. Too many dot balls and singles have got up to this wicket. This is a fuller-length ball, angling outside off. Pooran looks to drive but the angle was always going away and it takes the outside edge to the keeper, Jitesh Sharma who pouches it cleanly.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length ball, outside off. Pooran cuts it nicely but finds the point fielder.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Length and down the leg side. Pooran fails in his pull shot.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Pitched up, on middle. Markram drives it straight back to Ellis who gets his hand on it but deflects it to long on. A single.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, it is driven to long off for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length and around off. Pooran drops it towards cover.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Touch fuller and around off. Markram drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, An arm ball, stays low and around off. Pooran blocks it out. Both the spinners have bowled really well in tandem.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Darted on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for a quick run.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Gives more flight to this one and serves it on the pads, flicked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Around off, pushed to mid off.Â
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, A leggie,full and outside off. Markram drives it to the left of covers where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Fuller and slanting on middle. Pooran pushes it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and spinning into Pooran. He cuts it to deep point for one more.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, Pooran drives it to wide of long off for a single.
Nicholas Pooran is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! CAUGHT! What a catch by Liam Livingstone! Perfect timing there by Liam! Too full and on middle. Sharma hangs back and tries to get underneath the ball as he lofts it over long on but doesn't get much elevation. It looked like it will go all the way but Liam Livingstone there, times his jump and plucks it out of the air. Good control from him and another set batter goes at the wrong time.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on middle. Markram makes room and cuts it to point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Just over! Tossed up, outside off. Markram drives it on the up and over the man at covers for a boundary.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Livingstone fires it again on off. Abhishek Sharma looks to drive but finds no timing on this one.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Pushes it quicker and fuller on off. Aiden Markram drives it crisply to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Around off and quicker. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to backward point.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma with another very good shot! Short ball on off. Abhishek Sharma rocks back and pulls it all the way over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off. Aiden Markram drives it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Slower in the air and outside off. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to point.
Aiden Markram walks out.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Tossed up, outside off. Aiden Markram drives it towards the off side for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, An arm ball on middle. Aiden Markram goes back and mistimes his cut towards the off side.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, ! CAUGHT! Ohh...unlucky for Rahul Tripathi but he has to walk back and Brar gets the breakthrough! A fuller delivery and around leg. Nothing ball really and Rahul Tripathi sweeps it but straight to short fine leg. Shikhar Dhawan there takes the catch and Rahul Tripathi walks back disappointed.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, A flatter one, around off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to point.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, This is full on off. Rahul Tripathi makes a bit of room and goes inside-out towards deep extra cover for a couple.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, A fuller one on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery, around off. Abhishek Sharma pushes it to covers for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Nicely played! Dragged down around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back and cuts it in front of square for a couple as the fielder in the deep runs to his right and cuts it off.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, Darted on middle. Rahul Tripathi lunges forward and works it to square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on off. Abhishek Sharma drives it off the inside half of his blade to long on for a single.
Drinks! After a slow start, Hyderabad have pressed the gas button and looks in a good position now. Abhishek Sharma is looking in good mood as well and will look to change his gears now. Punjab started brightly and will need to control the middle phase now.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, On the shorter side on off. Rahul Tripathi pulls it to wide long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Good delivery to end the over! Brar pushes it quicker and around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back to cut it but it is not that short and bit close to off. The ball beats the outside edge of his blade.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, An arm ball on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Quicker and flatter on off. Abhishek Sharma blocks it out.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma is looking in fine touch today! Picks this shorter-length delivery quickly and deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, Brar starts with a flatter one on middle. Rahul Tripathi goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar is into the attack.
Nathan Ellis to Abhishek Sharma, ! Boundary to end the over and expensive start from Nathan Ellis! Ellis bangs it short on off. Abhishek Sharma pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Hyderabad are 43/1 after the Powerplay.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to deep point for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, ! Supreme timing from Rahul Tripathi this time! It is full and drifting on the pads. Rahul Tripathi just flicks it off his pads and all the way over the backward square leg fence.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, On a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi dances down the track and looks to slash it away but misses.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Ohh...almost a wicket off the first ball for Nathan Ellis! Lands on a length, on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it on the up and hits it straight to Ellis. He puts his right hand up to take the catch but the ball does not stick. Tries on the second-attempt but fumbles again.
Nathan Ellis is into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Outside off, on a length, cut away to deep point for one more. 8Â runs off the over. Hyderabad are yet to hit a double-digit over.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Follows the boundary with a single as Sharma dabs this length ball to third man.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Poor delivery! Serves one on the hips and Abhishek Sharma helps it away past square leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Sharma slaps it to the man at cover. Yet another dot.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Extra pace there, on a length and on off. Tripathi is hurried as he taps it to cover for a quick single.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Wide! A yorker but angling down the leg side. Tripathi misses his flick.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, it nips away. Tripathi looks to steer it down the ground but misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Tad fuller and around off. Sharma keeps it out towards mid off. 6 runs off the over. Punjab are using the pitch perfectly here. Not easy to bat on.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Outside off. Defended out.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, ! Pulled away! Short in length and on leg. Sharma gets on top of the bounce quickly and pulls it along the ground behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Touch fuller and around off. Sharma guides it past the diving point fielder and to third man for a couple of runs. The throw is to the keeper's side who clips the bails off but the replay shows Sharma was well in. The umpire even look for a short run and Sharma was okay there as well. Two runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Around off, on a length. Sharma works it to backward point.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Left alone.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, ! Perfect timing and Tripathi opens his account! Full and slanting around middle. Tripathi flicks it past mid-wicket, in the gap for a boundary.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Length and on top of off. Tripathi blocks it out.
Rahul Tripathi is the next man in.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, ! CAUGHT! Rabada strikes! A full ball, on middle, it holds a bit on the surface. Garg leans and looks to flick it but closes the face of the bat too early and it takes the leading edge, high in the air and to mid off where Mayank Agarwal catches it. Again Priyam Garg didn't time that well and he holes one out.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, Very full and on off. Garg on-drives it to mid on. The pitch is on the slower side. The batters are a touch struggling in their timing.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Full ball, angling around off. Sharma mistimes his push to mid off and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada is into the attack now.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Easy pickings! Rabada serves a straight one, on the pads. Sharma flicks it aerially and over mid-wicket for a boundary.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Serves a slower one on the fuller side and Garg tickles it to the fine leg region for a brace. Good start from Arshdeep Singh as well. Hyderabad are off to a watchful start.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Back of a length and just outside off. Sharma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, A length ball, outside off, hint of away swing. Abhishek leaves it alone to the keeper.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Full again, outside off. Garg pushes it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single.Â
Arshdeep Singh to start from the other end. He has been selected in the Indian team for the T20I series against South Africa earlier in the day. Can he celebrate it with a big performance with the ball today?
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Too full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Singh starts with a widish yorker, outside off. Garg looks to drive but misses.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Dot to end the over and five runs to start the proceedings! Around off. Sharma knocks it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Finds the gap! Slightly short and outside off. Sharma punches it hard and through covers for a boundary. Good shot!
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A floated ball, around off. Sharma punches it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter again but this one comes with the angle. Sharma cuts it to backward point.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter, on a length and outside off. Sharma leaves it alone.
Liam Livingstone to Priyam Garg, Tossed up, full and on middle. Garg steps forward and pushes it to mid on for a single.Â
We are all set to begin! Punjab players are in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg are the openers for Hyderabad. Punjab will start with the spin. Liam Livingstone has a new ball in his hand. Priyam Garg will be on the strike. Here we go...
Kagiso Rabada is up for a quick chat. He says the biggest motivation is leading into next season knowing what they can do as a team. Whenever they have played collectively, they have destroyed the opposition away. Adds that on paper they have a really destructive batting line-up, while with bowing they have done a decent job. Shares, there are areas for improvement, it's about re-emphasizing on basics and trying to keep things simple and trust the process. Shares that you can always learn from
Mayank Agarwal, the skipper of Punjab informs that there are three changes. Adds that they wanted to mix things up and give players some chance. Tells that each game is important and they will come out and look to win this game as well. Shares that they are bowling first so they'll be aware of the target.Â
The skipper of Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar says that they will bat first. Tells that this pitch was used in the last game and it might get slower. Informs that they have two changes with Romario coming in for Williamson and Suchith for Natarajan. Tells that it is a dead rubber but they will play for pride and it is always good to be on the higher side on the table. Says that he is not a good fan of predicting scores but 170-180 will be a good score on this pitch.
Punjab (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan (In for Rahul Chahar), Prerak Mankad (In for Rishi Dhawan), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa).
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Washington Sundar, Romario Shepherd (In for Kane Williamson), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Jagadeesha Suchith (In for T Natarajan), Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Hyderabad have won the toss and they will BAT first!
... MATCH DAY â¦Â
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! It is the last game of the league stage of the Indian T20 League 2022 where Hyderabad will go head-to-head against Punjab. The race for the playoffs was quite intense this season but it is all over now and unfortunately for these two teams, they have missed the cut. However, this provides an opportunity for both these teams to try out some fringe players and this might just be a blessing in disguise for the next season. Letâs see how things pan out.
Punjab had a very strong team this season but despite showing flashes of brilliance, the inconsistency has led to their downfall. They have failed to deliver as a group and the lack of form of their skipper, Mayank Agarwal also did not help their cause. However, the quality of this group is unquestionable and they would hope to unleash their might for one last time this season.
Hyderabad, on the other hand, would feel that they let go of a golden chance to qualify for the playoffs. They had 5 wins from the first 7 games but the dismal show after that has led to their downfall. Their struggling skipper, Kane Williamson is not available for this match and it opens up an opportunity for them to try out other quality overseas players in their ranks. Which team will finish the season on a high? Letâs find out. Toss and team sheets in a while.
PITCH REPORT - Graeme Swann says that Wankhede has short boundaries. Tells that this pitch was used last night and it is hard and there is not much grass. He expects that the pitch will turn a bit and 160 would be a good score on this pitch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Hyderabad tonight as Kane Williamson is not available.Â
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Punjab Kings
160/5(15.1 Overs)
... THE CHASE...
Right then! Punjab will look for their openers to get off to a good start while Hyderabad speedsters will look for quick wickets.Â
Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat. He says that he was discussing with Tom Moody about the shot he played when he got out and tells that Moody told him to try to play straighter against spin. Says that he wanted to play his natural game and play his shots on the loose balls. Tells the pitch is a bit slow and for the spinners, it will turn a bit and thinks that they the bowling to defend the total. Says that he would like to bowl on this wicket and says that they were looking for 160-170 bu
Mayank Agarwal will be frustrated that they have let the game flow away after dominating for almost 16 overs but the last four overs saw the game slip away from Punjab. Before that, Punjab were on top in their bowling. They started well and then it was the spin duo of Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Brar that controlled the middle phase. Brar and Ellis took three wickets each but the latter went for too many runs and the last phase didn't help the overall score as well.Â
Hyderabad didn't really get going as they failed to get a good start and lost wickets at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma played well but just when he tried to change the gears, he perished. At one stage even 130 was looking tough but a quick firey stand between Washington Sundar and Romario Shepherd helped them cross the 150-run mark and Hyderabad will be happy with how things panned out in the end. It was all possible due to the late quick partnership that Hyderabad were looking for early
So, Punjab bossed the last over but it was Hyderabad who had the impetus in the last five overs as it went for 61Â runs. Punjab will be disappointed that they let the game away after being in such a good position.Â
Nathan Ellis to Umran Malik, Bye to end the innings! Ellis nails a yorker on off. Malik goes for a big swing across the line but misses. The ball shatters the stumps but it is a Free Hit and doesn't matter if he is bowled. The batters run for a bye and the fielder at the off side collects the ball and throws towards the bowler's end. Ellis runs across, collects the ball and whips the bails off. The leg umpire take the decision upstairs and the replays show that the batter has completed the
Just when the players were walking back, the umpire signals a no ball. Umran Malik walks out.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, NO BALL AND RUN ! A yorker around off. Romario Shepherd misses his heave and the ball goes towards the keeper. The batters try to steal a bye but Jitesh Sharma is aware and hits a direct throw at the batter's end and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is short of his crease. However, the siren rings and Nathan Ellis has overstepped here. So one more ball to go and that will be a Free Hit!
Nathan Ellis to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, A fuller ball on off. Kumar digs it out towards the off side for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Jagadeesha Suchith, ! CAUGHT! Two in two for Nathan Ellis now and he is on a hat-trick! A fullish ball, around off and it is that off-pace delivery again. Jagadeesha Suchith looks to go for a drive but it early on the shot and ends up hitting it in the air and straight to the cover feilder in the ring. Prerak Mankad takes a fine catch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in.
Jagadeesha Suchith walks out
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT! Nathan Ellis gets the wicket but a very handy innings from Sundar this. Back of a length, around off. Sundar makes room and looks to hit it over short third man. However, it is an off-pace delivery and Sundar fails to get any timing or power in his shot. It goes straight to Shikhar Dhawan at short third man, he takes a fine catch.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd starts the over with a maximum and this has been a great comeback by Hyderabad in these death overs! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd goes for a baseball swing and hits it all over long on for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to bowl the final over.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, ! Boundary to end the over and 12 from it! A low full toss again, around off. Sundar goes inside-out and creams it through the extra-cover region for a boundary. 50 runs partnership comes up as well.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Just short of Shahrukh Khan at mid off! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd hits it hard and the ball falls just short of him. In the end, Khan does well to stop it. A single taken.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd shows his power there! A very full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd stays deep in his crease again and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Just a single! A low full toss on off. Sundar hits it hard towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Almost a yorker around leg. Romario Shepherd goes deep in his crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, A low full toss on off. Sundar makes room and hits it to long off for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl the penultimate over.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Single to end the over and 19 from it. A full delivery on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar blocks it.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, FIVE WIDES! This is turning out to be another big over for Hyderabad! Lands on a length and around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right but fails to stop it and the ball races away towards the fence.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Another clever shot from Sundar! It is full on middle. Sundar gets across and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Romario Shepherd, Slower short ball, around off. Romario Shepherd is early on the pull shot. He misses and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar defends it towards the off side for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Full and down the leg side. Sundar looks to clip it but misses.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Stand and deliver! What a shot! Back of a length and outside off. Sundar goes deep in his crease and just lifts it off the back foot over the deep extra cover for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A fuller delivery on middle. Romario Shepherd works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd deposits this over the fence and just the over Hyderabad needed! It is a slower ball and fuller on middle. Romario Shepherd gets low and slog-sweeps it to over deep square leg for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Second boundary of the over! Ellis bangs it short on middle. Romario Shepherd pulls and doesn't time it properly. However, it goes in the gap towards deep mid-wicket and has enough wheels to reach the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits him high on the pads and a leg bye is taken towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! Hyderabad need more of those! Short and wide outside off. Sundar cuts it through covers and beats the diving fielder in the ring as the ball races away towards the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around off. Sundar looks to cut but misses.
Drinks! It's been Punjab since the last break. They have not let Hyderabad get away and have taken wickets at regular intervals. Punjab will hope to end the innings on a high while Hyderabad will hope that Romario Shepherd puts up a show and help reach a respectable total.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Nails a yorker on middle and leg. Sundar just manages to get his bat down in time and a single is taken towards the leg side. Brilliant over, just 3 from it!
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Now goes full on off. Romario Shepherd drives it towards straight and right of mid off. Mayank Agarwal does well there as he runs to his right and drives to keep it to just a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Beautifully bowled! Bangs it short and outside off. However, the key it that he took the pace off and Romario Shepherd is outfoxed as he plays the pull shot early and misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Singh comes 'round the wicket and serves it very full on middle. Romario Shepherd defends it towards the leg side.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, It is full again but slower and on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, SIngh goes full on off. Sundar drives it firmly but ends up hitting stumps at the bowler's end.Â
Is this stumped? Aiden Markram looks in trouble here. The replays roll in and they show that Aiden Markram is just out of the crease. He has to walk back.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, This is short and outside off. Romario Shepherd has a poke at it but misses.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, Tossed up, on off, pushed to covers.
Romario Shepherd is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! STUMPING! Brar gets another big wicket as Punjab get rid of the dangerous Markram! Beautiful piece of bowling this! A length ball, around off, it lands and turns away. Markram prods and tries to defend but gets beaten by the spin and the keeper is quick to whip the bails off. Markram was not in a comfortable position as he stumbled while playing it and the replay shows Markram was out of his line.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Flatter and slanting on middle. Markram backs away and punches it to the bowler.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Beautiful shot and a much needed one for Hyderabad! Drops it short and outside off. Markram cuts it hard and past point for a boundary. Welcome boundary.
Harpreet Brar is back to bowl his last over. Two important wickets for him so far.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Floats one up, on middle, eased to long on for a couple.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, Slants it on the pads, Markram turns it to square leg and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length ball, outside off. Sundar guides it to third man for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Bangs a bouncer, on middle. Sundar tries to ramp it away. There are not many short deliveries from Punjab. First after a quiet while.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length and on the pads. Sundar nudges it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, A yorker, on middle. Sundar jams it out on the off side but for no run.
Washington Sundar walks out to the middle now and it is Kagiso Rabada who is back into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and Hyderabad are loosing their control here. Too many dot balls and singles have got up to this wicket. This is a fuller-length ball, angling outside off. Pooran looks to drive but the angle was always going away and it takes the outside edge to the keeper, Jitesh Sharma who pouches it cleanly.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length ball, outside off. Pooran cuts it nicely but finds the point fielder.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Length and down the leg side. Pooran fails in his pull shot.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Pitched up, on middle. Markram drives it straight back to Ellis who gets his hand on it but deflects it to long on. A single.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, it is driven to long off for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length and around off. Pooran drops it towards cover.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Touch fuller and around off. Markram drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, An arm ball, stays low and around off. Pooran blocks it out. Both the spinners have bowled really well in tandem.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Darted on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for a quick run.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Gives more flight to this one and serves it on the pads, flicked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Around off, pushed to mid off.Â
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, A leggie,full and outside off. Markram drives it to the left of covers where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Fuller and slanting on middle. Pooran pushes it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and spinning into Pooran. He cuts it to deep point for one more.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, Pooran drives it to wide of long off for a single.
Nicholas Pooran is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! CAUGHT! What a catch by Liam Livingstone! Perfect timing there by Liam! Too full and on middle. Sharma hangs back and tries to get underneath the ball as he lofts it over long on but doesn't get much elevation. It looked like it will go all the way but Liam Livingstone there, times his jump and plucks it out of the air. Good control from him and another set batter goes at the wrong time.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on middle. Markram makes room and cuts it to point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Just over! Tossed up, outside off. Markram drives it on the up and over the man at covers for a boundary.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Livingstone fires it again on off. Abhishek Sharma looks to drive but finds no timing on this one.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Pushes it quicker and fuller on off. Aiden Markram drives it crisply to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Around off and quicker. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to backward point.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma with another very good shot! Short ball on off. Abhishek Sharma rocks back and pulls it all the way over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off. Aiden Markram drives it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Slower in the air and outside off. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to point.
Aiden Markram walks out.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Tossed up, outside off. Aiden Markram drives it towards the off side for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, An arm ball on middle. Aiden Markram goes back and mistimes his cut towards the off side.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, ! CAUGHT! Ohh...unlucky for Rahul Tripathi but he has to walk back and Brar gets the breakthrough! A fuller delivery and around leg. Nothing ball really and Rahul Tripathi sweeps it but straight to short fine leg. Shikhar Dhawan there takes the catch and Rahul Tripathi walks back disappointed.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, A flatter one, around off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to point.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, This is full on off. Rahul Tripathi makes a bit of room and goes inside-out towards deep extra cover for a couple.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, A fuller one on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery, around off. Abhishek Sharma pushes it to covers for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Nicely played! Dragged down around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back and cuts it in front of square for a couple as the fielder in the deep runs to his right and cuts it off.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, Darted on middle. Rahul Tripathi lunges forward and works it to square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on off. Abhishek Sharma drives it off the inside half of his blade to long on for a single.
Drinks! After a slow start, Hyderabad have pressed the gas button and looks in a good position now. Abhishek Sharma is looking in good mood as well and will look to change his gears now. Punjab started brightly and will need to control the middle phase now.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, On the shorter side on off. Rahul Tripathi pulls it to wide long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Good delivery to end the over! Brar pushes it quicker and around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back to cut it but it is not that short and bit close to off. The ball beats the outside edge of his blade.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, An arm ball on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Quicker and flatter on off. Abhishek Sharma blocks it out.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma is looking in fine touch today! Picks this shorter-length delivery quickly and deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, Brar starts with a flatter one on middle. Rahul Tripathi goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar is into the attack.
Nathan Ellis to Abhishek Sharma, ! Boundary to end the over and expensive start from Nathan Ellis! Ellis bangs it short on off. Abhishek Sharma pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Hyderabad are 43/1 after the Powerplay.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to deep point for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, ! Supreme timing from Rahul Tripathi this time! It is full and drifting on the pads. Rahul Tripathi just flicks it off his pads and all the way over the backward square leg fence.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, On a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi dances down the track and looks to slash it away but misses.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Ohh...almost a wicket off the first ball for Nathan Ellis! Lands on a length, on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it on the up and hits it straight to Ellis. He puts his right hand up to take the catch but the ball does not stick. Tries on the second-attempt but fumbles again.
Nathan Ellis is into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Outside off, on a length, cut away to deep point for one more. 8Â runs off the over. Hyderabad are yet to hit a double-digit over.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Follows the boundary with a single as Sharma dabs this length ball to third man.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Poor delivery! Serves one on the hips and Abhishek Sharma helps it away past square leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Sharma slaps it to the man at cover. Yet another dot.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Extra pace there, on a length and on off. Tripathi is hurried as he taps it to cover for a quick single.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Wide! A yorker but angling down the leg side. Tripathi misses his flick.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, it nips away. Tripathi looks to steer it down the ground but misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Tad fuller and around off. Sharma keeps it out towards mid off. 6 runs off the over. Punjab are using the pitch perfectly here. Not easy to bat on.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Outside off. Defended out.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, ! Pulled away! Short in length and on leg. Sharma gets on top of the bounce quickly and pulls it along the ground behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Touch fuller and around off. Sharma guides it past the diving point fielder and to third man for a couple of runs. The throw is to the keeper's side who clips the bails off but the replay shows Sharma was well in. The umpire even look for a short run and Sharma was okay there as well. Two runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Around off, on a length. Sharma works it to backward point.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Left alone.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, ! Perfect timing and Tripathi opens his account! Full and slanting around middle. Tripathi flicks it past mid-wicket, in the gap for a boundary.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Length and on top of off. Tripathi blocks it out.
Rahul Tripathi is the next man in.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, ! CAUGHT! Rabada strikes! A full ball, on middle, it holds a bit on the surface. Garg leans and looks to flick it but closes the face of the bat too early and it takes the leading edge, high in the air and to mid off where Mayank Agarwal catches it. Again Priyam Garg didn't time that well and he holes one out.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, Very full and on off. Garg on-drives it to mid on. The pitch is on the slower side. The batters are a touch struggling in their timing.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Full ball, angling around off. Sharma mistimes his push to mid off and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada is into the attack now.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Easy pickings! Rabada serves a straight one, on the pads. Sharma flicks it aerially and over mid-wicket for a boundary.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Serves a slower one on the fuller side and Garg tickles it to the fine leg region for a brace. Good start from Arshdeep Singh as well. Hyderabad are off to a watchful start.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Back of a length and just outside off. Sharma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, A length ball, outside off, hint of away swing. Abhishek leaves it alone to the keeper.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Full again, outside off. Garg pushes it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single.Â
Arshdeep Singh to start from the other end. He has been selected in the Indian team for the T20I series against South Africa earlier in the day. Can he celebrate it with a big performance with the ball today?
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Too full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Singh starts with a widish yorker, outside off. Garg looks to drive but misses.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Dot to end the over and five runs to start the proceedings! Around off. Sharma knocks it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Finds the gap! Slightly short and outside off. Sharma punches it hard and through covers for a boundary. Good shot!
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A floated ball, around off. Sharma punches it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter again but this one comes with the angle. Sharma cuts it to backward point.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter, on a length and outside off. Sharma leaves it alone.
Liam Livingstone to Priyam Garg, Tossed up, full and on middle. Garg steps forward and pushes it to mid on for a single.Â
We are all set to begin! Punjab players are in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg are the openers for Hyderabad. Punjab will start with the spin. Liam Livingstone has a new ball in his hand. Priyam Garg will be on the strike. Here we go...
Kagiso Rabada is up for a quick chat. He says the biggest motivation is leading into next season knowing what they can do as a team. Whenever they have played collectively, they have destroyed the opposition away. Adds that on paper they have a really destructive batting line-up, while with bowing they have done a decent job. Shares, there are areas for improvement, it's about re-emphasizing on basics and trying to keep things simple and trust the process. Shares that you can always learn from
Mayank Agarwal, the skipper of Punjab informs that there are three changes. Adds that they wanted to mix things up and give players some chance. Tells that each game is important and they will come out and look to win this game as well. Shares that they are bowling first so they'll be aware of the target.Â
The skipper of Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar says that they will bat first. Tells that this pitch was used in the last game and it might get slower. Informs that they have two changes with Romario coming in for Williamson and Suchith for Natarajan. Tells that it is a dead rubber but they will play for pride and it is always good to be on the higher side on the table. Says that he is not a good fan of predicting scores but 170-180 will be a good score on this pitch.
Punjab (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan (In for Rahul Chahar), Prerak Mankad (In for Rishi Dhawan), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa).
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Washington Sundar, Romario Shepherd (In for Kane Williamson), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Jagadeesha Suchith (In for T Natarajan), Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Hyderabad have won the toss and they will BAT first!
... MATCH DAY â¦Â
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! It is the last game of the league stage of the Indian T20 League 2022 where Hyderabad will go head-to-head against Punjab. The race for the playoffs was quite intense this season but it is all over now and unfortunately for these two teams, they have missed the cut. However, this provides an opportunity for both these teams to try out some fringe players and this might just be a blessing in disguise for the next season. Letâs see how things pan out.
Punjab had a very strong team this season but despite showing flashes of brilliance, the inconsistency has led to their downfall. They have failed to deliver as a group and the lack of form of their skipper, Mayank Agarwal also did not help their cause. However, the quality of this group is unquestionable and they would hope to unleash their might for one last time this season.
Hyderabad, on the other hand, would feel that they let go of a golden chance to qualify for the playoffs. They had 5 wins from the first 7 games but the dismal show after that has led to their downfall. Their struggling skipper, Kane Williamson is not available for this match and it opens up an opportunity for them to try out other quality overseas players in their ranks. Which team will finish the season on a high? Letâs find out. Toss and team sheets in a while.
PITCH REPORT - Graeme Swann says that Wankhede has short boundaries. Tells that this pitch was used last night and it is hard and there is not much grass. He expects that the pitch will turn a bit and 160 would be a good score on this pitch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Hyderabad tonight as Kane Williamson is not available.Â
... THE CHASE...
Right then! Punjab will look for their openers to get off to a good start while Hyderabad speedsters will look for quick wickets.Â
Abhishek Sharma is up for a quick chat. He says that he was discussing with Tom Moody about the shot he played when he got out and tells that Moody told him to try to play straighter against spin. Says that he wanted to play his natural game and play his shots on the loose balls. Tells the pitch is a bit slow and for the spinners, it will turn a bit and thinks that they the bowling to defend the total. Says that he would like to bowl on this wicket and says that they were looking for 160-170 bu
Mayank Agarwal will be frustrated that they have let the game flow away after dominating for almost 16 overs but the last four overs saw the game slip away from Punjab. Before that, Punjab were on top in their bowling. They started well and then it was the spin duo of Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Brar that controlled the middle phase. Brar and Ellis took three wickets each but the latter went for too many runs and the last phase didn't help the overall score as well.Â
Hyderabad didn't really get going as they failed to get a good start and lost wickets at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma played well but just when he tried to change the gears, he perished. At one stage even 130 was looking tough but a quick firey stand between Washington Sundar and Romario Shepherd helped them cross the 150-run mark and Hyderabad will be happy with how things panned out in the end. It was all possible due to the late quick partnership that Hyderabad were looking for early
So, Punjab bossed the last over but it was Hyderabad who had the impetus in the last five overs as it went for 61Â runs. Punjab will be disappointed that they let the game away after being in such a good position.Â
Nathan Ellis to Umran Malik, Bye to end the innings! Ellis nails a yorker on off. Malik goes for a big swing across the line but misses. The ball shatters the stumps but it is a Free Hit and doesn't matter if he is bowled. The batters run for a bye and the fielder at the off side collects the ball and throws towards the bowler's end. Ellis runs across, collects the ball and whips the bails off. The leg umpire take the decision upstairs and the replays show that the batter has completed the
Just when the players were walking back, the umpire signals a no ball. Umran Malik walks out.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, NO BALL AND RUN ! A yorker around off. Romario Shepherd misses his heave and the ball goes towards the keeper. The batters try to steal a bye but Jitesh Sharma is aware and hits a direct throw at the batter's end and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is short of his crease. However, the siren rings and Nathan Ellis has overstepped here. So one more ball to go and that will be a Free Hit!
Nathan Ellis to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, A fuller ball on off. Kumar digs it out towards the off side for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Jagadeesha Suchith, ! CAUGHT! Two in two for Nathan Ellis now and he is on a hat-trick! A fullish ball, around off and it is that off-pace delivery again. Jagadeesha Suchith looks to go for a drive but it early on the shot and ends up hitting it in the air and straight to the cover feilder in the ring. Prerak Mankad takes a fine catch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in.
Jagadeesha Suchith walks out
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! CAUGHT! Nathan Ellis gets the wicket but a very handy innings from Sundar this. Back of a length, around off. Sundar makes room and looks to hit it over short third man. However, it is an off-pace delivery and Sundar fails to get any timing or power in his shot. It goes straight to Shikhar Dhawan at short third man, he takes a fine catch.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd starts the over with a maximum and this has been a great comeback by Hyderabad in these death overs! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd goes for a baseball swing and hits it all over long on for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to bowl the final over.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, ! Boundary to end the over and 12 from it! A low full toss again, around off. Sundar goes inside-out and creams it through the extra-cover region for a boundary. 50 runs partnership comes up as well.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Just short of Shahrukh Khan at mid off! A low full toss on off. Romario Shepherd hits it hard and the ball falls just short of him. In the end, Khan does well to stop it. A single taken.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd shows his power there! A very full ball on middle. Romario Shepherd stays deep in his crease again and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Just a single! A low full toss on off. Sundar hits it hard towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Almost a yorker around leg. Romario Shepherd goes deep in his crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, A low full toss on off. Sundar makes room and hits it to long off for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to bowl the penultimate over.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Single to end the over and 19 from it. A full delivery on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar blocks it.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, FIVE WIDES! This is turning out to be another big over for Hyderabad! Lands on a length and around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. Jitesh Sharma dives to his right but fails to stop it and the ball races away towards the fence.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Another clever shot from Sundar! It is full on middle. Sundar gets across and scoops it over short fine leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Romario Shepherd, Slower short ball, around off. Romario Shepherd is early on the pull shot. He misses and the ball goes off the bounce to the keeper. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly and a bye is taken.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, On a length, on off. Sundar defends it towards the off side for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, WIDE! Full and down the leg side. Sundar looks to clip it but misses.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, ! Stand and deliver! What a shot! Back of a length and outside off. Sundar goes deep in his crease and just lifts it off the back foot over the deep extra cover for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, A fuller delivery on middle. Romario Shepherd works it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Romario Shepherd deposits this over the fence and just the over Hyderabad needed! It is a slower ball and fuller on middle. Romario Shepherd gets low and slog-sweeps it to over deep square leg for a maximum.
Nathan Ellis to Romario Shepherd, ! Second boundary of the over! Ellis bangs it short on middle. Romario Shepherd pulls and doesn't time it properly. However, it goes in the gap towards deep mid-wicket and has enough wheels to reach the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around leg. Sundar looks to clip it but misses. The ball hits him high on the pads and a leg bye is taken towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, ! Hyderabad need more of those! Short and wide outside off. Sundar cuts it through covers and beats the diving fielder in the ring as the ball races away towards the fence.
Nathan Ellis to Washington Sundar, Back of a length, around off. Sundar looks to cut but misses.
Drinks! It's been Punjab since the last break. They have not let Hyderabad get away and have taken wickets at regular intervals. Punjab will hope to end the innings on a high while Hyderabad will hope that Romario Shepherd puts up a show and help reach a respectable total.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, Nails a yorker on middle and leg. Sundar just manages to get his bat down in time and a single is taken towards the leg side. Brilliant over, just 3 from it!
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Now goes full on off. Romario Shepherd drives it towards straight and right of mid off. Mayank Agarwal does well there as he runs to his right and drives to keep it to just a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Beautifully bowled! Bangs it short and outside off. However, the key it that he took the pace off and Romario Shepherd is outfoxed as he plays the pull shot early and misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Romario Shepherd, Singh comes 'round the wicket and serves it very full on middle. Romario Shepherd defends it towards the leg side.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, It is full again but slower and on middle. Sundar works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Washington Sundar, SIngh goes full on off. Sundar drives it firmly but ends up hitting stumps at the bowler's end.Â
Is this stumped? Aiden Markram looks in trouble here. The replays roll in and they show that Aiden Markram is just out of the crease. He has to walk back.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, This is short and outside off. Romario Shepherd has a poke at it but misses.
Harpreet Brar to Romario Shepherd, Tossed up, on off, pushed to covers.
Romario Shepherd is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! STUMPING! Brar gets another big wicket as Punjab get rid of the dangerous Markram! Beautiful piece of bowling this! A length ball, around off, it lands and turns away. Markram prods and tries to defend but gets beaten by the spin and the keeper is quick to whip the bails off. Markram was not in a comfortable position as he stumbled while playing it and the replay shows Markram was out of his line.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Flatter and slanting on middle. Markram backs away and punches it to the bowler.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Beautiful shot and a much needed one for Hyderabad! Drops it short and outside off. Markram cuts it hard and past point for a boundary. Welcome boundary.
Harpreet Brar is back to bowl his last over. Two important wickets for him so far.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Floats one up, on middle, eased to long on for a couple.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, Slants it on the pads, Markram turns it to square leg and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length ball, outside off. Sundar guides it to third man for a single.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Bangs a bouncer, on middle. Sundar tries to ramp it away. There are not many short deliveries from Punjab. First after a quiet while.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, Length and on the pads. Sundar nudges it to mid-wicket.
Kagiso Rabada to Washington Sundar, A yorker, on middle. Sundar jams it out on the off side but for no run.
Washington Sundar walks out to the middle now and it is Kagiso Rabada who is back into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Aiden Markram, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust and Hyderabad are loosing their control here. Too many dot balls and singles have got up to this wicket. This is a fuller-length ball, angling outside off. Pooran looks to drive but the angle was always going away and it takes the outside edge to the keeper, Jitesh Sharma who pouches it cleanly.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length ball, outside off. Pooran cuts it nicely but finds the point fielder.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Wide! Length and down the leg side. Pooran fails in his pull shot.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Pitched up, on middle. Markram drives it straight back to Ellis who gets his hand on it but deflects it to long on. A single.Â
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, it is driven to long off for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Nicholas Pooran, Length and around off. Pooran drops it towards cover.
Nathan Ellis to Aiden Markram, Touch fuller and around off. Markram drives it to mid off and takes a quick single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, An arm ball, stays low and around off. Pooran blocks it out. Both the spinners have bowled really well in tandem.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Darted on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket for a quick run.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Gives more flight to this one and serves it on the pads, flicked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Around off, pushed to mid off.Â
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, A leggie,full and outside off. Markram drives it to the left of covers where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows a single.
Liam Livingstone to Nicholas Pooran, Fuller and slanting on middle. Pooran pushes it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Flatter and spinning into Pooran. He cuts it to deep point for one more.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Outside off, cut to deep point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Nicholas Pooran, Full and on off, Pooran drives it to wide of long off for a single.
Nicholas Pooran is the next man in.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! CAUGHT! What a catch by Liam Livingstone! Perfect timing there by Liam! Too full and on middle. Sharma hangs back and tries to get underneath the ball as he lofts it over long on but doesn't get much elevation. It looked like it will go all the way but Liam Livingstone there, times his jump and plucks it out of the air. Good control from him and another set batter goes at the wrong time.Â
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on middle. Markram makes room and cuts it to point for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, ! Just over! Tossed up, outside off. Markram drives it on the up and over the man at covers for a boundary.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Livingstone fires it again on off. Abhishek Sharma looks to drive but finds no timing on this one.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Pushes it quicker and fuller on off. Aiden Markram drives it crisply to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Around off and quicker. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to backward point.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma with another very good shot! Short ball on off. Abhishek Sharma rocks back and pulls it all the way over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
Liam Livingstone to Aiden Markram, Tossed up on off. Aiden Markram drives it to long off for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Slower in the air and outside off. Abhishek Sharma cuts it to point.
Aiden Markram walks out.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, Tossed up, outside off. Aiden Markram drives it towards the off side for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Aiden Markram, An arm ball on middle. Aiden Markram goes back and mistimes his cut towards the off side.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, ! CAUGHT! Ohh...unlucky for Rahul Tripathi but he has to walk back and Brar gets the breakthrough! A fuller delivery and around leg. Nothing ball really and Rahul Tripathi sweeps it but straight to short fine leg. Shikhar Dhawan there takes the catch and Rahul Tripathi walks back disappointed.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, A flatter one, around off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to point.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, This is full on off. Rahul Tripathi makes a bit of room and goes inside-out towards deep extra cover for a couple.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, A fuller one on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it to long off for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A fuller delivery, around off. Abhishek Sharma pushes it to covers for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Nicely played! Dragged down around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back and cuts it in front of square for a couple as the fielder in the deep runs to his right and cuts it off.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, Darted on middle. Rahul Tripathi lunges forward and works it to square leg for a single.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on off. Abhishek Sharma drives it off the inside half of his blade to long on for a single.
Drinks! After a slow start, Hyderabad have pressed the gas button and looks in a good position now. Abhishek Sharma is looking in good mood as well and will look to change his gears now. Punjab started brightly and will need to control the middle phase now.
Liam Livingstone to Rahul Tripathi, On the shorter side on off. Rahul Tripathi pulls it to wide long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Good delivery to end the over! Brar pushes it quicker and around off. Abhishek Sharma goes back to cut it but it is not that short and bit close to off. The ball beats the outside edge of his blade.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, An arm ball on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Goes fuller on middle. Abhishek Sharma works it to deep square leg for a single.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, Quicker and flatter on off. Abhishek Sharma blocks it out.
Harpreet Brar to Abhishek Sharma, ! Abhishek Sharma is looking in fine touch today! Picks this shorter-length delivery quickly and deposits it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Harpreet Brar to Rahul Tripathi, Brar starts with a flatter one on middle. Rahul Tripathi goes back and pushes it to long on for a single.
Harpreet Brar is into the attack.
Nathan Ellis to Abhishek Sharma, ! Boundary to end the over and expensive start from Nathan Ellis! Ellis bangs it short on off. Abhishek Sharma pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Hyderabad are 43/1 after the Powerplay.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi cuts it to deep point for a single.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, ! Supreme timing from Rahul Tripathi this time! It is full and drifting on the pads. Rahul Tripathi just flicks it off his pads and all the way over the backward square leg fence.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Back of a length, on middle. Rahul Tripathi works it towards the leg side.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, On a length, outside off. Rahul Tripathi dances down the track and looks to slash it away but misses.
Nathan Ellis to Rahul Tripathi, Ohh...almost a wicket off the first ball for Nathan Ellis! Lands on a length, on off. Rahul Tripathi drives it on the up and hits it straight to Ellis. He puts his right hand up to take the catch but the ball does not stick. Tries on the second-attempt but fumbles again.
Nathan Ellis is into the attack.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Outside off, on a length, cut away to deep point for one more. 8Â runs off the over. Hyderabad are yet to hit a double-digit over.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Follows the boundary with a single as Sharma dabs this length ball to third man.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Poor delivery! Serves one on the hips and Abhishek Sharma helps it away past square leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Sharma slaps it to the man at cover. Yet another dot.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Extra pace there, on a length and on off. Tripathi is hurried as he taps it to cover for a quick single.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Wide! A yorker but angling down the leg side. Tripathi misses his flick.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, it nips away. Tripathi looks to steer it down the ground but misses.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Tad fuller and around off. Sharma keeps it out towards mid off. 6 runs off the over. Punjab are using the pitch perfectly here. Not easy to bat on.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Outside off. Defended out.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, ! Pulled away! Short in length and on leg. Sharma gets on top of the bounce quickly and pulls it along the ground behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Touch fuller and around off. Sharma guides it past the diving point fielder and to third man for a couple of runs. The throw is to the keeper's side who clips the bails off but the replay shows Sharma was well in. The umpire even look for a short run and Sharma was okay there as well. Two runs.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Around off, on a length. Sharma works it to backward point.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Length and outside off. Left alone.
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, ! Perfect timing and Tripathi opens his account! Full and slanting around middle. Tripathi flicks it past mid-wicket, in the gap for a boundary.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Rahul Tripathi, Length and on top of off. Tripathi blocks it out.
Rahul Tripathi is the next man in.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, ! CAUGHT! Rabada strikes! A full ball, on middle, it holds a bit on the surface. Garg leans and looks to flick it but closes the face of the bat too early and it takes the leading edge, high in the air and to mid off where Mayank Agarwal catches it. Again Priyam Garg didn't time that well and he holes one out.
Kagiso Rabada to Priyam Garg, Very full and on off. Garg on-drives it to mid on. The pitch is on the slower side. The batters are a touch struggling in their timing.Â
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, Full ball, angling around off. Sharma mistimes his push to mid off and takes a single.
Kagiso Rabada is into the attack now.
Kagiso Rabada to Abhishek Sharma, ! Easy pickings! Rabada serves a straight one, on the pads. Sharma flicks it aerially and over mid-wicket for a boundary.Â
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Serves a slower one on the fuller side and Garg tickles it to the fine leg region for a brace. Good start from Arshdeep Singh as well. Hyderabad are off to a watchful start.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, Back of a length and just outside off. Sharma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
Arshdeep Singh to Abhishek Sharma, A length ball, outside off, hint of away swing. Abhishek leaves it alone to the keeper.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Full again, outside off. Garg pushes it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single.Â
Arshdeep Singh to start from the other end. He has been selected in the Indian team for the T20I series against South Africa earlier in the day. Can he celebrate it with a big performance with the ball today?
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Too full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
Arshdeep Singh to Priyam Garg, Singh starts with a widish yorker, outside off. Garg looks to drive but misses.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Dot to end the over and five runs to start the proceedings! Around off. Sharma knocks it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, ! Finds the gap! Slightly short and outside off. Sharma punches it hard and through covers for a boundary. Good shot!
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, A floated ball, around off. Sharma punches it to cover.
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter again but this one comes with the angle. Sharma cuts it to backward point.Â
Liam Livingstone to Abhishek Sharma, Flatter, on a length and outside off. Sharma leaves it alone.
Liam Livingstone to Priyam Garg, Tossed up, full and on middle. Garg steps forward and pushes it to mid on for a single.Â
We are all set to begin! Punjab players are in the huddle and they disperse now to take their respective positions. Abhishek Sharma and Priyam Garg are the openers for Hyderabad. Punjab will start with the spin. Liam Livingstone has a new ball in his hand. Priyam Garg will be on the strike. Here we go...
Kagiso Rabada is up for a quick chat. He says the biggest motivation is leading into next season knowing what they can do as a team. Whenever they have played collectively, they have destroyed the opposition away. Adds that on paper they have a really destructive batting line-up, while with bowing they have done a decent job. Shares, there are areas for improvement, it's about re-emphasizing on basics and trying to keep things simple and trust the process. Shares that you can always learn from
Mayank Agarwal, the skipper of Punjab informs that there are three changes. Adds that they wanted to mix things up and give players some chance. Tells that each game is important and they will come out and look to win this game as well. Shares that they are bowling first so they'll be aware of the target.Â
The skipper of Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar says that they will bat first. Tells that this pitch was used in the last game and it might get slower. Informs that they have two changes with Romario coming in for Williamson and Suchith for Natarajan. Tells that it is a dead rubber but they will play for pride and it is always good to be on the higher side on the table. Says that he is not a good fan of predicting scores but 170-180 will be a good score on this pitch.
Punjab (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan (In for Rahul Chahar), Prerak Mankad (In for Rishi Dhawan), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis (In for Bhanuka Rajapaksa).
Hyderabad (Playing XI) - Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Washington Sundar, Romario Shepherd (In for Kane Williamson), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (C), Jagadeesha Suchith (In for T Natarajan), Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS - Hyderabad have won the toss and they will BAT first!
... MATCH DAY â¦Â
Hello and a warm welcome, folks! It is the last game of the league stage of the Indian T20 League 2022 where Hyderabad will go head-to-head against Punjab. The race for the playoffs was quite intense this season but it is all over now and unfortunately for these two teams, they have missed the cut. However, this provides an opportunity for both these teams to try out some fringe players and this might just be a blessing in disguise for the next season. Letâs see how things pan out.
Punjab had a very strong team this season but despite showing flashes of brilliance, the inconsistency has led to their downfall. They have failed to deliver as a group and the lack of form of their skipper, Mayank Agarwal also did not help their cause. However, the quality of this group is unquestionable and they would hope to unleash their might for one last time this season.
Hyderabad, on the other hand, would feel that they let go of a golden chance to qualify for the playoffs. They had 5 wins from the first 7 games but the dismal show after that has led to their downfall. Their struggling skipper, Kane Williamson is not available for this match and it opens up an opportunity for them to try out other quality overseas players in their ranks. Which team will finish the season on a high? Letâs find out. Toss and team sheets in a while.
PITCH REPORT - Graeme Swann says that Wankhede has short boundaries. Tells that this pitch was used last night and it is hard and there is not much grass. He expects that the pitch will turn a bit and 160 would be a good score on this pitch.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Hyderabad tonight as Kane Williamson is not available.Â