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Dwayne Bravo, the skipper of Delhi Bulls, gives credit to his players to get a win and they are looking forward to their next match. Tells that Ravi Rampaul bowled brilliantly and they were a happier team going into the break. Tells that Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hafeez played really well. Says that they have to be free, prepared for the next game.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been awarded the Man of the Match for his blistering 30 off just 10 balls, he says that he is happy with his performance. Adds that it is difficult to hit every ball as they don't have time to spend time. Thanks the staff in the end.
Northern Warriors had to defend a par total and for that, the bowlers had to be top-notch. They failed to give a good start and never came into the game. They took two wickets in the middle but that did not help much. Josh Little struck late but it was too late for a comeback. A day to forget for Northern Warriors.
Delhi Bulls bowlers' did half the job in the first innings and the batters completed it. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave them a blistering start as he scored 30 off just 10 balls. Once both the openers fell, Mohammad Hafeez and Sherfane Rutherford build a partnership and did the job with ease. Rutherford fell but he did his job brilliantly and then the following batters completed the proceedings.
Excellent batting from Delhi Bulls and they are up and running in this tournament with a win. Dwayne Bravo is a happy captain and smiles are all around the dugout. A poor day at the office for Northern Warriors who were short in every field of the game. Something they will look onto it.
DELHI BULLS
110/4 (9.0)
31 (18)
30 (10)
1/16 (2)
1/24 (2)
Over 9
0
1
4
W
4
4
Romario Shepherd*
8 (2)
Eoin Morgan
3 (5)
Chris Jordan
1/29 (2)
DB
110/4
4
8.6
Chris Jordan to Romario Shepherd ,FOUR! Shepherd finishes things off in style! Length ball, outside off. Romario Shepherd throws the kitchen sink at it. Didn't hit it from the middle of the bat but the ball travels quickly to deep point for a boundary. Delhi Bulls win by 6 wickets!
4
8.5
Chris Jordan to Romario Shepherd ,FOUR! What timing, what placement! Fuller in length, on leg. Romario Shepherd whips it towards deep mid-wicket to get off the mark with a boundary.
Romario Shepherd walks out.
W
8.4
Chris Jordan to Mohammad Hafeez ,OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A wicket against the run of play! Length ball, wide outside off. Mohammad Hafeez reaches out for it and tries to carve it over point. The ball goes off the outside edge and carries through to the keeper. Abdul Shakoor makes no mistake behind the stumps and Delhi Bulls lose their fourth wicket but they won't mind as only 6 runs are needed.
4
8.3
Chris Jordan to Mohammad Hafeez ,FOUR! Crunched! Length ball, on off. Mohammad Hafeez powers it through covers for a boundary. 100 comes up in style for Delhi Bulls!
1
8.2
Chris Jordan to Eoin Morgan ,Slower in length, on middle. Cut to point for a quick run.
0
8.1
Chris Jordan to Eoin Morgan ,A low full toss, on off. Eoin Morgan pushes it towards covers.
Chris Jordan to bowl the penultimate over.
Over 8
0
1
0
1
1
6
Mohammad Hafeez*
27 (16)
Eoin Morgan
2 (3)
Abhimanyu Mithun
1/16 (2)
DB
97/3
6
7.6
Abhimanyu Mithun to Mohammad Hafeez ,SIX! Smashed! Fuller in length, on off. Mohammad Hafeez sits back and strokes it over long off handsomely for a biggie. 11 needed from 12 balls now.
1
7.5
Abhimanyu Mithun to Eoin Morgan ,On a length, on off. Morgan cuts it straight to extra cover for a quick single.
1
7.4
Abhimanyu Mithun to Mohammad Hafeez ,Short of a length, on off. Pulled to deep square leg for a single.