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We have two games scheduled on Sunday, 30th August, in ETPL. So do join us at 2 PM IST, 10:30 AM Local Time.
10:10 PM IST, 6:40 PM Local Time: Persistent rainfall dominated the day, turning the fixture into a frustrating, piecemeal affair. Despite frequent weather interruptions, the first innings managed to drag to a conclusion, highlighted by a masterclass in pace bowling from Anrich Nortje. Delivering an electrifying performance, Nortje tore through the opposition to claim his first-ever five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. The relentless weather delayed the start of the chase, ultimately forcing officials to employ a revised target of 121 runs from 14 overs.
The restart proved fleeting, as a sudden burst of heavy rain halted play after just a single over of the second innings. With the downpour showing no signs of stopping, the umpires officially abandoned the match, forcing the Dockers and the Wolves to split the points. It was an unfortunate end to a contest that promised an exciting finish, but even Nortje's historic spell could not outplay the weather.
9:52 PM IST and 6:22 PM Local Time: A quiet start for Mark Adair. He concedes only 5 in his first over. Saurabh Nehtravalkar takes the new ball from the other end. OH NO! As Netravalkar was getting ready to start his spell, drizzle comes back and so are the covers. Players rush back to the dug-out. This is the third rain interruption in this game.
OVER 1
Rotterdam Dockers
5/0
Faf du Plessis
4(3)
Michael Levitt
1(3)
Mark Adair
0-5(1.0)
0.6 Mark Adair to Faf du Plessis
0 On a length and outside off, pushed it down to backward point.
0.5 Mark Adair to Faf du Plessis
4 FOUR!! HELPED AWAY ON ITS WAY! Sliding in, full and down the leg side. Faf rolls his wrists and uses the pace of the bowler. Just lays his bat on the ball and tickles it down to deep fine leg for a boundary.
0.4 Mark Adair to Faf du Plessis
0 Back of a length and outside off. Faf tries to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge as there is no foot movement at all.
0.3 Mark Adair to Michael Levitt
1 Short of a good length and around middle, pulled it down to deep backward square leg for one.