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The Harare Hurricanes have pulled of an unbelievable run chase here and they will be playing the Qalanders in the Qualifier 2 now. Do switch tabs to follow Sportskeeda's live coverage of that game. For now, it's Soumarya Dutta, signing off on behalf of Abhishek. See you soon .
Harare Hurricanes 146/1 in 9.2 overs Robin Uthappa 88*(36) | Richard Ngarava 1/21 Donovan Ferreira 35*(16) |
The Hurricanes have pulled off a miracle here and they're into the second Qualifier! They had to chase a mammoth 146 runs from their 10 overs and they did it with ease in the end much to the agony of the Samp Army. They lost just one wicket in the chase as Robin Uthappa and Donovan Ferreira guided them home.
The Veteran Indian batter played the innings of the tournament and scored 88 runs in no time as he rolled back the years with his delightful stroke making. He was given able support by Ferreira who showed his big hitting prowess and took on the bowlers. He was hit on the helmet once but that didn't deter him from playing in his normal aggressive approach.
The bowlers found it really hard as they struggled to contain the runs. Richard Ngarava was the only man to take a wicket as he got rid of Evin Lewis. The rest of the bowlers had a really tough day including Tom Curran who was hammered all over the park today. Mystery spinner Mujeeb also travelled the distance as he was smashed for 28 runs from his only over.
10.0
9.2 Sheldon Cottrell to Robin Uthappa, HARARE WIN! Back of a length on the stumps, comes down the track and knocks it towards mid on for a couple. No one is there as Cottrell tries to cover it but his effort is not enough for the batters to prevent a couple.
9.1 Sheldon Cottrell to Robin Uthappa, a slow full length delivery on off, chips it towards extra cover. Falls safe as the batters complete a couple.
Tom Curran's poor day with the ball continued as Uthappa went berserk in that over. The Hurricanes just need four runs to win now and they're on their way to book a play in the qualifier 2!
9
overs
142/1score
1wd
1wd
6
1
1
4
6
1wd
1
runs
Robin Uthappa*
84(34)
Donavon Ferreira
35(16)
Tom Curran
0/36
8.6 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, full on off, drilled towards long off for a single.
8.6 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, WIDE! A wide yorker but pitches it past the tramlines.
8.5 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, ANOTHER SIX! Length and outside off, stands tall and punches it aerially over the reach of long off fielder.
8.4 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, a low full toss outside off, lobs it past sweeper cover for a boundary.
8.3 Tom Curran to Donovan Ferreira, length and outside off, swats it towards long on.
8.2 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, full and outside off, knocked towards mid off for a single.
8.1 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, SMASHED! A full toss on leg, flicks it aerially towards the cow corner fence.
8.1 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, length and just on the tramlines, the umpire signals a wide though.
8.1 Tom Curran to Robin Uthappa, length and way outside off, wide signaled!
Donovan Ferreira ends the over with two huge sixes!! The Hurricanes are still in it and we're headed for a thrilling finish here as the batting side need 26 runs from the final two overs.
8
overs
120/1score
2
1lb
1
1
6
6
runs
Robin Uthappa*
78(31)
Donavon Ferreira
22(13)
Peter Hatzoglou
0/25
7.6 Peter Hatzoglou to Donovan Ferreira, ONCE MORE! Back of a length on off, stands tall and pulls it straight towards the sight screens.
7.5 Peter Hatzoglou to Donovan Ferreira, MILES! Length and angling towards leg, pulled aerially towards deep midwicket.