HYK vs RAP Ball by Ball Commentary

RAP

121/9(20.0 ov)

HYK

123/5(16.3 ov)

Hyderabad Kingsmen beat Rawalpindiz by 5 wickets

Commentary

Hyderabad Kingsmen

1:04 PM IST Double-header action continues - That wraps up our coverage of Match 24, where the Hyderabad Kingsmen furthered their rise while Rawalpindiz’s struggles continued. The cricketing feast doesn't end here, as we immediately shift our focus to the second half of this Thursday double-header. Match 25 is just around the corner, featuring a massive clash between the Karachi Kings and Islamabad United right here at the National Stadium. Cheers for now!

1:02 PM IST Hunain Shah has been awarded the POTM for his brilliant bowling spell of 3 for 18.

1:00 PM IST Kingsmen bowling masterclass - Earlier, in a commanding display of bowling discipline, the Hyderabad Kingsmen firmly seized control by restricting Rawalpindiz to a modest 121. The slide began early in the third over, and the pressure never eased as spinners tightened the screws and pacers Ali and Hunain claimed three wickets each. Only two batters managed to cross the 20-run mark in a largely disjointed batting effort from the Pindiz.

1:00 PM IST Pindiz bowlers ifght a losing battle - Defending a meager total of 121 was always going to be an uphill task, but the Rawalpindiz bowlers refused to go down without a fight. Asif Afridi was the pick of the attack, claiming two wickets and giving his side a glimmer of hope early on, while almost every bowler except Mubasir Khan chipped in with a wicket. Despite their spirited effort and tactical discipline, the lack of runs on the board eventually took its toll. The Pindiz will need to find answers for their batting woes quickly if they are to salvage any pride in the remaining fixtures.

12:58 PM IST Marnus and middle-order heroics - The chase was far from a cakewalk initially, but skipper Marnus Labuschagne once again proved to be the calming influence, steadying the ship with a vital knock in the 30s. When both Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell departed in consecutive overs, the game hung in the balance. However, a brilliant, unbeaten 54-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Irfan Khan and Kusal Perera turned the tide completely. Both batters scored in the 30s, showing great maturity to navigate the pressure and guide their team across the finish line with ease.

12:57 PM IST Kingsmen secure hattrick of wins - The Hyderabad Kingsmen have extended their sensational winning streak to three matches, comfortably breezing past Rawalpindiz by 5 wickets with more than three overs to spare. Despite a shaky start to the chase where they lost three early wickets, the new franchise showed immense composure to overhaul the 122-run target. This victory further solidifies Hyderabad's position as the tournament's most improved side, while Rawalpindiz remain winless and rooted to the bottom of the table after another tough outing.

End of over 16.34 runs

HYK: 123/5CRR: 7.45

Ball

Kusal Perera:32 (24)

Irfan Khan:34 (29)

Mubasir Khan:1.3-0-15-0

16.3

Mubasir Khan to Kusal Perera, 4 runs

Four.

Kusal Perera

Runs: 32(24)SR: 133.33

16.2

Mubasir Khan to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

16.1

Mubasir Khan to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

End of over 168 runs

HYK: 119/5CRR: 7.44RRR: 0.75

Ball

Kusal Perera:28 (21)

Irfan Khan:34 (29)

Saad Masood:4-0-35-1

15.6

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

15.5

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

15.4

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

15.3

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 4 runs

Four.

15.2

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

15.1

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

End of over 1511 runs

HYK: 111/5CRR: 7.40RRR: 2.20

Ball

Irfan Khan:32 (26)

Kusal Perera:22 (18)

Mohammad Amir:3-0-23-1

14.6

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

14.5

Mohammad Amir to Kusal Perera, 1 run

Leg bye.

14.4

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

14.3

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

14.2

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 2 runs

2 runs.

Irfan Khan

Runs: 30(23)SR: 130.43

14.1

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 6 runs

Six.

End of over 149 runs

HYK: 100/5CRR: 7.14RRR: 3.66

Ball

Kusal Perera:22 (17)

Irfan Khan:22 (21)

Ben Sears:4-0-28-1

13.6

Ben Sears to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

13.5

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

100 Runs for the teamHyderabad Kingsmen

Runs: 100/5

13.4

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

13.3

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 4 runs

Four.

13.2

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

13.1

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 4 runs

Four.

End of over 1310 runs

HYK: 91/5CRR: 7.00RRR: 4.42

Ball

Irfan Khan:13 (16)

Kusal Perera:22 (16)

Asif Afridi:4-1-20-2

12.6

Asif Afridi to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

12.5

Asif Afridi to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

12.4

Asif Afridi to Irfan Khan, 4 runs

Four.

12.3

Asif Afridi to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

12.3

Asif Afridi to Kusal Perera, 1 run

Wide.

12.2

Asif Afridi to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

12.1

Asif Afridi to Irfan Khan, 2 runs

2 runs.

End of over 126 runs

HYK: 81/5CRR: 6.75RRR: 5.12

Ball

Kusal Perera:21 (15)

Irfan Khan:5 (11)

Saad Masood:3-0-27-1

11.6

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

11.5

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

11.4

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

11.3

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

11.2

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 2 runs

2 runs.

11.2

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

Wide.

11.1

Saad Masood to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 115 runs

HYK: 75/5CRR: 6.82RRR: 5.22

Ball

Irfan Khan:3 (8)

Kusal Perera:18 (12)

Mohammad Amir:2-0-12-1

10.6

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

10.5

Mohammad Amir to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

10.4

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

10.3

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

10.2

Mohammad Amir to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

10.1

Mohammad Amir to Irfan Khan, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 102 runs

HYK: 70/5CRR: 7.00RRR: 5.20

Ball

Irfan Khan:0 (4)

Kusal Perera:16 (10)

Ben Sears:3-0-19-1

9.6

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, 1 run

Leg bye.

9.5

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

9.4

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

9.3

Ben Sears to Irfan Khan, no run

No run.

9.2

Ben Sears to Glenn Maxwell, no run

OUT! b Ben Sears.

Glenn Maxwell

0 (1b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

b Ben Sears

9.1

Ben Sears to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 912 runs

HYK: 68/4CRR: 7.56RRR: 4.90

Ball

Marnus Labuschagne:32 (21)

Kusal Perera:15 (9)

Saad Masood:2-0-21-1

8.6

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

OUT! lbw b Saad Masood.

Marnus Labuschagne

32 (21b 6x4 0x6)SR: 152.38

lbw b Saad Masood

8.5

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

8.4

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 4 runs

Four.

8.3

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 2 runs

2 runs.

8.2

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

8.1

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

Marnus Labuschagne

Runs: 31(19)SR: 163.16

End of over 812 runs

HYK: 56/3CRR: 7.00RRR: 5.50

Ball

Kusal Perera:8 (6)

Marnus Labuschagne:27 (18)

Mubasir Khan:1-0-11-0

7.6

Mubasir Khan to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

7.5

Mubasir Khan to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

7.4

Mubasir Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run

Leg bye.

7.3

Mubasir Khan to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

7.2

Mubasir Khan to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

50 Runs for the teamHyderabad Kingsmen

Runs: 53/3

7.2

Mubasir Khan to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

Wide.

7.1

Mubasir Khan to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

End of over 79 runs

HYK: 44/3CRR: 6.29RRR: 6

Ball

Marnus Labuschagne:17 (14)

Kusal Perera:8 (4)

Saad Masood:1-0-9-0

6.6

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

6.5

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

6.4

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

6.3

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

6.2

Saad Masood to Kusal Perera, 1 run

1 run.

6.1

Saad Masood to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 67 runs

HYK: 35/3CRR: 5.83RRR: 6.21

Ball

Kusal Perera:6 (2)

Marnus Labuschagne:10 (10)

Mohammad Amir:1-0-7-1

5.6

Mohammad Amir to Kusal Perera, 6 runs

Six.

5.5

Mohammad Amir to Kusal Perera, no run

No run.

5.4

Mohammad Amir to Usman Khan, no run

OUT! c Saad Masood b Mohammad Amir.

Usman Khan

0 (8b 0x4 0x6)SR: 0.00

c Saad Masood b Mohammad Amir

5.3

Mohammad Amir to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

5.2

Mohammad Amir to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

5.1

Mohammad Amir to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 50 run

HYK: 28/2CRR: 5.60RRR: 6.26

Ball

Usman Khan:0 (5)

Marnus Labuschagne:9 (9)

Asif Afridi:3-1-10-2

4.6

Asif Afridi to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

4.5

Asif Afridi to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

4.4

Asif Afridi to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

4.3

Asif Afridi to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

4.2

Asif Afridi to Usman Khan, no run

No run.

4.1

Asif Afridi to Saim Ayub, no run

OUT! c Mohammad Amir b Asif Afridi.

Saim Ayub

15 (11b 1x4 1x6)SR: 136.36

c Mohammad Amir b Asif Afridi

End of over 415 runs

HYK: 28/1CRR: 7.00RRR: 5.87

Ball

Marnus Labuschagne:9 (9)

Saim Ayub:15 (10)

Ben Sears:2-0-18-0

3.6

Ben Sears to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

3.5

Ben Sears to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

3.4

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, 1 run

1 run.

3.3

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, 4 runs

Four.

3.2

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, no run

No run.

3.1

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, 6 runs

Six.

End of over 34 runs

HYK: 13/1CRR: 4.33RRR: 6.41

Ball

Marnus Labuschagne:5 (7)

Saim Ayub:4 (6)

Asif Afridi:2-0-10-1

2.6

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, 4 runs

Four.

2.5

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

2.4

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

2.3

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

2.2

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

2.1

Asif Afridi to Marnus Labuschagne, no run

No run.

End of over 23 runs

HYK: 9/1CRR: 4.50RRR: 6.27

Ball

Saim Ayub:4 (6)

Marnus Labuschagne:1 (1)

Ben Sears:1-0-3-0

1.6

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, 2 runs

2 runs.

1.5

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, no run

No run.

1.4

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, no run

No run.

1.3

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, no run

No run.

1.2

Ben Sears to Saim Ayub, no run

No run.

1.1

Ben Sears to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run

1 run.

End of over 16 runs

HYK: 6/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 6.10

Ball

Saim Ayub:2 (1)

Marnus Labuschagne:0 (0)

Asif Afridi:1-0-6-1

0.6

Asif Afridi to Saim Ayub, 2 runs

2 runs.

0.5

Asif Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, no run

OUT! c Ben Sears b Asif Afridi.

Maaz Sadaqat

4 (5b 1x4 0x6)SR: 80.00

c Ben Sears b Asif Afridi

0.4

Asif Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, no run

No run.

0.3

Asif Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, no run

No run.

0.2

Asif Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, 4 runs

Four.

0.1

Asif Afridi to Maaz Sadaqat, no run

No run.

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Toss

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