ZIM-W vs SA-W Ball by Ball Commentary

Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

OUT! The batter misses the ball and is hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW and it is given.

2 runs.

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this from the crease and exploits the area near point.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.

Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.

No ball and Six! Sent into the crowd! Out comes the pull shot and off goes the ball.

Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.

2 Wides! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

2 Wides! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

OUT! It is high in the air, but there is a fielder under it, who takes it.

No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.

2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.

Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.

1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.

2 runs, swept away, that too, in the reverse direction. Two runs taken at point.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

Leg bye, the batter sweeps this away but finds a fielder in the way.

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

1 run, played towards fine leg.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

1 run, that is pulled away through the fine leg region for a single.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.

1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this from the crease and exploits the area near covers.

Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through covers on the off side for a boundary.

Four! That is nicely played. The batter waits and then plays the late cut through third man for a boundary.

1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this from the crease and exploits the area near covers.

No run, that is slogged away, but not for any run.

No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.

Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

Four.

1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.

2 runs, that is cut away through point for a couple.

No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.

No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Four! The on drive is played by the batter. The ball races to the fence in no time.

1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.

No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.

No run, that is cut away but straight to the fielder at point.