END OF OVER:15 | 17 Runs 1 Wkt | ECR: 137/6 (10 runs required, RR: 9.13)
- Gareth Delany5 (2b)
- Tom Curran30 (7b)
- Chris Jordan3-0-35-2
- Fred Klaassen3-0-44-0
2:34pm That will be all from us for this game. But there is still one big game left in the group stage, and that will have huge implications on the qualification race. You can catch all the action here, and it begins quite soon. Until next time, though, from all of us here at Cricinfo, it is goodbye!
Glenn Maxwell, the Wolves captain is also the Player of the Match: The way we played this game was outstanding. It was a great effort to push as deep as we did. Unfortunately, that rain came at the wrong time. (On his approach to batting) It was a little bit tricky. Tried to give myself time and work out what areas (to target). Tried to take a few risks to get them to bowl differently. Then Miller came in and finished the job beautifully. (Rain break) Ball got a little softer. They hit a couple of boundaries, and the ball came back with not as much of a sharp seam. Ball got wet and it was difficult after that. But Jordan did a brilliant job icing the game. Future is in Dublin's hands, and we will be watching that game. (On the inaugural season of the ETPL) It has been brilliant fun. Really lucky to have a wonderful group of people (staff and players). Hopefully this is the start of a long and successful tournament history. (On him playing the ETPL again) Have a few years left, and feels nice to put in a good performance today and give us a chance of playing the finals.
Mitchell Santner, Rockers captain: At the start, we knew if we won, we would go straight through. Shame not to win but we did what we needed to do to qualify. There were a few numbers and no one knew what those numbers were (smiles). They (Wolves) got a little more than we wanted them to, but Maxi and Miller are tough to stop (with a shorter side). (Areas for improvement) Conditions are different to Holland, and we have been slow to adjust. Today, we got beat by two very good players with the bat. Few things we can reflect on. Finals cricket is where you want to be. After the start, a little disappointed if we do not finish top.
Mitchell Santner, Rockers captain: At the start, we knew if we won, we would go straight through. Shame not to win but we did what we needed to do to qualify. There were a few numbers and no one knew what those numbers were (smiles). They (Wolves) got a little more than we wanted them to, but Maxi and Miller are tough to stop (with a shorter side). (Areas for improvement) Conditions are different to Holland, and we have been slow to adjust. Today, we got beat by two very good players with the bat. Few things we can reflect on. Finals cricket is where you want to be. After the start, a little disappointed if we do not finish top.
2:22pm A chaotic game in the end, and it was filled with calculations. The Rockers, at one stage, seemed content to just make it to the playoffs. Then, post the rain delay, Curran took matters into his own hands and nearly pulled off an amazing heist. Santner popped up with a cameo too but the inability of their top order to get among the runs meant they were already playing catch-up. The Wolves have won and have kept themselves at the qualification table. But they now need Dublin to do them a favour and beat the Rotterdam Dockers.
20 off 4. Delany on strike
MJ Santner c Adair b Jordan 23 (13b 3x4 1x6) SR: 176.92
Right. 27 needed off 6. Things have gotten just a little more interesting. Change of ball in between overs too. Jordan to bowl
END OF OVER:14 | 27 Runs | ECR: 120/5 (27 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 8.57, RRR: 27.00)
- Tom Curran25 (5b)
- Mitchell Santner17 (11b)
- Fred Klaassen3-0-44-0
- Chris Jordan2-0-18-1
Shehroz: "So Belfast are out of contention now ?" -- Not at all. If Belfast win this game and Rotterdam lose to Dublin, Belfast will qualify.
END OF OVER:13 | 10 Runs 1 Wkt | ECR: 93/5 (54 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 7.15, RRR: 27.00)
- Mitchell Santner8 (8b)
- Tom Curran7 (2b)
- Chris Jordan2-0-18-1
- Fred Klaassen2-0-17-0
Rockers need just one more run to qualify
LJ Evans c Adair b Jordan 15 (14b 1x4 0x6) SR: 107.14
