Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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.

14.6
4
Jordan to Delany, FOUR, four to finish the game, but the Wolves have kept themselves in contention! Length on middle and off. Delany stands tall and drills it back past the bowler. Does not matter in the grander scheme of the result, but a positive note to end on for the Rockers, who have now officially qualified for the playoffs!
14.5
1
Jordan to Curran, 1 run, slower ball on a full length on middle and leg. Curran hoicks it to deep backward square leg
14.4
4
Jordan to Curran, FOUR, excellent yorker, and even though this goes for four, it might have sealed the deal for the Wolves. Just a touch outside off. Curran jams down on it and squeezes it past backward point!
14.3
1
Jordan to Delany, 1 run, back of a length on middle and leg. Delany backs away and tugs it down the ground to long on

20 off 4. Delany on strike

14.2
W
Jordan to Santner, OUT, Sliced up into the wind, and Santner perishes! Very full outside off and Santner cannot get under this fully. Off the lower half of the bat and with the wind not helping, the ball does not carry. Adair takes it well inside the long off fence, and Santner's cameo comes to an end!

MJ Santner c Adair b Jordan 23 (13b 3x4 1x6) SR: 176.92

14.1
6
Jordan to Santner, SIX, up, up and away! Back of a length outside off. Sits up a little and Santner picks it up and dumps it over deep mid wicket. Wind aiding the Rockers' charge here!
14.1
1w
Jordan to Santner, 1 wide, short and a mile outside off. Santner thinks about swishing at it before letting it go. Called a wide

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
13.6
6
Klaassen to Curran, SIX, three sixes in a row, and this game may just have come alive! Yet another loose short ball outside off. Curran has all the time in the world to sit back and pummel it over long on!
13.5
6
Klaassen to Curran, SIX, add six more to the score! Short again, and angling across outside off. Curran hops up onto his toes and muscles it over long on. Wind helping that ball clear the fence!
13.4
6
Klaassen to Curran, SIX, six more! This is not great bowling. Short and sitting up outside off. Curran waits on it and smokes it over deep mid wicket!
13.3
1
Klaassen to Santner, 1 run, slower bumper on middle and leg. Santner gets inside the line this time and heaves it towards deep backward square leg
13.2
4
Klaassen to Santner, FOUR, slow, short, wide and another boundary! Santner jumps up, reaches out for this again and mauls it over extra cover!
13.1
4
Klaassen to Santner, FOUR, thumped! Slower short ball on middle and off. Santner backs away early and hunders it over extrs cover. One bounce and into the fence!

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
12.6
1
Jordan to Santner, 1 run, half-tracker outside off. Santner stands tall and pulls it to long on
12.5
0
Jordan to Santner, no run, back of a length outside off, and this skips through. Santner swishes at it but is far too late on the stroke
12.4
1
Jordan to Curran, 1 run, the Rockers are through! Slower bumper outside off. Curran jumps up onto his toes and hauls it towards deep backward square leg

Rockers need just one more run to qualify

12.3
6
Jordan to Curran, SIX, off the mark instantly! Not fully in control but Curran will not mind it. Shortish and getting up to near the hip. Curran hacks at it and top-edges it way over the keeper's head!
12.2
W
Jordan to Evans, OUT, skied, and taken! Shortish again outside off. Evans looks to smear this over cow corner but gets under it too much. The ball hangs in the air for a long time, but Adair runs in from long on to gobble up the chance. Rockers five down now!

LJ Evans c Adair b Jordan 15 (14b 1x4 0x6) SR: 107.14

Rockers 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st9JT SmutsGR Adair
2nd18JT SmutsAGS Gous
3rd34AGS GousB McMullen
4th6LJ EvansAGS Gous
5th18LJ EvansMJ Santner
6th42MJ SantnerTK Curran
7th10TK CurranGJ Delany