Over 20. 10 runs. Bowler: Shadley van Schalkwyk. San Francisco Unicorns: 4-180(rr 9) A right pace ball delivered over the wicket is carefully played defensively for no run. San Francisco Unicorns require 8 runs off the final ball with 6 wickets in hand; the situation is tense with victory on the line.
Shadley van Schalkwyk bowls a no movement full toss wide outside off, and Hassan Khan unleashes a well-timed slog. He muscles it with controlled air over mid wicket for a massive six! Hassan Khan gets off the mark in style for the San Francisco Unicorns.
A full toss outside off, bowled without any movement, met by a mis-timed drive from the batter. Unfortunately, it results in a catch at long off, ending the innings for this player. Aaron Hardie exits after scoring 6 runs from 7 balls.
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Andre Russell. San Francisco Unicorns: 3-170(rr 8.95) Russell fires in a yorker just outside off, Hardie manages a bottom-edge slog to sneak a single off the final ball of the over. The chase tightens with the Unicorns needing 18 from 6 balls, WinViz shifts further in favor of the Knight Riders at 88%.
Full outside off, no movement, and Hardie drives it crisply along the ground for a well-run two, almost stretched to three with a sharp fielding effort.
Russell bowls a yorker right outside off stump, Hardie attempts a slog but mis-times it, the ball stays low and is quickly fielded. A big shift in momentum as the Knight Riders' win probability jumps to 77 percent.
Russell serves up a full toss outside off, and Short swings hard with a bottom edge, managing a single down to long on. The momentum shifts as Los Angeles Knight Riders increase their win probability to 60 percent.
Russell delivers a yorker just outside off; Hardie mis-times a controlled steer, barely lifting the ball as it races to backward point for a single. The momentum shifts slightly as the Knight Riders edge ahead in the win probability.
Russell bowls a full-length delivery just outside off. Matt Short drives it crisply along the ground and picks up a comfortable single. The win probability shifts noticeably, favoring the Knight Riders now.
Over 18. 12 runs. Bowler: Shadley van Schalkwyk. San Francisco Unicorns: 3-164(rr 9.11) A yorker on off stump, Matt Short deftly flicks it along the ground for a well-timed single. The Unicorns now require 23 from 11 with seven wickets in hand, holding a 61% chance to win.
A wide yorker outside off stump, Matt Short wisely leaves it alone as the ball skids past without a connection. The wicketkeeper gathers cleanly, but the umpire signals a wide, adding an extra run. San Francisco Unicorns gain momentum, their win probability rising to 66%.
The bowler sends down a yorker wide outside off, and the batter attempts a cut but misses completely. The ball drifts away for an extra wide, aided by a misfield from the keeper. The San Francisco Unicorns stretch their advantage, lifting their win probability from 54% to 59%.
A full-length delivery just outside off, no movement on offer. Matt Short drives it crisply and well-timed through long off for a boundary. A significant momentum shift as San Francisco Unicorns' win probability rises from 43% to 53%.
Aaron Hardie drives along the full-length, outside off stump delivery, timing it neatly for a well-placed single towards long off. Hardie gets off the mark to open his account.
A full-length delivery outside off, this no-movement ball was met with a mis-timed drive that carried to deep extra cover. The batter attempted a controlled drive but was caught. Sanjay Krishnamurthi departs for 65 off 47, swinging momentum as the Los Angeles Knight Riders' win probability jumps from 37% to 53%.
Over 17. 11 runs. Bowler: Andre Russell. San Francisco Unicorns: 2-152(rr 8.94) Russell bowls a yorker on middle stump, and Short expertly flicks it low and hard towards deep square leg for a quick two. The partnership reaches 151 off 99 balls. San Francisco Unicorns require 36 from 18 with eight wickets in hand, holding a 63% win probability according to WinViz.
The yorker on the outside off is met with a crisp drive that stays low, allowing the batter to sneak a single. San Francisco Unicorns move on to 150 for 2.
Russell delivers a yorker wide outside off, tempting the batter into a cut, but Sanjay Krishnamurthi misses it cleanly and the ball is quickly collected by the keeper. The momentum shifts slightly with Los Angeles Knight Riders now favored at 35%.
Russell pitches a length ball wide outside off, and Sanjay Krishnamurthi responds with a well-timed, controlled slog that sails over deep square leg for six! San Francisco Unicorns gain significant momentum, boosting their win probability to 73%.
Over 16. 12 runs. Bowler: Jason Holder. San Francisco Unicorns: 2-141(rr 8.81) A short, wide ball outside off, Matt Short swivels and pulls it crisply along the on side for two runs. San Francisco Unicorns require 47 from 24 balls with eight wickets still in hand, holding a promising 60% win probability.
A length ball on a wide outside off stump, Matt Short unfurls a beautifully controlled drive. The well-timed shot races away over long off for a boundary six! A significant momentum swing as the San Francisco Unicorns' win probability jumps sharply to 59%.
Holder bowls a leg-side yorker with no movement, and Short attempts a scoop but plays and misses, leaving the ball dead at the keeper's gloves. It's a dot ball.
