Over 20. 7 runs. Bowler: Akeal Hosein. Washington Freedom: 9-187(rr 9.35) A back of a length stock ball on middle stump and it's dispatched with a powerful slog-sweep, perfectly timed and controlled. The ball races away over deep square leg for six! Washington Freedom reach the target and clinch victory by one wicket!
A back of a length stock ball on off stump, the batter works it but misses, and the ball strikes the pads. No run off the bat there, but the pressure is palpable. Texas Super Kings lose their review on that close call.
A short stock ball on middle stump draws an attempted pull from the batter, but he misses and is quickly stumped by the wicketkeeper. Asif Mehmood is out for a duck off one delivery.
The stock ball is pitched back of a length on middle stump, and Aponso attempts an uncontrolled slog swing but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at fine leg. Amila Aponso is out for a duck off just one delivery.
A stock ball pitched back of a length on leg stump, the batter attempts a slog-sweep but only manages a top edge. The ball goes to fine leg where it is caught, resulting in the dismissal of the batter. Marco Jansen departs after scoring 9 runs from 5 balls.
Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Adam Milne. Washington Freedom: 6-180(rr 9.47) A short ball outside off, no movement, met with a firm pull shot but the batter hits his body, resulting in no run. Washington Freedom require 6 runs from the final ball with four wickets left, holding an 89% probability to win.
Marco Jansen drives it with perfect timing, sending the ball racing over long on for a maximum. Washington Freedom's win probability surges from 84% to 97%.
Adam Milne bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, and Obus Pienaar goes for a slog but mis-times it completely, offering a simple catch to mid off. Obus Pienaar departs for 18 off 10. Big change in WinViz! Texas Super Kings' chances improve from 11% to 18%.
Adam Milne bowls a short ball just outside off, met with a mis-timed cut from Obus Pienaar that stays low and is safely fielded by the wicketkeeper. No run comes off this delivery.
Over 18. 15 runs. Bowler: Wiaan Mulder. Washington Freedom: 5-171(rr 9.5) A slower ball pitched just outside off, perfectly read by Nikhil Chaudhary. He plays a well-timed flick, controlled and confident, sending it sailing over deep backward square leg for six! That takes 15 off the over and swings momentum heavily. Washington Freedom's win probability surges from 77% to 92% with just 15 needed off 12 balls and five wickets in hand.
The slower ball is bowled just outside off at a back of a length, and Nikhil Chaudhary attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing the ball to be safely fielded at extra cover for no run.
A short, no movement delivery outside off, and Pienaar steps back to unleash a controlled, middled pull shot. The ball races away over deep backward square leg for a magnificent six. Washington Freedom's chances soar as their win probability jumps from 68% to 84%.
Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Amshi de Silva. Washington Freedom: 5-156(rr 9.18) A back of a length delivery on off stump, no movement as Pienaar glances it neatly off his pads for a quick single. Washington Freedom require 30 runs from 18 balls, holding a 68% chance with five wickets in hand.
A length ball on off stump comes thrusting in, but the batter swings hard and controlled, sending it soaring over long on for a big six. A significant momentum shift as Washington Freedom's win probability jumps to 69% at 155 for 5.
Amshi de Silva delivers a full toss on leg stump which Obus Pienaar attempts a scoop but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly towards third man for a couple of runs.
A right pace delivery from Amshi de Silva, landing a good length on a full outside off line. Obus Pienaar cautiously defends, no run as the ball is played back to the bowler. An extra is added to the total.
De Silva delivers a back-of-a-length ball on middle stump, and Pienaar attempts a leg-side glance but misses. The umpire signals a wide, adding an extra run to the total.
Over 16. 13 runs. Bowler: Wiaan Mulder. Washington Freedom: 5-143(rr 8.94) The back-of-a-length delivery outside off sees the batter attempt a defensive stroke but he misses it, resulting in a dot ball. Washington Freedom face a tough chase needing 43 from 24 with five wickets left and a 48% win chance as per WinViz.
A back of a length seaming delivery outside off, and Mukhtar Ahmed attempts a wild slog but misses completely. He's bowled, the stumps shattered with precision. Mukhtar Ahmed departs after scoring 9 off 11. The momentum shifts as Texas Super Kings' win probability surges from 33% to 47%.
Mulder bowls a back-of-a-length seaming delivery outside off. Mukhtar goes for a drive but misses, the ball poking his pad instead for no run. Washington Freedom has successfully challenged the decision with a review.
Short and wide outside off, no movement from the bowler. Mukhtar Ahmed swings hard and gets a top edge over fine leg for a glorious six. Washington Freedom have seized momentum, their win chance surging from 58% to 71%.
A full, wide delivery outside off, driven with controlled precision through extra cover for a magnificent six. A big shift in momentum as Washington Freedom's chances improve significantly.
