Match 7, Abu Dhabi, October 19, 2019, 03:40 PM
184/4(20ov)
115/7(20ov)
Jersey beat Nigeria by 69 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Jonty Jenner
Commentry
That is it from this game. As it stands, Jersey top Group B but it could all change in the next couple of hours as Ireland take on the hosts, UAE in the next qualifying game. Do join us for that game at 1930 Local (1530 GMT). Till then, cheers!
Jersey skipper, Charles Perchard, says they like batting first as they have got a good spin attack and hence, they like defending. Mentions they have variety in their bowling and they would be using a lot of spin in the coming games. States their batters play with intent right from the word go as that is the nature of this format. Also says that with no disrespect to Nigeria, they would like stiffer opponent. Feels they will have difficult tests ahead and they want to do well there too. Ends by saying it is a pleasure playing in such a good stadium.
Nigeria skipper, Ademola Onikoyi, says it was a difficult game but they hope to learn, work harder and improve and he believes in his side that they would come back strong. States they will go into the next game with confidence and he hopes they can do better. Mentions it is wonderful to play on this ground as it is the one they watched on television and it is a pleasure to play here. Ends by saying they need to come back stronger and represent Africa well.
Man of the Match, Jonty Jenner, says the conditions are pretty warm and it is good to get a shower after batting. Adds that they were trying to score boundaries in the first couple of overs and then run hard. He further says that they had to work harder than they thought and hence, he had to run off once the innings got over. Feels that this is a massive win for them and they are pleased with the way things went in their first game.
Earlier in the day, the victory was actually set up by the Jersey batsmen as they put on a mammoth target of 185 runs in front of the Nigerians. They were always on the front foot from there on. The star with the bat for Jersey was Jonty Jenner who scored a half ton and everyone around him contributed as well.
A one-sided contest and Jersey have beaten Nigeria by a comprehensive margin of 69 runs. The chase started for Nigeria on a good note as Ajekun scored runs freely in the first few overs. However, they lost two quick wickets in the fifth over bowled by Elliot Miles which gave Nigeria a very big setback from which they never recovered. The Nigerian innings never got the momentum it wanted to chase down such a big target and Jersey cruised through. All the bowlers for Jersey did a very good job. Except for Hawkins-Kay everyone got at least one wicket. Elliot Miles and Ben Stevens stood out as they consistently bowled good lines and lengths.
19.6
W
OUT! Onikoyi holes out! A wicket to end the game! This is tossed up on middle, AO looks to clear long on but only gets height on it. Jenner takes it nicely in the deep. JERSEY WIN BY 69 RUNS!
19.5
1
A couple now! This is on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
19.4
.
Taken, no dropped, no wait, that has been taken, no it has been dropped! After all that juggling the keeper has put that down. The slider outside off, Runsewe looks to force it through the off side but the outside edge is found. It goes to the keeper who looks to take it with two hands but the ball pops out, he tries to take it on the second attempt but it pops out again and then onto the ground.
19.3
.
Flatter and outside off, the batter looks to cut but misses.
19.2
1
Another single as this is slapped down to long off for one.
19.1
1
Very full and on off, this is hit through covers for one.
In over# 1
1
1
2
1
0
2
Ben Stevens 20/1(4)
18.6
1
Floated on off, Runsewe looks to flick this one towards mid on but the ball goes off the leading edge uppishly towards cover-point. Luckily for him it falls in no man's land and Runsewe survives as they also pick up a single.
18.5
1
Onikoyi pushes this one towards the cover region for a single.
18.4
2
On the pads of Onikoyi, he flicks this one towards square leg for a couple.
18.3
1
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot towards point. They pick up a single.
18.2
.
Good bowling by Stevens! It pitches on a length around middle and turns back in. Runsewe looks to force it towards the off side but misses. The ball goes past his leg pole and misses by a whisker.
18.1
2
Short and wide outside off, Runsewe cuts it towards deep backward point for a couple.
Ben Stevens is back into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
2
0W
Dominic Blampied 21/1(3)
17.6
1
Short and wide outside off, the batter cuts it towards deep point for a single.
17.5
1
The batter opens the face of the bat and guides this one towards third man for a single.
17.4
.
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
17.3
1
Flatter and on off, this is guided towards point for one.
17.2
2
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled towards deep mid-wicket for one.
17.1
W
OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust! This is slower through the air on middle, it straightens a touch. Onwuzulike looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the front pad. An appeal and up goes the finger.
In over# 1
1
2
1wd
0W
2
1
1
Charles Perchard 16/1(3)
16.6
1
On the pads, Onwuzulike flicks this one towards mid-wicket and takes a single to retain strike.
16.5
2
Onwuzulike flicks this one towards mid-wicket and sets off. There is a second available and the batters do well to complete it.
16.5
1wd
Wide! Down the leg side, Onwuzulike leaves it alone.
Chimezie Onwuzulike walks out at no. 7.
16.4
W
OUT! LBW! Both the batters have been dismissed but it is Oyede, the striker who has to walk back. Good length ball on off, it nips back in. Oyede misses his flick and the ball hits his pad as it rolls towards fine leg. The Jersey players appeal for an LBW and the umpire immediately raises his finger. The fielder at fine leg though does not want to take any chances and picks up the ball and has a shy at the non striker's end. He hits and the non-striker is well short too. But as Odeye has been adjudged LBW already, he has to depart. Top notch stuff from Jersey, this.
16.3
2
Oyede pushes this good length ball towards long on. The batters set off and there is a second available which they complete after some good running.
16.2
1
Onikoyi drives this one towards cover and takes a single.
16.1
1
Oyede lofts this shorter one over mid on and takes a single.
Charles Perchard is back into the attack. His figures 2-0-8-0.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Benjamin Ward 20/1(4)
15.6
1
Short delivery outside off, Oyede cuts this one towards point and takes a single.
15.5
1
Onikoyi lofts this one over mid off for a single.
15.4
1
Oyede punches this one off the back foot towards cover for one.
15.3
1
Ward gets this one to spin back in, Onikoyi looks to cut but gets an inside edge on it which goes towards fine leg for a single.
15.2
2
Onikoyi smashes this one over the bowler's head. However, it does not have the timing to cross the fence and the fielder at long off cuts it off as the batters take two.
15.1
1
Ward floats this one outside off, Oyede pushes this one towards cover and takes a single.
Benjamin Ward is back on!
In over# 1
4
0
1
0
1
0
Elliot Miles 22/2(4)
14.6
4
FOUR! A poor ball, a rare loose ball from Miles and it is put away. A full toss outside off, Onikoyi powers it over the bowler for a boundary.
14.5
.
Very full and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
14.4
1
On the shorter side around off, this is slapped through covers for one.
14.3
.
Flatter and on off, this is pushed back to the bowler.
14.2
1
On the stumps again, it is pushed to the left of the bowler and the batters take off. The bowler gets to the ball but his throw is a little too wide. A better throw and it could have been close.
14.1
.
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0W
0
Ben Stevens 13/1(3)
13.6
1
Onikoyi goes onto the back foot and punches this one towards long off for one.
13.5
1
Oyede tries to flick this one towards the leg side but he gets a leading edge which goes uppishly towards cover. The batsmen have run through for a single.
13.4
1
On the pads of Onikoyi, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
13.3
.
Outside off, Onikoyi looks to play at it but misses.
Ademola Onikoyi, the skipper, walks out to bat.
13.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Stevens did not have a wicket to his name but now he has! Okpe pays the price of not capitalizing on the bad delivery! This one is a touch closer than the previous delivery but Okpe still goes for the same shot, a slam over cover. He does not get the elevation and this time Ward at short cover takes the catch.
13.1
.
Short and wide outside off, Okpe looks to smash it towards the off side but misses.
Ben Stevens is on now. Not a wicket for him so far but he has been economical.
In over# 1
2
1
1wd
1
1
2
0
Elliot Miles 16/2(3)
12.6
2
On the pads of Oyede, he flicks this one off his pads towards square leg for a quick couple.
12.5
1
Okpe rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball towards the cover-point region. The batters take one.
12.5
1wd
Wide! Down the leg side, Okpe leaves it alone. Wide signalled.
12.4
1
Oyede chips this one over mid off and takes one.
12.3
1
Okpe lofts this one towards mid off. The man at long off collects it after a couple of bounces and the batters take one.
12.2
2
Width on offer, Okpe slams this one towards deep cover for a couple.
12.1
.
Floated outside off, pushed towards the cover region.
Elliot Miles is back into the attack. 2-0-8-2 so far from him.
In over# 1
0
4
1
0
0
0
Benjamin Ward 13/1(3)
11.6
.
Another tossed up ball on off, the batter strokes it straight to covers.
11.5
4
FOUR! Need a lot more of these! Shorter and quicker down the leg side, the batter looks to pull but gets a top edge over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
11.4
1
Gives it a lot of air outside off, this is hit through the off side for one.
11.3
.
A little turn there! It lands outside off and then spins away. The batter looks to run it down but misses. Three dots in a row.
11.2
.
The googly, full and wide outside off, the batsman tries to hit it hard through covers but misses.
11.1
.
Floats it up on off, the batter hits it to covers.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
0
1
Ben Stevens 10/0(2)
10.6
1
Floated on off again, Okpe pushes this one towards mid off for a single.
10.5
1
Oyede pushes this one towards mid off for a single.
10.4
.
Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
10.3
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
10.2
.
Flatter one on middle and leg, the ball comes back in and Okpe misses his flick. It hits Okpe on the back pad and the Jersey players put in an appeal. The umpire is unmoved as the ball looks to be going down leg. The ball rolls towards the off side and the batters look for a single but the keeper is aware. He collects the ball and whips the bails off in a flash as the batters decide against the single.
10.1
1
Oyede cuts this one towards point and takes a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
1
0
1
Benjamin Ward 8/1(2)
9.6
.
The batsman has played it to the point region.
9.5
.
Beaten! Ward tosses this one on off, it spins back in. Okpe looks to cut this one off the back foot but the ball sneaks through beating his inside edge.
Isaac Okpe is the new man in.
9.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The budding stand has been broken! Ward floats this one outside off, Adewoye looks to loft this one over the cover fielder powerfully but does not get the elevation on it. The ball goes straight into the hands of Ben Stevens at short cover, who takes the catch. Nigeria lose their third wicket and slip further.
9.3
1
Full and floated on off, pushed towards the cover region for a single.
9.2
.
Oyede cuts this one but straight to the man at point.
9.1
1
Shortish ball outside off, Adewoye punches this one towards cover-point and takes a single.
In over# 1
2
1
1
1
0
2
Elliot Miles 8/2(2)
8.6
2
On the pads of Oyede, he flicks this one in front of square and takes a couple this time. Good running.
8.5
1
Adewoye lofts this one over mid on and takes a single as the fielder in the deep mops it up.
8.4
1
Shorter in length, Oyede rocks back and pulls this one in front of square for a single.
8.3
1
On the pads of Adewoye, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.2
.
Adewoye defends this one back towards Miles.
8.1
2
Floated outside off, the batter pushes this one down towards deep extra cover for a double.
Elliot Miles is back! He took two in his first over. Can he take another one here?
In over# 1
0
2
2
0
0
2
Benjamin Ward 6/0(1)
7.6
.
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
7.5
2
Oyede flicks this one towards mid-wicket and takes a couple. 50 up for Nigeria!
7.4
2
Full and on the pads, Oyede sweeps this one towards deep backward square leg for a couple.
7.3
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
7.2
.
Full ball on the off side again, Oyede gets an under edge on this one and the ball stays near the crease.
7.1
2
Full ball on the off side, the batter pushes it towards long off and takes a couple.
Benjamin Ward is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1lb
0
0
Charles Perchard 8/0(2)
6.6
1
Floated on the pads, Oyede pushes this one towards mid on for a single.
6.5
1
Adewoye cuts this one towards point and takes a single.
6.4
1
Floated on middle and leg, Oyede flicks this one towards mid on for a single.
6.3
1lb
The batsman appears to have been struck on the thigh pad. One run added to the total. Leg byes signalled by the umpire.
6.2
.
Floats this one outside off, Adewoye looks to cut but misses.
6.1
.
Adewoye defends this one off the front foot and into the ground.
Charles Perchard is back into the attack.
In over# 1
3
2
0
4
1
1
Dominic Blampied 16/0(2)
5.6
3
Three to end! On the pads, this is worked through square leg and the batters run three. 11 runs from the last over of the Powerplay. Still Jersey on top as Nigeria are 40 for 2 after 6. Another 145 needed in 84.
5.5
2
Edgy runs! Nigeria won't mind how they come as long as they come. This is outside off, the batter swings hard. It goes off the outside edge and down towards third man. The fielder at short third man gives it a chase and keeps it down to two.
5.4
.
Once again pushes it nicely but straight to covers.
5.3
4
FOUR! Stand and deliver! Nigeria need a few more here. This is flatter and slightly shorter. Adewoye stands tall and hits it hard through covers for a boundary.
5.2
1
A short delivery which has been pulled away. They pick up a single.
5.1
1
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.
Dominic Blampied is back on!
In over# 1
1
0W
0
0
0
0W
Elliot Miles 1/2(1)
4.6
1
Adewoye looks to defend but the ball goes off his inside edge towards fine leg and the batters take a run. Excellent over.
Vincent Adewoye walks out to the middle.
4.5
W
OUT! STUMPED! Brilliant work by the keeper here and Nigeria lose their second wicket in the same over. Miles pushes this one quicker through the air and follows the batsman down the leg side, Adedeji tries to make room and loft this over the bowler's head. However, he misses and the ball sneaks through his body and bat. The keeper collects it and whips the bails off in a flash as Adedeji loses his balance. The leg umpire raises his finger and Nigeria are in big trouble now.
4.4
.
Another miss identical to the second delivery of the over. Flatter one outside off, Adedeji looks to cut but misses.
4.3
.
Floated outside off, pushed towards the cover region.
4.2
.
Another flatter one outside off, Adedeji looks to cut but misses. Misses the off pole by a whisker.
4.1
W
OUT! TIMBER! Ajekun's short innings comes to an end. Flatter delivery and shorter in length, Ajekun goes on the back foot and looks to cut this one. He misses and Miles hits the off stump with his arm ball. The opener has to walk back after a good start. Nigeria lose their first wicket.
Elliot Miles is on now. Another spinner comes on.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
0
0
1
4
Ben Stevens 6/0(1)
3.6
.
Darted on the off pole, pushed back straight towards the bowler.
3.6
1wd
Wide! Down the leg side, Oyede looks to sweep but misses and a wide is signalled.
3.5
.
Good fielding by Stevens. Oyede pushes this one towards mid off but the bowler dives low down to his left and saves a run.
3.4
.
Floated on middle and off, Oyede defends it out.
3.3
.
The batsman failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads.
3.2
1
Tossed up on the leg side, Ajekun looks to sweep but gets a bottom edge on that one which goes past the keeper and the batters take a single.
3.1
4
FOUR! Brilliant shot! This was a touch short and close to the body, Ajekun makes a little bit of room and cuts it expertly through the gully region for a boundary.
Ben Stevens is into the attack now!
In over# 1
1
0
0
3
1wd
0
0
Charles Perchard 5/0(1)
2.6
1
Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
2.5
.
One more slower one on middle, this is defended.
2.4
.
Slower one on the pads, the batter looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
2.3
3
Good fielding! Shorter and just outside off, this is carved away behind point. The fielder at point gives it a chase, slides and saves a run for his side.
2.3
1wd
Down the leg side, the batter swings but misses. Wided.
2.2
.
Into the pads, it is worked to mid-wicket.
2.1
.
Shorter and around off, this is guided to the man at point.
Charles Perchard is on now!
In over# 1
1
0
0
4
0
0
Dominic Blampied 5/0(1)
1.6
1
Short of a length ball on middle and leg, Oyede pulls this one towards square leg for a single.
1.5
.
Tossed up on middle and off, Oyede defends this one out.
1.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
1.3
4
FOUR! Errs in line and bowls this one wide outside off. Oyede cuts this one over point and a boundary results.
1.2
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
1.1
.
Tossed up on middle and leg, Oyede looks to flick this one down the leg side but misses. The ball hits him on the pads and the players appeal. The umpire is unmoved though. That looked plumb to the naked eye. Not quite sure why the umpire has given it as not out.
Dominic Blampied to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
4
1
0
1
4
2
Anthony Hawkins-Kay 12/0(1)
0.6
4
FOUR! Top edges this one and another boundary results! Short and wide outside off again, Ajekun goes for the upper cut but top edges this one fine towards the third man region for a boundary.
0.5
1
Down the leg side from Hawkins-Kay, Oyede tucks this one towards fine leg and takes a single.
0.4
.
Good length ball on middle and off, Oyede pushes it back to the bowler.
0.3
1
Another shortish ball outside off, Ajekun upper cuts this one towards third man for a single.
0.2
4
FOUR! Powerful square cut! Short and wide outside off again, Ajekun cuts this one over the point fielder and the ball races to the fence. First boundary of the innings this.
0.1
2
Starts with a short and wide ball outside off, Ajekun slashes hard at it. The fielder at deep backward point collects it and the batters take two. Nigeria are underway!
The Jersey players are back out in the middle and are taking their fielding positions. The Nigerian openers, Daniel Ajekun and Leke Oyede are out in the middle, with the former taking strike. Anthony Hawkins-Kay will start the proceedings with the ball.
185 is the target now! Nigeria will have to bat out of their skins to chase this one down. The wicket is a little slow but still a good one to bat on but the Jersey players will be confident they can defend this one. Stay tuned for the chase in a while.
A power-packed batting display by Jersey! However, their batters were also helped by some horrible bowling by the Nigerians. They were all over the place to begin and were taken to the cleaners. A few of the Jersey batters should be disappointed with themselves as they did manage to get a start but could not make use of it. Greenwood and Jenner though did play well as their partnership has probably taken the score to one which one believes is way above par.
19.6
2
A couple to end! 14 from the last over. JERSEY END WITH 184/4! The last ball is a full one on middle, it is hit down to long on for two.
Also, Okpe is taken out of the attack as he had been warned before for bowling high full tosses. Chima Akachukwu will bowl the last ball of the innings.
19.6
7nb
NO BALL AND SIX! It was such a good over till then, this spoils it completely. A high full toss on off, Ward powers it over the long on fence. He just cleared it.
19.5
2
A full toss outside off, this is dragged through mid-wicket. They take one and go for the second. Complete it.
19.4
.
A dot! Slower one outside off, Ward swings but misses.
19.3
1
Outside off, it is hit through covers for one.
19.2
1
One more single! Outside off, this is slapped through covers.
19.1
1
A single to start the last over as this is pulled towards deep mid-wicket.
Okpe to bowl the last over.
In over# 1
0W
4
4
2
2
1
Vincent Adewoye 48/1(4)
18.6
W
OUT! BOWLED! Good length delivery on middle, Greenwood looks to play a scoop shot but misses it and gets bowled. Jersey were going for quick runs and that was the reason behind that shot.
18.5
4
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Nick Greenwood. Short of a length delivery, Greenwood pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
18.4
4
FOUR! Nice improvisation! Length delivery on off, Greenwood plays a reverse scoop over third man for a boundary.
18.3
2
Short and outside off, Greenwood comes down the track and lofts it over covers. The batsmen get two runs.
18.2
2
Full delivery on middle, Greenwood drives it through mid on. The batsmen get two runs.
18.1
1
On a length on middle, Jenner lofts it over mid on. The batsmen cross ends.
Vincent Adewoye is back into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
4
1
Chima Akachukwu 28/0(3)
17.6
1
One more single to end as this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
17.5
1
Takes a few steps forward but mistimes his shot towards long off for one.
17.4
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on. One run added to the total.
17.3
1
A single as this is eased down to long on.
17.2
4
FOUR! Slapped! Uses his feet, stays leg side of the ball and powers it through covers for a boundary.
17.1
1
Looks to play the paddle but the ball is too wide outside off. The batter drags it through square leg for one.
Chima Akachukwu is back into the attack. 2-0-19-0 his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
6
1
Sesan Adedeji 21/0(2)
16.6
1
A single to end another good over for Jersey. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.
16.5
1
Loopy ball on off, it is driven through covers for one.
16.4
1
Fifty for Jenner, it has been a fine innings. Unlike his partners, he made use of the start and now would look to end the innings strongly. He gets there by hitting this one down to long off for one.
16.3
.
A full toss but Jenner was already in the position to play the reverse sweep. He misses to get hit on the pads.
16.2
6
SIX! Going, going gone! Full and on off, Jenner clears his front leg and hammers it over the mid-wicket fence.
16.1
1
Uses his feet and then hits the ball through covers for one.
In over# 1
2
1
1
1
4
1
Vincent Adewoye 35/0(3)
15.6
2
On a length on off, Jenner plays a reverse sweep towards point. The batsmen get two runs.
15.5
1
Full delivery on off, Greenwood drives it to long off for a run.
15.4
1
On a length on off, Jenner punches it towards point for a single.
15.3
1
Short and outside off, Greenwood cuts it through point for a run.
15.2
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on middle, Greenwood lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
15.1
1
DROPPED! Length delivery on middle, Jenner looks to pull but gets a top edge. Adewoye himself goes for the catch, gets both hands to it but spills it. In the process, the batsmen take a single.
Vincent Adewoye is back into the attack.
In over# 1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Isaac Okpe 26/1(3)
14.6
1
A single to end the over! Full and wide outside off, it is hit through point for one.
14.5
2
The batsman plays the pull shot. They manage to come back for the second.
14.4
1
A low full toss now, Greenwood works it through mid-wicket for one.
14.3
1
A high full toss, almost another no ball but not given this time. The batter mistimes it towards cover for one.
14.2
1
The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.
14.1
1
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
Isaac Okpe is back into the attack. 2-0-19-1 his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1lb
1
0
6
Daniel Ajekun 16/1(3)
13.6
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. So a good comeback after going for a biggie on the first ball, three singles after that.
13.5
1
A single as this is worked with the turn through square leg.
13.4
1lb
An appeal but not given! The batter steps outside the line of the off pole and looks to sweep but misses to get hit on the pads. The ball rolls on the leg side, a leg bye is taken.
13.3
1
Very full and on off, this is hit down to long off for one.
13.2
.
Fired on the pads, Jenner looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
13.1
6
SIX! That is out of here! What a strike that is. A huge hit that. This is fired on off, Jenner goes down on one knee and plays the slog sweep. Nails it over the mid-wicket fence.
Daniel Ajekun is back into the attack. 2-0-8-1 his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
2
4
1
1
1
Sesan Adedeji 11/0(1)
12.6
2
One more couple! This is full and wide outside off, it is carved wide of the diving point fielder for two. 11 from this over.
12.5
2
Well plaved again! Uses his feet this time as he steps down the track, gets to the pitch and hits it wide of long off again. Calls for two and gets two.
12.4
4
FOUR! Nicely placed! This is a low full toss on off, Greenwood leans into it and places it wide of long off for a boundary.
12.3
1
Good running! The reverse sweep but it is towards short third man. The batters take a quick run.
12.2
1
One more short ball on off, this is hit through point for one.
12.1
1
Shorter and outside off, this is slapped towards cover for one. A misfield means an easy single.
In over# 1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Abiodun Abioye 30/1(4)
11.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Jenner drives it to long on for a run.
11.5
2
Length delivery on middle, Jenner flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
11.4
1
Full on middle, Greenwood drives it to long on for a single.
11.3
2
Full and outside off, Greenwood drives it towards cover-point. The batsmen get two runs.
11.2
1
Short delivery on middle, Jenner pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Greenwood drives it through mid on for a run.
In over# 1
1
0
1wd
0
1
1
0W
Daniel Ajekun 8/1(2)
10.6
1
Driven through mid off by the batsman. They pick up a single.
10.5
.
Shorter and outside off, inside the tramline. The batter looks to cut but misses again.
10.5
1wd
Way too wide outside off, Greenwood looks to cut but misses.
10.4
.
Very full and on off, the batter fails to jam it out.
10.3
1
Fires it outside off, this is hit crisply through covers for another run.
10.2
1
Flatter and around off, it is driven through covers for one.
Nick Greenwood is the new batsman in.
10.1
W
OUT! LBW! That is plumb in front. Another batter walks back after getting off to a start. Stevens looks to play the sweep which he has done quite well so far. The ball though is too full on middle. He fails to get bat on ball and is hit on the pads. An appeal and up goes the finger.
In over# 1
0
6
1
1
2nb
4
0
Abiodun Abioye 22/1(3)
9.6
.
Full and outside off, it is jammed out to mid off. 14 from the over. One more huge one.
9.5
6
SIX! Nailed! That was right in the zone for Jenner. It is full and around off. He drags it over the long on fence for a biggie. It sounded good and it is the perfect result too.
9.4
1
Stevens makes room and the bowler follows him. He works it through mid-wicket for one.
9.3
1
Just the single from the Free Hit. It is very full, difficult to get under those. It is jammed out towards deep square leg for one.
Free Hit time!
9.3
2nb
NO BALL! Third one in the game! The batter comes down the track and the bowler bowls a high full toss. Stevens swings but it goes off the outside edge down towards third man for one.
9.2
4
FOUR! Another reverse sweep! He loves that shot, doesn't he? Stevens plays it really well this time, right off the middle and over the short third man fielder. Boundary.
9.1
.
Stevens comes down the track but the bowler bowls a yorker. It is jammed out.
In over# 1
1
1
0
2
0
0
Daniel Ajekun 4/0(1)
8.6
1
A single to end a good first by the spinner. Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.
8.5
1
Very full and on middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
8.4
.
Looks to play the reverse sweep but getting his pad out of the line of the off pole. Misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but it is turned down.
8.3
2
Shorter and quicker again on middle, it is worked through square leg for two.
8.2
.
Fires it on the pads, the batter looks to paddle sweep but misses to get hit on the pads.
8.1
.
Flatter and outside off, it is left alone.
Spin for the first time. Daniel Ajekun is into the attack.
In over# 1
2
1
0
1
0
0
Abiodun Abioye 8/1(2)
7.6
2
Another reverse lap from Stevens! This time it is not right off the middle but gets it over the keeper for two.
7.5
1
Very full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
7.4
.
A full toss but the batter fails to take full toll of it. He hits it hard but straight to covers.
7.3
1
Outside off, it is once again slapped towards covers. This time in the gap for a run.
7.2
.
Another delivery outside off, it is hit to covers again.
7.1
.
Outside off, it is hit to covers.
In over# 1
1
1wd
1
1
1
4
1
Chima Akachukwu 19/0(2)
6.6
1
On a length on middle, Stevens flicks it towards square leg for a single.
6.6
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Stevens looks to flick but misses it.
6.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Jenner plays it towards mid on for a single.
6.4
1
On a length on off, Stevens plays it towards covers. The batsmen cross ends.
6.3
1
Full on off, Jenner drives it towards mid off for a single.
6.2
4
FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off, Jenner cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
6.1
1
Short and outside off, Stevens slaps it through covers for a run.
In over# 1
2
0
0W
2
0
0
Abiodun Abioye 4/1(1)
5.6
2
A couple to end the Powerplay! Loads of runs in it but the two wickets too. However, Jersey will be the happier of the two sides. They are 57 for 2. The last ball is a full one outside off, it is hit through covers for a couple.
5.5
.
Fuller and on off, this is driven to covers.
Jonty Jenner is the new man in.
5.4
W
OUT! Straight to the man! Picking wickets is probably the only way the run flow can be stopped and Nigeria have to do exactly that. The bowling change has worked. This one is full and on off, very full actually. Carlyon looks to go over mid off but does not quite get under the delivery. He hits it flat to mid off where Onwuzulike takes an easy catch.
5.3
2
A couple! Full and outside off, the batter hits it through the off side. Not off the middle but enough to get two.
5.2
.
A yorker outside off, it is jammed out to mid off.
5.1
.
Shortish and outside off, the batter throws his bat at it but misses.
Abiodun Abioye to bowl the last over of the Powerplay.
In over# 1
0
0
4
4
1
0
Chima Akachukwu 9/0(1)
4.6
.
Just short! Looks to play the reverse sweep again but this time it brushes the gloves and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
4.5
.
The batsman has played it to the point region.
4.4
4
FOUR! Innovation at its best now. A length ball outside off, Stevens plays a reverse paddle scoop. He does it excellently and it goes over the short third man fielder.
4.3
4
FOUR! Good improvisation. He makes room and the bowler bowls it short and outside off, it is slapped through cover-point and another boundary results.
4.2
1
Shorter and around off, this is cut towards point for one.
4.1
.
The batsman has pushed it to the cover region.
Chima Akachukwu is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1wd
Vincent Adewoye 25/0(2)
3.6
.
Back of a length and on off, the batter stands tall and punches it to covers. Back-to-back good overs for Nigeria.
3.5
.
A slower one around off, it is guided to point.
3.4
1
A direct hit and the batter was a goner! This is full and on off, it is powered towards mid off. The fielder fumbles and hence, the batter go for a run. They hesitate but still continue. The fielder picks the ball up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses.
The physio is out in the middle and the fielder is taking a breather and rightly so. He now seems fine and is all set to continue.
3.3
.
Dropped and the fielder is hurt! Maybe on the face. The ball must have burst through his hands. A short ball on middle, the batter pulls it towards square leg. It goes straight to him who tries to take it with two hands but the ball bursts through and hits him on the face.
3.2
.
On the fuller side, it is crisply driven but to the man at mid off.
3.1
1
Full on off, Stevens drives it towards mid off for a run.
3.1
1wd
WIDE! Bowls a length ball wide outside off, Stevens looks to play at it but lets it go.
In over# 1
0
3
1nb
0
0W
4
0
Isaac Okpe 19/1(2)
2.6
.
A low full toss, not easy to hit those. The batter plays it towards mid on.
2.5
3
Top, top fielding! Three runs though off the Free Hit. Stevens innovates and brings out the reverse sweep. He hits it over short third man who hares after it and at the very end, dives forward and manages to pull it back in.
Free Hit time!
2.5
1nb
Another no ball! This time it is a high full toss. Maybe going for another yorker but this time the ball slips out. Stevens looks to pull but takes his eyes off and mistimes it back towards the bowler. Another Free Hit coming up.
2.4
.
Okpe seems to have got his line here. He bowls another yorker on off, it is jammed out.
Ben Stevens is the new batsman in.
2.3
W
OUT! KABOOM! Two top deliveries in a row, one just missed the stumps and the other knocks the off pole over. Okpe is delighted. Ferraby, who was dealing in boundaries is out of here. A much-needed wicket for Nigeria. This should lift them a little. Ferraby comes down the track and Okpe bowls it very full. NF ends up yorking himself. Fails to jam it out and the off pole goes for a walk.
2.2
4
FOUR! Fortunate boundary! Jersey won't care though. Ferraby comes down the track but this is a rare good delivery. It is on off and it jags back in. Ferraby looks to defend but gets an inside edge down to the fine leg fence.
2.1
.
For once, a delivery does not go to the fence. One more full toss outside off, the batter hits it hard but straight to the fielder at covers.
In over# 1
2
4
4
6
1nb
1
4
Vincent Adewoye 22/0(1)
1.6
2
This could have been another boundary. Good fielding! The batter hits it straight down the ground. The fielder from long on runs to his right, dives and saves two. Another huge over, Jersey are off to an absolute flier.
1.5
4
FOUR! This is rubbish bowling! Another full toss on the body and with no fielder in the deep, it is always a boundary. Carlyon swings and gets it off the middle through mid-wicket.
1.4
4
FOUR! This is just poor, poor bowling! A full toss on the pads, Carlyon says thank you very much as he works it through square leg.
1.3
6
SIX! Takes full toll off the Free Hit. This is right in the zone, full and on off, Carlyon lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.
Free Hit time!
1.3
1nb
NO BALL! Cardinal sin for any bowler in the shorter format as the next ball is a Free Hit. The bowler has overstepped. This is down the leg side, the batter swings but misses.
1.2
1
The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.
1.1
4
FOUR! It is raining boundaries here! Two in the last over and one to start this one. Short and outside off, Ferraby waits for it and then guides it past the short third man fielder for one more boundary.
Vincent Adewoye to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
1
4
4
0
0
2
Isaac Okpe 11/0(1)
0.6
1
A single to end an expensive first over! This is fuller on off, it is stroked towards mid off for one.
0.5
4
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! On the shorter side and with no fielder in the deep on the leg side, it is a Free Hit. Ferraby pulls it through square leg and the ball races away to the fence.
0.4
4
FOUR! That has been swatted! First boundary in the over. This is one more length ball on off, this is slightly shorter and on middle, Ferraby picks the length early and hammers it over mid-wicket.
0.3
.
Another one on a length and around off, it is once again pushed to covers.
0.2
.
On the off this time and on a length, Ferraby pushes it to covers.
0.1
2
Excellent fielding to begin but poor ball there to start off! Short and wide. Ferraby cuts it through backward point. The fielder at third man runs to his right, dives and saves two for his side.
We are all set for the action to begin! The Nigeria players are out in the middle. Nick Ferraby and Harrison Carlyon will open the batting for Jersey. Isaac Okpe will start the proceedings for Nigeria.
PITCH REPORT - Niall O'Brien says the boundaries here are big and it will be hard to come by so running between the wickets is going to be important. Dirk Nannes says it is not one a bowler would want to bowl on but it is a touch dry so the spinners might get some turn. Slower balls is the way to go and 150 should be a good score.
Nigeria skipper Ademola Onikoyi says they wanted to bat too, it is their first time on this wicket and they want to do well. States they would want their players to step up to this occasion and make most of the opportunity they have got.
Jersey skipper, Charles Perchard says it looks a good wicket and he hopes to get a good score and he wants to put the opposition under pressure. States they have played here already and they have an idea about the dimension of the grounds and they are looking to carry forward their momentum.
Nigeria (Playing XI) - Daniel Ajekun, Leke Oyede, Sesan Adedeji, Vincent Adewoye, Isaac Okpe, Ademola Onikoyi (C/WK), Chimezie Onwuzulike, Sulaimon Runsewe, Daniel Gim, Chima Akachukwu, Abiodun Abioye.
Jersey (Playing XI) - Nick Ferraby, Harrison Carlyon, Ben Stevens, Jonty Jenner, Nick Greenwood, Benjamin Ward, Dominic Blampied, Anthony Hawkins-Kay, Jake Dunford (WK), Charles Perchard (C), Elliot Miles.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of Jersey. Jersey have won the toss and have elected to bat.
Another game of this year's Men's T20 World Cup qualifiers and it is a clash between Jersey and Nigeria. It is a big moment for the latter as for many it is a surprise they made it till here. However, not a lot is expected out of them so they can play with the utmost freedom and you never know, they might just pull off a few upsets. They are up against a side in good form and are also favorites to win this game. However, this could be a tight contest. Stay tuned for the toss and teams in a while.