Qadargul Utmanzai made the chase look very easy for the batting side. They batted so well that they could wrap the game up in 5.4 overs, with 26 balls remaining. A lot of credit has to be given to the southpaw as well his opening partner Iqbal Hossain, who struck quite a few lusty blows.
Austrian Cricket Tigers tried their best to restrict the batting side and prevent them from running away with the match, but unfortunately, they could not do so. Their bowlers were carted all over the park and meted out punishment which they seldom deserved.
Full credit to both Utmanzai and Hossain for wrapping this game up as quickly as they did. This will help boost their net run rate and give them some momentum going further into this competition. The entire Donaustadt team will be pleased with their showing for the day.
6.0
5.4 Adeel Tariq to Qadargul Utmanzai, SIX! FIFTY FOR UTMANZAI! DONAUSTADT WIN THIS GAME! At a length outside off. Utmanzai leans in and lofts it over long on for a maximum. He brings up his fifty and wins the game for his side as well!
5.4 Adeel Tariq to Qadargul Utmanzai, WIDE down the legside! Utmanzai flicks and misses.
5.3 Adeel Tariq to Qadargul Utmanzai, short of a length outside off. Utmanzai tries to punch it away but does not get a run.
5.2 Adeel Tariq to Razmal Shigiwal, short of a length on middle and leg. Shigiwal places it wide of the bowler. Single taken.
5.1 Adeel Tariq to Razmal Shigiwal, FOUR! Short on middle and leg, comes back in. Shigiwal pulls it away past square leg and picks up a boundary to start the over!
Adeel Tariq, right arm medium, comes into the attack.
Well they're going hell for leather at the moment and this has been an unbelievable effort from the batters! Utmanzai used the angles to his benefit and clobbered the left arm spinner all over the park.
5
overs
89/1score
W
4
1
1nb
0
6
6
runs
Qadargul Utmanzai*
45(16)
Razmal Shigiwal
5(2)
Adal Afzal
1/18
4.6 Adal Afzal to Qadargul Utmanzai, SIX! They are getting closer now. Tossed up at a length on middle and leg, turns back in. Utmanzai leans in and slogs it away over cow country for a maximum to end the over.
4.5 Adal Afzal to Qadargul Utmanzai, pitches it outside the tramline. No ball called.
4.5 Adal Afzal to Qadargul Utmanzai, SIX! SHOT! Back of a length outside off, turns back in. Utmanzai pulls it away over the deep midwicket fence for a maximum!
4.4 Adal Afzal to Qadargul Utmanzai, floated at a length outside off, turns back in. Utmanzai steps down the track but does not connect too well.
4.3 Adal Afzal to Razmal Shigiwal, back of a length outside off. Shigiwal punches it down to long off. Single taken.
4.2 Adal Afzal to Razmal Shigiwal, FOUR! Tossed up at a length outside off, turns away. Shigiwal lofts it over cover and picks up a boundary as the fielder plays a bit of footie with it.
Razmal Shigiwal, RHB, comes to the crease.
4.1 Adal Afzal to Iqbal Hossain, CAUGHT! BIG WICKET! Tossed up at a length outside off, turns away. Hossain tries to slog it away to the off side. The fielder at long off runs all the way in and dives forward to complete the catch!
Iqbal Hossain c Aqib Iqbal b Adal Afzal 33(13b, 2x4, 4x6)
Adal Afzal, left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
This is unbelievable hitting from the Donaustadt batters! They took on the spinner and whacked him all over the park! All of a sudden they're in a commanding position and this game is likely to end soon.