Twitter Reactions: Luke Ronchi blitz ends the campaign for defending champions Tallawahs

Luke Ronchi blitz and the hat-trick from Rashid Khan has ended the campaign for the defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs. Chasing a total of 169, Warriors rode on the magnificent half-century from the former Kiwi wicketkeeper to book the knockout clash with the tournament favourites Trinbago Knight Riders.

Tallawahs, after losing the toss, got off to a decent start with the new opening pair of Lendl Simmons and Kennar Lewis. But the latter was dismissed in the fifth over and the procession continued with couple more wickets. Skipper Kumar Sangakkara once again held the fort for his team and they were looking good at 116/4 after 14 overs.

Rashid’s hat-trick

But then the Afghanistan sensation, Rashid Khan, wreaked havoc in the opposition camp by taking a hat-trick. He disturbed the timber of in-form Andre McCarthy, Jonathan Foo and Rovman Powell to leave Jamaican side reeling at 116/7. But Sangakkara kept going and made sure they post a competitive total on the board. Tallawahs put up competitive 168/8 thanks to their skipper’s unbeaten 57 off 38 deliveries.

Ronchi launches an assault on Tallawahs

In the chase, it was once again the duo of Chadwick Walton and Ronchi who blazed their way after an early loss of Sohail Tanvir. Walton once again won the battle against Kesrick Williams by hitting him out of the park time and again. His partner was in the zone today as he was the more aggressive of the two. Walton went back to the dugout in the 9th over but the Kiwi batsman continued his assault and reached his half-century off just 20 deliveries.

Mahmudullah scalped 3 wickets to provide some late jitters in the Warriors camp but to no avail. Ronchi’s 70 off just 33 balls made sure Guyana was always ahead of the game. Tallawahs had another bad day with the ball with the skipper Sangakkara mentioning that the hat-trick from Afghan leggie being the turning point of the match.

Warriors now are on a winning spree by winning their last 5 matches. Martin Guptill leaving the tournament has been a blessing in disguise for them as Ronchi has made every penny count which has been paid to him. They will face the table toppers Knight Riders in the second qualifier now in less than 24 hours.

Twitterati had a lot of moments to cheer during the match. They were waiting for the battle between Williams and Walton but they got much more as Rashid Khan finally came to the party with a hat-trick and Ronchi continued to be a surprise package for everyone.

Here is how Twitterati erupted during the game:

Rashid Khan sent back Andre McCarthy, Jonathan Foo and Rovman Powell in successive balls to pick a hat-trick in the CPL. pic.twitter.com/DkVaMBd2OS

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) September 7, 2017

Three googlies. Three bowled dismissals. Brilliant from Rashid Khan. Becomes the youngest bowler to claim a hat-trick in T20 history. https://t.co/ESv7h5UGaH

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 7, 2017

The 18 years old Rashid Khan has become the youngest to take a hat-trick in T20 history. Previous: Sohail Ahmed (19y 352d) (Lahore Eagles).

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 7, 2017

From 116/4 to 116/7, Rashid Khan changed the complexion of the game by picking a hat-trick. #CPL17 pic.twitter.com/XhjGrZ4tdc

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) September 7, 2017

Hat-trick ball by Rashid Khan, the moment he became the youngest to take a T20 hat-trick. pic.twitter.com/9oRjGsbLNt #CPL17

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) September 7, 2017

Rashid Khan's hat-trick against Jamaica Tallawahs in the #CPL2017 Eliminator is the first hat-trick ever recorded in the #CPLT20.

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) September 7, 2017

Brilliance from Rashid Khan (18y 352d) in the #CPL17; today became the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in all T20s. This kid is a genius

— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) September 7, 2017

In other news Rashid Khan took the first hat-trick of the CPL – @srinathb

— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) September 7, 2017

Hat-trick for Rashid Khan! McCarthy, Foo & Powell. Three drives, three googlies, three bowled. Attacking balls; poor shot selection. #CPL17

— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) September 7, 2017

Jamaica Tallawahs have put up a score of 168-8 after 20 overs for Guyana to chase. @rashidkhan_19's figures of 3/32 was a standout. #CPL17

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 7, 2017

.@rashidkhan_19's epic hat-trick helps Guyana Amazon Warriors win by 5 wickets. Game changer!#CPL17 #OrangeArmy

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 7, 2017

Man of the Match Luke Ronchi!! #CPL17 #Biggestpartyinsport #Roadtothefinals pic.twitter.com/zkPlOhJ2Bs

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 7, 2017

@rashidkhan_19 congratulation for hattrick #CPL17 best spinner across all over the world Afghanistan make proud on even India also proud

— Vijay Singh™?? (@vjsinghh) September 7, 2017

A great hat-trick by @rashidkhan_19 that @kumarsanga2 said was the reason for his side's loss! #AfghanCricket #Afghanistan #CPL17

— Mohib Iqbal (@rimohib) September 7, 2017

#CPL17
Congrats ? ?? to the Guyana Amazon Worriers, well played and we'll deserved, wish you guys best if luck on tomorrow's game ?????

— Anala (@Anala_31) September 7, 2017

Rashid Khan's hat-trick & 33-ball 77 runs from Luke Ronchi knock out defending Champions Jamaica from #CPL17. GAW to face TKR in Qualifier2.

— Fazalthon Lyon Goat (@Faxal_Aslam) September 7, 2017

With a 6, @GYAWarriors end the same way they started their innings to set up eliminator 2 clash with @TKRiders. @CPL #CPL17 #JTvGAW

— Venkateswaran NP (@TheNPV) September 7, 2017

@ronchi04 playing superb! Absolutely a great addition to @GAW #CPL17 #roadtothefinal

— Reefa (@ShareefaBaksh) September 7, 2017

Mahmudullah has three wickets in his spell but #GAW just need another 34 runs from seven overs. On course for Qualifier 2? #JTvGAW #CPL17

— #WWC17 (@theICCSports) September 7, 2017