Twitter Reactions: Warriors hold onto their nerve in a last over thriller
St Lucia Stars have lost their 13th game in a row.
View : 729
2 Min Read
After having won their first game against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, the Guyana Amazon Warriors were up against St Lucia Stars. On a track where the ball wasn’t really coming onto the bat, the batsmen from both the teams found it tough to get their shots going. Hence, the game ended up being a low-scoring one and the onus was upon the bowlers to deliver for their respective teams.
It was the Warriors’ bowlers who lived up to the expectations. They held onto their nerves in the crunch situations and picked timely wickets while defending a low total. They won the game by just 3 runs in a final over thriller to win their second consecutive game. On the other hand, St Lucia Stars are yet to open their account and seem to be struggling at the moment much like they did last year.
Shoaib Malik not impressed by Warriors batters
After winning the toss, St Lucia Stars opted to bowl first. Guyana’s openers Chadwick Walton and Luke Ronchi provided the side with a good opening partnership of 54 runs. But, both of them failed to post a big score after having got the starts that they would desire. While Walton scored 31, Ronchi smashed 42 runs. Shimron Hetmyer, who was the hero of the last game was promoted up the order for this game.
But, he also failed to deliver and could muster only 21 runs. Skipper Shoaib Malik only managed to get 8 runs in this game as his side put on 141 runs on the board for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. In the post-match presentation, Malik was clear that he wasn’t happy with the score and expected at least one batsmen to score a 50.
Warner fails terribly yet again
These kinds of small chases on tough batting tracks could often end up being tricky. Hence, it is important for the openers to provide the side with good starts. However, both Andre Fletcher and David Warner took their own sweet time initially and failed to get going which put pressure on the middle-order. Both of them were trapped leg before by Imran Tahir and increased the pressure on the other batsmen. While Warner scored 11 runs off 21 balls, Fletcher took 19 balls to get 14 runs. The left-hander was very disappointed on being given out by the umpire as he must have felt that the ball hit his glove rather than his pad.
However, Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons got the innings back on track and were cruising along well to reach the target. But Rayad Emrit picked the wickets of this duo just as when they were looking dangerous. Although Mitchell McClenaghan and Qais Ahmad tried hard to get the team home, they couldn’t score 16 runs of the last over and fell short by just 3 runs.
Twitterati seemed to be very disappointed with the way Warner played in this game. They lashed out at him for taking up so much time putting pressure on the other batsmen. Rayad Emrit was praised for great bowling spell and for picking up the big guns at the right time.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Imran Tahir has picked couple of wickets in his first over & he’s off… he really lights up the atmosphere both with his bowling & celebration. #CPL18
— کاشف🇵🇰 (@Apassionateguy) August 11, 2018
13 games in a row without a win for Saint Lucia Stars. In major T20 tournaments, only one team has had a worst run – Sydney Thunders (19). #CPL18
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) August 11, 2018
WICKET!!! #GAWvSLS #CPL18 #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/rtoXAfLhen
— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 11, 2018
lol Tahir's fielding. He has to spin once to pick up the ball and spin another time to throw the ball. #CPL18
— Kane Train (@CricFan2000) August 11, 2018
Go home ump, you're drunk 😂😂@davidwarner31 @ImranTahirSA#CPL18
pic.twitter.com/c5hLg0wQjF— Thakur (@ThakurHassam) August 11, 2018
Afghanistan teenage prodigy, Qais Ahmed, strikes with his first ball. Walton OUT for 31#GAWvSLS #CPL18
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 11, 2018
David Warner is finished#Davidwarner #CPL18
— Syed (@syedwaqasmunir) August 11, 2018
Looks like David Warner forgot how to bat after that sandpaper saga #CPL18 #GAWvSTS
— Kane Train (@CricFan2000) August 11, 2018
What a match between #GAWvSTS
From 102 for 2 to 126 for 7 on pruse of 141 . #GAW winning it by 3 runs #Emrit 2 wickets in 2 balls changed the whole game .#CPL18
— SRK (@shah_zuli786) August 11, 2018
The curse of 8000 Runs
Before this CPL, Shoaib Malik needed 26 runs to complete 8000 runs in T20 Cricket. Two matches later he still needs 4 provided that he has been the Most Successful Overseas Batsman in CPL History.
— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) August 12, 2018
2 wins in 2 games for Shoaib Malik's Guyana. #CPL18
— Fazal Aslam (@Faxal_Aslam) August 12, 2018
Shoaib Malik wins his 2nd game too but I would love to see him scoring some quick 40+ ✌ #GAWvSLS
— Muhammad Noman (@Noman2294) August 12, 2018
Wasn't surprised at all when he was picked in the CPL draft considering how good he was for AFG in U-19 WC but knocking Shoaib Malik's stumps with that flipper was pure class.
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) August 11, 2018
Beautiful ball by Qais Ahmad! Completely fooled Shoaib Malik and bowled him with the googly. #GAWvSLS
— Assakenoi (@Assakenoi) August 11, 2018
If you are a spinner and you manage to dismiss Shoaib Malik, you should have it framed.
Get it done, Qais.
— Alagappan V (@IndianMourinho) August 11, 2018
Salam everyone
Hope you’ll are fine and doing we’ll
Tnx to allah and you’ll for the prayers
And support hope to continue this performance throughout the CPL
Remember yours brother Qais Ahmad 🇦🇫👍🏻@ACBofficials @StLuciaStars @bradhodge007 @CPL pic.twitter.com/z2f9wKYr1N— Qais Ahmad (@Imqaisahmad) August 12, 2018
These Afghani teenage spinners are getting out of control. Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan, Mujeeb, now Qais Ahmad. #CPL18
— Kane Train (@CricFan2000) August 11, 2018
India have the culture of producing quality batsmen, Pakistan never been short of quality fast bowlers & now Afghanistan seems to have the ritual of producing great spinners.
Have seen @Mujeeb_R88, @rashidkhan_19 & now Qais Ahmad looks fantastic too. None of them over 19 yrs.
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) August 11, 2018
Afganistan is giving some spinners to the world cricket. @rashidkhan_19 @MohammadNabi007 @Mujeeb_R88 have already proved themselves,now witnessing serious talent in this 17 yrs old young kid #QaisAhmad #CPL18
— Vikku (@HemantGulia) August 11, 2018
Keep following CricTracker for more news and updates.
Download Our App