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FAL-W vs SPR-W 15th Match, FairBreak T20 2023

FAL-W

140-114.2

Falcons Women won by 9 wickets 🏆

SPR-W

20.0137-9

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So the semi-finals are locked in as the Falcons will take on Barmy Army. Whereas, Spirit Women go up against the Warriors.

With all four sides having plenty of quality up their ranks, we can anticipate the forthcoming fixtures to have some fireworks!

As for today, it's the Falcons who'll be soaring with a whole lot of confidence with that over over Spirit. That's that from us as well, as we will be back for more cricket updates. Until then, do take very good care of yourselves, as this is Wali, Deepak and Dushyant signing off!

Suzie Bates (Captain of the Falcons): "Good game and it's good to take to momentum forward as we head to the semi finals. We've got the Barmy Army for the semi finals, they're a good side and have got a few good hitters. We'll be ready for them but right now I'm looking forward to take a couple of days off with the team."

Nicola Carey (Captain of Spirt Women): "Few runs short there. Tomlinson batted well there to get us to that score and it's a bit of shame that the rest of the batters didn't contribute much. Credit goes to Wyatt and Chamari for a solid performance. Need to get back up on our feet and prepare for the next game."

Chamari Athapaththu (Player of the Match): "Actually I am very happy with my performance. My teammates and support staff helped me with all this. This performance has been strong overall, and the fact that we advanced to the semifinals this time makes it much more noteworthy. I'll still play the part of the aggressor."

So that’s that and it’s the Falcons that have stormed their way to a comprehensive win by nine wickets!

Batting first the Spirit Women got off to a tentative start as Sarah Jennifer Bryce got out cheaply for 1(5) after getting caught behind to Anju Gurung. Bismah Maroof’s stay in the crease was short as she walked back for 4 (5) with Sornnarin Tippoch getting the better of her.

Sophia Dunkley did add some runs to the board courtesy her 23 (20) but was out bowled by Chamari Athapaththu just when she was looking to switch gears. The skipper Nicola Carey 4 (6) couldn’t take the momentum forward from the last game as Jahanara Alam got the big fish.

Despite the fall of wickets at regular intervals, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson showed her class and scored a terrific 65 (46) with eight fours and two sixes to her name. Had it not been for that knock by Tomlinson, the Spirit Women could have been restricted to a first innings total of under 110.

Eventually, the Spirit Women got themselves to a 137-9 from 20 overs. For the Falcons, the star of the show with the ball in hand was none other than Chamari Athapaththu. The Sri Lankan international bagged three wickets for just nine runs from her four over spell.

As for the run chase, the Falcons got off to a blistering start thanks to the dynamic opening duo of Danielle Wyatt and Chamari Athapaththu. Mahika Gaur almost got the better of Athapaththu in the very first over but a drop catch by Khaka at the cover region led to severe problems for the Spirit Women.

There was no stopping the opening pair after that as they struck a quickfire 77 run stand from 10 overs. Chamari Athapaththu struck 35 (32) with four fours and two sixes before getting caught at mid-off by Nicola Carey. Nensi Patel was the sole wicket taker for the Spirit Women.

However, Danielle Wyatt kept going strong and powered her way to a scintillating 76 (41)* with seven fours and six sixes, while batting at a strike rate of 185.37. Theertha Satish also look unflustered out there in the middle and provided just enough support as she scored 21 (14)*.

For the Spirit, their key bowler Mahika Gaur was on the expensive side of things as she conceded 30 runs from 3.2 overs. Ayabonga Khaka conceded 41 runs from three overs as well.

Nevertheless, with both sides already qualifying for the semis, Nicola Wyatt in particular will have a lot of taking points from this fixture as she looks to get her side back into the groove for the semis. Whereas, for the Falcons, this has to be considered as a flawless performance from all aspects and it will give them a lot of confidence for the upcoming fixture.

14.2 M Gaur to T Satish

6 SIX!! That's it, Satish finishes things in style!! Fuller delivery on the off and middle stump line. Satish bends low and hoicks across the line of the ball, the southpaw gets it off the middle of the bat as the ball sails over the long-on for a massive six. The Falcons Women win by 9 wickets with 34 balls to spare.

14.1 M Gaur to T Satish

0 Tossed up delivery on the stumps. Satish drives it to short covers.

OVER 14

Falcons Women

134/1

Danielle Nicole Wyatt

76(41)

Theertha Satish

15(12)

Ayabonga Khaka

0-41(3.0)

13.6 A Khaka to Wyatt

6 SIX MORE!! Fuller delivery down the leg. Wyatt bends low and flicks it hard and connects it well as the ball sails all the way over the backward square leg ropes for a maximum.

13.5 A Khaka to Wyatt

6 SIX MORE!! Wyatt is unstoppable!! Fuller delivery on the middle and leg stump line. Wyatt hunches and flicks it hard, didn't time it that well but enough to power the ball to sail over the deep mid-wicket fence.

13.4 A Khaka to Wyatt

0 Drags the length back on the off stump. Wyatt punches it to short covers.

13.4 A Khaka to Wyatt

WD WIDE!! Fuller delivery down the leg. Wide signaled.

13.3 A Khaka to Wyatt

4 FOUR!! Wyatt is in a hurry to finish the game. Fuller delivery outside the off. Wyatt makes room and lofts it over the extra covers and the ball races away for a boundary.

13.2 A Khaka to Wyatt

6 SIX!! Fuller delivery on the middle stump line. Wyatt flicks it hard and flicks it well as the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket for a massive six.

13.1 A Khaka to Wyatt

4 FOUR!! Fuller delivery outside the off. Wyatt makes room and lofts it over the short point and the ball goes just over the short point fielder's head and races away for a boundary.

OVER 13

Falcons Women

107/1

Theertha Satish

15(12)

Danielle Nicole Wyatt

50(35)

Sophia Dunkley

0-29(3.0)

12.6 S Dunkley to T Satish

4 FOUR!! Length delivery down the leg. Satish pulls it down to deep backward square leg region and the ball races away for a boundary.

Falcons Women

Scored 100 in 12.5 overs

100

12.5 S Dunkley to T Satish

6 SIX!! Satish joins the party now!! Tossed up delivery on the off stump line. Satish sits down on one knee and hoicks across the line of the ball and gets enough connection on it as the ball sails over the deep mid-wicket for a biggie.