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AUK vs CANT Final, Super Smash 2023-24
CANT
133-214.2
Match Abandoned/No Result
AUK
+
CANT - 1st Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 6 Over | 49 | 46 | 10 Over | 83 | 83 |
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So, that is it from myself, Karthik Raj, Ayan Chatterjee and our scorer for this game, Ashok Dayma. Do switch over to our coverage of two exciting Tests (IND v ENG and AUS-WI) to continue enjoying the sport we love so dearly! Until next time, it is a warm good-bye from all of us.
Robert O'Donnell now gets the trophy from the CEO Of New Zealand Cricket and now they pose for the photographs in front of the Champions Banner. They deserve it and the celebrations begin indoors. This is the 5th title for the Aces.
Robert O'Donnell (Auckland Aces captain): "End of the day, we can't control the weather like Cole said but super proud of the boys for the campaign. Some great batting from them and it would have taken some chasing. Won two tosses whole season and today turned out to be, luck played a part. We have been building towards the title. One on the board, we still have some good Ford Trophy results. Hopefully, we can go back to dominating white-ball cricket."
Cole McConchie (Canterbury Kings Captain): "Yes, certainly. We had high hopes and started well in Eden Park. But we had the base. The weather came in at the last moment. Yes bitter pill to swallow. We started the campaign slowly, but came back well in the second half of the tournament. We had tough games especially the Hamilton game against Wellington. We needed to be at our best today. Auckland are a quality side and they deserve it. The rain has had the final say. Such a shame for us. That's the way it goes. Hard to lose so many finals. Can't control the weather in the end. Hope to continue the consistency next season. We are unfortunate not to get over the line in the T20 competition."
The match officials are now getting their medals.
Time for the presentations.
11:37 AM IST, 7:07 PM Local Time: So, rain has had the final say as the game has been abandoned. Both teams shake hands as this results in a no result. Auckland Aces are crowned champions. It is very unfortunate for the Canterbury Kings as the weather beat them today.
11:30 AM IST, 7:00 PM Local Time: The two umpires make their way out to assess the conditions as it continues to rain in Auckland. We are waiting for the official word.
11:22AM IST, 6:52 PM Local Time: Well, the rain had stopped. The start time was 7 PM Local Time for an 8 over game but as faith would have it, the rain has returned and is raining heavily now. The big covers are coming into the pitch. This could be it one feels with time running out.
11:10 AM IST, 6:40 PM Local Time: Bad news for you guys. The rain has come back and the covers are being put back into the pitch. This could be the final nail in the coffin. Looks like the weather is winning today. Stay tuned for the official news regarding the state of the match.
11:04 AM IST, 6:34 PM Local Time: The two umpires have a conversation with the head ground staff. The ground staff are out there and we might get some play. The covers are slowly coming off. Looks like the rain has stopped. If it is a 5-over chase, then the target will be 66 runs is what we are being told for Auckland Aces. The match has to start by 7:08 PM Local Time and 11:38 AM IST. If the match gets called off, then the Auckland Aces will be crowned champions since they finished at the top of the points table.
So, we now have confirmation that Canterbury's innings is officially over with rain continuing to come down at Eden Park, Auckland. Canterbury were at 133/2 after 14.2 overs when play was interrupted. Chad Bowes started the innings on an aggressive note but his cameo was cut short by Ben Lister who castled him in the third over.
However, the experienced pair of Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls joined forces to build a solid partnership. They ensured regular boundaries to maintain an impressive rate. Just as things started to look ominous for Auckland, Jock McKenzie had Nicholls caught at fine-leg for a well-made 42. The breakthrough didn't put a halt on the scoring rate though as Latham and Cole McConchie showed a lot of intent. However, the players had to go off after 14.2 overs as the weather gods opened up.
However, the experienced pair of Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls joined forces to build a solid partnership. They ensured regular boundaries to maintain an impressive rate. Just as things started to look ominous for Auckland, Jock McKenzie had Nicholls caught at fine-leg for a well-made 42. The breakthrough didn't put a halt on the scoring rate though as Latham and Cole McConchie showed a lot of intent. However, the players had to go off after 14.2 overs as the weather gods opened up.
10:56 AM IST, 6:26 PM Local Time: The rain continues to fall and we are now being told that the latest we can start is 7:08 PM Local Time for a 5-over game i.e. 11:38 AM IST. Stay tuned for further updates.
10:25 AM IST, 5:55 PM Local Time: Live visuals shows it's still raining steadily and the covers are firmly in place. The groundstaff have left the field. The fans are in shade and overs will be reduced if we resume play.
We are losing overs as we speak. So, if the delay is long, then that could be the end of the Canterbury Kings innings.
10:03 AM IST, 5:33 PM Local Time: The rain has arrived and it has gotten heavier. The umpires get together and call for the covers. The rain is steady now and one hopes this is a passing shower. We will have a delay to the proceedings. The pitch has been covered. The square and it surrounding are being covered now.
14.2 S Solia to C McConchie
1 Full-toss bowled wide of off, McConchie drives it to long-on for a single.
14.1 S Solia to C McConchie
0 Yorker outside-off, McConchie backs away and looks to squeeze it behind point but he doesn't connect.
OVER 14
Canterbury
132/2
Tom Latham
58(33)
Cole McConchie
13(5)
Mark Chapman
0-15(1.0)
13.6 M Chapman to T Latham
6 SIX! Full-toss outside-off, Latham belts it over wide long-on for a maximum. The decision to bowl Chapman now has back-fired for the Aces.
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