GNB vs DB

So that will be all from this contest but the action rolls along with the Dussledorf Blackcaps having a chance to pull things back as they face table-toppers Bayer Boosters at this very venue in about fifteen minutes from now. Soumarya and I (Sooryanarayanan) will be there with you to narrate it all yet again. Head over here and join us as we get underway shortly. See you there!

Match Summary: Golden Star Bonn beat Dussledorf Blackcaps by 7 wickets.

Naeem Khan 84* (33) | Rahib Nawabi 1/6 (1)
Jamshed Khan 46 (19) | Neeraj Sharma 2/24 (2)
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It began as a chase that was touted to be difficult for Golden Star Bonn but they've simply made mincemeat of the target in the end. So much so that they've just cruised to the target with as many as seven deliveries to spare despite being tasked with overhauling Dussledorf Blackcaps' score of 131/5. Run chases just don't get better than this now, do they?

The intent was clear with Naeem Khan and Syed Naqvi going hammer and tongs from the word go, putting the Blackcaps attack under immense pressure. What was critical was the fact that they never let the asking rate get out of bounds and were at the very least, close to the eight-ball if not ahead of it. With all their wickets intact at the halfway mark, the pressure was suddenly on the Blackcaps to make things happen with Naeem in particular proving very difficult to bowl to.

Every option tried out by skipper Gaurav Gupta didn't work until Neeraj Sharma landed a double-whammy in the seventh over. As long as Naeem was out there though, there was only one way this contest was headed. It reflected in the manner in which the incoming batters didn't waste any time in going for their shots themselves, shutting the door on any sort of a comeback from the Blackcaps.

In fact, it was all but a far cry for the Blackcaps with Naeem eventually finishing it off with a mighty six to take his team to a resounding victory. A win which is bound to boost their confidence while also consolidating their position in the top half of the table, pushing them into second position as well.

And that is how you wrap up a game in style! How fitting it is that Naeem has had the final say in the outcome with Golden Star Bonn absolutely cruising to their target!

8.5 Jamshed Khan to Naeem Khan, SIX!!! Game, Set, Match!! What a way to finish off the game for Naeem. It was a full toss on the pads and Khan just dispatched it over deep mid wicket for a MAXIMO to end the game. The Golden Star Bonn win by 7 wickets.

Jamshed Khan comes into the attack.

This has been an innings of the highest order from Naeem Khan. An innings to savor and he has brought his team on the cusp of victory here. Just two big strikes away are Golden Star Bonn while a single of each ball will suffice in equal amount.

Charchil Gajera, RHB, comes to the crease.

A wicket out of absolutely nowhere but it's something that the Blackcaps will accept with both hands. Is it too late though?

7.5 Kashif Shahab to Naeem Khan, ABSOLUTE CHAOS!!!! Khan looked for the ramp shot and didn't get past the keeper. Singh ran all the way up to the strikers at end but Khan didn't want the single. He slipped and despite the fumble from the fielders he couldn't get back in time. 

7.2 Kashif Shahab to Naeem Khan, SIX!! Two in two and this has been a superb start to the over from Naeem Khan. He seems to be in a hurry at the moment. 

Kashif Shahab [1.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack.

The big hits continue to come the way of the Golden Star Bonn. There's no denying that the Blackcaps need a couple of tremendous overs here in order to keep themselves relevant and ensure that this game doesn't slip away for good. Despite those wickets lost, Bonn remain the favorites here.