UNI vs CLJ

Right then, Cluj have been done for by United here as they fail to get over the line. They couldn't quite start well in the powerplay and could not get the innings going at any stage. To make it worse, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and there was no coming back for them at all. Their big guns failed to score with the bat and that is something that they will have to look into in the next game if they want to bounce back.

United were brilliant with the ball as they kept picking wickets time and again, not allowing the batters to build partnerships and keep the pressure on. It was a rather comfortable win for them in the end as they successfully defended the total. They will be pleased with this bowling effort. However, the batting will also be a concern for them.

Cluj bowled well but couldn't ball well enough and so was the story with United. Something to look into for both the sides but United go in with momentum into the next game. Can they make it a double over Cluj, or will the reigning champions come back to level scores?

This has been Pradeep and myself (Rishab) for the moment. Join us back as we bring you all the action from the second game between these two sides very shortly. Stay tuned folks!

Perfect way for Aftab and United to end this game then. Another wicket as Cluj go down in this chase and they just weren't able to get going. United have pulled off a fine effort with the ball here to win by 16 runs in the end!

9.6 Aftab Kayani to Sukhi Sahi, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! United pick up another win here, this is brilliant from them to overhaul Cluj who were a tough opposition to beat. Length delivery on the middle and off, Sahi hoicks it down to long-on fielder's throat.

9.5 Aftab Kayani to Sukhi Sahi, length delivery on the middle and off, Sahi swipes it to deep mid-wicket region and they settle for a single but some overthrows and they come back for a brace.

9.3 Aftab Kayani to Safi Ahmad, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Back of a length on the off-stump, Safi down the track looks to cut but misses, rattles the off-stump and has to go.
Safi Ahmad b Aftab Kayani 5 (5b, 0x4, 0x6)

9.2 Aftab Kayani to Arun Kumar, change of pace, short on the outside off, Arun waited on the backfoot and goes to pull but slices it around the cover region for a single.

This has been a brilliant penultimate over from Rajesh Kumar and United are doing a terrific job to keep picking wickets and just not allow Cluj to come back in this chase. Cluj have fallen apart and this looks as good as done unless we have a miracle now. 23 more off 6 needed!

8.5 Rajesh Kumar to Arun Kumar, length delivery on the middle and off, Arun steps down the track and launches it down to long-off and picks up a single.

8.2 Rajesh Kumar to Arun Kumar, RUN-OUT! It's all falling apart for Cluj now. Back of a length on the middle and leg, rushes Arun as he taps it into the deck and takes off, Ravi was slow to take off but Rajesh runs forward and picks it up, darts it into the stumps and Ravi is well short in the end.
Ravi Athapaththu run-out Rajesh Kumar 5 (2b, 1x4, 0x6)