Live CLT20: Sydney need 19 from 2 overs for victory
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October 26, 2012
23:57 - Scorecard
Sydney 145-7 (18 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Sydney need 28 from 18 balls for victory. Rohrer takes a single from the first ball and Cummins does the same from the next ball. Rohrer then takes two runs to long-off before pulling it through midwicket for a much-needed boundary and a single to end the over.
Sydney 145-7 (18 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Sydney need 28 from 18 balls for victory. Rohrer takes a single from the first ball and Cummins does the same from the next ball. Rohrer then takes two runs to long-off before pulling it through midwicket for a much-needed boundary and a single to end the over.
23:54 - Scorecard
Sydney 136-7 (17 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Pacer Thomas comes back with Sydney needing 32 runs from 24 balls. Nathan McCullum is foxed by the slower delivery which is full and hits him right in front of the stumps to trap him LBW for a golden duck.
A superb over from Thomas, giving away just three runs and taking one wicket in the process.
Sydney 136-7 (17 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Pacer Thomas comes back with Sydney needing 32 runs from 24 balls. Nathan McCullum is foxed by the slower delivery which is full and hits him right in front of the stumps to trap him LBW for a golden duck.
A superb over from Thomas, giving away just three runs and taking one wicket in the process.
23:49 - Scorecard
Sydney 132-6 (16 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Titans' hero with the bat David Wiese comes in to bowl now. The medium pacer also keeps things tight, giving away just three runs.
Rohrer tries to pull Mbhalati but it falls on the leg side for two runs but two balls later Henriques pulls it for a six over midwicket despite getting a top edge.
However, he falls off the last ball of that over as the top edge is caught by Links on the leg side for 27 from 18 balls.
Sydney 132-6 (16 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Titans' hero with the bat David Wiese comes in to bowl now. The medium pacer also keeps things tight, giving away just three runs.
Rohrer tries to pull Mbhalati but it falls on the leg side for two runs but two balls later Henriques pulls it for a six over midwicket despite getting a top edge.
However, he falls off the last ball of that over as the top edge is caught by Links on the leg side for 27 from 18 balls.
23:38 - Scorecard
Sydney 118-4 (14 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Links come back to bowl his third over. Henriques heaves it over midwicket for a six with a powerful slog sweep but a couple of balls later Sydney are guilty of throwing away another wicket.
This time Henriques runs down the wicket and calls his partner Smith for a single, who has nudged the ball on the leg side and has no chance of making it to the non-striker's end to be run out for three.
Titans are keeping themselves in the contest by taking wickets at regular intervals.
Van der Merwe concedes just three runs in his final over to finish with impressive figures of one for 23 in four overs.
Sydney 118-4 (14 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Links come back to bowl his third over. Henriques heaves it over midwicket for a six with a powerful slog sweep but a couple of balls later Sydney are guilty of throwing away another wicket.
This time Henriques runs down the wicket and calls his partner Smith for a single, who has nudged the ball on the leg side and has no chance of making it to the non-striker's end to be run out for three.
Titans are keeping themselves in the contest by taking wickets at regular intervals.
Van der Merwe concedes just three runs in his final over to finish with impressive figures of one for 23 in four overs.
23:33 - Scorecard
Sydney 106-4 (12 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Sydney are still in control with 72 needed from 10 overs but they will need to be careful and not lose any more quick wickets.
Moises Henriques is off the mark in some style as he flicks Mbhalati through midwicket for a four. The pacer is unlucky to get revenge later in the over as de Villiers drops a difficult catch running back at mid-on after Henriques top edged a pull shot.
Sydney gets just five runs from Van der Merwe's third over, all in singles as Titans continue to fight.
Sydney 106-4 (12 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Sydney are still in control with 72 needed from 10 overs but they will need to be careful and not lose any more quick wickets.
Moises Henriques is off the mark in some style as he flicks Mbhalati through midwicket for a four. The pacer is unlucky to get revenge later in the over as de Villiers drops a difficult catch running back at mid-on after Henriques top edged a pull shot.
Sydney gets just five runs from Van der Merwe's third over, all in singles as Titans continue to fight.
23:26
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Sydney 92-4 (10 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Van der Merwe is close to getting another wicket as Maddinson misses the sweep and there is a loud appeal for LBW but the batsman survives.
Van der Merwe then strikes the wicket of Sydney captain Brad Haddin, who slog sweeps and is caught at deep midwicket for 3.
And Sydney lose the wicket of Maddinson off the very next ball, who is run out for 20 after Steven Smith calls him for a quick single.
Three wickets for seven in the space of 11 balls as Titans make a good comeback with the ball.
Sydney 92-4 (10 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Van der Merwe is close to getting another wicket as Maddinson misses the sweep and there is a loud appeal for LBW but the batsman survives.
Van der Merwe then strikes the wicket of Sydney captain Brad Haddin, who slog sweeps and is caught at deep midwicket for 3.
And Sydney lose the wicket of Maddinson off the very next ball, who is run out for 20 after Steven Smith calls him for a quick single.
Three wickets for seven in the space of 11 balls as Titans make a good comeback with the ball.
23:19 - Scorecard
Sydney 90-2 (9 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe comes into the attack now. left-ahnder Maddison wastes no time in targetting the spinner as he pulls a short ball over deep midwicket for a six. A few balls later he cuts it past the point fielder for a four as Sydney continue to score at a good rate.
13 runs from that over as Titans struggle to make an impact with the ball.
Off-spinner Links is back into the attack as Titans look to make a breakthrough and stop Sydney's charge.
And he claims the wicket of O'Keefe to bring some relief to his team. The right-hander tried to slog sweep it across the line on the leg side but missed and was bowled for 31 from 21 balls.
Sydney 90-2 (9 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe comes into the attack now. left-ahnder Maddison wastes no time in targetting the spinner as he pulls a short ball over deep midwicket for a six. A few balls later he cuts it past the point fielder for a four as Sydney continue to score at a good rate.
13 runs from that over as Titans struggle to make an impact with the ball.
Off-spinner Links is back into the attack as Titans look to make a breakthrough and stop Sydney's charge.
And he claims the wicket of O'Keefe to bring some relief to his team. The right-hander tried to slog sweep it across the line on the leg side but missed and was bowled for 31 from 21 balls.
23:12 - Scorecard
Sydney 72-1 (7 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
De Villiers to bowl his second over. O'Keefe pulls the third ball on the leg side and gets two before Mbhalati misfields at deep square leg to give away a four. Thomas then makes a good diving stop at deep midwicket to stop a certain four and keep it down to two but O'Keefe pulls the last ball in the gap to get another boundary.
Sydney in control at 72 for one in seven overs.
Sydney 72-1 (7 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
De Villiers to bowl his second over. O'Keefe pulls the third ball on the leg side and gets two before Mbhalati misfields at deep square leg to give away a four. Thomas then makes a good diving stop at deep midwicket to stop a certain four and keep it down to two but O'Keefe pulls the last ball in the gap to get another boundary.
Sydney in control at 72 for one in seven overs.
23:07 - Scorecard
Sydney 60-1 (6 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Mbhalati is back for his second spell. New batsman Nic Maddinson gives himself room and cuts it over the point region for a four as Sydney reach 60 for one after six overs.
Sydney 60-1 (6 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Mbhalati is back for his second spell. New batsman Nic Maddinson gives himself room and cuts it over the point region for a four as Sydney reach 60 for one after six overs.
23:01 - Scorecard
Sydney 54-1 (5 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Lumb takes a few steps down the track and lofts Thomas over the mid-on fielder and it carries all the way for a six. He repeats the shot off the next ball but this time it bounces once before going over the ropes for a four.
Thomas gets revenge in that over as he deceives Lumb with a slower ball and he holes out a simple catch on the off-side to be dismissed for 33 from 19 balls.
Sydney 54-1 (5 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Lumb takes a few steps down the track and lofts Thomas over the mid-on fielder and it carries all the way for a six. He repeats the shot off the next ball but this time it bounces once before going over the ropes for a four.
Thomas gets revenge in that over as he deceives Lumb with a slower ball and he holes out a simple catch on the off-side to be dismissed for 33 from 19 balls.
22:58 - Scorecard
Sydney 42-0 (4 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Pacer Alfonso Thomas takes over from spinner Links, who bowled just one over. O'Keefe welcomes him with a thumping boundary as he cuts a short ball over point. Lumb gets another boundary as he punches the fifth ball through the covers. 10 runs from that over as Sydney reach 28 after three overs.
Pacer Cornelius de Villiers comes into the bowling now. Lumb flicks the first ball past the short fine leg fielder for a four and two balls later lofts it over the off-side for another boundary.
O'Keefe gets the third boundary of the over as he gets a thick outside edge past the fielder at first slip as 14 runs come from that over.
Sydney 42-0 (4 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Pacer Alfonso Thomas takes over from spinner Links, who bowled just one over. O'Keefe welcomes him with a thumping boundary as he cuts a short ball over point. Lumb gets another boundary as he punches the fifth ball through the covers. 10 runs from that over as Sydney reach 28 after three overs.
Pacer Cornelius de Villiers comes into the bowling now. Lumb flicks the first ball past the short fine leg fielder for a four and two balls later lofts it over the off-side for another boundary.
O'Keefe gets the third boundary of the over as he gets a thick outside edge past the fielder at first slip as 14 runs come from that over.
22:55 - Scorecard
Sydney 18-0 (2 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Off-spinner Eden Links to open the bowling for Titans. Steve O'Keefe starts the innings with a boundary as he pulls a short ball through midwicket and two balls later strokes it through the off-side for another boundary.
Pacer Ethy Mbhalati to bowl the second over. Michael Lumb plays out three dot balls before pulling a short ball behind square on the leg side for a four. He smashes the next ball through the covers to make it two fours in a row.
Sydney 18-0 (2 ovs) vs Titans 163-5
Off-spinner Eden Links to open the bowling for Titans. Steve O'Keefe starts the innings with a boundary as he pulls a short ball through midwicket and two balls later strokes it through the off-side for another boundary.
Pacer Ethy Mbhalati to bowl the second over. Michael Lumb plays out three dot balls before pulling a short ball behind square on the leg side for a four. He smashes the next ball through the covers to make it two fours in a row.
22:29 - Scorecard
Titans 163-5 (20 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese and Davids put 81 from just 42 balls to turn the innings on it's head after Titans were struggling at 82 for five after 13.3 overs.
Wiese's assault caused the turnaround as he blasted 61 from 28 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. He didn't hit a boundary for the first 10 balls but then exploded to give Titans an edge in this semi-final match.
Davids also made a vital contribution, hitting 59 from 44 balls, hitting three fours and as many sixes.
Titans smashed 72 runs from the last four overs to put themselves into a position of strength.
Titans 163-5 (20 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese and Davids put 81 from just 42 balls to turn the innings on it's head after Titans were struggling at 82 for five after 13.3 overs.
Wiese's assault caused the turnaround as he blasted 61 from 28 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. He didn't hit a boundary for the first 10 balls but then exploded to give Titans an edge in this semi-final match.
Davids also made a vital contribution, hitting 59 from 44 balls, hitting three fours and as many sixes.
Titans smashed 72 runs from the last four overs to put themselves into a position of strength.
22:26 Davids, Wiese propel Titans to 163:
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Titans 163-5 (20 ovs) vs Sydney
57 runs from the last three overs as Titans have scripted a remarkable turnaround with the bat.
Wiese pulls the first ball from Starc to deep midwicket for one to bring up his fifty from 25 balls, the fastest in this year's CLT20.
A wide brings up the 150-run mark for Titans with the last fifty coming from just 19 balls.
Wiese lofts a full toss down the ground where Steve Smith makes a good effort at long-on but can't stop the boundary. The Titans all-rounder then smashes it over the off-side for another six to race to 60 from 27 balls.
Titans have ended on a healthy 163 for five in their 20 overs.
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Titans 163-5 (20 ovs) vs Sydney
57 runs from the last three overs as Titans have scripted a remarkable turnaround with the bat.
Wiese pulls the first ball from Starc to deep midwicket for one to bring up his fifty from 25 balls, the fastest in this year's CLT20.
A wide brings up the 150-run mark for Titans with the last fifty coming from just 19 balls.
Wiese lofts a full toss down the ground where Steve Smith makes a good effort at long-on but can't stop the boundary. The Titans all-rounder then smashes it over the off-side for another six to race to 60 from 27 balls.
Titans have ended on a healthy 163 for five in their 20 overs.
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22:20 - Scorecard
Titans 148-5 (19 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese continues to find the boundaries. He cuts Cummins over point for a four to bring up the 50-run partnership. Cummins then tries a slow bouncer but Wiese adjusts to the change of pace and pulls it on the leg side for another four.
David looks to smash it through the covers where the fielder drops a difficult chance. He despatches the last ball over the long-on region for another huge six as Titans continue the flow of boundaries.
Titans 148-5 (19 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese continues to find the boundaries. He cuts Cummins over point for a four to bring up the 50-run partnership. Cummins then tries a slow bouncer but Wiese adjusts to the change of pace and pulls it on the leg side for another four.
David looks to smash it through the covers where the fielder drops a difficult chance. He despatches the last ball over the long-on region for another huge six as Titans continue the flow of boundaries.
22:16 - Scorecard
Titans 129-5 (18 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese is on the attack here. He dances down the wicket to Henriques and lofts him high over the boundary at midwicket for a huge six. The tall right-hander gives Henriques the charge again, who drops short but Wiese swats it through the leg side for back to back sixes.
He gets two runs from the next ball before pulling the fourth delivery past the short fine leg fielder for a four. He has raced to 40 from 20 balls.
Davids pulls the last ball through square leg region where the fielder runs in and dives forward to take the catch but misses and also gives away a boundary. David completes his half-century from 40 balls as Titans's stunning counter-attack catches Sydney by surprise.
Titans 129-5 (18 ovs) vs Sydney
Wiese is on the attack here. He dances down the wicket to Henriques and lofts him high over the boundary at midwicket for a huge six. The tall right-hander gives Henriques the charge again, who drops short but Wiese swats it through the leg side for back to back sixes.
He gets two runs from the next ball before pulling the fourth delivery past the short fine leg fielder for a four. He has raced to 40 from 20 balls.
Davids pulls the last ball through square leg region where the fielder runs in and dives forward to take the catch but misses and also gives away a boundary. David completes his half-century from 40 balls as Titans's stunning counter-attack catches Sydney by surprise.
22:12 - Scorecard
Titans 106-5 (17 ovs) vs Sydney
David Wiese strokes Henriques through the point region for two runs from the second ball before he fails to get a run from the next three balls. He sprints across for a quick single from the final ball of that over.
Wiese then breaks the shackles as he flicks Cummins over midwicket boundary for a six before he is beaten by the slower ball.
Two balls later he chips down the track and pulls a short ball for a four and then edges the next ball past the wicketkeeper for another boundary. 15 runs from that over as Titans go past 100-run mark in that over to reach 106 for five in 17 overs.
Titans 106-5 (17 ovs) vs Sydney
David Wiese strokes Henriques through the point region for two runs from the second ball before he fails to get a run from the next three balls. He sprints across for a quick single from the final ball of that over.
Wiese then breaks the shackles as he flicks Cummins over midwicket boundary for a six before he is beaten by the slower ball.
Two balls later he chips down the track and pulls a short ball for a four and then edges the next ball past the wicketkeeper for another boundary. 15 runs from that over as Titans go past 100-run mark in that over to reach 106 for five in 17 overs.
22:05
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Titans 88-5 (15 ovs) vs Sydney
Sydney keep juggling their bowlers around as Henriques is back for his second spell. And he gets the wicket of van der Merwe, who fails to make his promotion and is caught behind by wicketkeeper Haddin for one. He gave himself room and tried to blast it through the off-side but was beaten and edged that delivery. Titans 84-5 after 14 overs.
O'Keefe comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Sydney have not yet used the services of off-spinner Nathan McCullum.
Just four runs from O'Keefe's final over as he finishes with good figures of 19 runs from his four overs.
Titans 88-5 (15 ovs) vs Sydney
Sydney keep juggling their bowlers around as Henriques is back for his second spell. And he gets the wicket of van der Merwe, who fails to make his promotion and is caught behind by wicketkeeper Haddin for one. He gave himself room and tried to blast it through the off-side but was beaten and edged that delivery. Titans 84-5 after 14 overs.
O'Keefe comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Sydney have not yet used the services of off-spinner Nathan McCullum.
Just four runs from O'Keefe's final over as he finishes with good figures of 19 runs from his four overs.
21:56 - Scorecard
Titans 81-4 (13 ovs) vs Sydney
Cummins is back for another spell. Davids chips the first ball over the off-side for two runs before he pulls a short ball through midwicket for a four.
Cummins then checks Titans' progress with the wicket of Behardien, who is also caught at short extra cover for 14.
Roelof van der Merwe is the new batsman and he smashes the first ball to deep point but only for a single.
Titans 81-4 (13 ovs) vs Sydney
Cummins is back for another spell. Davids chips the first ball over the off-side for two runs before he pulls a short ball through midwicket for a four.
Cummins then checks Titans' progress with the wicket of Behardien, who is also caught at short extra cover for 14.
Roelof van der Merwe is the new batsman and he smashes the first ball to deep point but only for a single.
21:54 - Scorecard
Titans 72-3 (12 ovs) vs Sydney
Davids decides to break the shackles as he steps down the track to O'Keefe and lofts him down the ground for a six. He chips the third ball over the cover region but can get only two runs. O'Keefe gives away nine runs in his third over.
Hazlewood will finish off his spell as he comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Davids looks to give himself room and smash it through the off-side but fails to time it for two runs to the deep cover. There is a huge appeal for LBW against Davids who shuffles across his stumps and is hit on the pads but the umpire is not interested.
Titans 72-3 (12 ovs) vs Sydney
Davids decides to break the shackles as he steps down the track to O'Keefe and lofts him down the ground for a six. He chips the third ball over the cover region but can get only two runs. O'Keefe gives away nine runs in his third over.
Hazlewood will finish off his spell as he comes on to bowl his fourth and final over. Davids looks to give himself room and smash it through the off-side but fails to time it for two runs to the deep cover. There is a huge appeal for LBW against Davids who shuffles across his stumps and is hit on the pads but the umpire is not interested.
21:45 - Scorecard
Titans 58-3 (10 ovs) vs Sydney
Hazlewood comes back for his second spell replacing Henriques, who bowled just one over. Farhaan Behardien and Davids looking to build a partnership and steady the innings after the three early dismissals.
Hazlewood continues to keep the runs down, giving away just five runs in that over. Titans are 58 for three at the halfway stage.
Titans 58-3 (10 ovs) vs Sydney
Hazlewood comes back for his second spell replacing Henriques, who bowled just one over. Farhaan Behardien and Davids looking to build a partnership and steady the innings after the three early dismissals.
Hazlewood continues to keep the runs down, giving away just five runs in that over. Titans are 58 for three at the halfway stage.
21:37
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Titans 53-3 (9 ovs) vs Sydney
Left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe comes into the attack now. Titans in a spot of bother at the moment and are content to play the singles against the spinner for four runs from his first over.
All-rounder Moises Henriques as Sydney make another change and he goes for seven runs in his first over. Michael Lumb gives away three runs when he misfields the ball at point where he tries to throw the ball but it ends up behind him.
O'Keefe to bowl his second over. Not much of turn for the left-arm spinner as he looks to keep it tight and full, not giving the batsmen anything to work with. Just three runs from that over as Titans are 53 for three after nine overs.
Titans 53-3 (9 ovs) vs Sydney
Left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe comes into the attack now. Titans in a spot of bother at the moment and are content to play the singles against the spinner for four runs from his first over.
All-rounder Moises Henriques as Sydney make another change and he goes for seven runs in his first over. Michael Lumb gives away three runs when he misfields the ball at point where he tries to throw the ball but it ends up behind him.
O'Keefe to bowl his second over. Not much of turn for the left-arm spinner as he looks to keep it tight and full, not giving the batsmen anything to work with. Just three runs from that over as Titans are 53 for three after nine overs.
21:28 - Scorecard
Titans 39-3 (6 ovs) vs Sydney
Fast bowler Pat Cummins into the attack now, replacing Hazlewood who took one for 10 in two overs.
Davids smashes the second ball through the covers for a boundary before he flicks it deep square leg for two runs. The next ball stays low as Davids misses the pull shot as wicketkeeper Brad Haddin fails to collect it and gets two byes. Titans are 32-2 after 5 overs.
Starc will bowl his third over. A huge appeal for LBW against Martin van Jaarsveld off the first ball but the ball pitched outside leg stump and the umpire rightly turned down the appeal. The Titans captain then slaps the next ball through the covers for a boundary before Starc gets his revenge off the next ball. Van Jaarsveld looks to drive it again through the off-side but fails to get the timing right and is caught at short cover. Titans in trouble at 36 for three after 5.3 overs.
Titans 39-3 (6 ovs) vs Sydney
Fast bowler Pat Cummins into the attack now, replacing Hazlewood who took one for 10 in two overs.
Davids smashes the second ball through the covers for a boundary before he flicks it deep square leg for two runs. The next ball stays low as Davids misses the pull shot as wicketkeeper Brad Haddin fails to collect it and gets two byes. Titans are 32-2 after 5 overs.
Starc will bowl his third over. A huge appeal for LBW against Martin van Jaarsveld off the first ball but the ball pitched outside leg stump and the umpire rightly turned down the appeal. The Titans captain then slaps the next ball through the covers for a boundary before Starc gets his revenge off the next ball. Van Jaarsveld looks to drive it again through the off-side but fails to get the timing right and is caught at short cover. Titans in trouble at 36 for three after 5.3 overs.
21:19
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Titans 22-2 (4 ovs) vs Sydney
Kuhn is beaten from the first two balls of Hazlewood's second over. He then tries to cut Hazlewood but gets a thick outside edge which goes past the first slip fielder. The right-hander gets his second four of the over as he pulls a short ball through midwicket. Titans are 15-1 after 3 overs.
Davids gets into the act as he lofts a full delivery from Starc back over his head for a six.
But Starc hampers Titans further with the wicket of Kuhn. The right-hander tries to play the pull shot but the ball skids through to bowl him for 13. He completely misjudged the length and tries to pull it off the front foot.
Titans 22-2 (4 ovs) vs Sydney
Kuhn is beaten from the first two balls of Hazlewood's second over. He then tries to cut Hazlewood but gets a thick outside edge which goes past the first slip fielder. The right-hander gets his second four of the over as he pulls a short ball through midwicket. Titans are 15-1 after 3 overs.
Davids gets into the act as he lofts a full delivery from Starc back over his head for a six.
But Starc hampers Titans further with the wicket of Kuhn. The right-hander tries to play the pull shot but the ball skids through to bowl him for 13. He completely misjudged the length and tries to pull it off the front foot.
21:09 - Scorecard
Titans 7-1 (2 ovs) vs Sydney
Pacer Josh Hazlewood to bowl the first over for Sydney, while Jacques Rudolph and Henry Davids are the openers for Titans.
Titans lose an early wicket in the form of Rudolph who gets a thick outside edge and is caught at thirdman for 1.
A good start by Hazlewood, giving away just two runs and getting the wicket of Rudolph.
Left-armer Mitchell Starc bowls the second over. Heino Kuhn gets the first boundary of the match as he drives it through the covers and then takes a single from the next ball.
Titans are seven for one after two overs.
Titans 7-1 (2 ovs) vs Sydney
Pacer Josh Hazlewood to bowl the first over for Sydney, while Jacques Rudolph and Henry Davids are the openers for Titans.
Titans lose an early wicket in the form of Rudolph who gets a thick outside edge and is caught at thirdman for 1.
A good start by Hazlewood, giving away just two runs and getting the wicket of Rudolph.
Left-armer Mitchell Starc bowls the second over. Heino Kuhn gets the first boundary of the match as he drives it through the covers and then takes a single from the next ball.
Titans are seven for one after two overs.
20:48 Titans elect to bat vs Sydney in 2nd semis:
Titans captain Martin van Jaarsveld wins the toss and elects to bat against Sydney Sixers in the second semi-final of the Champions League T20 in Centurion, on Friday.
Titans have opted from making any changes to their team from the last match, while Sydney have brought in batsman Ben Rohrer for Peter Nevill.
There is also a threat of rain later in the match but the organisers will not worry much with a reserve day on Saturday incase the match cannot be finished today.
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Titans have opted from making any changes to their team from the last match, while Sydney have brought in batsman Ben Rohrer for Peter Nevill.
There is also a threat of rain later in the match but the organisers will not worry much with a reserve day on Saturday incase the match cannot be finished today.
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00:10 CL T20 Live! Lions upset Daredevils to book final berth: Scorecard:
Morne Morkel regales with a big six over long-on off Tanvir that costs Lions 10 runs.
Nannes to bowl the penultimate over. He strikes first ball, captain Alviro Petersen takes a spectacular catch to send Agarkar (2) back.
Morne almost chops the next ball onto his stumps but is lucky to get a boundary of the same.
Tanvir to bowl the final over. He concedes just six runs.
Delhi manage just 117 for nine in their stipulated 20 overs to lose by 22 runs.
Highveld Lions deservedly get through to the final. Good for the home fans.
Can the Titans join them?
Wait and watch.
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