DG VS CBJ MATCH 3

That brings us to the close of an action-packed opening day of the Abu Dhabi T10, 2024, highlighted by the Deccan Gladiators' dominant display over the Chennai Brave Jaguars. The tournament is off to a fiery start, and there's plenty more cricketing drama in store. Day 2 promises to be just as thrilling with four exciting clashes, beginning with the Northern Warriors taking on the Delhi Bulls at 2.45 pm IST (9.15 am GMT) on 22nd November, right here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Make sure to tune in bright and early for all the pre-match build-up! Until then, take care and goodbye!

Nicholas Pooran, the skipper of Deccan Gladiators is in for a chat. He says that he is very excited. Adds that some players flew this morning and some last night but it was great to see the performance. Mentions that it is brilliant to have some of the best players and the experience helps as well. Tells that they can mix up the batting order and have various bowling options which makes his job easier and hopes that this time they can go one better. Says that it is a fast-paced game and as a batter you need to develop new skills and the same goes for the bowlers which makes this format even more exciting. Ends by saying that credit goes to Rilee Rossouw for his fiery knock to shift the momentum while TKC and Jos Buttler were at their usual best and just took the game away from the opponents.

Jos Buttler is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his unbeaten knock of 62 runs off 24 balls. He says that he had great fun this night and he is happy scoring runs. Adds that he knows that he had to go from ball one and he really enjoyed it and that’s the most important part for him. Concludes that the ball was skidding a little bit in the middle but he batted cautiously and hit those sixes to contribute to the win.

It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...

Earlier in the game, the Chennai Brave Jaguars delivered an electrifying batting display, overcoming the early loss of a wicket. It was the dynamic duo of Rassie van der Dussen and Chris Lynn who turned the tide, capitalizing on every lapse in the Deccan Gladiators' bowling attack. The pair unleashed a ferocious onslaught, showcasing their destructive abilities and maintaining strike rates well above 210. Both batters brought up blistering half-centuries, crafting a formidable partnership that left the Gladiators scrambling for answers. Their efforts propelled the Jaguars to an imposing total of 141 runs. For the Gladiators, Luke Wood stood out as the most economical bowler, managing to pick up a crucial wicket amidst all the carnage.

For the Chennai Brave Jaguars, it was a disappointing night in the field. Despite a promising start with Nuwan Thushara claiming Pooran's wicket, their bowling fell apart under relentless pressure. The best economy rate among their bowlers stood at a staggering 12.00, highlighting the sheer dominance of the Gladiators’ batting. The Jaguars will need to regroup quickly, while the Gladiators have sent a strong message to the rest of the tournament. The Abu Dhabi T10 has officially burst into life!

Despite an early setback losing Nicholas Pooran for a golden duck, Tom Kohler-Cadmore laid the foundation with precise pacing, frequently finding the boundary. Enter Rilee Rossouw, who blasted a quickfire 16 off just 5 balls, immediately shifting the momentum before falling. But the real fireworks came from Jos Buttler, who delivered a masterclass of power hitting. With the required rate climbing, Buttler unleashed an assault, smashing the bowlers to all parts of the park. His blistering 15-ball half-century was a spectacle, perfectly complemented by TKC's composed yet aggressive support with a half-century too. Together, they stitched a 100-run partnership, which got them home before TKC fell with the side needing just 5 runs to win. Butler finished unbeaten at 62 off just 24 balls.

Wow! Jos Buttler take a bow! A scintillating performance by the Deccan Gladiators sealed the game in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 7-wicket victory with 2 balls to spare. What a way to wrap up the opening day of the Abu Dhabi T10, 2024! If this match is any indication, the season promises a feast of thrilling cricketing action.

Jos Buttler fittingly hits the winning runs! Right in the blockhole again from Matiullah Khan, on middle, Jos Buttler digs it out off the inner half of his bat to the leg side for one. Deccan Gladiators win by 7 wickets!

A dot! A brilliant slower yorker, dipping in at the right time on off, Jos Buttler goes through his slog early and misses. 1 needed in 3 now!

SCORES LEVEL! A low full toss, on middle, Marcus Stoinis bunts it on the pitch and the bounce takes it over the bowler's outstretched hand to long off. They cross.

Just two runs needed now! Slower, full and on off, Jos Buttler drags it to long on for a single.

Hard length and around leg, Marcus Stoinis tries to hook it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.

Good length and on middle and leg, Marcus Stoinis blocks it back to the bowler.

Back of a length and on middle, Jos Buttler pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Fuller and outside off, Marcus Stoinis reaches out for it and squeezes it to deep point for a run.

Marcus Stoinis walks in next for Deccan Gladiators!

OUT! TAKEN! Sabir Ali gets his second wicket now but it will only be a consolation! He bangs it into the pitch again, on middle, Tom Kohler-Cadmore connects well with his pull but hits it flat. It flies wide of deep square leg where Rassie van der Dussen runs to his right quickly and slides to take a fine catch. TKC falls after a fiery fifty. Deccan Gladiators just one big hit away from the win!