So that's all from the league stages. The race for the playoffs came right down to the final game and it's the Thunder who're going through at the expense of Hobart Hurricanes. There'll be a day's break before the playoffs get underway on Friday. We'll see you then! Goodbye!
So that's all from the league stages. The race for the playoffs came right down to the final game and it's the Thunder who're going through at the expense of Hobart Hurricanes. There'll be a day's break before the playoffs get underway on Friday. We'll see you then! Goodbye!
Green, Player of the Match: Hard to describe the emotions. Have scraped in by the barest of margins. Have to rectify the batting. Bowling has been our strength. Have to keep that going. Batters need to stand up in the top four. Feedback was that it was bouncy. But we weren't busy enough. It's an exciting opportunity to host the final. Our fans are really excited. Can't wait to get at the Showground. It's a side we've beaten twice already.
Green, Player of the Match: Hard to describe the emotions. Have scraped in by the barest of margins. Have to rectify the batting. Bowling has been our strength. Have to keep that going. Batters need to stand up in the top four. Feedback was that it was bouncy. But we weren't busy enough. It's an exciting opportunity to host the final. Our fans are really excited. Can't wait to get at the Showground. It's a side we've beaten twice already.
22:29 Local Time, 11:29 GMT, 16:59 IST: It got more tense than they would've liked but Thunder have got the job done. They are through to the Eliminator where they will host Brisbane Heat. The target was only 120, but even that proved a struggle for their batting lineup which has underperformed this year. They lost wickets at the top, consumed too many dots and invited pressure on themselves. The pitch wasn't straightforward either, offering plenty of bounce for the bowlers. But a crucial cameo from Sams, scoring 28 off 18, turned the tide at the death. And in a low-scoring game as this one, sometimes that's all it takes.
22:29 Local Time, 11:29 GMT, 16:59 IST: It got more tense than they would've liked but Thunder have got the job done. They are through to the Eliminator where they will host Brisbane Heat. The target was only 120, but even that proved a struggle for their batting lineup which has underperformed this year. They lost wickets at the top, consumed too many dots and invited pressure on themselves. The pitch wasn't straightforward either, offering plenty of bounce for the bowlers. But a crucial cameo from Sams, scoring 28 off 18, turned the tide at the death. And in a low-scoring game as this one, sometimes that's all it takes.
18.5
Wood to McAndrew, FOUR, Thunder are through to the playoffs! McAndrew seals their qualification as he whacks this full delivery over midwicket and sends Hurricanes packing. Stars' forgettable campaign ends with a defeat
18.5
Wood to McAndrew, FOUR, Thunder are through to the playoffs! McAndrew seals their qualification as he whacks this full delivery over midwicket and sends Hurricanes packing. Stars' forgettable campaign ends with a defeat
18.4
Wood to McAndrew, 2 runs, goes high off the top-edge but is over the keeper's head! Short ball on middle, McAndrew swings hard on the pull and gets lucky. Fine leg cuts it off
18.4
Wood to McAndrew, 2 runs, goes high off the top-edge but is over the keeper's head! Short ball on middle, McAndrew swings hard on the pull and gets lucky. Fine leg cuts it off
Just 6 needed off 9
Just 6 needed off 9
18.3
Wood to McAndrew, 2 runs, full and wide, McAndrew slices it over cover, back for two
18.3
Wood to McAndrew, 2 runs, full and wide, McAndrew slices it over cover, back for two
18.2
Wood to Chris Green, 1 run, short of length around off, Green punches it through point and settles for one as he sees Cartwright charging in