Diamond Eagles vs Sussex

Diamond Eagles have progressed to the second round of the tournament as a result of wickets in successive balls by Cornelius de Villiers in the Super Over. Batting first, Sussex scored 119 on a tough pitch to bat on. In reply, Diamond Eagles started off well but lost momentum in the middle overs as they lost a few wickets. Rossouw made a super half century but fell at a crucial stage. Ryan McLaren kept his cool to strike two boundaries in the final over and tie the match. Batting first in the Super Over, Rossouw came to the party yet again. Along with McLaren the duo added 9 runs of the bowling of Arafat. However, only two balls were needed to determine the winner as Cornelius de Villiers shattered Sussex's chances of qualification by bowling Smith and Brown off consecutive deliveries. Rilee Rossouw is named Man of the Match for his beautiful knock of 65 and his composure in the Super Over. That's all we have for you tonight folks. It was a truly a 'Super-Entertaining' game of cricket. Seven teams have confirmed their place in the second round. The eighth team will be confirmed after we witness tomorrow's encounter between Deccan Chargers and Trinidad and Tobago. Do join us then. See you. Goodbye.

Ball 2: de Villiers to Hamilton Brown, BOWLED HIM! DIAMOND EAGLES WIN! Brown looks to play it on the off-side but again de Villiers manages to find timber. Again, the off-stump has gone for a walk in the park. Cornelius de Villiers will go home a hero tonight.

Rory Hamilton Brown is the new man in. If another wicket falls, Eagles win.

Ball 1: de Villiers to Smith, BOWLED HIM! Smith goes to hit across the line and hears the soud of timber behind him. de Villiers has struck.

Out walk Luke Wright and Dwayne Smith. Cornelius de Villiers to bowl.

Sussex needs to score 10 runs to win the Super Over Eliminator and proceed to the next round of the tournament. If they tie again, it will come down to which team has hit the maximum sixes in the match.

Ball 6: Y Arafat to R Rossouw, RUN OUT! Slammed to long off. One run taken. While attempting the second run, McLaren has been run out.

Ball 5: Y Arafat to R Rossouw, DOT BALL! He backs away, trying to give himself room but can't get bat to ball. Another dot ball.

Ball 4: Y Arafat to R Rossouw, SIX! Rossouw makes up for that dot ball with a huge six. He stays in his crease, rocks onto the back-foot and heaves it over the long-on fence.

Ball 3: Y Arafat to R Rossouw, DOT BALL! Attempted sweep but no run conceded. Dot ball.

Ball 2: Y Arafat to McLaren, DOT BALL! Another full ball. Touched towards square leg. Another single conceded.

Ball 1: Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Full on leg stump. Rossouw gets bat to it but can only manage a single.

Arafat and McLaren walk out to the middle. Arafat will bowl this Super Over after bowling a tight final over.

And so we have witnessed the first tied match of the Champions League Twenty20. The match now moves into the Super Over Eliminator! With 12 required off the final over, Arafat bowled a tight one. But with two boundaries, one of the inside edge and one heave through mid-wicket, the Eagles have managed to tie the match. The Eagles were in command throughout the course of the match, after starting well. Rilee Rossouw played a superb knock but somehow the team lost steam in the middle overs. Sussex held their nerve well. We now move into the Super Over.

Y Arafat to R McLaren, FOUR! WHAT A SHOT! MATCH TIED! Played through mid-wicket by McLaren. That was in the air for a while but no fielder to get under it. A few bounces into the fence for a boundary.

Y Arafat to R McLaren, DOT BALL! Full length by Arafat. McLaren has attempted to put bat on ball but fails. 6 to win. 4 to equalize!

Y Arafat to R McLaren, FOUR! Can this be the ball that makes the difference? The ball has taken the inside edge of the bat and goes down the leg side. Eagles won't mind how the runs come now. 5 required off 2 now.

Y Arafat to du Preez, Another single! Preez has driven it straight down the ground. Arafat has put down the catch. They pick up a single.

Y Arafat to R McLaren, That's hit McLaren on his pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Dharmasena. One run added to the total. Sussex won't mind that.

Y Arafat to du Preez, Played to mid-wicket region by Preez. One run added to the total.

Arafat to bowl the final over, with 12 required for victory.

Hamilton Brown to du Preez, Driven through mid-on by Preez. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, It's been lofted over Mid-on by McLaren. They pick up a single.

Dillon du Preez is the new man in.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, OUT! Top edge! Good ball by Brown. It's miles in the air and taken by wicketkeeper Hodd. Diamond Eagles have lost their fourth wicket.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Driven towards the mid-off region. A run out attempt by Brown but McLaren makes it home. Umpire Hazare signals towards the Third Umpire. NOT OUT signalled by the Third Umpire. McLaren survives.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, Reverse sweep played by McLaren. One run added to the total.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, Played to mid-wicket region by McLaren.

D Smith to R McLaren, McLaren was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. Byes have been called by Umpire Dharmasena. The batsmen have run through for a single.

D Smith to R McLaren, The ball sneaks between the bat and body of McLaren. A run out attempt by Hodd but McLaren makes it home. Byes signalled by Umpire Dharmasena. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Rossouw fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. A strong appeal from Smith and fielders. The batsmen have run through for a single. Leg byes given by Umpire Dharmasena.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Rossouw tries to pull that one but mis-hits towards mid-on.

D Smith to R McLaren, McLaren has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, McLaren has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, Reverse sweep played by McLaren. They manage to come back for the second.

Hamilton Brown to R McLaren, McLaren drives the ball straight down the ground.

Ryan McLaren walks out to the middle.

Hamilton Brown to B Dippenaar, OUT! Dippenaar comes down the track only to find the framework shattered. Diamond Eagles have lost their third wicket.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.

D Smith to B Dippenaar, Dippenaar defends it from within the crease.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Played to the point region by Rossouw. They pick up a single.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Straight on to the boots. That surely must be painful for Rossouw.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Rossouw has dug out that yorker at the last second.

D Smith to B Dippenaar, Dippenaar gets a bottom edge on that one. They pick up a single.

D Smith to B Dippenaar, FOUR! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Dippenaar. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Dharmasena.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. A strong appeal from Brown and fielders. Umpire Hazare shows no interest in the appeal.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw has done well to keep that yorker at bay.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw has played the paddle sweep. This one's fine and into the fence for four. That one will reduce the pressure for the Eagles.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw has done well to keep that yorker at bay.

Hamilton Brown to R Rossouw, Rossouw has driven it through mid-on.

Hamilton Brown to B Dippenaar, Dippenaar works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.

Rory Hamilton Brown has been introduced into the attack.

P Chawla to B Dippenaar, Pushed to the cover region by Dippenaar.

P Chawla to B Dippenaar, Dippenaar has played it towards mid-wicket.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has swept that one through the leg side. They pick up a single.

Skipper Boeta Dipenaar is the new man in as required run rate creeps up.

P Chawla to van Wyk, OUT! Wyk just lofts it over mid off. It's high in the air but straight to the fielder. That is easy pickings for Joyce, who makes no mistake. Diamond Eagles have lost their second wicket.

P Chawla to van Wyk, Wyk fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run added to the total.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Driven through mid-on by Rossouw. They pick up a single.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, That ball has taken the inside edge of Rossouw and thudded into his pads.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played it towards mid-wicket.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Defended off the back foot by Rossouw.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, The ball is down the leg side but Rossouw still goes after it. Umpire Hazare signals a wide.

M Yardy to van Wyk, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Played through mid-wicket by Rossouw. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Chawla to van Wyk, Defended off the front foot by Wyk presenting the full face of the bat.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Driven through mid-on by Rossouw. They pick up a single.

P Chawla to van Wyk, Wyk has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total.

P Chawla to van Wyk, Wyk has played that with the full face of the bat. Run out chance goes abegging as Chawla fails to collect the ball.

P Chawla to van Wyk, Wyk gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it.

Morne van Vyk is the new man in as the Eagles are off to a flying start

P Chawla to A McLaren, OUT! Finally the breakthrough! McLaren tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. A strong appeal from Chawla and fielders. Umpire Dharmasena raises the dreaded finger. Diamond Eagles have lost their first wicket.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. A strong appeal from Yardy and fielders. Umpire Hazare shows no interest in the appeal.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren has pushed it to the cover region.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Defended off the front foot by Rossouw presenting the full face of the bat. The batsmen have run through for a single.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Rossouw has driven it through mid-off.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Played through mid-wicket by Rossouw.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has swept that one through the leg side for a single.

P Chawla to A McLaren, McLaren plays a sweep shot. They pick up a single.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Chawla to A McLaren, McLaren has played the paddle sweep. One run conceded.

P Chawla to A McLaren, McLaren fails to put bat on ball.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren fails to put bat on ball.

M Yardy to A McLaren, Played to the point region by McLaren.

M Yardy to A McLaren, Pushed to the cover region by McLaren.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Played through mid-wicket by Rossouw. The batsmen have run through for a single.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren plays the Square-Cut. They pick up a single.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Rossouw has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Chawla to A McLaren, Pushed to the cover region by McLaren.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw fails to make contact as it turned a long way.

P Chawla to A McLaren, McLaren has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, Rossouw tries to pull that one but mis-hits towards mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Chawla to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw just lofts it over mid off. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Dharmasena signals four runs.

Piyush Chawla comes into the attack with the Eagles coasting to victory.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Played to the point region by Rossouw. The batsmen have run through for a single.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, The ball sneaks between the bat and body of Rossouw. Umpire Hazare indicates that it was Four Byes.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

M Yardy to A McLaren, The ball takes the outside edge goes towards the slip region.

M Yardy to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.

M Yardy to A McLaren, McLaren has driven it through mid-on. They pick up a single.

Skipper Michael Yardy brings himself into the attack.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Rossouw fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, SIX! Rossouw has lofted it over Mid-on. This one is going to sail over the fence for another huge six.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw charges down the wicket and connects. This one is straight into the fence for another boundary.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Played through mid-wicket by Rossouw.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played the paddle sweep. Kirtley has put down a sitter.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Rossouw has punched the ball off the backfoot.

J Kirtley to R Rossouw, Punched off the backfoot by Rossouw. The batsmen have run through for a single.

J Kirtley to R Rossouw, SIX! Rossouw gives this a full swing of the bat, down on one knee. That one has gone miles into the air for a huge six. Rossouw is all smiles as the fielders can only watch it clear the fence. Up go the arms of the Umpire.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, McLaren has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, McLaren has played that with the full face of the bat.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, The ball is down the leg side but McLaren still goes after it. Umpire Hazare signals a wide.

J Kirtley to R Rossouw, Rossouw plays the Square-Cut. The batsmen have run through for a single.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, McLaren has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.

D Smith to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw plays a pull shot to this short delivery. This was sheer timing. No chance of any fielder getting there in time. Good shot for another boundary.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played that with the full face of the bat.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Played through mid-wicket by Rossouw.

D Smith to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw has just lofted it over mid off. One bounce into the fence for four.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Punched off the backfoot by Rossouw.

D Smith to R Rossouw, Driven through mid-off by Rossouw.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, Played to mid-wicket region by McLaren. One run added to the total.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, Defended off the front foot by McLaren presenting the full face of the bat.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, Pushed to the cover region by McLaren.

J Kirtley to R Rossouw, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, McLaren plays the pull-shot. They pick up a single.

J Kirtley to A McLaren, Defended off the front foot by McLaren presenting the full face of the bat.

James Kirtley has been introduced into the attack.

Y Arafat to A McLaren, McLaren gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Driven towards the mid-on region. Chawla goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. They pick up a single.

Y Arafat to R Rossouw, Rossouw failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. A strong appeal from Arafat and fielders. Umpire Dharmasena decides Rossouw is not out.

Y Arafat to A McLaren, McLaren has edged that one. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Arafat to A McLaren, FOUR! McLaren flicks it away with a wristy shot. Another nice shot by McLaren. Four for the taking.

Y Arafat to A McLaren, Pushed to the cover region by McLaren.

Y Arafat to A McLaren, This one is down the leg side and McLaren leaves it alone. Umpire Dharmasena signals a wide.

Arafat will share the new ball with Wright.

L Wright to R Rossouw, That ball has taken the inside edge of Rossouw and thudded into his pads.

L Wright to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

L Wright to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw gets to the pitch of the ball and connects. Super shot. Second boundary off the over.

L Wright to R Rossouw, Rossouw has played that with the full face of the bat.

L Wright to R Rossouw, FOUR! Rossouw plays a pull shot to this short delivery. The ball has crossed the ropes. Umpire Hazare signals four runs.

L Wright to R Rossouw, Defended off the back foot by Rossouw. The second innings get underway. 120 to win. A spot in the next round to play for.