Amsterdam Flames vs Glasgow Cosmic, Match 12, Sep 3, 2026: commentary
| Glasgow Cosmic | 171/8 | 20.0 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Flames | 177/3 | 16.5 ov |
Amsterdam Flames win by 7 wickets
Result
Amsterdam Flames win by 7 wickets
AFL 1ST
- 16.5
Over 17. 13 runs. Bowler: Paul van Meekeren. Amsterdam Flames: 177/3(rr 10.41)
- 16.5
SIX! Paul van Meekeren to Tim David. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Amsterdam Flames secure a convincing seven-wicket victory, successfully chasing down the target with 19 deliveries to spare. Yuvraj Samra provided the innings with a commanding start, striking the ball cleanly and maintaining an excellent tempo before his dismissal. Bas de Leede contributed steadily through the middle phase, while Tim David accelerated effectively to keep the chase firmly under control. Scott Edwards remained composed at the finish, supporting David and ensuring there was no late pressure. Despite losing three wickets, Amsterdam Flames maintained the required momentum throughout and finished the chase comfortably, securing a well-deserved win. Yuvraj Samra is the Player of the Match.
- 16.4
Paul van Meekeren to Scott Edwards. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Davidson.
- 16.3
Paul van Meekeren to Tim David. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Davidson.
- 16.2
Paul van Meekeren to Scott Edwards. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
- 16.1
FOUR! Paul van Meekeren to Scott Edwards. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
- 16.0
Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Olly Davidson. Amsterdam Flames: 164/3(rr 10.25)
- 15.6
Olly Davidson to Tim David. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Munsey.
- 15.5
Olly Davidson to Tim David. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, Played to extra cover for no runs, run save by Munsey.
- 15.4
Olly Davidson to Scott Edwards. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Played to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Berrington.
- 15.3
Olly Davidson to Tim David. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van Meekeren.
- 15.2
Olly Davidson to Scott Edwards. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
- 15.1
Olly Davidson to Scott Edwards. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Livingstone.
- 15.0
Over 15. 20 runs. Bowler: Ali Khan. Amsterdam Flames: 159/3(rr 10.60)
- 14.6
SIX! Ali Khan to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep cover for 6 runs. Skies it away!
- 14.5
Ali Khan to Scott Edwards. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Davidson.
- 14.4
Ali Khan to Tim David. Half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Berrington.
- 14.4
Wide Ali Khan to Tim David. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Cross.
- 14.3
SIX! Ali Khan to Tim David. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
- 14.3
Wide Ali Khan to Tim David. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Cross.
- 10.5
OUT! Bowled. Keshav Maharaj to Bas de Leede. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed. Clever bowling from Maharaj.
- 7.6
OUT! Caught. Liam Livingstone to Yuvraj Samra. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Roy. Yuvraj Samra's outstanding knock comes to an end.
- 1.1
OUT! Caught. Ali Khan to Steve Smith. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by van Meekeren. Golden duck for Steve Smith.
GCO 1ST
- 20.0
Over 20. 11 runs. Bowler: Bas de Leede. Glasgow Cosmic: 171/8(rr 8.55)
- 19.6
OUT! Run Out. Bas de Leede to Ali Khan. Slower ball yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed, fielded by Edwards. Three run-outs on the trot! That brings us to the end of Glasgow Cosmic's innings. George Munsey and Jason Roy gave a stunning start, scoring 102 runs for the first-wicket partnership. Once Jason Roy departed, the spinners found their rhythm and controlled the scoring. Munsey departed for 67, and Livingstone made a scratchy 17 before getting dismissed in the death overs. Matthew Cross made a brisk 23 to get the total up to 171. Amsterdam Flames will be happy with the score they restricted them to after giving away 102 runs in the first 10 overs. Bracewell and Pringle each picked up a couple of wickets.
- 19.5
FREE HIT. OUT! Run Out. Bas de Leede to Keshav Maharaj. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Campher, by Edwards. Maharaj is just short of his crease.
- 19.5
OUT! Run Out. Bas de Leede to Olly Davidson. Slower ball yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short leg and it was a no ball, direct hit by de Leede. Good piece of fielding.
- 19.4
OUT! Caught. Bas de Leede to Matthew Cross. Slower length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Bracewell. Great catch from Bracewell.
- 19.3
No ball Bas de Leede to Richie Berrington. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played in the air under control to deep backward point and it was a no ball, fielded by Dutt.
- 19.3
FREE HIT. No ball Bas de Leede to Richie Berrington. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed and it was a no ball, fielded by Edwards.
- 19.3
FREE HIT. Bas de Leede to Richie Berrington. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Campher.
- 19.2
Wide Bas de Leede to Matthew Cross. Short, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Edwards.
- 19.2
Bas de Leede to Matthew Cross. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, Played in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Gleeson.
- 19.1
Bas de Leede to Matthew Cross. Slower length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Pringle.
- 19.0
Over 19. 15 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Glasgow Cosmic: 160/4(rr 8.42)
- 18.6
Wide Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Edwards.
- 18.6
Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, Played to deep backward point for 3 runs, fielded by de Leede.
- 18.5
Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Short, outside off stump down the track pulling, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bracewell.
- 18.4
Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played in the air under control to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by de Leede.
- 18.3
FOUR! Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Slower length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
- 18.2
Richard Gleeson to Matthew Cross. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Smith.
- 18.1
Richard Gleeson to Richie Berrington. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
- 18.0
Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Glasgow Cosmic: 145/4(rr 8.06)
- 17.1
OUT! Caught. Michael Bracewell to Liam Livingstone. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by de Leede. Livingstone departs after a struggling knock.
- 16.6
OUT! Bowled. Tim Pringle to Liam Naylor. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed. Naylor misses a straight one.
- 14.1
OUT! Caught. Tim Pringle to George Munsey. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by David. Munsey goes down the ground, but finds Tim David in the deep.
- 11.1
OUT! Stumped. Michael Bracewell to Jason Roy. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, missed, by Edwards. Finally, the partnership is broken for 102.