WATCH | Ajeet Dale’s sensational final over secures thrilling tie in Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire match
The game between Glamorgan and Gloucestershire ended in a historic tie in Cheltenham. Chasing 593 runs, Glamorgan put up a great show with Marnus Labuschagne scoring 119 off 165 balls and Sam Northeast’s 187 off 277 balls but it was Ajeet Dale’s thrilling over which changed the course of the game.
With the game seemingly in Glamorgan's favour, Mason Crane faced Gloucestershire pacer Ajeet Dale. The first ball was a full-length delivery that Crane defended with a swift jump on the backfoot. The second ball was a fullish delivery and was hit towards mid-wicket but was caught by a fielder, denying a run. With two needed from four balls, Dale bowled a straight delivery that Crane drove back to the bowler. The fourth ball was a wide delivery smacked towards cover, but the fielder was quick to stop it. Glamorgan's frustration grew as they needed two runs from the last two balls.
Crane then pushed the next ball towards deep mid-wicket, taking a single and bringing Jamie McIlroy to face the final delivery. With one run needed, Dale delivered a brilliant outswinger. McIlroy aimed for a six, but the ball swung, catching the edge of his bat. Wicketkeeper James Bracey, initially adjusting to the left, made a swift jump to his right, taking a brilliant catch. The game ended in a historic tie, with Dale's sensational last over leaving the players and fans in awe.
What a finish!
At the start of the last over of the match Glamorgan needed two runs to win and Gloucestershire needed one wicket for victory
— Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) July 3, 2024
What happens next might be the best end to a cricket match you'll ever see... pic.twitter.com/f72NyVGGp4
An absolute thriller!
Watched all 4 days, how on earth can that come down to 1 needed off 1 with 1 with remaining. Gutted as a Glammy fan but what a game of cricket. So few will be aware of it which is a conversation for another day. Cricket the winner today.
— JassPreet (@JassPreet96) July 3, 2024
Looks like he took it clean!
Did the ball touch the ground when he landed?? pic.twitter.com/DWvONnU8h5
— Larry Leprechaun (@LarryLeprechau) July 3, 2024
What a match!
MATCH OF THE COUNTY HISTORY.
— Md Asiqul Islam🏏 (@MdAsiqulIslam6) July 4, 2024
- Glamorgan needs 1 run to win.
- One wicket left.
- One ball left.
Then the wicket-keeper took a Blinder without gloves and the match ended in a tie. 🥶🔥
Brilliant thriller at it it's best!
What an ending it was!!!!
— Bhagyesh Joshi 🏏🇮🇳 (@Cric_bhagya82) July 4, 2024
Hahaha! Yeah!
Very decent over overshadowed by Bracey's brilliance.
— Laced Fish (@LacedFish) July 3, 2024
Edge of edges!
Finishes such as this one is the reason long-form Cricket is the best game on earth by a long way...
— Matt Healy (@quasii73) July 3, 2024
Great game tho!
At the start of the last over of the match Glamorgan needed two runs to win and Gloucestershire needed one wicket for victory
— Vitality County Championship (@CountyChamp) July 3, 2024
What happens next might be the best end to a cricket match you'll ever see... pic.twitter.com/f72NyVGGp4
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