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Women’s T20 Challenge 2019, Supernovas vs Velocity Today’s Match Preview: Trailblazers have been knocked out after having only won the tournament’s opening game against Supernovas. Mithali and Veda put up a 53-run partnership, and as soon as the team went past 117, it was all but confirmed that these two teams would meet again in the final on Saturday. Having struggled their way to victory on Wednesday, all Velocity need is two points to secure a summit clash against Trailblazers, who beat Supernovas in the tournament’s opening encounter. Meanwhile, should Supernovas win on Thursday, then all the three teams will have two points each and the net run-rate will decide on which two teams go through. After restricting Trailblazers to 112-6, things started on a powerful note for Velocity, who were on the verge of a comfortable victory at 111/2 before losing five wickets without adding a run. This was when the Trailblazers gained momentum for a short period of time, until Sushree Pradhan sealed the match with two overs to spare. On a day when the Trailblazers showcased some sloppy fielding, Velocity’s batting line-up was tested after they lost five wickets in the space of seven balls. Mithali will be expected to deliver on Thursday. The 36-year-old only managed to score 17 runs before being dismissed by Deepti Sharma in the 18th over. However, one positive sign for the new team is that of Ekta Bisht, who enjoyed an economical spell of 2-13. The 33-year-old has an economy of 5.30 in T20Is and has best figures of 4-21. The Supernovas, too, will have questions to be answered, especially after their gradual collapse to 138-6 from 55-2 as they fell short by three runs against Trailblazers. Harmanpreet was impressive in Supernovas’ previous match after remaining unbeaten on 46, and without a doubt she will play a pivotal role under pressure to help them qualify for the final. Supernovas and Velocity full squads Supernovas: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Anuja Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Jemimah Rodrigues, Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand), Mansi Joshi, Natalie Sciver (England), Poonam Yadav, Priya Punia, Radha P Yadav, Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Taniya Bhatia (WK). Velocity: Mithali Raj (Captain), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Danielle Wyatt (England), Devika Vaidya, Ekta Bisht, Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Jahanara Alam (Bangladesh), Komal Zhanzad, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sushma Verma (WK), Sushree Dibyadarshini, Veda Krishnamurthy. For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from IPL 2019, click here For the full schedule, date, time and venue of all the matches of IPL 12, click here Check out the full points table for IPL 2019, including holders of Orange and Purple Caps
SUP vs VEL, Highlights, Women's IPL T20 Challenge 2019, Full Cricket Score: Velocity qualify for final despite loss, Supernovas also progress
Women’s T20 Challenge 2019 Supernovas vs Velocity match Live Updates: Trailblazers have been knocked out after having only won the tournament’s opening game against Supernovas. Mithali and Veda put up a 53-run partnership, and as soon as the team went past 117, it was all but confirmed that these two teams would meet again in the final on Saturday.
 "SUP vs VEL, Highlights, Women's IPL T20 Challenge 2019, Full Cricket Score: Velocity qualify for final despite loss, Supernovas also progress")
The Supernovas and Velocity will now lock horns in the Women’s T20 Challenge 2019 final on Saturday. With all the teams finishing with two points, it all came down to the net run-rate as the Trailblazers were knocked out after Velocity went past the 117-run mark. Mithali remained unbeaten on 40, while Veda was not out on 30 runs.
Jemimah Rodrigues also showcased some blistering display with an unbeaten knock of 77 from just 48 balls.
That’s all we have from this match. Until next time, goodbye!
What do you guys feel?
One team not trying to win a cricket game is poor advertisement for the sport. Understand that qualifying is important...but how about reaching there while making an effort to win too?? Velocity was three down not seven. #WomensT20Challenge
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 9, 2019
The bowlers did well. This tournament is very important for us. Everyone is doing well, and we are looking forward to the final. We want the girls to do well so that they get more chances. If everyone performs well, it gives us confidence at the end of the day. That was their planning but we just wanted to win this. We were not thinking about what they were thinking ( When asked about the 117-run cut-off mark)
After 20 overs, VEL 130-3 (Mithali 40, Veda 30)
Supernovas have beaten Velocity by 12 runs to set up a final rematch between the same two teams after all three teams finished with two points.
Trailblazers have been knocked out after having only won the tournament’s opening game against Supernovas. Mithali and Veda put up a 53-run partnership, and as soon as the team went past 117, it was all but confirmed that these two teams would meet again in the final on Saturday.
After 19 overs, VEL 120-3 (Mithali 39, Veda 21)
Velocity have qualified for the final after they crossed the 117-run mark. Eight runs coming off Harmanpreet’s over.
After 18 overs, VEL 112-3 (Mithali 33, Veda 19)
Poonam Yadav finishes with an economical spell of 1-13. Yet, Velocity need 31 runs from 12 balls to win. What will happen from here?
After 17 overs, VEL 106-3 (Mithali 30, Veda 17)
Veda and Mithali continue to score with singles and doubles. Six runs coming off Radha Yadav’s final over. 37 needed from 18 balls.
After 16 overs, VEL 100-3 (Mithali 29, Veda 12)
100 up for Velocity, with Veda bringing up the team’s first boundary since the ninth over. Still, there is work to with 43 needed from 24 balls.
After 15 overs, VEL 92-3 (Mithali 27, Veda 6)
Anuja finishes the over with a full toss, but Mithali is forced to run for a single to deep mid-wicket. Singles won’t do for Velocity if they are to win the game.
After 14 overs, VEL 86-3 (Mithali 24, Veda 3)
Pressure is building up on Mithali and Veda. Another economical over from Poonam Yadav as Velocity search for their first boundary since the ninth over.
After 13 overs, VEL 84-3 (Mithali 23, Veda 2)
Supernovas are in control of the game at the moment. Just nine runs from the last two overs to put pressure on Mithali Raj and Veda Krishnamurthy.
After 12 overs, VEL 79-3 (Mithali 19, Veda 1)
Poonam got the crucial wicket of Wyatt, who was looking dangerous at 43 runs. Another good over for Supernovas with just four runs coming off it.
After 11 overs, VEL 75-2 (Mithali 17, Wyatt 43)
Devine starts off with a wide, Wyatt lofts one over deep cover with Devine bowling a fuller ball in length. Brilliant running between the wickets between Mithali and Wyatt as Velocity finish the over with sevenruns.
After 10 overs, VEL 68-2 (Mithali 15, Wyatt 27)
A good start for Poonam Yadav’s spell. Just one run coming from the over with Mithali taking a single. 75 needed from 60 for Velocity.
After 9 overs, VEL 67-2 (Mithali 14, Wyatt 27)
Wyatt is in top form! Two boundaries in the over as she is about to reach the 40s. 12 runs off Sciver’s over as Supernovass look desperate for a wicket.
After 8 overs, VEL 55-2 (Mithali 13, Wyatt 27)
Velocity have slowed down their innings. Only three runs from Sophie Devine’s over as she bowls mostly fullish deliveries.
After 7 overs, VEL 52-2 (Mithali 12, Wyatt 25)
Velocity go past their 50-run mark, with six runs coming off Sciver’s over. Mithali hits an elegant shot towards third man.
After 6 overs, VEL 46-2 (Mithali 7, Wyatt 24)
Boundaries flowing for Velocity as Mithali and Wyatt are hitting shots all over the ground. One wide conceded in Anuja Patil’s over, where she concedes 12 runs.
After 5 overs, VEL 34-2 (Mithali 2, Wyatt 18)
12 runs coming from the over, including a six and a four from Wyatt. Velocity will need more of these now.
After 4 overs, VEL 22-2 (Mithali 1, Wyatt 8)
Yet another blow for Velocity as Hayley Mathews departs in the over. Anuja could have had a second wicket in the over, but Wyatt was dropped by Harmanpreet.
After 3 overs, VEL 15-1 (Mathews 5, Wyatt 8)
A wicket in the over for Radha, but Wyatt slams a six over long-off to get Velocity back in the game.
After 2 overs, VEL 7-0 (Mathews 5, Shafali Verma 2)
Supernovas continue with spin as Anuja Patil is introduced. Shafali drives one down the ground, but long on saves a couple of runs.
After 1 over, VEL 4-0 (Mathews 4, Shafali Verma 0)
Mathews opens her account with a boundary as Velocity begin their run chase on a good note.
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