Trailblazers vs Velocity Highlights and Match Recap, Women’s T20 Challenge 2019, Full Cricket Score: Mithali Raj and Co win by 3 wickets

Velocity manage to cinch their first win in the Women’s T20 Challenge after a three-wicket victory against Trailblazers. Not  a convincing win for them as they collapsed to 113-7 from looking comfortable at 63-2. Danieele Wyat top-scored for Velocity with 46 runs, whereas Shafali Verma looked good with a knock of 34 before the collapse started. Both teams will have a lot to look upon, with the Trailblazers struggling in batting as well as their fielding, which has been sloppy.

WICKET! Amelia Kerr is Deepti’s next victim as Deepti strikes once again. Is it a little bit too late or is there a chance for Trailblazers? Amelia Kerr b Deepti Sharma 0(2)

WICKET! A terrible collapse for Velolcity right now as Shikha Pandey misses the slog sweep. Deepti doing the damage now as Shikha is clean bowled.  Shikha Pandey b Deepti Sharma 0(2)

WICKET! Mithali is clean bowled by Deepti as Velocity falters in the end. A yorker of a delivery from Deepti who ensures the bails come off. Mithali b Deepti Sharma 17(22)

WICKET! A bizarre dismissal as confusion arises and Veda Krishnamurthy is run-out.  Veda Krishnamurthy run out (Ecclestone/Ravi Kalpana) 0(1)

Wyatt ‘a cameo has sealed the game. She’s also shown that this pitch isn’t as poor to bat on, and that if you use your feet you can create momentum. The dropped catches from the Trailblazers haven’t helped. The first game in this series, including last year, that hasn’t gone down to the wire.

WICKET! A consolation for Trailblazers as Wyatt misses out on her fifty. Gayakwad with the wicket as Deepti takes the catch at mid-off. Wyatt c Deepti Sharma b Rajeshwari Gayakwad 46(35)

After 16 overs, Velocity 108/2 (D Wyatt 44, M Raj 15)

FIve required from 24 balls. With Wyatt unbeaten on 45, Mithali and Co will look to finish off the match in the upcoming over. Deepti goes for four runs in her third over.

FIve required from 24 balls. With Wyatt unbeaten on 45, Mithali and Co will look to finish off the match in the upcoming over. Deepti goes for four runs in her third over.

After 15 overs, Velocity 104/2 (D Wyatt 43, M Raj 13)

Eight runs needed off 30 balls as Velocity look set to open their campaign on a high. Only two runs conceded off Ecclestone’s over, but the Trailblazers will have a lot to look upon after this match.

After 14 overs, Velocity 102/2 (D Wyatt 42, M Raj 12)

Velocity race past 100 with a well-timed boundary from Wyatt. Mithali was dropped on 12 as Trailblazers’ fielding misery continues. 12 runs off Harleen Deol’s over.

After 13 overs, Velocity 90/2 (D Wyatt 31, M Raj11)

Only three runs off Ecclestone’s over, but misfielding seems to be a concern for the Trailblazers. Without any doubt, Velocity are in the drivers’ seat and have stolen the game away from the Trailblazers bowlers.

After 12 overs, Velocity 87/2 (D Wyatt 30, M Raj 9)

Another economical over from Deol. But, they will be desperate for wickets as every run counts. Velocity are in a comfortable position with both Wyatt and Mithali looking in form.

After 11 overs, Velocity 83/2 (D Wyatt 28, M Raj 7)

Mithali and Wyatt have now taken Velocity to a powerful position, with 17 runs coming from Stefanie Taylor’s over. Two overs and one six in the over as Velocity rush towards victory.

After 10 overs, Velocity 63/2 (D Wyatt 17, M Raj 2)

A successful over from Deol, including the crucial wicket of Shafali Verma. Mithali Raj and Danielle Wyatt will look to finish off in style for Velocity.

This is a very handy innings from Shafali. She has been promoted ahead of batters like Danni Wyatt, and she’s repaid the faith. Put Velocity in the drivers seat by taking run rate out of the equation. With Mithali to come in the middle, they should chase this easily.

WICKET! Just when Shafali was looking set for a big innings, Velocity are given a huge blow after Harleen Deol’s wicket. Rajeshwari completes the catch at point. Shefali Verma c Rajeshwari Gayakwad b Harleen Deol 34(31)

After 9 overs, VEL 63/1 (S Verma 34, D Wyatt 16)

Taylor goes for seven runs in her first over as Trailblazers find no solution to break this partnership. Wyatt slams a boundary as she drives it wide through extra-cover and Velocity are gaining momentum with every boundary they hit.

After 8 overs, VEL 56/1 (S Verma 33, D Wyatt 10)

Two fours and a six! Boundaries are flowing for Velocity as Gayakwad concedes 15 runs in the over.

After 7 overs, VEL 41/1 (s Verma 22, D Wyatt 6)

Danielle Wyatt drives through to extra-cover to finish the seventh over. The over goes from bad to worse for Deepti, who had conceded only two runs till the boundary in the last ball.

After 6 overs, VEL 35/1 (S Verma 21, D Wyatt 1)

Rajeshwari Gayakwad goes for 10 runs in her first over. Shafali Verma looks in good touch, as she slams two boundaries. It seems like Velocity are finding back their form.

After 5 overs, VEL 25/1 (S Verma 12, D Wyatt 0)

Deepti Sharma provides Trailblazers with a much-needed breakthrough as she removes Hayley Mathews. Just two runs coming off the over.

WICKET! Soft dismissal as Mathews misses the cut shot while Deepti ensures the bails are removed. Hayley Matthews b Deepti Sharma 5(14)

Velocity are staying true to their name, getting off to an enterprising start, even though they’ve lost Matthews. Interesting use of Shafali Sharma at the top of the order, and she hasn’t lacked in intent. Where Mithali bats will be a talking point in this game.

After 4 overs, VEL 23/0 (H Matthews 4, S Verma 11)

This over is just what the Trailblazers must have needed. Ecclestone continues to bowl deliveries outside off as only two runs come off it.

After 3 over, VEL 21/0 (H Matthews 4, S Verma 10)

Two back-to-back fours by Shafali in the first two balls has given a huge boost for Velocity as they look in a hurry to finish things off. An expensive over for Shakera as nine runs come from it.

After 2 over, VEL 12/0 (H Matthews 4, S Verma 1)

Nothing going right for the Trailblazers. Ecclestone has dropped a golden opportunity to dismiss Shafali Verma, and apart from that she has conceded five wides with keeper unable to collect it cleanly. Luck is not favouring the Trailblazers today.

After 1 over, VEL 5/0 (H Matthews 4, S Verma 0)

A confident start by Velocity as Hayley Mathews opens her account with a boundary. Mathews drives through the leg side to bring the team’s first boundary.

FOUR! Hayley Mathews gets off the mark as Velocity begin their chase in style. Angles down the leg side as Ecclestone unsuccessfully attempts a catch at backward square leg. The ball races past Ecclestone to the boundary.

It’s a below par total, but not by much. But considering Trailblazers are short of a bowler  this is Velocity’s game to lose. Also a concern for Trailblazers of how their batting will shape up if Mandhana is out cheaply.

Velocity’s Shafali Verma and Hayley Mathews walk into the middle to begin the run-chase. Shakera Selman opens Traiblazers’ bowling.

After 20 overs TBL 112/6 (D Hemalatha 1, Selman 8)

Eight runs coming off the last over as Velocity restrict Trailblazers for 112-6. They were looking set at 50-2 at one stage, but suffered a terrible collapse to finish at a below-par total. The main positive must have been Harleen Deol’s knock of 43 and the bowlers will now look to bowl under pressure.

After 19 overs TBL 104/5 (S Selman 1 , D Hemalatha 1)

The Trailblazers batting line-up continue to suffer as Bharati Fulmali departs for just two runs. The Velocity bowlers are giving no room for improvement to the batsmen and the game is clearly in their control. Three runs from this over as Ekta Bisht finishes with an impressive spell of 2-13.

WICKET! Bharati Fulmali is clean bowled by Ekta Bisht as Velocity start gaining momentum. Nothing going right for Trailblazers. Fulmali b Bisht 2

After 18 overs TBL 101/5 (B Fulmali 1, D Hemalatha 0)

Two wickets in two balls was enough to bring Velocity back in the game. With wickets of Deepti and Harleen, Amelia Kerr had a hat-trick chance but nevertheless that sums up a good over for Velocity.

WICKET! Harleen Deol was looking good, but falls to the hands of Veda as Amelia gets a hat-trick chance. Things are getting from bad to worse for Trailblazers. Harleen Deol c Veda Krishnamurthy b Amelia Kerr 43(40)

WICKET! Deepti Sharma’s stint at the crease is short-lived as Hayley Mathews takes a comfortable catch at long-on.First wicket for Amelia Kerr. Deepti Sharma c Hayley Matthews b Amelia Kerr 16(16)

After 17 overs TBL 95/3 (H Deol 38, D Sharma 16)

Two boundaries in the over to bring the Trailblazers back in the game. Deepti smashes one down the ground to see off the over in style.

Things not looking good for Trailblazers, as they will be hard pressed to get a score of 120+. Hemalatha can provide those big hits, so Deepti can’t afford to stick around. Impetus needed.

After 16 overs TBL 83/3 (H Deol 33, D Sharma 9)

Deepti brings up her first boundary as 10 runs are scored in Sushree Pradhan’s over. With the scoreboard ticking, the Trailblazers will look for a huge turnaround in the final few overs.

Deepti brings up her first boundary as 10 runs are scored in Sushree Pradhan’s over. With the scoreboard ticking, the Trailblazers will look for a huge turnaround in the final few overs.

FOUR! Deepti plays a reverse sweep as she slams a lofted shot towards long-on. A welcome boundary for the Trailblazers.

After 15 overs TBL 73/3 (H Deol 29, D Sharma 3)

Deepti gets off the mark with a single as she lofts one towards deep mid-wicket. Shikha Pandey at short third-man prevents the ball from going towards the boundary as she saves two runs in the last ball.

After 14 overs TBL 68/3 (H Deol 27, D Sharma 0)

A wicket maiden for Sushree Pradhan to keep the game in control. Deepti Sharma has faced five balls, but is yet to open her account.

Taylor’s torrid stay comes to an end. She just couldn’t get going and that’s disappointing for Trailblazers, they would have been counting on their overseas players after Mandhana got out. A comeback for Sushree though, as she missed an easy run out. Deepti had a terrible game last time, let’s see what she can offer today.

WICKET! A soft dismissal as Pradhan bowls a fullish slower delivery to see off Stefanie Taylor. This brings Deepti Sharma at number 5. Taylor c and b Sushree Pradhan 5

After 13 overs TBL 68/3 (H Deol 27 S Taylor 5)

Shikha comes back for her final over, mostly bowling deliveries outside off-stump. Just one run from the over as Taylor retains strike.

After 12 overs TBL 67/2 (H Deol 27 S Taylor 4)

Deol and Taylor continue to keep the scoreboard ticking in the form of singles, as Sushree Pradhan delivers an economical over for elocity where she concedes just four runs.

Deol and Taylor continue to keep the scoreboard ticking in the form of singles, as Sushree Pradhan delivers an economical over for Velocity where she concedes just four runs.

After 11 overs TBL 63/2 (H Deol 25, S Taylor 2)

Sloppy fielding from Velocity as they miss a golden chance to run -out Harleen Deol. Deol was not ready for the single, but Stefanie Taylor had come a long way. Pradahn has a throw that slightly misses the stump, leaving the Trailblazers batter lucky.

After 10 overs TBL 60/2 (H Deol 23, S Taylor 1)

Harmeen Deol gets the Trailblazers back into the game with a cracking boundary. She slams one wide outside off and drives it through square for a boundary.

Just get the feeling Velocity have misread the pitch. It seems a better pitch than the last game, let’s see if it changes at all in the second innings. This game is setting up nicely for the last 10 overs. Trailblazers have wickets in hand, and opportunities for the Indian second string to show their strengths.

After 9 overs TBL 51/2 (H Deol 15, S Taylor 0)

An excellent comeback over for Velocity as Bisht concedes just one run and gets the crucial wicket of Suzie Bates.

WICKET! Just when the Trailblazers were gaining momentum, they have lost Suzie bates, who was looking in good touch. Bisht bowls one wide off-stump to Bates, who finds Veda at long-on. Bates c Veda b Bisht 26(22)

Steady Powerplay after Mandhana’s dismissal. Now we’re going to see spin from both ends, which will be a challenge to score against. Suzie Bates loves pace on the ball, but she seems to be doing OK against spin too. How Mithali uses Shikha Pandey’s next two overs will be critical.

After 8 overs TBL 50/1 (H Deol 14, S Bates 26)

Amelia Kerr is brought into the attack for the first time and senior compatriot Suzie Bates skips down the pitch and goes straight down the ground for a one bounce boundary. Kerr. flights one and beats Bates in the air, who misses the swipe the across the line, but is somehow able to drag the backfoot back in the crease as she survives a close stumping. A single of the final ball to bring the 50 up.

After 7 overs TBL 44/1 (H Deol 9, S Bates 25)

The match is back in Trailblazers’ favour. Suzie Bates brings up their first six of the innings as she slams one over mid-wicket. 10 runs from the over that belongs to the batting side.

After 6 overs TBL 34/1 (H Deol 8, S Bates 16)

Trailblazers have got themselves back in the game. Bates whips one wide off mid-wicket to give Trailblazers the only boundary in the over.

After 5 overs TBL 34/1 (H Deol 8, S Bates 16)

An economical over for Ekta Bisht. Velocity hae ensured that the Traiblazers are unable to produce the big ones. And for now, Bates and Deol manage with singles.

After 4 overs TBL 22/1 (H Deol 5, S Bates 7)
Komal Zanzad continues bowling to put Velocity in control at the moment. Though Bates and Deol keep the score ticking, just three runs conceded in the over.

After 3 overs TBL 19/1 (H Deol 4, S Bates 5)

Harleen Deol finishes the third over with a four as Shikha Pandey bowls an inswinger. A well-timed shot from Deol as it beats the player at deep mid-wicket. One wicket and the lone boundary coming in the over.

Mandhana’s dismissal will dampen the run rate, and perhaps the overall score. But a huge opportunity for the lesser known players to step up and deliver. Keep an eye on Harleen especially, she looked composed in the last game. Now that spin has come into play we will find out more about this pitch

WICKET! Huge blow for Traiblazers as captain Mandhana departs early. Edged and caught by Sushama Verma as Mandhana departs for 10. S Mandhana c Verma b Pandey 10

After 2 overs TBL 15/0 (S Mandhana 10, S Bates 5)

Komal Zanzad introduced into the attack for Velocity. After conceding just one run till the fifth ball, Suzie Bates drives one down the ground for a four to sum up another productive over for Trailblazers.

FOUR! Suzie Bates drives one down the ground as Trailblazers start to gain an early momentum in the game.

After 1 over TBL 10/0 (S Mandhana 9, S Bates 1)

Suzie Bates gets off the mark with a single off the first ball. Mandhana follows up with two back-to-back boundaries to finish off the over in style for Traiblazers

FOUR! Mandhana lofts one over the mid-off fielder as she opens her account. Confident start by the Trailblazers captain. She follows up with another boundary as Shikha bowls a fullish delivery wide outside off-stump

Trailblazers are missing Jhulan Goswami, and they have shored up their batting instead, with Bharti Fulmali coming in. And Velocity are playing with just three overseas players. Jahanara Alam misses out, and that means the opening bowling combination of Shikha Pandey and Komal Zanzad will start things off with the ball.

Suzie Bates and Smriti Mandhana to open the batting for Trailblazers against Velocity. Shikha Pandey to open Veocity’s bowling.

Trailblazers playing 11 today

 Smriti Mandhana(Captain), Suzie Bates,Stafanie Taylor, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ravi Kalpana(wicketkeeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Bharati Fulmali, Shakera Selman.

Velocity playing 11 today

Mithali Raj (Captain), Danielle Wyatt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sushma Verma(wicketkeeper), Komal Zanzad, Sushree Pradhan, Shefali Verma, Ekta Bisht, Shikha Pandey.

Smriti Mandhana, Trailblazers captain

 I wanted to bat first, It is a little bit dry and could get drier in the second innings. I would have batted first if it was an evening match.

Mithali Raj, Velocity captain

We will bowl first. Better to chase down target as the wicket is slower. The batters will take some time to play their shots, but it’s a good wicket and will hold up nicely. Jahanara and Devika miss out'

Trailblazers vs Velocity toss result today 

Mithali Raj’s Velocity have won the toss and will bowl against Trailblazers in their first game in Jaipur.

Meanwhile, Supernovas’ Sophie Devine hoped that spectators would turn up in large numbers after a low turnout in the tournament opener. You can read more on the same here .

Velocity’s captain Mithali Raj hopes that a full-fledged Women’s T20 League will be held in India in the future. Click here to find out what she said before the tournament started.

The Trailblazers opened their Women’s T20 Challenge 2019 campaign with a thrilling two-run win against Supernovas on 6 May. Click here to read how the match unfolded.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost’s LIVE coverage of the second game of Women’s T20 Challenge 2019  between Trailblazers and Velocity that will be played in the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.