Twitter Reactions: Hales and De Villiers maul Dhaka Dynamites in Chattogram
ABD scored the ton in 50 balls.
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The match between Rangpur Riders and Dhaka Dynamites in Chattogram turned out to be an exciting one. In the end, it was the Riders, who managed to win by eight wickets on a batting paradise. Most importantly, they won their fourth match in a row and moved to the top of the points table courtesy of AB de Villiers and Alex Hales’ brilliance. Meanwhile, Dhaka lost their fourth game in their last five matches.
Talukdar takes charge
The Dynamites won the toss and opted to bat first and the decision paid dividends as they racked up a significant 186 for six. Hazratullah Zazai and Sunil Narine opened the batting and put on 35 runs, after which Farhad Reza got rid of Zazai for 17. In the next over, left-arm spinner Nazmul Islam nipped out Narine, who looked dangerous with 28 runs from 19 balls with three fours and a couple of sixes.
However, Rony Talukdar and skipper Shakib cobbled together a stand of 54 runs for the third wicket. Shakib went hammer and tongs to score 25 with four fours before being dismissed by Reza. Nevertheless, Talukdar went on to notch 52 runs from 32 deliveries with six fours and a six. Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard scored breezy 14 and 37 respectively to propel the Dynamites’ score.
Hales and de Villiers dictate terms
The Riders lost the hulk-like Chris Gayle and Rilee Russouw to Russell and were reduced to 5/2 in 1.5 overs. Those were the only moments of joy for the Dynamites as Alex Hales and AB de Villiers didn’t allow their opponents to stay put in their domination. Initially, both mixed caution with aggression and made sure that the scoreboard keeps ticking, therefore keeping the required run-rate in check.
The duo made the match a one-sided affair to such an extent that the Riders needed six runs from the last 15 balls. De Villiers went on to accomplish a century in 50 balls and his knock was laced with eight boundaries and as many as six sixes. Hales was unstoppable as well, having scored 85 runs from 53 balls with eight fours and three sixes. The stand racked up 184 runs and the Riders won with 10 balls to spare.
Here is how Twitter hailed the Riders
Big victory for @RangpurRiders_, again some superb batting from our top order! Congrats to @ABdeVilliers17 & @AlexHales1 for getting the job done! #BPLT20
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 28, 2019
Special feeling getting the job done for the boys with @AlexHales1 tonight! Top win to keep the momentum going. All round solid performance @RangpurRiders_
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 28, 2019
WHAT A WIN!! @RangpurRiders_ A privilege to witness another 100 @ABdeVilliers17 extraordinary to watch and @AlexHales1 not too shabby either 😁
— Benny Howell (@beennnny) January 28, 2019
Unreal! Unbelievable! Sensational! Salute from oppostion…. brilliant batting display by @ABdeVilliers17 & @AlexHales1! #BPL2019 #BPL #BPLT20 #bplseason6 #DDvRR
— Muhammad🇧🇩 فايسال অনি 🇧🇩 (@imfaisalony007) January 28, 2019
4th century in Twenty20 cricket for AB de Villiers – 3 in IPL, 1 in BPL.
ABD and Quinton de Kock are the only South African players with 4 centuries in Twenty20 cricket. #BPL2019 #DDvRR
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) January 28, 2019
He may have retired but his hunger for daddy hundreds is still there inside. @ABdeVilliers17 you beauty! #BPL2019 #BPL #DDvRR
— Shantanu Smart (@smartshantanu) January 28, 2019
What a brilliant batting display by @ABdeVilliers17! It was absolutely treat to eyes! #BPLT20 #BPL2019
— Imran Hasan (@Imranhasan02) January 28, 2019
Man of the millennium. #GOAT @ABdeVilliers17 u are love man.Always a treat to watch you. No one can believe you retired😍 pic.twitter.com/S2XLCUmBS4
— nischhal (@NischhalR) January 28, 2019
More he plays, more i love to watch this #alien.
I still can't believe one of the best of cricket will be absent in next #wccricket at his absolute peak!
AB De Villiers official PLEASE play the next Wc at least, would love to watch you… 🙁— Partha Pratem (@ppdass) January 28, 2019
What a Knock From @ABdeVilliers17 ❤
100 off 50 Balls With 8 Fours 6 Sixes🔥🔥
A Partnership of 184 off 99 Balls With @AlexHales1 Took the Game Away From Dhaka Dynamites🔥🔥Enioyed The Game Enjoyed The Partnership #JustAbThings
A Thrilling Chase From @RangpurRiders_ pic.twitter.com/zoSx1uVMoW
— Dheeraj 💖Afridian❤ (@Dheeraj7875) January 28, 2019
💯!! Batting masterclass from @ABdeVilliers17 😍😍😍
Hundred off just 50 balls.#BPL@lahoreqalandars @faizanlakhani pic.twitter.com/HAmVV8wydP
— Thakur (@ThakurHassam) January 28, 2019
Take a bow @ABdeVilliers17 🙌🙌
Just reminded everyone why the world will never see better batsmen than him Ever!!!Ps:- Please come out of retirement champ🙏🙏#BPL2019 #Genius pic.twitter.com/bAioOiHSvI
— Al Mamun (@ALMAMUN4546200) January 28, 2019
that's Vintage AB.
That's all we want from him.
Play proper cricketing shots, try to play in your zone, once get set, we all know how many crazy & stupid shots you have.
Stay Like this, You @ABdeVilliers17.— سدھآنشو (@beingsudhanshu_) January 28, 2019
AB de Villiers joined Alex Hales at the crease with Rangpur Riders 11 for 2 chasing 187.
They put on a partnership of 184 runs which included 16 fours, 9 sixes, a de Villiers 100* and a Hales 85*.
They're now top of the Bangladesh Premier League.#BPL2019 pic.twitter.com/8frRQgCgO4
— bet365 (@bet365) January 28, 2019
. @ABdeVilliers17 I am begging you please save #ProteaFire atleast play for this WC 🙏
— गौतम् కృష్ణ ᴷᴷᴿ (@iamjr_SRK1) January 28, 2019
187 target
5/2
AB came to crease…
Final score 189/2
The Best in the World😎 @ABdeVilliers17
— ŘÌŚHÏ on the wAy😎 (@UrsPavanGopal) January 28, 2019
Just one question @ABdeVilliers17 why did this man retire so early? Insane 50 balls 100, cricket needs #abdevilliars #Respect
— CA Anurag (@Anurag1984) January 28, 2019
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