Sam Harper's 75 Fires Ghent Gladiators to Victory
Ghent Gladiators have won by superover. JB Bruges batted first and posted 166/6 in 20 overs. Ghent Gladiators chased down 167 in just 20 overs.
Rassie van der Dussen was the standout in the first innings, scoring 37 off 24 balls (SR 154). 1 six and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 42 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Sam Harper anchored the innings with 75 off 48 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Ghent Gladiators on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Thomas Kaber delivered figures of 3/26 in 4 overs (Econ 6.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
GGS lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
75 off 48 balls (SR 156), 7 fours, 3 sixes
3/26 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.50)
37 off 24 balls (SR 154), 5 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Ghent Gladiators showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. JB Bruges will rue missed opportunities — a superover deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. GGS lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.