Rassie van der Dussen's 66 Fires JB Bruges to Victory
JB Bruges have won by 36 runs. JB Bruges batted first and posted 121/5 in 10 overs. Liege Red Lions, chasing 122, fell short at 85/7 in 10 overs.
Rassie van der Dussen was the standout in the first innings, scoring 66 off 30 balls (SR 220). 8 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 74 runs.
Shoaib Malik fought hard with 23 off 12 balls, but it was not enough to haul Liege Red Lions over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Thomas Kaber delivered figures of 3/9 in 2 overs (Econ 4.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
LRL lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 24 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
66 off 30 balls (SR 220), 2 fours, 8 sixes
3/9 in 2 overs (Econ: 4.50)
23 off 12 balls (SR 192), 3 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
JB Bruges showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Liege Red Lions will rue missed opportunities — a 36 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. LRL lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.