Josh Brown's 85 Fires Ghent Gladiators to Victory
Ghent Gladiators have won by 207 runs. Ghent Gladiators batted first and posted 207/5 in 20 overs. Antwerp Anchors, chasing 208, fell short at 0/0 in 0.0 overs.
Josh Brown was the standout in the first innings, scoring 85 off 44 balls (SR 193). 8 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 73 runs.
With the ball, Ruben Trumpelmann delivered figures of 2/17 in 3 overs (Econ 5.7). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
GGS lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 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
85 off 44 balls (SR 193), 5 fours, 8 sixes
2/17 in 3 overs (Econ: 5.67)
50 off 32 balls (SR 156), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Ghent Gladiators showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Antwerp Anchors were outplayed in all departments. A 207 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. GGS lead the series 9-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.