Hazratullah Zazai's 83 Fires Vancouver Guardians to Victory
Vancouver Guardians have won by 13 runs. Vancouver Guardians batted first and posted 199/6 in 20 overs. Brampton Blazers, chasing 200, fell short at 186/9 in 20 overs.
Hazratullah Zazai was the standout in the first innings, scoring 83* off 54 balls (SR 154). 6 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 62 runs.
Monank Patel fought hard with 81 off 46 balls, but it was not enough to haul Brampton Blazers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Shivam Sharma delivered figures of 6/28 in 4 overs (Econ 7.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
VG lead the series 10-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 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
83* off 54 balls (SR 154), 6 fours, 6 sixes
6/28 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.00)
81 off 46 balls (SR 176), 4 fours, 6 sixes
Verdict
Vancouver Guardians showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Brampton Blazers will rue missed opportunities — a 13 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. VG lead the series 10-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.