Diamond Eagles have progressed to the second round of the tournament as a result of wickets in successive balls by Cornelius de Villiers in the Super Over.
Batting first, Sussex scored 119 on a tough pitch to bat on. In reply, Diamond Eagles started off well but lost momentum in the middle overs as they lost a few wickets.
Rossouw made a super half century but fell at a crucial stage. Ryan McLaren kept his cool to strike two boundaries in the final over and tie the match. Batting first in the Super Over, Rossouw came to the party yet again. Along with McLaren the duo added 9 runs of the bowling of Arafat. However, only two balls were needed to determine the winner as Cornelius de Villiers shattered Sussex's chances of qualification by bowling Smith and Brown off consecutive deliveries.
Rilee Rossouw is named Man of the Match for his beautiful knock of 65 and his composure in the Super Over. That's all we have for you tonight folks. It was a truly a 'Super-Entertaining' game of cricket. Seven teams have confirmed their place in the second round.
The eighth team will be confirmed after we witness tomorrow's encounter between Deccan Chargers and Trinidad and Tobago.
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