Today's match is crucial for Haryana. - That's right!
They will be knocked out if they lose.
This is a bookie.
Yes, Mr Vachhani...
Come on, bet at least 100,000!
This is a bookie too.
This is the Mumbai Mavericks' lineup...
What are the odds? - 70-80, Mumbai favourites.
And this guy is also a bookie.
But only part-time.
Each bookie has his own circle and his own market...
And each bookie serves a bigger bookie.
In India, the betting business is unofficial, illegal, disorganized...
And yet, it works like clockwork.
70 to back Mumbai?
Bet 50,000.
This is a bettor.
Bet bigger tonight, Mr Vachhani!
Alright, 1 million on Vayu scoring 50.
Switch on your TV.
Vayu is not playing today.
Bet it on Arvind then, to score above 30.
This is a bettor, too.
1000 on Haryana.
I only bet on the favourites.
1000 on Mumbai.
These guys are also bettors.
1000 on Haryana losing? Okay.
Mumbai-Haryana, 70-80...
1st innings powerplay 50 runs, 60-80...
And the bets are made not just on the result of the match.
You can bet on every session, every situation...
Even the toss.
500,000 on Haryana winning the toss? Done.
For most people, betting is like rolling dice.
But if you can know the result in advance...
You can use the odds in your favour.
For example, between the match in the stadium and the live telecast on TV,
there is an 8 second delay.
And the bookies take advantage of it.
Both captains are on the pitch.
The referee hands the coin to Woolley.
Ready for the toss.
Woolley tosses the coin...
It lands...
The referee picks up the coin...
The commentator turns towards Arvind...
that means Mumbai won the toss.
And the Mumbai Mavericks have won the toss. Arvind..?
Despite being illegal...
India's cricket betting market is the largest in the world.
And it's growing really fast.
On every PowerPlay game, up to 1 billion worth legal bets are made.
And illegally... 100 billion.
A hundred times more.
And the bookies use every trick in the book
to keep this business under their control.
So here's what I'm offering you.
Imagine if we could make the dice obey us.
If we could make it roll the number we want.
The bookies' tricks wouldn't apply to us anymore.
There is literally no limit to the amount of money we can make.
Thank you, Pritish.
You mean, match fixing?
Pathak, please...
Fixing is a dirty word.
And also illegal, right?
I just strike business deals.
You've got a good setup.
Bought a team...
Made deals with the players...
Made accounts with the bookies as well...
But will this all actually work during the match?
That's precisely why you've been invited here, Mr Shah.
Dhawan, money is not an issue.
We've done business deals before.
What is the guaranteed return? 60%? 70%?
100%!
Yes!
But...
not everyone will get a chance to invest in this plan.
You've just received the details of an overseas bank account.
Nobody can trace it back to you.
I want you all to transfer 250 million to it.
Right now.
Each.
Come on guys...
Every new venture needs some seed capital, right?
Come now...
The real game is about to begin.
Hello...
Quickly transfer 250 million to this account.
Listen, I'm sending you an account number.
Transfer a full 250 million to it. Get it right, okay?
Hello sir! - Sit, sit...
Played towards deep point... one run.
What's happening with Dubai and Singapore? - Sir, the line is open.
And South Africa? - That's on as well.
Good.
Sir, there's a cap of a million dollars in Canada.
Then bet the limit. - Okay, sir.
The opening partnership of Raghunath and Litner has really worked for the Mavericks.
Raghunath and Litner off to a good start...
Fans of both teams upbeat tonight.
Mumbai 19-0, after two overs...
And here's Venkatesh with the first deliveryof the third.
But wait, Raghunath's got a problem with the sight screen...
Watch... that was the signal.
Raghunath will get out in this over.
I'm betting 200 million on it. 50 million each.
Raghunath is set. The bowler is on his mark.
Bet everything on Raghunath getting out.
What about you, Dhawan?
How much are you betting on this?
Those who run the show don't pay for the tickets.
Venkatesh, running in again...
Raghunath takes off for a single...
Chance of a runout.
And he's gone here!
Wow, Dhawan!
That was amazing.
Good throw from Woolley. Raghunath looks extremely upset...
And he seems to be having a few words with Litner. Calm down, calm down!
To be fair, it was Litner's call.
Zarina Malik looks really disappointed...
Captain Arvind Vashishth comes in now.
Your 200 million, has now turned into 500 million...
And this is just the beginning.
The Mavericks have steadied their innings.
They have wickets in hand and it's time to play freely.
Looks like Arvind is telling Anees that the tortoise needs to turn into the hare.
Didn't the tortoise win that race?
That story works for a Test match, not a T20 game.
Nitin Yadav, ready to bowl.
Hurricanes are strong, Haryana is the bomb.
Lofted over mid-off for a four, the fielder can only spectate.
What's Anees up to?
Doesn't he have to score under 25?
I hope you didn't bet too much on him.
He is smarter than you think...
He's changing the odds in our favour.
And this time he hits it over mid wicket... six!
This is exactly what Arvind wanted of Anees.
The Mavericks are accelerating but Mr Suri's smile still has the brakes on.
The entire dugout looks worried.
Guys...
Double all our bets on Anees.
Captain Woolley and Nitin Yadav having a conversation.
The bowler should keep attacking. If he wants a wicket he's going to be hit for a few.
Watch the magic happen.
And he's out!
A little too much aggression.
I can control many such events in every match.
Won't the bookies suspect foul play if we win every time?
Don't worry Mr Pathak, we're not operating out of a single account.
The money is distributed among hundreds of small accounts.
And our men bet with bookies from all over the world, small and big.
The money cannot be traced back to us.
Pathak, just leave it all to Vikrant, alright?
The Mumbai team is full of snakes!
Haryana will eat 'em like cornflakes!
The Mumbai team is full of snakes!
Haryana will eat 'em like cornflakes!
The Mumbai team is full of snakes!
Haryana will eat 'em like cornflakes!
Dhawan...
Can we bet more than the 250 million?
We'll bet as much as you like, Minister.
Bet it directly on the result.
I'll put in a massive amount.
Patience, Minister...
I'm not a gambler.
You only bet on a team winning or losing...
when the odds are in your favour and you can control the outcome.
You have to wait for the right moment.
Cheers.
And so here we are, the last ball of the Mavericks innings.
Arvind has been a dependable anchor so far, but can he finish with a flourish?
Or will Sharma get the yorker right?
Sharma bowls length, and Arvind has lofted it over covers for yet another boundary!
Good knock by the captain.
So he finishes it in style, 158-5.
But the question now is, will that be enough on this track?
I think the Mavericks missed Vayu Raghavan today.
Only 42 in the last 5.
You just get the feeling that they're 20 short.
Well, Vayu's injury is apparently not a very serious one,
so he should be back next match.
Well, we'll have to wait and see.
Welcome back! The Mavericks are in a huddle.
Nautiyal and Adams making their way out to the crease.
They've got their work cut out.
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
One...
Chandigarh, let's rock!
So no surprises here, the Mavericks start with a spinner.
Ankit with the first delivery of the innings.
Quicker one outside the off stump.
Why did the Mumbai guys pick this beggar in their team?
Hey Kanaujia, miss the bulls and their hairy tails?
Hey Kanaujia, who did you blow to get in?
Prashant!
Here's the ball. Rip them apart.
Arvind has handed the ball to debutant, Prashant Kanaujia,
who we've heard bowls at a blistering pace.
He's up against Maurice Adams.
And let's not forget, Adams has grown up playing express pace in South Africa.
Go Prashant!
Prashant Kanaujia...
He's quick.
Perhaps one of India's fastest.
But he'll do exactly what we tell him to.
Let's have the ball...
Bowl a no-ball in this over.
You've got this!
Encouragement from Devender Mishra, the senior bowler...
I hear they come from the same village. - Not the same village.
More like the same district.
Might be a little complicated for you fella.
Here comes Kanaujia!
Short, and into his body...
And Adams seems rattled.
His first delivery has clocked 152...
I repeat, 152! - Fucking hell!
Terrific first ball!
Tell you what... Adams did not expect such a short ball first up.
Fended it quite awkwardly.
Here's Kanaujia once again...
Incredible bouncer, straight on the helmet. Adams in a bit of a fix.
Looks like he's been hurt bad. Might need the physio.
Quicker one once again.
Adams had no time to get out of the way.
The Captain, Arvind, also checking if Adams is okay.
Saved by the helmet, no damage done.
Once again getting ready to face the next delivery.
Kanaujia, well done! Great ball, my man...
Let this one be a no-ball.
Kanaujia running in again!
Adams takes it on the full and guides it past cover.
These two are quick between the wickets...
Easy two!
I hope the lad hasn't forgotten the plan, Mr Dhawan?
Well, that's clever. Taking the pace off the ball there.
You haven't been selected for your fast bowling.
Do what you have to or you won't play the next game.
Alright, asshole?
He's definitely bowling to plan is the young lad.
It's hard to believe that he hasn't played any First Class cricket before this.
Adams, gives himself some room... But fails to connect.
Good stop by the keeper.
Jackass, I'm not kidding.
I'll rip you a new asshole if this one isn't a no-ball.
Get his wicket, my man!
Mishra repeatedly giving his junior some advice.
Lovely, the way Mishra is mentoring Prashant.
Last ball of the over.
And, he's clean bowled!
Inswinging yorker...
Adams couldn't wrap his head around it.
Swinging his bat blindly...
... the ball rattling timber. Incredible bowling!
Look at that! Even the Haryana crowd is impressed.
United in their appreciation for Prashant.
And it's a very succesful first over from Prashant Kanaujia.
His spell has lit up the stadium.
No no-ball!
How much did we lose, Dhawan?
The kid is a rookie...
He must've got confused.
Right, Dhawan?
It's all accounted for.
Cheers.
Hello Pritish, what's going on?
They've lost 100 million each.
Did that ass not get the plan?
AJ, wait for Devender's over.
We'll recover then.
Okay.
I hope Devender is trustworthy.
Yes...
He has enough experience.
He will concede more than 12 runs in this over.
Devender Mishra, with all of his experience...
The batsman has gone big, has he got enough of it?
Yes, yes he has! Six!
Mr Handa loving it!
Lofted once again...
Right over the bowler's head, but this time the fielder will cut it off. Two more for Haryana!
Quicker ball from Devender... Hurried the batsman a bit.
Wiley as a fox... isn't he?
Gives this one some air... and Nautiyal smacks it over mid wicket for a boundary.
Nautiyal skips out... driven to long off for a single.
Good over for the Hurricanes. Thirteen of it.
So... we're back in the game.
But Dhawan...
This isn't a 100% guarantee, man!
It's such a big risk.
I might as well bet on racehorses.
What the new kid did...
what if that happens again?
Excuse me...
Tell the coach...
I want Devender and Prashant to bowl three out of the last four overs.
Prashant? - Yes.
Prashant.
But - - Send him another message.
A strong one.
He has to concede at least fifteen.
Do it.
Okay.
Giving Devender two overs is risky, coach.
He's a spinner.
He'll pull it off, man.
He knows all the tricks.
Who'll bowl the 19th over though?
Don't play the hero...
You're causing heavy losses for the big guys.
Got it?
If you concede less than 15 runs in your next over,
then they'll snap off your bowling arm...
and throw it into the ocean. Get it?
Prashant still has an over left.
Good idea.
He's keeping a good line and length today.
Well done.
Raghu...
Huh? Anees...
All the best.
Prashant. - Yes, coach?
Do exactly as Devender says.
It's been a great over so far. Only 5 runs of the first 5 balls.
Yeah, and that too in these conditions...
The ball is wet because of the dew, and it's not going to be easy to bowl now.
More than dew, it looks like it has rained here.
We must praise Ankit. He's maintained his line and length regardless...
And here he is, ready for the last delivery of his spell.
Full toss delivery... Nautiyal takes full advantage of it. Six runs!
And this is what we were speaking about. The ball slipped out of his hands...
And now Haryana need 35 runs in 3 overs.
Mr Suri looks nervous.
Small mid-pitch conference. It looks like it's going to be Devender for the next over.
Wait a minute, Gurpal! Dwight Johnson is being called to bowl the next over.
Prashant was also an option. But Arvind has opted for Dwight's experience...
After all, he is a more clever bowler.
Everybody has lost their fucking minds!
Devender can't bowl two overs now!
Wait a minute...
Pritish...
Maybe Niranjan is double crossing us?
Dwight has done his job,
brilliant over!
Using all the experience at his disposal...
The Mavericks now have a greater hold over this game.
Now we'll have to see who Arvind hands the ball to.
He's given it to Prashant...
Vashishth not afraid to back his new bowler.
To be fair, Prashant has bowled beautifully till now.
It's AJ...
AJ...
All bets are off for this over.
I want to see how far we have to go to make this guy obey us.
25 runs required of 12.
Bowled on leg stump...
Nautiyal clips it towards square leg and settles for a single.
That was fast and full...
Iyer throws the kitchen sink at it...
And the ball flies over slip... They'll get two!
That was a pretty sharp delivery as well.
Iyer lucky to have gotten some bat on it.
I'm really impressed by Prashant's ability to mix it up.
He knows the batsman is already on the backfoot because of his pace...
And he likes to keep them guessing.
He's a thinking bowler.
Terrific over until now.
And he's bowled him!
He's a gonzo!
You motherfucker! - What a fantastic delivery!
Another in-swinging yorker...
And Iyer has to walk back to the pavilion.
Fuck me, the beggar turned out to be an express train!
4 wickets for only 20 runs...
Dream debut for the youngster.
He has turned the match completely in favour of the Mavericks!
We have witnessed some world class bowling from a 19-year-old...
What a discovery by the Mavericks!
That is why the PPL is such a great platform for young talent...
And it's moments like this, which make the PPL such a special league.
This should never happen again.
Make him pay.
Yup!
Hello?
Hello?!
Wait...
Bet all the money in the account on the Hurricanes winning.
All of it? - All of it.
Mr Dhawan, they need 20 runs.
And we've already lost money because of Prashant.
Your investors... - You don't worry about my investors!
The odds are in Mumbai's favour, right?
Yes Mr Dhawan, but...
Bet it all.
It seems your team is going to win.
Where does that leave us?
The team is going to lose.
We are going to win.
I've bet all the money on Mumbai losing the game.
Now you will see why this is not like betting on horses.
They're taking their time... Devender, busy with the keeper.
20 runs needed in 6 balls.
What can Mayank Nautiyal do here?
Oh, he has skipped down the wicket and has converted that into a full toss. What a shot!
Nautiyal starts with a boundary!
16 needed in 5 balls now.
Arvind must be wondering whether he made the right decision giving the final over to the spinner.
Another flighted delivery, gets the treatment...
Straight down the ground for six!
Nautiyal has completely changed the equation now... 10 needed in 4.
Devender has to use all his experience to get a wicket somehow.
They scramble for a couple this time.
That's poor cricket. The Mavericks need to be sharper in the field.
They really shouldn't have let Nautiyal get back on strike.
The Hurricanes have run well all night.
8 required off 3.
Gone!
Soft dismissal!
Another flighted delivery...
He simply chips it into the hands of the fielder.
Devender wins the battle in the end!
Good sharp catch...
It's the captain, leading from the front with the team under pressure.
Just look at Zarina Malik's face... She's excited!
Go Mavericks!
8 runs required of 2 balls...
The Mavericks are favourites now.
Nautiyal goes back after a good innings.
Mr Dhawan has taken a big risk here.
It's never over till it's over, AJ.
But Pritish, this idiot Sharma cannot make 8 runs in 2 balls.
Devender is trying to slow things down here...
making the batsman wait.
Some tense faces in the stands...
everyone is nervous here.
Team owners, the players, and the crowd...
And those in the commentary box too.
Well finally, Devender is ready to bowl!
Sharma hits it in the gap...
2 is the call...
And they'll get there comfortably.
No-ball! - Hold on, hold on!
The umpire has just signaled a no-ball!
Devender has over-stepped here!
You cannot make a mistake like this, not at this stage in the game...
and especially not if you're a spinner.
Arvind looks furious!
Oh, no no! Look at the bails...
He hasn't over-stepped, - Asshole! Fuck!
he has broken the stumps while delivering the ball!
And that's a free hit too!
5 runs now needed in 2 balls.
Zarina looks absolutely crestfallen...
The Mavericks have shot themselves in the foot here.
Now... Will Sharma take advantage of the free hit?
And he's whacked the ball over Devender's head and it's raced away towards the fence.
And the scales have tilted again... What a match!
Haryana need one run to win of the last ball.
Devender looks distraught!
He looks absolutely lost,
no matter how experienced you are the pressure can get to you.
Arvind trying to take this game to the Super Over.
He's calling the fielders in to stop the single.
Can Devender redeem himself?
They're going for the run...
This is a runout surely...
Raghunath fumbles... oh my goodness!
What a disastrous last over by the Mavericks!
They simply gave it away.
Devender is furious with Raghunath...
But he has to share some of the blame.
Arvind seems to be in shock!
So is Niranjan Suri.
The Hurricanes are ecstatic though!
What a sensational victory at their home ground.
Just look at them celebrate!
Fuck!
Cheers!
I have to say I'm pretty impressed, Dhawan.
This is a good trick, Dhawan.
Have your own team lose, and mint money!
This won't happen in every match, Shah.
We have to make it to the playoffs, too.
Stakes are much higher there.
How much did we make today?
Well, the final numbers are yet to come in, but...
I believe, today we made a profit of 4 billion.
4 billion!
Fantastic...
So we all earned 1 billion each?
I did.
I earned that money.
And I'll give you guys half of it.
Don't tell me you're disappointed.
You just spent the last four hours...
Being treated to a heart-stopping game...
Sharing a few fine drinks with me...
And going home 500 million richer.
Can you really afford to complain?
Cheers, gentlemen.
Pritish will be in touch with you.
Well played.
Prashant...
Well played, champ.
Thank you, sir.
You proved we were right in signing you.
Keep it up. - Sir... Prashant?
Can we have you for an interview?
Go ahead, go ahead.
You must be disappointed that you lost the game today.
Well, you can't win them all, and...
Yes, we're a little bit disappointed...
But we experimented, and some of it worked.
And by 'experimented', are you talking about Prashant?
Because he was a total rockstar in the field today.
Oh, he's the baby of the team, and...
we do our best to make our young players feel secure and at home.
That's great, and speaking of which, here's Prashant!
Hi! - Hi!
Prashant, your team may have lost the match,
but the whole country is raving about your bowling, how does it feel?
Thank you...
It feels nice.
You almost managed to win the match for your team!
Yes, I did try...
But this happens in the game.
Guys, it's okay.
Better luck next time, and well played.
I'll see you.
I promised you at the nets the other night.
Here's your man-of-the-match award.
Buddy, it cost me sixty thousand.
It's not Chinese made, like the awards that the sponsors give out.
Keep it!
Thank you.
It was in our hands. - Hard luck!
We'll just work harder. - Sorry...
See that?
You OD on drugs and destroy your career...
and no one gives a shit.
People move on.
Except you.
Come on.
Please come sir, I was just waiting for you.
They were drinking in a pub and got into a brawl.
Sir, this way!
We had to grab some by the balls to get them under control.
Where's the captain? - Prince Charles is in the lock-up.
Open it up!
Here's your white ball of dough.
Get up.
Get up, idiot!
Mr Handa... Mr Handa...
'Handa, Handa...'
Thank goodness you're here.
This asshole! - Shut up!
Stop talking nonsense!
Mr Handa, that's rude!
Rude? What's rude?
Shall I show you?
What is 'rude'? Did he swear at me?
How would I know, sir?
Hey! Have you no shame?
That kid had your team's balls in their mouths with his pace!
And here you are, dancing like a monkey in a pub!
Getting into fights! Have you lost it?
If your team doesn't play well...
I'll strip you of the captaincy and throw you out of India!
Ask the asshole if he understands?
Asshole, do you understand or not?
You are team, bad play... you out...
you quit India.
Sir, stand stand!
Sit!
Go back to sleep now. You're worthless!
Keep them locked up tonight.
You didn't need to... - Give it back then!
Oh, I was only kidding...
Sir, I have news. You know the girl at your farmhouse?
Yes? - She has a message for you.
What? - She says...
I just want to go home, Mr Handa.
Yes, yes...
A few more days...
Have juice, Svetlana...
It is not safe.
So everything is there in fridge...
This...
Round...
Good taste.
And...
Papaya.
I leave now...
Okay? Take care of her.
Yes sir. - Huh?
Yes sir.
Sorry...
Had to keep you waiting.
It is enjoyable to wait for some people.
That's good.
But still...
I hate to keep you waiting.
Interesting choice of music.
Beet...
Beto... Beethoven.
Symphony no. 9.
Oh.
It's not for us though.
They say it is good for the harvest.
You look nice.
Thank you.
To our victory!
Victory to Haryana.
You're finally playing the game.
I've learned it all from you, Ayesha.
Get up.
What... But... - You won't listen?
Come on, pick up your phone.
Will you answer it or not?
Answer it!
Answer it, motherfucker!
Hello, papa?
Yes, papa.
What... what happened?
Should I come there?
What did the doc... doctor...
Okay... Okay... Take care.
No, I'm fine... fine.
You're not fine, bastard!
They've hit your mother with a motorcycle this time.
Next time, it'll be a truck!
Then I'll shoot four bullets up your ass! Understood?
You must do as I say in the matches. Get it?
Get it?!
Stop crying like a pussy.
Go back to sleep now.