Rudolph delighted with quarter-final spot

14 Aug 2017 | Cricket
Skipper Jacques Rudolph was full of praise for his side after Glamorgan secured their NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final qualification with a thrilling one-run win at Somerset.

Victory lifted the Welsh county to the top of the south group and ensured a top-four finish.

A first home win of the campaign against Middlesex in the final group game of Friday will see Glamorgan top the pool and seal a home quarter-final.

"This was one of our big goals at the start of the season, to get into the play-offs," said Rudolph.

"As a team it's been difficult at times during our campaign to gain momentum and we have had a few games rained off at home.

"The guys responded well in the games we did play and we have been pretty spot on in our execution.

"One thing we have done well this season is respond to different situations.

"Everyone has made crucial contributions at different times."

Glamorgan now have a chance to claim a second consecutive home quarter-final in the NatWest T20 Blast when they face Middlesex in Cardiff on Friday night.

"It's another game for us to try and gain some momentum going into the play-offs," said Rudolph.

"It's a bit of pressure off the lads knowing we are in the quarter-finals and it would be ideal if we could have a home game in the knock-out stages.

"Hopefully we can have a full house.”

Tickets for Glamorgan's final NatWest T20 Blast group match against Middlesex are available here