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Twenty20 Div 1 FINALS Match Reports - Week 27 (30-Sep-1-Oct 2023) - Last updated 18-Oct-2023 8pm
By Naresh Yadav(LCC);Satyam Singh(LCC);Jesrun JC(BCC);Mahesh Kulkarni(LCC);Kaushik Anand Natarajan(RCC-Eagles);Asdeep Singh(RSCC);Manish Sharma(LCC)
Oct 1, 2023
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Twenty20 Div 1 FINALS Match Reports - Week 27 (30-Sep-1-Oct 2023) |
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TROPHY CHAMPIONSHIP (Top 4 Teams)
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FINALS - RCC-Eagles vs LCC-Lions: Twenty20 – 2PM Sunday October 1st, 2023, at Green Valley Ranch, Denver - Reported by Kaushik Anand Natarajan(RCC-Eagles)
“The comeback is always stronger than the setback” – Unknown.
Division 1 T20 competitions in Colorado in the last few years have been quality personified and there have been several close games that have reduced the gaps between teams.
The 2023 season of Div1 T20 final was a testimony to the above statement. T20 is a game of uncertainty and when teams are brilliantly consistent with winning over uncertainty, they could be called champion teams. The top 4 teams in 2023 T20 Div1 at the end of league had staggering win rate of over 75% which shows the domination over uncertainty they showcased.
I had to spell this out because rightly the top 2 most consistent teams this season in T20 Div1 RCC Eagles and LCC Lions played the finals. To take you back to 2022, when these 2 teams met in the final LCC Lions won it handsomely. RCC Eagles ensured the setback was to be taken as opportunity to showcase strength.
“You don’t play for revenge; you play for respect and Pride” – Rahul Dravid
This game symbolized what it meant for both teams since they had won 1 game against each other in League stages and in Qualifier 1. Finals turned out to be a display of sportsmanship and cricketing skills, which was the real deal.
To jog your memory to what happened on the game day, it was an action-packed day of 2 mouthwatering clashes of Qualifier 2 followed by the Final. LCC Lions hosted FRCC Spartans at Cornerstone and won the Qualifier 2 with a solid finish. RCC Eagles hosted LCC Lions at Green Valley Ranch (GVR) in Denver for finals.
LCC Lions captained by Satyam Singh won the toss and was elected to bat. They opened the batting with the flamboyant opening pair of Dhiren Patel and Manjeet Inamdar. The duo has some memorable games against RCC Eagles in the last 2 seasons. Excitement was in the air at the venue where a contest was brewing up between the LCC Lions openers stacked against quality opening bowling of RCC Eagles in Shivraj Barik and Anup Reddy. 1st over of the game, the premier batsmen, Dhiren was hit by vicious bouncing ball from Shiv and had to retire out. In came LCC Lions skipper Satyam Singh who had plethora of experience playing at the venue and in crucial fixtures. Satyam and Manjeet stitched a formidable partnership for 1st wicket taking LCC Lions to 10 overs 71/0 at the water break. Some costly overs were curtailed by some amazing overs from Shiv and Surendar. There was lot of bounce off the pitch which was utilized by both these bowlers.
After the water break, LCC Lions lost their captain for a well made 44 of 36 balls with 2x4 and 2x6 striking at 122. Jay Pathak, who has been a class all-rounder for LCC joined Manjeet in the middle. They both added 35 runs to the tally. Jay’s classy on side flick to hit Rajdeep for a six was a treat to watch while Manjeet’s pure belligerence showcased unique batting styles.
Jay was dismissed for 9 runs and couldn’t score big. Dhiren returned to the middle after a concussion. Expectations were in the air for a revival of hitting masterclass, but it turned out to be a bowling masterclass from Rajdeep Dhaliwal who snatched 2 wickets of Jay followed by a bowled to get Manjeet out. Manjeet played good innings to set up the base for LCC Lions with 68 runs off 46 balls with 6x4s and 4x6s with a strike rate of 147.83. With 2 quick wickets, it was a great opportunity to tighten the screws to keep the final total down but incoming batsmen, Apurva Vartak had other plans. After playing a match saving innings in Qualifier 2, a few hours back the stage was set to play another crucial knock. Apurva hit 2 sixes back square of the wicket which set the tone for LCC Lions to put a big total on the board. Dhiren was dismissed after a good catch in long on by Srikanth Pulugurtha off a well delivered slower ball from Shiv. Rajdeep and Shiv ensured LCC Lions couldn’t accelerate further and delivered 2 splendid spells respectively with Shiv (4-1-21-1) @ Economy 5.25 and Rajdeep (4-0-32-3) @ Economy 8. LCC Lions completed 20 overs and set a target of 172 for RCC Eagles to chase.
The break was mixed emotions for both the sides at the innings break. The thought was the target could be stiff but needed good contributions at multiple stages. Water and Bananas came out and planning conversation began in the respective dugouts. Both teams chalked out the plans and it was going to be a treat for the viewing audience at the ground.
2nd Innings- RCC Eagles batting began with swashbuckling openers Vikesh Parmar and Satish Kanagala at the crease to face the ace opening bowler Dhiren Patel. After a cautious 1st over giving away only 3 runs, Vikesh took it upon himself to up the ante by scoring swiftly with the next 3 overs going for 35 runs. Vikesh hit multiple on side 6s and terrific offside six over covers to bring up these runs. Dhiren and Jay, who have been the mainstay of LCC Lions bowling over the years tried to tie down the scoring rate with 2 good overs in the middle. Vikesh scored 37 runs off 22 deliveries with 4x6s and 2x4s with a strike rate of 168. He got out of a full delivery from Vivek Arora who has been a great add to the LCC club recently.
Satish got out soon after, with a nick to Manjeet off Bhavya K. Satish K contributed 23 runs of 30 balls with 1x4s and 2x6s giving a steady 58-run partnership. Abhijit Das joined Kaushik at the crease but couldn’t carry on and got out trying to push the scoring rate up. RCC Eagles at 10 overs were 72/2. It was Even Stevens both teams at similar juncture in the respective batting innings.
After the break, Damion Robinson and Kaushik Karene began the crucial part of the run chase. Damion who has had great success in last 2 seasons was going to be the key batsmen. Kaushik Karene with an impressive debut season for RCC Eagles ensured his innings in the final was even more impressive with some counter-attacking shots played with suave and confidence. He hit 3 towering sixes to bring back RCC Eagles required RPO under control. Overs 13-14 brought back the momentum to the chasing side despite the wicket of Kaushik K who scored 29 runs of 14 balls with 3x6s striking at 207. RCC Eagles Vice Captain Shivraj Barik joined Damion in the middle and started sensibly with some strike rotation. In 17th over, Shiv showed some exquisite shots in his batting armory, a mid-wicket whack for a six and cut shot over third man for 6 utilizing the pace of Jay Pathak. Shiv scored 27 runs off 20 balls with 2x6s with a strike rate of 135. The batting duo finished off the run chase in a clean fashion with a straight six from Damion that brought RCC Eagles its first-ever T20 Div1 Championship.
Elation and hoorah broke out after six was hit. RCC Eagles and supporters sprang with joy and commendations were exchanged. The umpires for the game from Denver Dynamites CC, Surendar Reddy Lakkadi and Swaroop Reddy officiated the Finals with total commitment and handed over the Player of the Match to Damion Robinson for his stellar batting effort of 39 runs off 20 balls with 4x6s and 1x4s with a strike rate of 195.
Player of the Match: Damion Robinson for his Exceptional batting performance.
Scorecard:See RCC-Eagles Vs LCC-Lions FINALS Twenty20 Scorecard.
Match Video: See RCC-Eagles Vs LCC-Lions FINALS Twenty20 Match Video.
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FRCC Spartans @ LCC Lions: T20 – 09 am Sunday, Oct 1 2023, at Cornerstone, Littleton - Reported by Satyam Singh(LCC)
LCC Lions won the toss and elected to bowl first. FRCC had a lucky start with Sumeet dropped on 0, but were not able to capitalize. Apurva dismissed Sumeet for 9 runs and Sanket was dismissed for 16. Rohit played a beautifully paced inning and rode his luck after being dropped. He hit some lusty blows and scored a crucial half-century. Rahul tried to give impetus to the inning, but FRCC kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Rohit carried his bat by scoring 50% of FRCC runs and remained not out for 74. For LCC-Lions, Dhiren bowled an economical spell but Vivek was the key bowler with 3 wickets with Apurva getting 2 scalps.
Lions started with customary bludgeoning by Dhiren and Manjeet but were quickly put on the back foot by Subhashish as he took 3 wickets. Highlight was Manjeet’s swirling catch by Chirag. Lions were looking down the barrel with 62/5 and needing 90 runs in last 9 overs. Just as a partnership nurtured Harshit lost his wicket and Lions had Apurva and Karthik on the crease. Karthik , who was playing after a year provided able support to Apurva but was dismissed by Chari which brought a revamped Bhavya to the crease. Lions needed 63 runs in 5 overs and that is when Apurva started showing his colors. He hit some master strokes over covers and point for clean sixes. Rohit’s 3rd over proved the turning point when it went for 21 runs, especially with a huge six by Bhavya. FRCC brought in Subhashish into attack and Apurva sent the ball out of the park by leveling the scores by hitting a flat 6 over covers.
This enabled LCC Lions to reach T20 Div 1 Final where they lost to RCC to win the runner-up trophy for 2023
Man of the Match: Apurva Vartak for his match-winning innings of 63 runs in 32 balls with 5 4’s and 4 6’s.
Scorecard: See LCC-Lions Vs FRCC-Spartans Semi-Finals Twenty20 Scorecard.
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PLATE CHAMPIONSHIP (Teams 5 thru 13)
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FINALS - Boulder Cricket Club @ Rising Stars Cricket Club: T20 – 02 PM Sunday Oct 01, 2023 at Memorial Park Critirium Cricket Ground, Colorado Springs - Reported by Asdeep Singh(RSCC)
In a highly anticipated and electrifying clash of cricketing prowess, Rising Stars CC clinched victory in the 2023 Twenty20 Division 1 Plate League Final, prevailing over Boulder CC by a compelling margin of 21 runs. This monumental encounter, which unfolded on the 1st of October, 2023, at a vibrant venue, witnessed a spectacular showcase of cricketing excellence and unwavering determination from both sides. Rising Stars CC, entrusted with the task of batting first, posted a commendable total of 171 runs while losing all ten wickets within their allotted 20 overs. The innings was a testament to their well-rounded batting lineup, featuring several standout performances underscored by astute shot selection and intelligent running between the wickets.
Boulder CC, in response, displayed a spirited challenge, marked by moments of brilliance, including impressive strokes and strategic partnerships. Despite their valiant efforts, they ultimately fell short of the target, managing to accumulate 150 runs for the loss of six wickets in their full quota of 20 overs. Rising Stars CC's triumph can be attributed to their effective teamwork, precise execution of game plans, and a clinical display of cricketing skills. This resounding victory in the 2023 Twenty20 Division 1 Plate League Final reaffirmed their status as a formidable force in the competition, while Boulder CC's tenacious endeavor encapsulated the enduring competitive spirit that defines the sport.
Rising Stars CC commenced their innings with a well-balanced batting performance, culminating in a total of 171 runs for the loss of 10 wickets during their allotted 20 overs. Asdeep Singh provided an explosive start, contributing 23 runs from 16 balls, including 2 boundaries and 1 six, at an impressive strike rate of 143.75 before being dismissed by Benjamin G. Lakshmish Rao. Lakshmish Rao, on the other hand, faced a brief stint at the crease, managing to score 0 runs from 3 deliveries before being bowled by Narander C. Harsh Kumar played a steady knock, accumulating 14 runs from 17 balls, featuring 1 boundary, before being caught by Kapil K off Ajay P. The pivotal moment in Rising Stars CC's innings came from Harish Namburi, who crafted a well-compiled 32 runs from 31 deliveries, including 1 boundary and 2 sixes, before succumbing to Dipanshu C. Raja Pandi added to the scoreboard with 8 runs from 7 balls, including 1 boundary, before being bowled by Shivanandu P. Kishore Srinivas displayed explosive batting prowess, scoring a quickfire 27 runs off just 9 balls, featuring 2 boundaries and 3 towering sixes before being dismissed by Shivanandu P. Sagar Paramagari added valuable runs to the total, contributing 18 runs off 14 deliveries, with 2 boundaries, before being caught by Rajesh R off Kapil K. Raj N Reddy scored 6 runs from 5 balls, including 1 boundary, before being bowled by Dipanshu C. Abhay Natu made a useful contribution of 10 runs from 9 balls, with 1 boundary, before falling victim to Dipanshu C. Varun Pandya managed to accumulate 15 runs from 9 balls, including 1 six, before being run out by Shivanandu P. Tarun Chugh remained unbeaten without facing a delivery. The Rising Stars CC innings featured a total of 18 extras, comprising 12 wides and 6 leg byes, adding to their overall score. The team's innings were marked by a combination of aggressive stroke play and sensible batting, ultimately setting a competitive target of 171 runs for Boulder CC to chase down in the final. These performances underscored the team's depth and determination in their pursuit of the championship.
Despite the challenging target set by Rising Stars CC, the Boulder CC bowlers exhibited skill and discipline by consistently hitting the right areas and securing crucial wickets at pivotal junctures of the innings. Narander Chaudhary bowled an economical spell, conceding 21 runs in his 4 overs while taking 1 wicket. Benjamin George bowled 3 overs, conceded 35 runs, took 1 wicket, and had an economy rate of 11.67. Ajay Parottil bowled 4 overs, conceded 29 runs, took 1 wicket, and had an economy rate of 7.25. Shivanandu Palwai bowled 4 overs, conceded 38 runs, took 2 wickets, and had an economy rate of 9.50. Dipanshu Chinwan bowled 3 overs, conceded 23 runs, took 3 wickets, and had an economy rate of 7.67. Kapil Kalyan bowled 2 overs, conceded 19 runs, took 1 wicket, and had an economy rate of 9.50.
Boulder CC embarked on their chase of the challenging target of 172 runs set by Rising Stars CC. While their innings displayed a competitive spirit, it ultimately concluded with a total of 150 runs for the loss of 6 wickets within their allocated 20 overs. Jesrun Jc contributed 4 runs from 6 balls, including 1 boundary, before being caught by the wicketkeeper Sagar P off Lakshmish R. Benjamin George emerged as a significant contributor to the Boulder CC innings, scoring 37 runs off 28 balls, featuring 4 boundaries and 1 six, at a strike rate of 132.14, before being dismissed by Kishore S. Dipanshu Chinwan added 13 runs from 8 deliveries, including 1 boundary, before being bowled by Varun P. Gaurav Prativadi contributed 10 runs off 8 balls, including 1 boundary, before being caught by Harish N off Kishore S. Rajesh Rathod played a pivotal role in the innings, remaining unbeaten with 39 runs off 32 balls, featuring 2 boundaries and 1 six, at a strike rate of 121.88. Ajay Parottil was dismissed without scoring, being adjudged LBW (leg before wicket) off Abhay N. Narander Chaudhary managed to score 2 runs from 6 balls before being caught by the wicketkeeper Sagar P off Abhay N. Saket Saurav provided valuable support to Rajesh Rathod, remaining unbeaten with 27 runs off 29 balls, including 3 boundaries, at a strike rate of 93.10. Boulder CC's innings featured a total of 18 extras, comprising 17 wides and 1 leg bye, which added to their overall score. Although they displayed moments of promise and determination, they ultimately fell short of the target set by Rising Stars CC, thereby conceding the victory in the 2023 Twenty20 Division 1 Plate League Final by a margin of 21 runs.
Rising Stars CC's bowlers exhibited remarkable control and discipline, effectively utilizing their skills to keep the scoring rate in check. The collective efforts of the bowlers ensured that Boulder CC was unable to attain the target, ultimately securing the championship for Rising Stars CC. Lakshmish Rao bowled 3 overs, conceded 24 runs, took 1 wicket, and maintained an economy rate of 8.00. Raj N Reddy bowled 3 overs, conceded 31 runs, and maintained an economy rate of 10.33. Harish Namburi bowled 1 over, conceded 16 runs, and had an economy rate of 16.00. Varun Pandya delivered an impressive spell of 4 overs, conceding 26 runs, taking 1 wicket, and maintaining an economical economy rate of 6.50. Kishore Srinivas bowled 3 overs, conceded 27 runs, took 2 crucial wickets, and had an economy rate of 9.00. Abhay Natu bowled 3 overs, conceded 16 runs, and took 2 wickets, showcasing an economical economy rate of 5.33.
It was Tarun Chugh, however, who played a pivotal role in containing the opposition, bowling 3 overs, conceding 9 runs, and maintaining an exceptional economy rate of 3.00, despite not taking any wickets.
In a captivating and thrilling contest, Rising Stars CC emerged victorious, securing the coveted 2023 Twenty20 Division 1 Plate League title with a resounding 21-run win over Boulder CC. The match encapsulated outstanding performances from both sides, exemplifying the enduring spirit of competitive cricket. Rising Stars CC's balanced and determined display proved decisive, while Boulder CC's relentless fighting spirit added to the intensity of this memorable encounter.
Player of the Match: Kishore Srinivas showcased his trademark aggressive batting style, accumulating 27 runs from just 9 deliveries, adorned with 2 boundaries and 3 towering sixes, underscoring his batting prowess. Additionally, his pivotal two-wicket haul in a crucial over highlighted his impact in the match.
Scorecard: See RSCC Vs BCCScorecard.
Match Video: See RSCC Batting, BCC Batting .
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BCC@ FCCC-A: Twenty20 – 9:00 am Saturday, Sept 30th, 2023, at Lincoln High School Cricket Ground, Fort Collins - Reported by Jesrun JC(BCC)
BCC won the toss and elected to bowl considering the overcast conditions. Narendar Chaudhary got Sachin on the very first ball of the innings caught by Jibreel and later Saurabh got out in the last ball of the same over caught by Dipanshu after hitting 2 boundaries. Naveen KP and Darshan steadied the innings playing cautiously but Antony broke the partnership dismissing Darshan caught behind. Narendar bowled the 4th over without break and rewardingly picked up Naveen Kp’s wicket caught and bowled. FCCC were 4 down for 42, Turk and Eswar batted well but couldn’t stay long as Eswar was dismissed soon by Rakesh. Turk kept scoring with inexperience at the other end. FCCC lost wickets at the other end but Turk along with tail-enders helped score a decent 96 on the board.
Jesrun and Ben opened the innings for BCC. Ben was dismissed by Naveen on the first ball bowled. Dipanshu and Jesrun were in a hurry, and both put up a 65-run partnership with most of the runs coming from Dipanshu. Jesrun was dismissed by Saurabh caught behind in the 8th over. Later, Dipanshu kept the momentum going along with Antony and brought up his 3rd half-century of the season in style. Antony finished proceedings for BCC and won the game in just 9.4 overs.
Player of the Match: Dipanshu Chinwan for scoring 56 (33 balls, 3 fours and 4 sixes).
Scorecard: See FCCC Vs LCC-Tigers Twenty20 Scorecard
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LCC-T vs CCC @ LCC-T: T20 – 02.00pm Saturday Sep 30th at Rose Bowl, Colorado Springs - Reported by Manish Sharma(LCC)
It was a great Saturday afternoon for the cricket match between LCC-Tigers and CCC, and a very important match for the Tigers and CCC as losers will play the relegation game on Sunday 10/01.
Tigers won the toss and elected to bat first. Tigers started with their usual opening duo Sandeep and Sakthi, and for Challengers it was Nitin and Dhruv. Tigers started their innings exactly how they wanted to, by building a good partnership. Both Sandeep and Sakthi were playing smartly, and they made a 50 runs partnership, but Shiva drew the first blood for CCC and got both openers' wickets in the same over. Manish and Sam tried to build some partnership, but Manish couldn't stay for long as Fida bowled a beautiful delivery which made Manish nick it to the keeper.
Manoj then joined Sam and started aggressively against CCC bowlers. Sam made a quick 27 before getting out by Fida, but Manoj showed no sign of slowing down and kept making partnerships with other batsmen in the form of Vishal and Jegan. Manoj ended up scoring 62 not out in just 32 balls (including a six on the final delivery). Tigers ended their innings with a good total of 176 runs.
Shiva and Fida got 2 wickets each, and Dhruv got one.
CCC started the chase with Dhruv and Srikanth, whereas Likith and Mahesh started for Tigers. Both the opening batsmen played cautiously until the 6th over, but Sam got Dhruv out on the first ball of the 7th over and could score only 13 runs. Praveen then joined Srikanth and tried to make a partnership, but Sam drew another blood in the form of Srikanth who scored 22 runs. Sam didn't stop here and got their third batsman out. With 3 wickets down, the chase became more and more difficult for CCC.
Adesh scored a quick 28 runs before giving his wicket to Manoj and after that no other batsman could touch the double digit for Challengers. With that, CCC could score only 121 runs and Tigers won comfortably with 55 runs.
Likith bowled a tight spell, Manoj got 2 wickets, but Sam was the pick of the bowler with 3 wickets.
Player of the Match: Manoj Kumar Prakasam for his all-round performance - scored 62 runs off 32 balls and got 2 wickets for 14 runs.
Scorecard: See LCC-L Vs CCC Twenty20 Scorecard.
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LCC-T vs SSCA @ LCC: T20 – 2:00 pm Sunday OCT 1st at Cornerstone Park, Littleton- Reported by Mahesh Kulkarni(LCC)
There were perfect playing conditions for a cricket match on Sunday afternoon to be played between LCC-Tigers and Southern Stags Cricket Association. The match was to decide the 9th and 10th positions in 2023 Division 1.
Tigers won the Toss and elected to bat first. Sandeep and Sakthi started the innings. They made an excellent opening partnership of 84 runs in 10.4 runs, Sakthi made 27ball 34 runs with 4 fours but got out to Aniketh. Sandeep got out soon on 45 with a good catch at the cow corner of the bowling of Uday, he missed a much-deserved fifty. Krishiv and Manoj continued maintaining the Run Rate. Both hit huge sixes, especially Manoj against the wind. Krisiv got bowled on a good delivery from Uday,
Then joined Manish; Boy he was in a killing mode right from the start. Cashing in on the good platform given by the openers and middle order, he smashed all bowlers between covers to midwicket. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes to get his fifty only in 24 balls before getting runout. Manoj Sam and Sudipta gave him a good stand. Tigers made a good total of 176 for 6. From SSCA Uday was the most economical with 2 wickets, while Aniketh Srikanth and Umamahesh shared 1 wicket each.
SSCA started their innings with Balaji and Sidharth, they made their intentions very clear right from the start and made 29 runs in 4 overs before Likith got rid of Balaji and Uma Mahesh with excellent incoming deliveries in the fifth over. Shiva joined Sidharth after that and both the batsmen kept the required momentum to chase the big total of 176. They kept on scoring big on loose deliveries and made the most of the chances they got from dropped catches. However, in the 15th over Manoj got rid of Sidharth with a good catch from Krishiv and got Shivakumar LBW in the 17th over. Still, the match was in balance as SSCA needed 24 runs in 18 balls with 6 wickets in hand. Sam and Manoj bowled 2 good overs to give only 7 runs while Manoj got Uday bowled with an excellent slower Yorker. In the same over Mahesh/Manoj forced Aniketh to Run Out with excellent collaboration.
For the crucial last over Sakthi brought in Sandeep to defend 10 runs, keeping in faith shown in him, Sandeep bowled a tight over without giving any chance to the batsmen to free their arms. Manoj also helped him by taking an excellent catch at cow corner.
In the end, the LCC-Tigers won the match with 5 runs to secure the 9th position in the table. Manoj was awarded with Man-of-the-Match for his all-round performance.
Player of the Match: Manoj Kumar Prakasam for his all-round performance.
Scorecard: See LCC-T Vs SSCA Twenty20 Scorecard.
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Denver CC @ Southern Stags Cricket Association: T20 Division 1 - 1PM Saturday Sept 30, 2023 at Lower Garden Acres Cricket Ground, Longmont - Reported by Naresh Yadav(LCC)
This encounter between Denver CC and Southern Stags Cricket Association was a crucial game for both the teams to retain their position in Division 1 of CCL, Denver CC won the toss and elected to bat. Mayank Mittal and Manjinder Singh walked out to open the innings for Denver CC started off composed against the Southern Stags' bowlers until Sharath Reddy was able to make a breakthrough. He managed to dismiss Mayank Mittal for 11 runs, setting an early tone for the match. Himanshu Adhwaryu came in to replace Mayank Mittal but was unable to provide a substantial contribution, scoring 20 runs before being dismissed. Denver CC's middle order faced a tough challenge as they lost two wickets in quick succession. Manjinder Singh, however, remained resolute and was the anchor of Denver CC's innings. He notched up his half-century, scoring 68 runs off 52 balls. There was a flurry of wickets and run-outs from SSCA with Srikanth Biragoni being the economical of the bowlers and Uma Mahesh picking up 2 wickets alongside the rest of the bowlers picking up a wicket each. Sanket W and Puneet kochar knocks ensured DDCC to reach 163/9 after 20 overs.
The Southern Stags' chase began with Uma Mahesh and Balaji Varma at the crease. Two quick wickets from DCC bowlers including the dismissals of Balaji and Shashi Kiran who were caught out by Sanket W and Stags were at 23/2 at 5 overs. Uma Mahesh and Shivakumar Arenur Rajashekar Reddy, on the other hand, played an explosive innings, hitting multiple sixes and stiching a partnership of 95 runs. Their aggressive approach put pressure on Denver CC's bowlers until Uma Mahesh departing for a splendid 57 off 34 bowls bowled to Sanket W. The Southern Stags lost quick wickets, including the dismissal of Sidharth Chopra, Dinesh Murugan and Naresh Yadav but however it was Shivakumar who steered Stags home with his aggresive knock of 74 off 41 balls including 6 sixes and 4 fours. An all round performances from Uma Mahesh and Shivakumar Reddy ensured a victory for Southern Stags and retain their position in Division 1 for the next season of CCL also ending their streak of defeats.
Player of the Match: Shivakumar Arenur Rajashekar Reddy for his superb captain’s effort with both bat 74 off 41 balls including 6 sixes and 4 fours and 4-0-30-1 with the ball to ensure his team stays in Division 1.
Scorecard: See DCC Vs SSCA Divison 1 T20.
Match Video: See [link=] DCC Vs SSCA Divison 1 T20 Video[/link].
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