Cd Hurricanes CC won the toss and chose to bat, hoping to set a challenging target for Centurions CC. The innings got off to a quick start as Sean Wright played aggressively, scoring 20 runs off just 14 deliveries. However, Arunvickram M struck for Centurions CC, dismissing Wright with an lbw.
Vinord Woolcock and Alex Brown took charge of the innings, displaying their batting prowess. Woolcock played an attacking innings, contributing 38 runs off 35 balls, including four boundaries. Brown, on the other hand, scored 25 runs before falling victim to a catch and bowled by Divank S.
Cd Hurricanes CC continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, but steady contributions from Woolcock Jeffory (10 runs), Jerron Alexander (15 runs), and Mark O. Wiilliams (11 runs) helped keep the scoreboard ticking. The Centurions’ fielding was exceptional, resulting in run-outs that halted the Cd Hurricanes’ momentum.
At the end of their 20 overs, Cd Hurricanes CC managed to post a total of 145 runs for the loss of all ten wickets. Aditya M, Eran M, and Divank S were the standout bowlers for Centurions CC, making crucial breakthroughs and applying pressure on the opposition.
Chasing a target of 146 runs, Centurions CC started their innings with a sense of purpose. Bandarawm Uvin set the tone with a quickfire 23 off 14 deliveries, including four boundaries. However, Vinord Woolcock struck back for Cd Hurricanes CC, dismissing Uvin with an impressive delivery.
Arunvickram Mohanarangarajan fell soon after, contributing only one run. But Aditya Manjrekar stood strong, displaying resilience and skill. Manjrekar played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten with 40 runs off 41 balls, including a boundary and a six. He anchored the innings and guided Centurions CC closer to the target.
Centurions CC faced some setbacks, losing wickets at crucial junctures. But Naresh Bahadur Budhayer turned the tide with a blistering knock of 55 runs off just 32 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive batting dismantled the Cd Hurricanes CC bowling attack and propelled Centurions CC towards victory. Centurions CC reached the target with 20 balls to spare, finishing at 150 runs for the loss of four wickets in 16.4 overs.
The T20 encounter between Centurions CC and Cd Hurricanes CC was a thrilling spectacle, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability of the format. Both teams displayed tremendous skill and competitiveness, providing spectators with an entertaining match.
Centurions CC’s successful chase was driven by Aditya Manjrekar’s composed innings and Naresh Bahadur Budhayer’s explosive batting display. Their partnership played a pivotal role in securing the victory for Centurions CC.
