Match 1: FALCOES Cricket Club vs RONIN Cricket Club

The day began with FALCOES Cricket Club taking on RONIN Cricket Club at the Santerm Cricket Ground. FALCOES Cricket Club won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting contest. Kamrul Foysol and Saifur Rahman were the standout performers for FALCOES with the bat, with Foysol scoring a steady 54 off 43 balls and Rahman leading the charge with an aggressive 78 off 55 balls. Their contributions were crucial in helping FALCOES post a competitive total of 169/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

The RONIN Cricket Club's bowling attack faced challenges containing the FALCOES batsmen, with Harbaksh Sabi taking 3 wickets for 27 runs. Ranjit Singh and Dhillon chipped in with a wicket each, but FALCOES managed to maintain a brisk scoring rate throughout their innings.

In response, RONIN Cricket Club had a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Tehal Singh was the only batsman to show resistance with a valiant 43 off 32 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships. Md Foysal Ahmed was exceptional with the ball for FALCOES, claiming 5 wickets for 27 runs and playing a pivotal role in restricting RONIN Cricket Club to 148/9 in their 20 overs. The victory by 21 runs highlighted FALCOES' strong all-round performance, with Saifur Rahman's contributions with both bat and ball being particularly noteworthy.

Match 2: Gorkha Legends vs Rangers Cricket Club

The second match of the day, featuring Gorkha Legends against Rangers Cricket Club. Gorkha Legends won the toss and elected to bat, setting a total of 155/10 in their 20 overs. Utsab Karki was the star of the innings, scoring an impressive 84 off 53 balls, with eight boundaries and three sixes. His innings provided the backbone for Gorkha Legends, despite the rest of the batting lineup faltering against the Rangers' bowling attack.

Taher Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Rangers Cricket Club, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs, while Kazi Mounjurul Kadir Dipu claimed 3 wickets. The disciplined bowling restricted Gorkha Legends from posting a more formidable total.

Chasing 156, Rangers Cricket Club found themselves in trouble early on, with key wickets falling in quick succession. Bipin Thapa led the bowling attack for Gorkha Legends, taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs, supported by Rustam Kafle, who took 3 wickets for 5 runs. The Rangers' batting collapse saw them bundled out for a mere 88 runs in 20 overs, handing Gorkha Legends a convincing 67-run victory.

Match 3: WereWolves Cricket Club vs Malo B

The final match of the day, with WereWolves Cricket Club facing off against Malo B. WereWolves Cricket Club won the toss and decided to bat first, putting up a formidable total of 206 all out in 18.4 overs. Tabish Portugal was the standout performer, scoring a blistering 83 off 49 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. His innings laid a solid foundation, supported by Gurpreet Singh's quickfire 41 off 24 balls.

Malo B's bowlers had a challenging task but managed to pick wickets at crucial junctures. Fahad was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Sherry and Haroon claimed two wickets each.

In pursuit of a challenging target, Malo B's batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Despite some resistance from Abdullah Rajput, who scored 22 not out off 13 balls, and contributions from Waleed Imran and Mahroof Shoukat, the team fell short, managing 131/9 in 14.5 overs. WereWolves' bowlers, led by Gurwinder Dhillon and Tabish Portugal, who each took two wickets, kept the pressure on, securing a comprehensive 75-run victory.

Conclusion

The day's matches in the LIGA BGA DIV 2 2024 showcased the diverse skills and competitive spirit of the teams involved. FALCOES Cricket Club demonstrated a well-rounded performance, securing a win against RONIN Cricket Club with effective contributions from key players. Gorkha Legends highlighted their bowling prowess, with a dominant victory over Rangers Cricket Club, thanks to exceptional bowling spells. Finally, WereWolves Cricket Club's explosive batting and disciplined bowling ensured a decisive win against Malo B. These matches reflected the intense competition and high standards within the league, promising more thrilling encounters in the tournament ahead.