25-05-2024
The Liga BGA Division II matches on May 25, 2024, featured a series of engaging contests with thrilling finishes and standout performances. The three matches at the Santarém Cricket Ground in Santarém demonstrated the competitive spirit of the teams. Here is a detailed summary of the day's action.
Match 1: Gorkha Legends vs. Spartans Sporting Club
The day began with Gorkha Legends taking on Spartans Sporting Club. Gorkha Legends won the toss and opted to bat first. Utsab Karki was the star performer for the Legends, scoring 63 off 41 balls with nine fours and one six. Despite a middle-order collapse, contributions from Ubayed Chowdhury (14 off 9) and Kieron (18 off 20) helped them post a total of 151 for 9 in 20 overs. Riasat Azam Sourov was the standout bowler for Spartans, taking 4 wickets for 23 runs, while Suman Bhowmik and Mohammad Mostafa Kamal chipped in with two wickets each.
In response, Spartans Sporting Club struggled to build partnerships. Saddam Raiyan (18 off 11) and Suman Bhowmik (20 off 15) made notable contributions, but the team fell short, finishing at 129 for 9 in 20 overs. Ubayed Chowdhury and Bipin Thapa each took two wickets, and Gorkha Legends secured a 22-run victory, showcasing their effective bowling and fielding efforts.
Match 2: Falcoes Cricket Club vs. Rangers Cricket Club
The second match of the day saw Falcoes Cricket Club dominate Rangers Cricket Club. Falcoes won the toss and chose to bat, putting up a massive total of 242 for 3 in their 20 overs. Faruk Mustafiz led the charge with 58 off 31 balls, supported by Azharul Azim’s explosive 57 off 26 balls and S H Arman’s steady 51 off 43 balls. Rangers Cricket Club’s bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive batting, with Mirza Noman Ahmed and Taher Ahmed taking a wicket each but conceding heavily.
Rangers Cricket Club, in reply, managed 158 for 7 in their 13 overs, falling 84 runs short of the target. Mirza Noman Ahmed top-scored with an unbeaten 38 off 22 balls, and Sehwag Martin contributed 36 off 25 balls. However, the required run rate was always out of reach. Md Shahjahan and Obaydur Rashid Lixson were the pick of the bowlers for Falcoes, each taking two wickets, ensuring a comprehensive victory for their team.
Match 3: Lisbon Super Giants vs. Precious XI
The final match of the day featured Lisbon Super Giants against Precious XI. Lisbon Super Giants won the toss and opted to bat first, scoring 141 all out in 18.2 overs. Amandeep Singh (36 off 26) and Jeewan Giri (30 off 16) were the main contributors. Precious XI’s bowlers, led by Sanjay Kumar who took 3 wickets for 23 runs, managed to restrict the Super Giants from posting a bigger total.
In their chase, Precious XI faltered, managing only 89 all out in 14.3 overs. Rahul Khan was the top scorer with 32 off 18 balls, but none of the other batsmen could provide significant support. Jeewan Giri and Shivankar Sharma were impressive with the ball for Lisbon Super Giants, taking two wickets each, while Amandeep Singh and AK Shrivastav also contributed with key breakthroughs. This performance ensured a 52-run victory for Lisbon Super Giants, highlighting their dominance in both batting and bowling.
Conclusion
The matches on May 25, 2024, in the Liga BGA Division II showcased the talent and competitive nature of the teams. Gorkha Legends' tight victory over Spartans Sporting Club highlighted their resilience and effective bowling. Falcoes Cricket Club's dominant performance against Rangers Cricket Club underscored their batting strength and comprehensive team effort. Lisbon Super Giants' win over Precious XI demonstrated their all-round capabilities, with key contributions from both batsmen and bowlers. These matches provided thrilling entertainment and set the stage for an exciting continuation of the league.