Match 1: RONIN Cricket Club vs WereWolves Cricket Club

The first match of the day saw RONIN Cricket Club face WereWolves Cricket Club at the Santarém Cricket Ground. WereWolves Cricket Club won the toss and chose to field, a decision that quickly paid off. RONIN Cricket Club struggled from the outset, losing their first two wickets for just five runs within the first two overs. Navendu Sinha provided a brief spark with a quick 16 off 10 balls, but the team could not build any substantial partnerships. The WereWolves' bowlers dominated, with Rajbir Singh taking four wickets for 22 runs and Amrit Batth claiming two crucial wickets while conceding only 10 runs. RONIN Cricket Club was bowled out for a modest total of 90 runs in 16.5 overs.

In response, WereWolves Cricket Club started their chase cautiously. Despite losing their captain Ram Haritwal for a duck in the first over, Ahmad Shafaat steadied the innings with a composed 34 off 33 balls. Rab Nawaj provided solid support with another 34 runs off 32 balls. The team reached the target comfortably in 12 overs, losing only two wickets along the way, securing an 8-wicket victory.

Match 2: FALCOES CRICKET CLUB vs Oeiras CC 2nd XI

The second match featured FALCOES CRICKET CLUB against Oeiras CC 2nd XI. FALCOES CRICKET CLUB won the toss and opted to bat first. Despite a shaky start, with captain Rayhan Khan falling early for 7 runs, the team managed to post a competitive total of 149/9 in their 20 overs. S H Arman top-scored with 37 off 33 balls, while Goerge Masih contributed 31 off 24 balls. The innings was bolstered by a significant number of extras, including 25 wides.

Oeiras CC 2nd XI, in their chase, faced early setbacks and struggled to maintain momentum. They lost wickets at regular intervals and were unable to form any significant partnerships. Md Foysal Ahmed was the standout bowler for FALCOES, taking four wickets for 30 runs, while Obaydur Rashid Lixson chipped in with three wickets. Despite a late fightback from Goerge Masih, who scored 31 not out, Oeiras CC 2nd XI was bowled out for 123 runs in 19.2 overs, giving FALCOES CRICKET CLUB a 26-run victory.

Match 3: Precious XI vs Malo B

The final match of the day saw Precious XI take on Malo B. Precious XI won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted a total of 122/8 in their 20 overs, with captain Bunty Takhi leading from the front with a solid 43 off 38 balls. George also made a notable contribution with 38 runs off 37 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide significant support. Malo B's bowlers, led by Bunty Takhi himself who took four wickets for just 11 runs, kept the scoring under control.

Chasing 123, Malo B had a shaky start, losing their first wicket in the second ball of the innings. However, Nouman Nazim steadied the ship with a crucial 41 off 32 balls. Asim Sarwar played a vital role, remaining unbeaten on 32 off 34 balls, guiding Malo B to victory. Despite a late scare where they lost a few quick wickets, Malo B reached the target in 18.1 overs, winning by 3 wickets.

Conclusion

The day's matches highlighted the competitive spirit and resilience of the teams. WereWolves Cricket Club's clinical performance set the tone with a dominant win. FALCOES CRICKET CLUB showcased their bowling prowess to defend a modest total successfully. Malo B demonstrated composure under pressure to chase down a tricky target. Each match displayed individual brilliance and team efforts, contributing to an exciting day of cricket in the LIGA BGA DIV 2 2024.