Hustlers 2 headed off to sunny Southridge in their latest league fixture against the unbeaten Miami Royals squad and came away with a hard fought victory thanks to some inspired bowling from Amar, more runs from Chris's bat and a cool head at the end by allrounder Ravi.
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| Amar 5 for 14 |
Hustlers won the toss and put Miami into bat first and after an aggressive start, Miami went to the break at 92 for 2. The Hustler bowling attack was bowling an array of all sorts as the Miami batters helped themselves to boundary balls once an over. Amar bowled immaculately in his first spell as well as Mohan.
After the break the Miami run rate slowed down as the Hustlers bowlers struck with 4 quick wickets led by Amar who grabbed 5 wickets for 14 runs in a top class bowling performance. Mohan 2 wickets for 27, Terry 1 for 23, and Retesh 1 for 31 all shared the rest of the wickets between them as the Miami team finished their 25 overs with a score of 144 for 9.
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| Retesh 1 for 31 & Devya aftergame pose |
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| Satti & Terry 1 for 23 |
Hustlers went to bat with the same prolific opening partnership they have done so far all season of Cliff and Chris. They both found it hard scoring runs quickly but when they needed a boundary they found it. At the 13th over interval they were both still there with the score reading 74 for 0.Cliff soon lost his wicket after the resumption and left Ravi and Chris to take the score to 134 before Chris was out for 79. With 7 needed to win off the last over, Ravi found his range and sent a 6 over deep mid on off the first ball of the 25th over to tie the scores. A scrambled run off the second delivery saw the Hustler team home with 4 balls to spare. Ravi finished on 35 not out.
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| Chris 79 |
The end result was a win for Hustlers but the game could have gone either way with some tight bowling from the Miami bowlers led by Rajin, Marky, and Steve who all bowled beautifully to keep their own team in the game.
The Hustler outfielding was superb once again with some fine catches in the outfield and as the season and games start running out, the Hustler team performances get better every week which only bodes well for the Hustler organisation and the rest of the season.
The Hustler crew would like to thank Sunil and his team for the great hospitality in hosting us as it is always a pleasurable trip coming down to Miami for league cricket.
Next week Hustlers face Takers CC at the Yard in round 8.
Match Highlights
Amar 5 for 14
Mohan 2 for 27
Chris 79
Cliff 25
Ravi 35 not out
well played Hustlers
ReplyDeleteThis Hustler team have a tendency to knock over undefeated teams. Hope they can make it all the way.
DeleteEnglish scoring more runs again. This guy is racking up the runs this season.He is looking like a class act. Keep it up English.
ReplyDeleteAh Ah.....Tek me off tek me off....!!
ReplyDeleteThe skipper passing his orders on the field of play.
The sofball Imran Khan getting a 5 for was worth the dance after the game finished.
ReplyDeleteTop of the line bowling from Imran.
DeleteYour skipper orders were funny. What have you done to him, English?
ReplyDeleteEnglish again scoring runs.whats the secret mate?
ReplyDeleteThe secret is a little bit of skill, some application, but most of all a lot of luck. When you are in my philosphy is to try and make the most of it and try and fill your boots and take advantage.
DeleteI think you are the best batsman in the division. Whatever works for you carry on doing it.
DeleteBest batsman in the league? Chris they all must be blind. What are you doing to the bowlers overthere? Stop showing off and retire mate......lol
DeleteHahaha.....Retire, who me? You gotta be joking right? I just started my new career. How have you been?
DeleteAll good here. I see you took your batting talents to Florida and you are still scoring runs. Nice one mate. I stopped playing now. Only play 2 or 3 games a year now. The body can't take my fast bowling anymore.I still remember that 149 not out you scored at the Banks Ground. Brilliant innings and the celebration drinks after the game. That hangover is forever stuck in my memory. Keep up the good batting my friend. We will speak soon.
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