Hustlers beat Vikings CC in Round 2 SFSCL

Hustlers round 2 performance against Vikings CC turned out to be a comprehensive win for them.

The margin of victory was an impressive 115 runs thanks to a superb bowling performance from Mukesh who finished with match figures of 6 for 13.

He was backed up brilliantly by some miserly bowling from Sanjeev, Amar, Mohan, and Retesh as the victory was completed in the 15th over of the Vikings innings.

Hustlers lost the toss and batted first. The start was a disaster for them as they were soon looking at the scoreboard reading 35 for 4 until Mukesh and Mike constructed a semi recovery with the bat. Sanjeev added a useful 26 runs in the second half and with Mike getting 68, and Retesh 12 (including 2 big sixes), the Hustler team finished their 25 overs at 179 for 9.

After a loose first over from Amar that cost 14 runs, the Vikings batting lineup fell to catches at mid wicket all eying the small boundary. Basil and Mohan taking crucial catches to change the quick start Vikings had. Mukesh then found his line and length immediatley and was soon troubling all the middle order batsmen with 3 wickets in the 12th over.

At the break Vikings were on the brink of a heavy loss with their score at 63 for 8. With one of their key batsmen on his way to hospital with a suspected dislocated finger, the final wicket was taken soon after the resumption of the game after the break with a spectacular catch from Chris. His easy catch was made to look spectacular with a jump, a roll, and a quick bow to the crowd as he held onto the ball to finish the Vikings innings at 63 all out.

Mukesh was oustanding with the ball and with Mike's 68, the new blood in our team looks like it is finally showing it's true potential for the rest of the season and the rest of the games coming up. The added energy and enthusiasm which had been lacking in past seasons is now back.

Next weeks game is against Miami Royals at the Yard once again.

Match Highlights

Mike 68
Sanjeev 26

Mukesh 6 for 13
Sanjeev 2 for 9