Hustlers v Lehigh Indians Match Report

Basil, Terry, Cliff, Retesh, John, & Mike riding in style.

The Hustler team met the undefeated Lehigh Indians CC last sunday in a clash of the in form teams from the Division. Not quite a must win game for both sides but it was definitely the biggest game of  round 8 where 6 points were on offer for the winners.

The day started off with team manager Derek picking up the hired 15 seater and meeting with the team players at 9 30am sharp at the Hibiscus parking lot. Surprisingly, everybody was on time for a change as the 15 seater was loaded up with various drinks, bats, bandages, walking aids, snacks, and players as they set off to Lehigh on time.


After one stop on route to Lehigh to load up more liquid refreshments, the team arrived early at Veterans Park at a new pitch that looked in immaculate condition except for the watered down batting strip. The toss was key and Lehigh inserted Hustlers in to bat first on the well doctored, watered down, jacuzzi of a pitch.

The sun was beating down with temperatures reaching the high 80's as the pitch became more playable as the game went on which made scoring quickly a bit easier.
John batted well throughout the innings and scored a ground breaking all run 51 since his return back to the Hustlers uniform before he retired out to take a well earned rest before the innings closed. Other contributions from Ravi, Mike, Basil , Mukesh, Sanjeev saw the Hustler total reach 157 for 5 after 25 overs.

Johnno 51 not out

Lehigh started off their run chase well before allrounder Mr Classic broke the opening partnership with his very own version of the Carrom ball. He calls it his Carrot ball (dangling the bait out there), giving the batsman a six ball to hit before deceiving the batsman by bowling him.

At the break Lehigh were not looking good with 6 wickets gone and only 53 on the board. Terry 3 wickets, Retesh 2 wickets, Ravi 3 wickets, Mukesh 1 wicket, and Sanjeev 1 wicket all bowled well as the Lehigh innings came to an end with their score at 94 all out.

The big game failed to reach up to all the pre match hype as Lehigh took a sound beating at their home field by a very impressive Hustler squad led by Basil. The after match congratulations were appreciated by the Hustler team from the much improving Lehigh team players as they all headed off to down a few extra cold ones hosted at Tyrone's house as the evening drew in.

With Mohan driving and last orders called, the Hustler players then set off on the homeward bound journey back to Ft Lauderdale downing a few more on the way as well as the customary pit stop to drain the oil.

Lastly, Cliff was serenaded by his fellow team mates on the bus as they sang happy birthday to him before they reached home to round up a great day out for everybody involved.

Happy birthday to Cliff

Next sunday's game is against Wildfire CC at Lauderhill Middle School (The Yard).
12 30pm game time start

Next week full schedule

Guyana Heat host Miami Royals
Lehigh Indians host Warriors
Hustlers 2 host Wildfire
Vikings host Lehigh C.C.
Starlite host Renegades
Breakaway  - BYE