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Portsmouth Community v Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix on Fri 07 Jun 2024 at 12.30pm
Phoenix Cricket Club Won 1 run

Match report Game 9 v Portsmouth Community!

**Phoenix Secures Thrilling 1-Run Victory in Nail-Biting Finish**
In a match filled with tension and excitement, Phoenix emerged victorious by a mere 1 run against Portsmouth Community, securing a superb win in a game that went down to the wire.

**Phoenix Innings:**
After winning the toss, Phoenix elected to bat first. The conditions were challenging, with a tough pitch and a slow outfield making scoring difficult. Despite this, Kully stood out with an excellent knock, scoring 50 off 54 balls, which included five boundaries and a six. The team managed to put up a total of 126 runs in their allotted twenty overs, with extras being the second-highest contributor to the score.

**Portsmouth Community Innings:**
Phoenix's bowlers came out with a clear purpose and bowled with great discipline. Although they started well, they allowed Portsmouth Community to accumulate runs through a mix of streaky shots and some lapses in fielding. Each bowler contributed to taking wickets, but Bunty was the standout performer with figures of 4-0-16-2.

**Final Overs Drama:**
The match reached a thrilling climax in the final three overs, with Portsmouth Community needing 14 runs to win:
- **18th Over:** Sanjeev bowled well but conceded 6 runs, leaving 8 runs needed off the last 2 overs.
- **19th Over:** Sukh delivered a brilliant over, giving away just 1 run, and setting up a tense final over with 7 runs required.
- **20th Over:** Sagar held his nerve and conceded only 4 runs, sealing a sensational 1-run victory for Phoenix.
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**Player of the Match:**
Sukh was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 19th over, which was instrumental in turning the game in Phoenix's favor.

This win was a testament to the team's collective effort and determination, and it highlighted the critical importance of disciplined bowling and strategic fielding in close contests.

POTM is Sukh.

The team was:
1. Vishal-Karna Kumar (c) (wk)
2. Kully Banwait
3. Kiraj Banwait
4. Sukh Singh
5. Khizar Hayat
6. Gurpreet Chandi
7. Sagar Antil
8. Bunty Singh
9. Navdeep Singh
10. Mitul Bathia
11. Sanjeev Kumar


*** Statistically the leading players are as follow ***

* Runs *
316 – Rajkaran
164 – Chohan
163- Khizar

* Wickets *
11 – Bunty
7 - Sanjeev
6 – Opi

* Fielding Dismissals *
6 – Chohan (4 catches, 2 stumpings), Rajkaran (6 catches)
5 – Khizar
2 – Itmadin (1 catch, 1 stumping)

Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
 
for 6 wickets
0
126		        
Kulvinder 'Kully' Banwait Retired Not Out  50 54 6 92.59
Vishal-Karna Kumar Bowled  2 7 28.57
Sukhveer Sohal Bowled  0 5 0 1
Kiraj Banwait ct Cover 3 13 23.08
Khizar Hayat Bowled  11 9 2 122.22
Gurpreet 'Guri' Chandi Run out  0 2 0
Sagar Antil Bowled  4 8 50.0
Navdeep Singh Not Out  4 6 1 66.67
Dharminder 'Bunty' Singh Not Out  0 3 0
Mitulkumar Bathia   1
Sanjeev Kumar  

Portsmouth Community Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
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Portsmouth Community Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
extras
TOTAL :
 
for 6 wickets
0
125 (20.0 overs)		     
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Mitulkumar Bathia4.0022122.005.50
Dharminder 'Bunty' Singh4.001628.004.00
Sagar Antil4.0030130.007.50
Sukhveer Sohal4.0025125.006.25
Sanjeev Kumar4.0030130.007.50
 
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