Bagshot v Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix on Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 1pm

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Bagshot v Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix on Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 1pm
Phoenix Cricket Club Lost 7 wickets

Match report Game 10 v Bagshot Cricket Club
Result: Lost by 7 wickets

Phoenix versus Bagshot has become one of the marquee fixtures of the season. Two long-standing friends of the club, two sides who enjoy playing the game in the right spirit, and more often than not a contest that delivers plenty of runs, individual brilliance, nervous finishes, banter and laughter. Once again, this meeting had it all.
Winning the toss and batting first was always part of the plan and, initially, Phoenix executed it superbly. At 131-2 after 18 overs, a total well beyond 275 looked within reach. However, despite some excellent contributions, wickets fell at crucial moments and momentum slipped away.

The dismissals of Khizar Hayat and Harpreet Singh in quick succession stalled the innings, and from a commanding position of 173-3, Phoenix slipped to 198-8 by the 29th over. A valuable lower-order partnership between Iliyan Panjwani and Mitul Bathia restored some impetus, helping Phoenix recover to a respectable 254 all out.

Mitul provided the late flourish with 35 from 32 balls, striking 5 fours and a six, while Khizar produced an innings of the highest quality.

At tea, there was a feeling that the score was around 25 runs short of where it should have been, given the platform laid by the top order. Nevertheless, confidence remained high. After all, Phoenix had found themselves in a similar position the previous week and fought back brilliantly.

Unfortunately, this time the turnaround never materialised.

Bagshot’s chase mirrored Phoenix’s innings in many ways, but the difference came in key moments. Phoenix missed four chances offered by the opposition batsman who eventually went on to score a century, while an LBW appeal against him was also turned down.

In contrast, Bagshot fielded exceptionally, taking stunning catches and executing sharp run-outs that continually halted Phoenix’s progress.

Yet the decisive comparison lay in the scorebooks:
* Phoenix: 173-3 to 198-8
* Bagshot: 204-3 at the corresponding stage

Bagshot maintained their composure, absorbed the pressure and ultimately eased to a seven-wicket victory.

Player of the Match: Khizar Hayat
An outstanding 89 off 75 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing timing, composure and controlled aggression. Simply Khizar at his very best.

Final Thoughts:
Losing is part of the game. The important thing is what you take away from defeat. Nobody walks onto the field wanting to lose, but setbacks provide opportunities to reflect, learn and improve.
There is no need to dwell on this one. Heads up, regroup, and come back stronger next week.
Record so far:
6 Wins | 3 Losses | 1 Draw

The team:
1. Gurpreet Singh Chandi
2. Muhammad Chohan (c) (wk)
3. Vishal-Karna Kumar
4. Kay Hayat
5. Harpreet Singh
6. Bunty Singh
7. Iliyan Panjwani
8. Salman Merchant
9. Adnan Wadood
10. Mitul Bathia
11. Sanjeev Kumar

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

* Runs *
381 – Chohan
300 – Khizar
171 – Salman

* Wickets *
15 – Sanjeev
12 – Salman
10 – Ashik

* Fielding Dismissals *
5 - Chandi (4 catches, 1 stumping)
4 - Chohan (3 catches, 1 stumping), Khizar (4 catches), Rizvi (4 catches)
3 – Ashik (3 catches), Khizar (3 catches), Rajkaran (3 catches)

Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix Batting

Player Name		Runs	B	4s	6s	SR	Ct
extras TOTAL :	for 10 wickets	0 254
Muhammad Chohan	ct First Slip	6	7	1		85.71
Khizar Hayat	Bowled	89	75	11	3	118.67	1
Vishal-Karna Kumar	ct Deep Point	20	23	4		86.96
Gurpreet 'Guri' Chandi	Bowled	15	26	2		57.69	1
Harpreet Dhillon	Run out	23	21	3	1	109.52
Dharminder 'Bunty' Singh	ct Point	6	17	1		35.29
Salman Merchant	ct Behind	13	11	3		118.18
Iliyan Panjwani	ct Mid On	21	21	2		100
Adnan Wadood	ct Cover	0	3			0
Mitulkumar Bathia	Not Out	35	32	5	1	109.38
Sanjeev Kumar	Lbw	0	1			0

Bagshot Bowling

Player name	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Average	Economy
No records to display.

Bagshot Batting

Player name		R
extras TOTAL :	for 3 wickets	0 255 (36.4 overs)

Phoenix Cricket Club Phoenix Bowling

Player Name	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Average	Economy
Mitulkumar Bathia	8.0	53	1	53.00	6.63
Adnan Wadood	8.0	43	0	0.00	5.37
Dharminder 'Bunty' Singh	4.0	41	0	0.00	10.25
Iliyan Panjwani	1.0	14	0	0.00	14.00
Salman Merchant	7.4	49	0	0.00	6.39
Sanjeev Kumar	8.0	51	2	25.50	6.38

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