Comprehensive victory for 2nd XI

24th June 2023

Sutton Challengers CC 2nd XI vs Old Tiffinians CC 2nd XI

Venue: SCCC Home Ground

Match Summary: The cricket match between Sutton Challengers CC 2nd XI and Old Tiffinians CC 2nd XI at the Glyn School Ground on June 24, 2023, was an exciting encounter filled with noteworthy performances and twists.

After winning the toss, Sutton Challengers Captain Raina opted to bat first. The opening pair of Yasin and Mandar provided a solid start, displaying excellent technique and composure. They laid a strong foundation with their steady partnership, frustrating the Old Tiffinians' bowlers and accumulating valuable runs.

As the innings progressed, SCCC witnessed a long-awaited crucial partnership between Sai and Vamsi they gave SCCC a significant hold after a middle-order collapse. Their composed batting and calculated stroke play helped set a challenging total for the opposition. Chirag, in particular, played some marvellous shots in the last overs, entertaining the on-ground crowd & live viewers.

However, the Sutton Challengers' middle order once again struggled to perform, leaving a bit of concern for the team. Despite this, the late flourish by Chirag & Jignesh and the valuable contributions earlier in the innings ensured that Sutton Challengers posted a competitive total of 210/9 in 45 overs on the scoreboard.

In response, Old Tiffinians’ opening pair struggled to play Sutton Challengers' bowlers & SCCC produced a remarkable display. Jignesh’s opening spell and Yasin’s wicket-taking contribution gave Sutton Challengers a great start.

After taking early wickets Old Tiffinians’ middle order batsman displayed patience and started holding the wicket, After seeing an early triumph Raina called Puspendra and Chirag for the next spell, with their spin bowling, SCCC created immense trouble for the Old Tiffinians' & their middle order collapsed since they were unable to handle the consistent bowling attack.

As the match approached its conclusion, Sutton Challengers' dominance was evident. Old Tiffinians struggled to keep up with the required run rate, losing wickets at regular intervals. Ultimately, Sutton Challengers emerged as comfortable winners, securing a victory by a massive 92-run margin. The Old Tiffinians were eventually bowled out for 118 runs in 32 overs. The match showcased the team effort of Sutton Challengers, with their batsmen and bowlers combining effectively to seal the win.

The key bowlers, including Chirag, Jignesh, Yasin, Naga, Puspendra played a pivotal role in defeating the Old Tiffinians. Chirag's exceptional performance with the ball saw him take three crucial wickets, adding to his earlier batting heroics.

Player of the Match: Chirag (Sutton Challengers Cricket Club 2nd XI) for his outstanding all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball. Chirag's crucial wickets and impressive batting display played a vital role in the team's comprehensive victory. We also saw great Catches & field efforts by Yasin, Ashish, Raina , Chirag, Naga & Vamsi