News - 2020 APCL T30 - MAN OF THE MATCH (STARKS VS AFGHAN WARRIORS) - YOGI RAM - 5 Wickets (3-0-16-5)
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2020 APCL T30 - MAN OF THE MATCH (STARKS VS AFGHAN WARRIORS) - YOGI RAM - 5 Wickets (3-0-16-5)

02/16/2020POSTED BY Apcl Admin


2020 APCL T30 - MAN OF THE MATCH (STARKS VS AFGHAN WARRIORS) - YOGI RAM - 5 Wickets (3-0-16-5)

Match Report Author: Sunil Sudhakar

Starks were setup to play against a very young and spirited Afghan warriors on a very pleasant saturday morning. Given we did not know most of them barring a couple, you never know what to expect. Warriors won the toss and decided to bat first.

Starks bowlers made early inroads and picked 4 wickets in 4 overs courtesy some disciplined bowling and smart catching. While Shareef took a good one at point, Bali took a really good catch at first slip of speedster Prateesh which lead to some controversy during the game. now not always during our games we get catches held at first slip specially of fast bowlers. this one took the outside edge, kept low and landed right into his palms. hope to see more of these going forward. Afghan warriors middle order tried to counter attack and score runs quickly after early setback but spin twins Mayank and specially Yogi "R ashwin" Ram had other thoughts. Yogi whose bowling action from side on does resemble Ashwin a little had a game to remember picking 5 wicket hauls in our usually batting friendly conditions:). some smart stumpings from Vishal in display and Aghans were bowled out for 64.

Starks did not have much to chase, but here is were the good spirited side of the warriors was to be seen. they bowled with good pace and intentions to pick wickets. Sham was playing his vintage innings though. He almost scored 50 in this small chase with some extremely good cuts and pulls to hit some effortless sixes.

Ram was rightly adjudged MoM for the game. With this win, Captain tara must be satisfied of our almost guaranteed finals berth. Next up we play the Mavericks in 2 weeks who actually can breach into top 2 if they win their next 3 games.

A note to bod:
1. Outfield has too much grass. can you please ask county to mow it.
2. before the game, on lane 2 from left, one of the afghan players practiced his pull shot that came thru the nets onto lane 3 where i was walking..nearly took my head with it. we seem to have holes (don't know for how long now) in our practice lanes and matter of time somebody will get hurt. please do see this is addressed as soon as possible.

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