The Young Stars Cricket League (YSCL) State League began on 1st October 2024 at Laxmi Kant Arora Stadium, Noida, and has delivered a series of thrilling matches. Let’s dive into the highlights of the week’s games.
Day 1: 1st October 2024
Match 1: Team Tigers vs Team Lions
In a dominant performance, Team Tigers set the tone for the tournament, posting a strong 159/9 in 20 overs. In reply, Team Lions faltered, being bowled out for just 67/10 in 13 overs, handing Team Tigers a massive 92-run victory. Their disciplined bowling attack stifled any resistance from Team Lions, securing the first win of the league.
Match 2: Seniors Jaguars vs Seniors Cheetahs
In a nail-biting encounter, Seniors Cheetahs chased down 95/10 from Seniors Jaguars with a score of 98/7 in 14.1 overs, winning by 3 wickets. This closely fought contest saw both teams battling hard, but Seniors Cheetahs managed to hold their nerves to cross the finish line.
Match 3: Seniors Hurricanes vs Rhinos
The day ended with an exciting contest between Seniors Hurricanes and Rhinos. Seniors Hurricanes posted 151/10 in 19.4 overs, and Rhinos put up a valiant effort, reaching 142/8 in 20 overs, falling short by just 9 runs.
Day 2: 2nd October 2024
Match 1: Seniors Cheetahs vs Superkings
Seniors Cheetahs faced Superkings, setting a modest total of 112/8 in 20 overs. Superkings showed their strength by chasing down the target with ease, reaching 116/1 in just 10.4 overs, winning by 9 wickets.
Match 2: Seniors Hurricanes vs Seniors Jaguars
Hurricanes D Team posted 201/3 in 20 overs, and Seniors Jaguar managed only 84/10, giving Hurricanes D Team a 117-run victory.
Match 3: Team Tigers vs Team Lions (Rematch)
In another showdown between Team Tigers and Team Lions, Team Tigers again proved their superiority, setting a target of 145/3 in 20 overs. Team Lions struggled to meet the challenge, bowled out for 117/6 in 20 overs, allowing Team Tigers to secure a 28-run victory.
Day 3: 3rd October 2024
Match 1: Team Tigers vs Team Lions (Final Showdown)
The third encounter between Team Tigers and Team Lions saw Team Tigers put up 148/5 in 20 overs, while Team Lions struggled yet again, bowled out for just 76/10 in 14.1 overs, giving Team Tigers another comprehensive 72-run victory.
Match 2: Superkings vs Rhinos
In the final match of the day, Superkings set a challenging total of 171/7 in 20 overs. Rhinos fought valiantly but could only manage 154/6, giving Superkings a 17-run win.
Match 3: Seniors Jaguars vs Seniors Hurricanes
The day’s action started with a low-scoring thriller, where Seniors Jaguars posted 101/10 in 18.1 overs. Seniors Hurricanes could not chase it down, bowled out for 82/10 in 12.5 overs, giving Seniors Jaguars a 19-run victory.
Day 4: 4th October 2024
Match 1: Seniors Hurricanes vs Superkings
In a tight contest, Seniors Hurricanes managed to defend their total of 142/5 in 20 overs by restricting Superkings to 135/8, winning by a narrow margin of 7 runs.
Match 2: Seniors Cheetahs vs Rhinos
Seniors Cheetahs posting 127/10 in 20 overs, but Rhinos chased it down comfortably, reaching 130/1 in just 20 overs, winning by 9 wickets.
Key Performances of the Week
- Team Tigers’ Dominance: Winning all of their matches, Team Tiger demonstrated their all-round ability to dominate both with the bat and ball.
- Superkings: Their consistency and strong batting line-up have made them formidable opponents.
- Rhinos’ Chasing Ability: Rhinos’ impressive chase against Cheetah Seniors shows their resilience under pressure.
The YSCL State League is off to an exciting start with intense competition. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches in the coming weeks on the Board of Sports in India (BOSI) website.
