The Laxmi Kant Arora Cricket Stadium in Noida hosted another exciting YSCL State League match on May 14, 2024. The U-16 Indian Eagls showcased a solid all-around performance to defeat the U-16 Indian Warriors by 6 wickets in a limited-overs game.
Toss and Early Decisions The U-16 Indian Eagls won the toss and chose to field first. The decision aimed to leverage the early bowling conditions and restrict the Warriors to a manageable total. The match commenced at 3:53 PM, slightly delayed from the scheduled start time.
U-16 Indian Warriors’ Innings The Warriors had a mixed start, accumulating 51 runs in 8.3 overs with 14 extras. Despite a steady flow of runs, the loss of wickets at regular intervals hindered their progress. The team reached 100 runs in 15.4 overs, with extras contributing significantly to the total. Their innings concluded at 125/9 in 19 overs, with Shailendra Gurjar top-scoring with 22 runs.
Mid-Innings Break The Warriors set a target of 126 runs for the Eagls. The innings break provided a brief respite before the chase began at 5:43 PM.
U-16 Indian Eagls’ Chase The Eagls started their chase confidently, with an opening partnership of 55 runs in 7.3 overs between Narendra Bidoya and Ajay, both scoring 19 runs each. Extras again played a notable role, contributing 17 runs to the team’s early total. The Eagls maintained a steady pace, reaching 101 runs in 14 overs.
The chase was completed efficiently, with the Eagls scoring 126/3 in 16.5 overs. Manik and Harshit remained unbeaten, contributing 16 and 22 runs respectively, steering their team to a comfortable victory.
Key Performers
Mahesh Pareta from the U-16 Indian Eagls was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling. He bowled 4 overs, conceding only 21 runs and taking 2 wickets with an economy rate of 5.25.
Arjun Singh Chauhan was awarded Best Batter for his crucial 40 runs off 40 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 100.00, which provided stability to the Warriors’ innings.
Rohit UV of the U-16 Indian Eagls was recognized as the Best Bowler, with figures of 2 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs, including 1 maiden over, showcasing remarkable control and economy.
Match Conclusion The match concluded at 7:02 PM, with the U-16 Indian Eagls securing a decisive 6-wicket victory. The game was a testament to strategic fielding and disciplined bowling by the Eagls. The Warriors, despite a strong batting performance by Arjun Singh Chauhan, were unable to set a defendable total.
This match highlighted the importance of cohesive team efforts and the impact of extras in limited-overs cricket. Fans are eagerly looking forward to more exciting fixtures in the YSCL State League, with young talents continuing to impress and showcase their cricketing prowess.
