24/07/2022
1st 11 playing against Kensingtonians had to watch a mammoth total put against them, bowling first Ashwin and Srivats took 3 apiece to keep Kensington cc to 302. Chasing 303 to win, a knock for the ages by Venkatvasan 146 combining with Ankit 39 who gave a cracking start. Harsh then came to the middle after 2 quick wickets, scoring 81 not out, sublime runs, staying till the end to finish the game for PCCC, 303 achieved with 3 wickets to spare. One of our great wins gaining 10 points led by Captain's knock.
2nd 11 story of close games this season continued, bowling first Mani teared away at Ealing Hanwellians taking 3 wickets in his 18 overs for 68 runs with able support from Krish who picked up 2 wickets on his come back to pccc after a long gap. Mani deserved a 5 for not to be with some catches going down. Chasing 201 to win Vikram 29 runs and Srini gave a solid start with 69 for 0 then a middle order collapse, and a recovery by SK with 32 runs and late order hitting by Balaji with 21 gave us a good chance in the end we had to settle for a draw at 196 for 9 with 6 overs of great resistance by Mukund and Mani at the back to play out 53 overs gaining 2 points.
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2nd https://pinnerchallengers.play-cricket.com/website/results/5082215
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