ELITE Cricket Club

ELITE Cricket Club Welcome to Elite Cricket Club (ECC). We are a club of cricketers playing in the North Texas Cricket Associate (NTCA) based in Dallas TX.

We have 2 team: Elite Lions and Elite Jaguars which play the NTCA Primary League. We also participate in the NTCA T-

Match Report: Elite Lions Roar Back! A Century of Resilience! 🦁🔥Lions faced their most disastrous start yet, reeling at ...
07/01/2025

Match Report: Elite Lions Roar Back! A Century of Resilience! 🦁🔥

Lions faced their most disastrous start yet, reeling at a shocking 38/5. Scoreboard looked bleak, but that's when two phenomenal individuals shone brightest! ✨

🌟 .kohli played an innings for the ages, a truly chanceless, 138*(117)! This wasn't just a century; it was a testament to how one man's sheer determination can completely change the game's trajectory & (quite possibly) the outcome of where the Elite finish this year. What an extraordinary performance to anchor the innings! 🏏

Not to be outdone, Praneeth's innings of 70(63) was no less valuable! This dynamic duo has a knack for rescuing Lions. Having partnered for a similar crucial stand in a previous game, they took it a notch higher, forging one of the most important partnerships for Lions this year, taking them from a struggling 123/7 to a dominant 261/8! Thanks to their incredible heroics, the Lions posted a formidable total of 292/9! 🤝📊

Defending 292 is not always easy, especially against the then-unbeaten Frisco Cobras, a team with a perfect mix of experience & fearless youngsters! We knew they had the firepower for a strong chase. 🎯
Our bowlers set the tone early! Sankirth, Ujjwal, & Praneeth bowled incredibly tight lines at the start, inducing mistakes from the Cobras & making it 28/2. But the youngsters, Pranav & A***n, then showed glimpses of why youngsters like them are set to rule this league for years to come – playing delightful shots & truly taking on Lions best bowlers. It was a treat to witness the future shaping well! 🌱💫

Just when they pushed the Elite to press the panic button 🚨 with a 99-run partnership, credit to their inexperience, mistakes happened. In a brilliant display of experience vs. inexperience, Master Tactician Naren 🧠♟️ first induced Pranav to play a wrong shot 🤔 & then showed the exit door to A***n with a stunning direct hit! 💥 Some valuable lessons for the youngsters there! 🎯

The chase never looked the same after that. The Lions took complete control, dictated the terms, and eventually registered a 39-run victory!

38/5 to a 39-run victory – incredible turnaround! 🎉🦁

04/27/25:Elite Lions🦁 were up against the undefeated Lazy Cricketers🏏, desperate to avoid back-to-back losses. Relief to...
06/14/2025

04/27/25:
Elite Lions🦁 were up against the undefeated Lazy Cricketers🏏, desperate to avoid back-to-back losses. Relief to be back at their home ground.. but wait, isn’t it also Lazy’s den?! 🏠🤔

Made to bat first, Lazy’s intentions were clear when Hemanth scored a hat-trick of 4’s in the very first over! 💥 Aggressive openers continued their assault until Sankirth found the glove of Tarun(23) at 64/1. Soon, Hemanth(46) followed his captain after Naren’s introduction. Naren & Praneeth bowled some tight overs, but Lazy continued at a healthy rate. Just as they looked to break the shackles after a 50-run partnership, the crucial wickets of Anub(35) & Ajay(27) by Krishna pegged back Lazy a little. 🎯 But with a never-ending flow of talented match-winners from Lazy, Lions Captain Srikanth had to make some inspirational bowling changes to counter them! 🔥 Terrific partnership bowling from Ujjwal, Praneeth, & Sankirth in the death overs denied Lazy any final surge, keeping them away from a sky-high finish.
Omkar(58) & Praneeth(3/43) has the best figures from 1st Innings.

279 to Chase: A good start was vital, but tight bowling & sharp catching from Sandy & Ajay Prithviraj quickly saw Lions lose Srikanth, Sohan & Ujjwal. 20/3 in a 279 chase?! Pressure? Naaah! 🥶 Not for these calm assassins: Naren(70), Firas(44), & Shashwat! What we witnessed next was pure CLASS, TALENT & EXPERIENCE on display. These coaches held a batting masterclass: drive, flick, cut, pull, punch, & respect good balls! 📚🏏 The chase was firmly back on track!

But the Lazy aren’t lazy enough to call it a day yet! They truly believe in the phrase that the game isn’t over until the last run is scored. And they proved it! They kept chipping in wickets. Lions were 210/7 with Shashwat still going strong, needing help. Praneeth, phenomenal with the ball all season, now put on a batting spectacle, scoring a scintillating 35(29)! 💪 Game Over? Wait.. that last run wasn’t scored! From 271/7 to 271/8, then a heart-stopping 278/9. Shashwat(61) departs after a brilliant 61. 😱 22nd Batsman of the day had to score a tight single in the final over to finally end the drama! 🎉

Match report elite lions vs dcc1 - 04/13/2025The Elite Lions, with their 3rd different opening pair in 3 games, provided...
06/12/2025

Match report elite lions vs dcc1 - 04/13/2025
The Elite Lions, with their 3rd different opening pair in 3 games, provided a great foundation, registering their first 100-run opening partnership of the year with Srikanth & Gulfaam. Gulfaam, in particular, scored a strong 75 runs in what was his debut 50 in Dallas, decorated with crisp boundaries and a couple of monstrous sixes!

However, momentum vanished thereafter. Their next best partnership was just 32 runs, highlighting their struggle. DCCC 1 brilliantly used home ground conditions, restricting Lions to 244 all out in 43.2 overs – at least 30 runs below par. Firasuddin Syed added a valuable 55 & Srikanth also contributed with 28.

For DCCC 1’s bowling, Vineeth led with 3 wickets. Shail & Pradeep chipped in with 2 wickets each.

Chase: Lions hoped for an early breakthrough, but DCCC 1 openers Varun & Aneesh built a careful 49-run stand in 10 overs, negating the new ball threat from Sankirth & Praneeth.

Spin from Shashwat gave Lions their first breakthrough. Following that with some tight spin bowling, the biggest chance for the Lions to take control came when they dismissed the dangerous Dev & set batsman Aneesh in back-to-back overs (15th & 16th), reducing DCCC 1 to a worrying 74/3!
But in walked Chiranjeevi, a master of chases. He, with young Vihaan, forged a partnership that stalled Lions’ momentum.

The reluctant Lions had to find some stunning moments with fielding, as Shashwat and Sankirth produced a couple of crucial run-outs, and a little later, Praneeth snatched 2 wickets in back-to-back deliveries, getting them back into the game at 180/7.

However, Lions’ below-par score couldn’t be defended as DCCC 1 built small, useful partnerships at the end, chasing down the target with 2 wickets & an over to spare. Experienced leaders Shail and Chiranjeevi guided a spirited DCCC 1 team to upset the Lions, making them pay for their batting collapse.

Match report elite lions vs PCC cubs -03/23/25Elite Lions took on PCC Cubs for their 2nd game of the season! 🏏🔥After a s...
06/10/2025

Match report elite lions vs PCC cubs -03/23/25

Elite Lions took on PCC Cubs for their 2nd game of the season! 🏏🔥
After a sensational win in their first game, the Elite Lions faced a challenge: finding replacements for 7 players due to injuries & availability! A testament to their deep roster, they still put up a formidable team.

Their new openers, Krishna & Harish, built a decent 52-run partnership before both departed at 55/2. Gulfaam Saleh (remember the name!), fresh from India, had a tough outing, falling cheaply for 9.

But then, the show began! Stand-in Captain Sainath & Vivek forged crucial partnerships (102 & 78 runs) with the undisputed show-runner, Andries Gous, who scored the bulk of the runs! Andries, set for his PSL debut soon, played an amazing innings, blasting an incredible 159 runs off just 104 balls (11 fours, 10 sixes) – what a powerhouse!

Despite Andries’ heroics, the experienced Cubs bowlers chipped in with wickets at the other end, eventually leaving Andries unsupported & bowling the Lions all out in 43 overs for 284 runs.

For Pcc Cubs, Chaitanya(4), Ganesh(3), Eshwar(2) & Prudhvi(1) were among the wicket-takers.

Now for the chase! The PCC Cubs aimed for 285 runs & started aggressively, with Ganesh leading their charge with a valiant 69. Prudhvi(37), Rajiv(26), Uday(32) & Shashank(24) provided solid support.

However, the Lions bowling attack held their nerve, masterminded by Captain Sainath who marshalled his troops brilliantly! Making his debut for the Lions, Sankirth Batthula was sensational, tearing through the Cubs lineup with an outstanding 4 wickets for just 20 runs in 8.2 overs! He, along with the man in form, Praneeth Raj (2 wickets), never let the Cubs get comfortable. The power-packed Cubs kept fighting back, only to be hit back by the stunning duo of Sankirth & Praneeth, eventually bundling them out for 255 runs in 43.2 overs. Andries capped his all-round performance with 2 wickets as well.

In the end, the Elite Lions secured a safe victory thanks to their star power and deep roster, winning a hard-fought contest! What a match of brilliant batting, clutch bowling, and a true display of team strength!

Match report A thriller to kick off the season! 🏏🔥 03/16/2025After decided to bat first, Lions lost their captain Srikan...
06/10/2025

Match report A thriller to kick off the season! 🏏🔥
03/16/2025
After decided to bat first, Lions lost their captain Srikanth early. & steadied the ship. However, the wickets of Sohan & the “big fish” Andries around break pumped up the Reds!

But then came the turning point! We saw 4 terrific partnerships involving Ujjwal, , , , & Vignesh. These crucial stands allowed Lions to pile on a massive 296/6 in their 45 overs, setting a truly challenging target! A huge shoutout to Firasuddin for his brilliant 62*, & Vignesh for his crucial 46*! Sainath (55) and Ujjwal (49) also played pivotal roles.

On the bowling front for PCC Reds, Praneeth led with 2 wickets, while Aahan, Shanthan, Arun, & Abhinay each chipped in with a wicket.

Now, for the chase! As expected, the PCC Reds started aggressively, looking to dominate. But then, their “old mate” Ujjwal (who they might have played hundreds of balls against in practice!) still managed to produce 2 absolute “Jaffas” – getting rid of the experienced Srikanth & Arun in back-to-back balls!

In came Kiran, who, along with Kranthi, forged the highest partnership of the game. This looked like it might just take the game away from the Lions! But the experienced bowling unit of the Lions kept asking questions and produced breakthroughs at regular intervals, expertly pulling the game back in their favor by reducing Reds to 203/8.

But Reds hadn’t given up yet! Against slightly tired Lions bowlers, Abhinay and Dhanunjaya kept fighting, picking occasional boundaries to keep the hopes alive. However, the best bowler of the day, , took it upon himself to put an end to the thriller, dismissing Abhinay with a peach of a delivery to seal the deal!

After a valiant effort, Reds were bowled out for 281 runs, falling short of the target.

And so, the Elite Lions emerged victorious! 🎉🦁 A truly well-deserved win in this Premier Division season opener, showcasing incredible teamwork, grit, & some individual brilliance under pressure. Congratulations to both teams for a fantastic game that kept us on the edge of our seats here in McKinney.

What a nail-biting match it was! Team USA triumphs in a historic game against Pakistan, etching their name in the annal...
06/07/2024

What a nail-biting match it was! Team USA triumphs in a historic game against Pakistan, etching their name in the annals of cricket history. Sensational batting showcase by , our in-form champion player, delivering back-to-back stellar performances! We are very proud 💪

What a commanding victory by our elite lions, propelling them to the summit of the series table! This team is soaring hi...
04/15/2024

What a commanding victory by our elite lions, propelling them to the summit of the series table! This team is soaring high, shattering all barriers with their sheer strength and determination. The competition might be fierce, but our boys are showing their class and resilience, making their mark with every match. Keep roaring, and we are lions for reason😛

Cricket, the game of unpredictable twists and turns. Tough luck to the lads, but rest assured, we’ll bounce back, delive...
04/15/2024

Cricket, the game of unpredictable twists and turns. Tough luck to the lads, but rest assured, we’ll bounce back, delivering a comeback as spectacular as never seen before! 💪🏏

Double strike for the Elite Longhorns! What an extraordinary chase, scoring 208 runs in just 15 overs! Total command and...
04/15/2024

Double strike for the Elite Longhorns! What an extraordinary chase, scoring 208 runs in just 15 overs! Total command and control displayed by our boys, Chirag and Shashwat, in back-to-back games. 🌟 .mohapatra.11 .kohli

Back-to-back half centuries by Andries Gous against Canada 🙌 Killing it in style with the bat!
04/10/2024

Back-to-back half centuries by Andries Gous against Canada 🙌 Killing it in style with the bat!

An outstanding start to the series by our champion player Andries Gous! 🏏💥
04/08/2024

An outstanding start to the series by our champion player Andries Gous! 🏏💥

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