09/14/2023
What an amazing performance by Arrowhead CC to roar back into the playoff contention!!
Facing an unbeaten LionBlood Cricket Club in a must win game, Arrowheads won the toss and decided to bowl first and what a decision that turned out to be!
A vicious opening 2 wicket opening burst from Vivek Jaswal set the tone for what was to come pinning LB 3 down in the power play, thanks in part to an amazing display of sportsmanship by LB’s captain Ravikumar Chokalingam who walked off even as the umpire declined the appeal for a caught behind! Massive respect!
After that the smiling assassin Akashdeep Singh took over with 4 wickets to bundle out LB for 84, thanks largely to a valiant 27 by Zaveed Shaikh putting on a 26 run 10th wicket partnership.
Akashdeep was ably supported by Arrowhead captain Nishant (3 wickets) as well as Vinn Win Vinay and Rupesh who all chipped in with crucial wickets.
Although the target was a mere 85, the chase was far from over. LB struck twice in the first 2 overs to reduce Arrowheads to 2 for 1 run.
At that point the ever reliable Ross Klusener decided to play the best inning of the match and steered the team home with a classy 32 not out, well supported by Nishant (26) and Sonpreet (22 NO).
With the win, Arrowheads now jump to 10 points and looking forward to the next game against Springfield CC. On to the next one boys!