and then Goof-up. Lacking of planning and application as a batsman
costed Mavericks the chance to proceed to Semis.
Disappointing to see that SCCC have always lost due to top order
batting failure and never due to bowling all these years in an
important Game.
If we get starts in important games we are good. if we don't and if
the run rate goes above 7 to 8 runs then the guys who do not know have
never hit the ball tries to slog and get out. All I can say is
"You can be good and a champ in league rounds but if we cannot perform
when it really matters we are not champions".
Sorry That we had to end Mavericks on a note like this in this Winter
but hope the players will spent next few weeks correcting their
errors.
If they do not show up that's how serious they were and it showed in the game.
Match Summary,
U.C Warriors Beat SCCC Mavericks
U.C Warriors 131 Allout in 20 overs (Sridhar 43, Rocky some 30 plus,
Mihir Kanojia 6 wickets, krishna.V 2 wickets, Chandrodaya 2 wickets)
Beat
SCCC Mavericks 100 All out in 17.4 overs (Shiva 20 plus, Madhav, Kiran
got wickets. will Update once i have copy of score sheets)
A Patient and unusual Innings from Sridhar Reddy to score 43 runsand
yet U.C Warriors 91 for 1 slipped to 130 Allout. SCCC Mavericks
dropped Some catches especially from the very best after playing High
Quality cricket throughout the winter. Mihir Kanojia took 6 wickets
with some magnificient bowling keeping it straight and using the seam
to good use. Ritesh had some good moments behind the stumps with a
good catch and a great stumping. Krishna Bowled with great control and
got 2 wickets. Chandrodaya Supported with 2 wickets. U.C warriors got
all out in 18 Overs.
SCCC mavericks chasing one of the lowest total so far againt proved
that chasing low score is a Mental problem. Lost Ritesh and Prumjot to
Pull shots which didn't warrant the situation and unlike previous
encounters U.C warriors took all the catches it matters and was there
to ensure they are in Semis. Madhav tried to stop a ball and got hit
on the nose and was bleeding. SO almost for 3 overs U.C warriors
played with 10 fielders.SCCC Mavericks could never push the rate more
than 6 at any given point and Run rate kept climbing and Finally
couldn't get through due to the inability to hit big SHots. SHiva was
batting well but got LBW. Ritesh,Prumjot, Sujesh, Krish,SHiva all
failed.
But Amazing Team Spirit and Great Bowling by Madhav and Kiran to
restrict SCCC Mavericks
Good luck to U.C Warriors
Sujesh Pulikkal
Santa Clara Cricket Club
