vs Drammen - Super League (Div 2) Match 9
When: 10th September, 2023
Where: Stubberudmyra
Drammen Ck 112/10 (23.4/25 ov)
Aliens Ck 115/2 (21.4/25 ov)
Aliens Ck won by 8 Wickets
The Division Superleague 2 came to a thrilling conclusion as Drammen CK faced off against Aliens CK in a 30-over clash on September 10th at Stubberumyra. With Aliens CK already securing promotion to Division 1, they approached this match with a sense of positivity and relaxation.
Drammen's Innings:
Upon winning the toss, Drammen chose to bat first, opting to set a target for their opponents. The early stages of the match saw Drammen struggling, facing a formidable Aliens bowling attack. After 5 overs, Drammen had managed to score only 18 runs while losing 3 crucial wickets. Tom and Crawford bowled with great control, with Tom picking up 2 wickets and Crawford taking 1. Despite a brief recovery during the power play, Drammen lost 2 more wickets and reached a score of 49 runs. The fielding display from Aliens was commendable, with Pratik taking an outstanding catch off Aaro's bowling.
Drammen managed to build a partnership that added 83 runs to their total. However, they then lost 4 wickets in quick succession, adding just 9 runs. They were eventually bowled out for 112 runs in 23.4 overs. Sushil and Dennis each claimed 2 wickets, while Aaron and David contributed with 1 wicket each. Aliens' fielding performance improved significantly, with catches and misfields showing marked improvement.
Aliens' Innings:
Aliens CK began their chase of 113 runs with a sense of control and composure. Pratik and Dennis opened the innings for Aliens, with an early scare as Pratik survived a close catch by the keeper, a decision that was contested but ultimately favored Aliens. The opening pair stitched together a valuable partnership of 40 runs before Pratik was dismissed LBW off Waqas Asif's delivery. Anshul, who had performed consistently in previous matches, joined the fray and looked confident in his approach. He remained unbeaten with 34 runs, while Crawford contributed 26 runs.
Aliens CK reached their target comfortably in 21.4 overs, finishing at 115/2 with 13 extra runs. Pratik, Dennis, and Anshul all hit 3 boundaries each to secure a convincing 8-wicket victory. With this win, Aliens CK concluded their Division Superleague 2 campaign on a high note, securing third place with 13 points. The team now eagerly anticipates their promotion to Division 1, making this victory a fitting end to a successful season.