Delhi Bulls: In their recent game against Morrisville Samp Army, the Delhi Bulls, after securing three consecutive wins, faced a setback, losing by four wickets. Opting to bat first after losing the toss, their batting performance fell short as they managed only 95 runs in their allotted 10 overs. James Vince emerged as their top scorer, notching 24 runs off 14 balls, featuring one boundary and two substantial sixes. Skipper Rovman Powell also contributed with 19 runs off eight balls, smashing a boundary and two sixes.
Quinton de Kock added 11 runs, while Johnson Charles scored nine runs before their innings concluded. However, the Bulls’ bowling unit struggled in the subsequent defense, conceding the 96-run target in 9.4 overs. Employing six bowlers, Fazalhaq Farooqi proved the most successful, claiming two wickets in two overs for 17 runs. Dwayne Bravo also secured two wickets but was charged for 22 runs. Wasim Akram and Naveen-ul-Haq managed one wicket each, whereas Richard Gleeson and skipper Rovman Powell couldn’t bag any wickets in the match.
New York Strikers: In their recent clash against the Northern Warriors, the New York Strikers continued their winning streak, securing a three-wicket victory. Opting to field first after winning the toss, their bowling unit excelled, restricting the Warriors to 88 runs in 10 overs. Akeal Hosein proved the most effective bowler, claiming a wicket in his one over while conceding only five runs. George Scrimshaw also contributed well, securing a wicket in his one-over spell despite giving away five runs. Muhammad Jawadullah also took a wicket but was on the expensive side, conceding a significant number of runs.
However, Muhammad Jawadullah ended up giving away 22 runs in his two overs, while Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, and Chamika Karunaratne couldn’t manage to take any wickets.
Chasing the target of 89 runs, the New York Strikers’ batting lineup performed admirably, reaching the total in 9.1 overs. Muhammad Waseem emerged as the top scorer with 23 runs off just 11 balls, featuring two boundaries and a massive six. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also contributed with 22 runs from 17 balls, including a boundary and two sixes. Other batsmen like Kusal Perera, Akeal Hosein, Asif Ali, Sunil Narine, and skipper Kieron Pollard scored eight, eight, five, five, and five runs respectively but fell short of entering double figures.
