Date: 13th May 2023 Venue: Skarpnäck Sportfält

Teams: SCC U15 Avengers Alby CC U15

Toss: Alby CC U15 won the toss and elected to bat first.

First Innings - Alby CC U15 began their innings with a positive approach after winning the toss and electing to bat. Their opening batsmen took advantage of the favorable conditions, displaying confident stroke play and solid technique. They built a strong foundation for the innings, scoring runs at a steady pace.

Notable Performances: The top three batsmen of Alby CC U15 made significant contributions, forming a formidable opening partnership and adding 135 runs in just 78 balls. Their aggressive approach put pressure on the SCC U15 Avengers bowlers and set the tone for the innings.

The highlight of the first innings was the third-wicket partnership between Bilal Khattak and Advait Dhabe. They combined their skills and played attacking cricket, scoring 97 runs in just 56 balls. Their partnership provided stability and momentum to the Alby CC U15 innings, enabling them to post a competitive total.

Alby CC U15 concluded their innings with a total of 191 runs on the board, setting a challenging target for SCC U15 Avengers.

Second Innings - SCC U15 Avengers: Chasing a target of 191 runs, SCC U15 Avengers approached their innings with determination. The opening batsmen, Nischith Mokhamatam and Karthik Tummalapalli, displayed excellent shot selection and timing. They took control of the run chase, playing aggressively and finding the gaps in the field.

Notable Performances: Nischith Mokhamatam played an outstanding innings, showcasing his batting prowess with a magnificent 90 runs. His knock was filled with powerful hits and intelligent stroke play. He remained unbeaten and guided the team towards the target with confidence.

Karthik Tummalapalli provided excellent support to Mokhamatam, contributing 62 runs in 45 balls. His aggressive stroke, play and ability to rotate the strike kept the scoreboard ticking and put pressure on the Alby CC U15 bowlers.

SCC U15 Avengers successfully chased down the target of 191 runs in just 17.3 overs with only one wicket lost. The opening batsmen, along with the rest of the lineup, contributed to a dominating performance, securing a convincing victory.

Result: SCC U15 Avengers won the first SCF League 2023 match against Alby CC U15, chasing the target of 191 runs with ease. (Paper Scorecard)

Key Highlights:

• The top-order batsmen of Alby CC U15 provided a strong start, with the opening partnership and the third-wicket partnership being the notable performances.
• Nischith Mokhamatams exceptional innings and his partnership with Karthik Tummalapalli propelled SCC U15 Avengers towards victory.
• SCC U15 Avengers displayed a dominant batting performance, showcasing their ability to chase down a challenging target.

Overall, it was a thrilling cricket match that showcased the talent and skills of the young cricketers. The match took place on 13th May 2023 at Skarpnäck Sportfält, creating an exciting atmosphere for the players and spectators. SCC U15 Avengers impressive run chase, led by Nischith Mokhamatam and supported by Karthik Tummalapalli, ensured their victory in the first SCF League 2023 match against Alby CC U15.