Nalin’s Off-Spin Secures Crucial Win for Sri Lankan CC

A Nail-Biting Victory for Sri Lankan CC

In a display of resilience and skill, the Sri Lankan CC’s veteran all-rounder Nalin delivered a performance that was nothing short of heroic in the BAOFinancial T20 Cup. Despite being short-handed with only 8 players, Sri Lankan CC clinched a crucial win against the Kipro Tigers of Limassol. Nalin’s mastery in off-spin was evident as he ended with impressive figures of 3-14 from his four overs, restricting the Tigers to a modest total of 117-6, largely due to Towdihul’s unbeaten half-century.

The chase for Sri Lankan CC began with a stumble, finding themselves at a precarious 40-3. However, it was the partnerships that turned the tide. Nalin, contributing a valuable 21, joined forces with Supan who scored a brilliant 53. Together, they steered their team towards victory without further loss, sealing the win with just one ball remaining.

Elsewhere in the league, the Philips Warriors nearly caused an upset against the Nicosia Tigers. Amandeep’s knock of 49 propelled the Warriors to 96, setting a stage for a tense finish. The Tigers, despite losing 7 wickets and facing a resilient bowling attack led by Harjeet, managed to scrape through for a 3-wicket win.

The encounter between Lankan Sports and Punjabi Kings was a high-scoring affair with Lankan Sports amassing 199-6 thanks to two significant partnerships. Tharanga and Roshan’s explosive batting laid the foundation for their team’s total. In response, Punjabi Kings fell short despite Rajinder’s half-century and Karan’s contribution.

Limassol Qalandars and Royal also set formidable targets in their respective matches, with strong partnerships being at the heart of their innings. However, their opponents, Akrotiri and Nicosia Fighters, couldn’t keep up with the pace required and fell short in their run chases.

In the 40 Over league, Moufflons showcased their dominance over Black Caps with a comprehensive victory. Waqas and Huzaifa’s batting efforts took Moufflons to a commanding total of 271. The Black Caps were unable to mount a significant challenge and were bundled out for 141, courtesy of Asif and Shoaib’s economical bowling.

With another weekend of cricket ahead, Moufflons are set to face unbeaten Everest in what could be a defining moment in their season, followed by a T20 clash against their arch-rivals Sri Lanka Lions.