Classy Rahul's ton dominates sorry West Indian Cricket Club

March 18, 2007

SPCC and WICC encountered in the very first game in which inner circle rule applied. WICC won the toss and decided to bat first. Rahul and Baseer did not allow WICC openers to take the advantage of the inner circle and contained them thoroughly. Khurram and Muzaffer also contained the momentum but it was Subashis, who was the key bowler of the day. He bowled brilliantly and took three important wickets.

Muzaffer was exceptional in the field and added three catches to his record. One of his catches was at the point, when he jumped almost two feet high and plucked the ball from air. It was an amazing catch to watch. SPCC managed to rattle all WICC players in 30 overs with 208 runs on board.

A good combination of right and left hand openers were sent from SPCC stand. Swapan and Muzaffer opened up the innings. Swapan did not last long. Wajahath also lost his touch and came back quickly. SPCC were two down with in first five overs.

Then the man in form, Rahul came to crease and change the whole course of game. He took full advantage of Reedy Creek's small ground and WICC's pace bowling and recorded SPCC's first ever century. He smashed 128 runs with 12 meaty boundaries and 11 massive sixes. WICC bowlers were clueless against dominant Rahul. Trilok also contributed his valuable 26 runs. Baseer stayed till the end to cruise SPCC to victory. SPCC chased its target with four overs to spare.

Match Summary:

SPCC vs. WICC
Pre-Season game #2
Date: March 18, 2007
Venue: Reedy Creek CG
Toss: WICC
Result: SPCC won by 2 wickets
Man Of The Match: Rahul Chaoji

WICC Innings: 208 All Out in 30 overs
Ejaz = 42
Muzaffer =- 3 wickets 3 catches
Subhashis = 3 wickets

SPCC innings:  212 for 8 in 25.5 overs
Rahul = 128 in 57 Balls ( 12 fours , 11 sixes)
Trilok = 26 in 23 balls ( 4 fours, 1 six)