News DeskDubai: In a thrilling day of action at the Pro Cricket League, the Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights secured a hard-fought victory over the Gurugram Patriots, while the Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers dominated the Noida Eagles in an all-round performance.
Match 1: Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights Defeat Gurugram Patriots by 5 Wickets
The Knights pulled off a nail-biting 5-wicket win over the Patriots, despite a remarkable century from Gurugram’s star batsman Sharad Lumba. Lumba played a lone hand for the Patriots, smashing 140 off 69 balls, including 16 fours and 9 sixes, to push his team to a total of 188/9. His stunning innings was the standout performance, as none of the other Patriots batsmen managed to reach double figures.
Chasing 189, the Sledgehammers got off to a shaky start, losing both openers within the first two overs. However, Rahul Dagar anchored the innings with a match-winning 78* off 47 balls. Supported by crucial contributions from Mahesh Rawat and Udit Mohan, who both chipped in with 30s, the Knights chased down the target with 8 balls to spare, finishing at 189/5.
Match 2: Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers Defeat Noida Eagles by 83 Runs
In the second match of the day, the Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Noida Eagles by 83 runs. After being put in to bat by the Eagles, the Tigers posted a daunting total of 229/7, largely thanks to Peter Trego’s explosive 84 off 39 balls, which featured 9 sixes.
Trego’s brilliance didn’t stop there, as he also made an impact with the ball. Opening the bowling, he dismissed two of the Eagles’ top-order batsmen early on, setting the tone for a disciplined bowling display. The Eagles struggled to build momentum in their chase, managing just 146/7 in their 20 overs, as the Tigers cruised to victory.
With two contrasting matches, the day showcased a thrilling blend of individual brilliance and team dominance, setting the stage for more high-octane action in the Pro Cricket League.
