Amar’s Valiant 53 helps ICICI team win their first match of the Masters Cup Tournament
ICICI Securities had some clear things in mind before entering the crease. They wanted to bat first and post a big target as the pitch was good to bat on & they had a strong bowling line up to defend. Things went in their favor as they won the toss & got a chance to bat first. The top order batsman right from Yatin(opener) to Mandar(no.4) batted well chipping in with crucial cameos.
Both the openers played counter attacking cricket & put the opposition team under pressure. Captain Javeed Siddiqui scored a 16 ball 34 which included 2 back to back sixes out of which his straight six towards the long on was his personal favorite. Every batsman came in and gave a start but it was Amar who played a great knock for ICICI Securities. Amar who is considered a flexible batsman like Ajinkya rahane can bat at any position where his team needs & this time he shone bright at no.3 . Amar’s 33 ball 53 was the backbone of ICICI Securities team total of 183 runs in 20 overs. The right handed Amar smashed 11 boundaries en-route his stroke filled 53. Vyom bowled well picking up a wicket for his 22 runs in 4 overs. Nishit also took 2 wickets for 31 in his 4 overs.
Chasing 184 against a strong bowling line up, Boston team faltered managing to score just 105/8. ICICI Securities won the match by 78 runs & Amar was adjudged man of the match for his superb knock of 53 (33 balls). It was because of Amar as well as their collective team efforts, ICICI Securities won their 1st match of the tournament & they will move ahead in the further matches with a lot of confidence.
