Achuthan Suresh guides Cricket Xtreme Club to a win in JFSC Classic 5.0

On April 17, Cricket Xtreme Club took on Poddar Phantoms at Fatima Ground in Vidyavihar during the JFSC Classic 5.0 tournament. Cricket Xtreme Club won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Riding on Raviraj Shetty’s brilliant 75 off 42 balls, Poddar Phantoms posted a competitive score of 5-169 in 20 overs. Shetty, who opened the batting with Mangesh (48 runs off 53 balls) stitched a 105-run partnership in 13.3 overs. The duo played some good looking shots and ran well between the wickets. On the other hand, Rahi Shah was the pick of the bowlers for Cricket Xtreme Club as he claimed 2-30 in three overs.

In reply, Cricket Xtreme Club completed the formalities in 19.1 overs, winning the match by three wickets. Opening batter Suresh Achuthan led the run chase from the front with his 34-ball 49. Achuthan set the tone for the run chase as he plundered six boundaries and a six to top score for his team. On the other hand, for Poddar Phantoms, it was Harshal Khair who starred with the ball picking up 3-28 in four overs. Shreyans Mehtas composed support at the end ensuring the target is achieved comfortably..

Suresh Achuthan won the player of the match for his match winning performance of 49 runs from 34 balls. Ashuthan powered his team Cricket Xtreme Club to a three-wicket win over Poddar Phantoms during the JFSC Classic 5.0 tournament.