Akshay sets up a comprehensive win for Omni Marines against World Sports Event Management in Shiraz-e-Hind match
Southpaw Akshay of Omni Marines thrashed World Sports Event Management with a blistering 68 off just 48 balls at Muslim United, Mumbai on 5th March during the Shiraz-e-Hind tournament. He was harsh on the bowlers as he smacked seven boundaries and three sixes in his entertaining innings of 68 runs. Opening bat Deepak contributed with 34 runs and provided a solid start to Omni Marines. Towards the end of the innings, Akash chipped with a quickfire 30 off 25 deliveries to take his team to a formidable 168-5 in 20 overs. Out of the six bowlers used by World Sports, five of them picked up one wicket apiece.
World Sports played well and gave a strong reply to close their innings at 143-6 in 20 overs, thus falling short of 25 runs. Openers Akshay (36) and Asgar (19) provided good start but failed to capitalize on it. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals which made it tough for World Sports to achieve the target. Ajeet (34) and Sagar (21) also contributed with the willow. However their efforts went in vain. After shinning with the bat, Akshay rolled his arm over to grab 3-38 in his four overs. He was consistent in his line and length and was awarded for the same.
Akshay (68 runs and 3-38 in 4 overs) was bestowed with the Man of the Match award for his fantastic all-round performance.