Aziz Shaikh’s all-round effort helps Toyota to win over Route Mobile by four runs
In what turned out to be a relatively low scoring encounter between Toyota and Route Mobile on Saturday, in the Automotive Cricket League T20 that was played at MIG Bandra, Mumbai the former had the last laugh. Winning the toss and electing to field first, Route Mobile restricted Toyota to a paltry 122-9 in 20 overs, thanks to Aditya and Saeed, who wrecked havoc scalping three wickets apiece. Hitesh Parmar and Mohammad Amir joined the bowling party accounting for one and two wickets each. For Toyota, the top order collapsed in no time and it was left to the middle order to contribute with the bat. Coming in at no. 4, Aziz Shaikh, a right hand batsman, played a terrific innings of 48 from 42 balls. His innings was well constructed under pressure and his knock seemed like a light after the tunnel. Aamir Bhorania (26) and Chinmay Madaye (17 not out) helped Toyota to cross the 120-run mark.
After a solid performance with the ball, Route Mobile was expected to chase the modest total rather easily. However, Toyota came back strong with the ball and bundled out Route Mobile for 118 in 19.4 overs, winning the game marginally by four runs. Jaishal Wadiyal was the pick of the bowlers for Toyota as he picked up 4-17 in his four overs. Akram Khan and Chinmay Madaye accounted for two victims, whereas Rahil Shaikh had one dismissal to his name. A star with the bat, Aziz Shaikh, a right arm off spinner rolled his arm over to pick up the ultimate wicket of the match, thus helping his team clinch a nail biting victory.
Aziz Shaikh was bestowed with the Man of the Match award for his splendid all-round performance. Aziz averred, “Route Mobile is a good team and I am happy that I could perform against a strong side. After the top order faltered, it was important for me to holding the team batting together. I was determined to play a big knock for my side. With the ball, I was given the responsibility of bowling the final over. The opposition needed 6 off 6. It was a crunch situation and I held on to my nerves and ultimately delivered for team picking up the last wicket”.
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