Centurion Aarish Zadi steals the show for Baba Tiles against Subhaniya in Smashtrees Champions League match
Smashtrees Champions League kicked off on a thumping note when Aarish Zadi (108 runs off 100 balls) of Baba Tiles hit a magnificent century in the match against Subhaniya on 15th Feb at Smashtrees Ground, Delhi. Opening the innings for his team, Aarish played some good positive cricket and took on the Subhaniya bowlers right from the word go. He found an able ally in Sarthak Rajan (44), who stitched a beautiful 103-run partnership with Aarish. Baba Tiles put on board 228-5 in 35 overs. Sahaa John, though expensive was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up 2-47 in his seven overs.
Subhaniya started off well, however could not capitalize on it. Skipper Sohrabh scored 48 runs off 42 balls but failed to take him team home. Subhaniya was bundled for 214 in 33.2 overs, thus losing the match by 14 runs. Vikram and Navandhu grabbed couple of wickets apiece, not allowing the Subhaniya batsmen to run away with the game. Aarish who shined with the bat, picked up one wicket as well.
Aarish Zadi was declared as the Man of the Match for his all-round performance (108 runs and 1-19).