CricWiz Academy Shows Grit in Close Contest Against SSCA

By CG Reporter Last updated Feb 28, 2025

In an intense cricket clash, CricWiz Academy faced a narrow 26-run defeat against SSCA while chasing a target of 135. Despite a strong bowling display led by Man of the Match, Gaurang Lange,CricWiz Academy couldn’t quite cross the finish line.

Bowling Brilliance Led by Gaurang Lange

CricWiz Academy put up a solid bowling performance, restricting SSCA to 135 runs. Gaurang Lange was the standout performer, delivering an exceptional spell of 3 overs, conceding just 16 runs while picking up 3 crucial wickets. He was well supported by Darsh Yewale, who also claimed 3 wickets for just 11 runs in his 3-over spell. Praveen Dewasi contributed significantly as well, bowling a tight 5-over spell, including a maiden, and taking 2 wickets for 24 runs.

Batting Effort Falls Short

Chasing a modest total, CricWiz Academy‘s batters showed resilience but couldn’t steer the team to victory. Yashmeer Gupte (28 runs) and Adesh Malunjkar (25 runs) fought hard, but the team ultimately fell 26 runs short of the target.

CricWiz Academy’s Fighting Spirit

Despite the loss , CricWiz Academy, under the guidance of their dedicated coaches Prashant Yelwe and Sagar Joshi, displayed great teamwork and determination. The disciplined bowling attack and a fighting batting effort highlighted the Academy’s progress and potential.

Coach Prashant Yelwe praised the team’s bowling efforts, especially Gaurang Lange, stating, “Gaurang showed great control and aggression. His performance was a big positive for us today.”

Meanwhile, coach Sagar Joshi emphasized the team’s overall progress, adding, “We are building a strong unit, and matches like these help us learn and grow. The boys put up a great fight, and we’ll bounce back stronger.”

Looking Ahead

CricWiz Academy may have fallen short in this match, but their talent and determination were on full display. With players like Gaurang Lange stepping up and strong mentorship from their coaches, the team is poised for greater success in the matches to come