Leon’s Half Century Secures A Victory For Accenture In JFSC Super Cup

The Jolly Friends Sports Club’s (JFSC) edition 1 of the JFSC Cup continues to produce incredible games and performances. On the 11th of November, Navi Mumbai Ninjas took on the Accenture Cricket Club in a tight game of T-20 cricket. 

Winning the toss, Navi Mumbai Ninjas elected to set a target. For them, opener Rajesh Menon outclassed every other batsman as he hammered an emphatic 83 in just 59 with 7 boundaries and 3 sixes. Unfortunately for the team, he was the only batter who clicked leaving him alone to battle the bowlers of Accenture CC. A commendable bowling performance made sure the Navi Mumbai Ninjas were restricted to just 148. Darshan picked up 2 wickets as the bowlers around him supported with incredibly economical spells. Zaid Momin in particular bowled with an  economy of just 3.5 overs and was also awarded  “Economical Bowler of The Match” for the same.

With the bowlers doing their job, it was up to the batsman of Accenture to complete the run chase. Pratik Surve provided the team with a flying start by scoring 41 off just 32. After losing a wicket early, Pratik and Leon F carried the innings with a partnership of 91 to nail down the Navi Mumbai Ninjas. With 61 to his name, Leon’s innings helped Accenture as he hit 7 boundaries and a six in his 47-ball stint. Despite Parag Raj’s spell of 2/15, it wasn’t enough to defend the target. 

Accenture Cricket Club comfortably won by 5 wickets and 8 balls to spare. Leon F was adjudged as the Man of The Match for his game-winning knock. 

Navi Mumbai Ninjas vs Accenture Cricket Club
Toss: Navi Mumbai Ninjas elected to bat first
Navi Mumbai Ninjas: 148/6 in 20 overs
Rajesh Menon 83, Darshan 2/34
Accenture Cricket Club: 153/5 in 18.4 overs
Pratik Surve 41, Leon F 61, Parag Raj 2/15 
Result: Accenture Cricket Club won by 5 wickets