Matthew picks up a fifer but IL&FS fails to beat Aditya Birla in Woods T20 Corporate Cup match
Batting first, Aditya Birla posted a respectable total of 149-10 in 19.1 overs against IL&FS on 24th April at Air India Sports Club, Mumbai during the Woods T20 Corporate Cup. Opening bat Aditya was fantastic with the willow as he cruised to a blistering knock of 60 runs coming off just 34 balls. Matthew was phenomenal with the ball as he picked up a five wicket haul. He finished off with excellent figures of 5-26 in his four overs. His disciplined bowling effort was duly rewarded.
In reply, IL&FS was bundled out for 138 runs in 19.1 overs, losing the match by mere 11 runs. Opening bat Shashank top scored with 35 runs off 31 balls, but his efforts went in vain as his team failed to cross the line. Subramanium was the pick of the bowlers for Aditya Birla as he accounted for 3-29 in his four overs. Denil and Amit finished off with two wickets apiece.
Matthew (5-26 in 4 overs and 5 runs off 2 balls) was declared as the Man of the Match for his wonderful bowling efforts.