Milan T20 White Ball: Sanofi defeat Boehringer by 4 runs in low scoring tie

Venue: LIC Plot 4 (Cross Maidan Mumbai  | Match Scorecard  | Tournament Details

What are the odds of winning a T20 game when you score just 123 batting first? Most people will bet in favour of the chasing team. But Sanofi, courtesy their excellent team work defended a modest 123 against Boehringer who eventually fell short by just 4 runs and lost the match.

It was not the match for spectators who just want fours and sixes. But the ones who enjoy the thrill of the game and the last ball finishes were in for a delight. Sanofi won the toss and elected to bat first. They were off to a poor start as both the openers went back with just 14 on the scoreboard. But Mihir and Ritesh steadied the innings by stretching the score to 75. But they battled very slowly. Particularly Ritesh who consumed 32 balls for just 12 runs. Mihir remained not out on 59 from 61 balls. It was due to some late hitting from Ranjit and extras that Sanofi were able to score 123. Most of the bowlers of Boehringer went for less than 6 an over but were not able to pick the wickets. Only Prashant managed a couple of wickets against his name.

124 should be a cake walk for most teams on any given day. But Boehringer were in for a surprise as like their opponents, they were also not able to score freely. Openers provided a good start scoring 57 runs in 8 overs. Once they both got out on the same score, the innings drifted apart. Only Prashant (31 runs, 25 balls) and Nitesh (20 runs, 21 balls) could offer some resistance but could not help their team cross the line. Boehringer fell short by 4 runs in the end.

It was some really tight bowling by Sanofi bowlers lead by Sushant who captured 3 wickets in his 4 overs. All others bowlers contributed in restricting the opposition and defending their total. Man of the Match Mihir, for his patient innings of 59 not out was adjudged man of the match.

Sushant from Sanofi says, “Never take it easy when you are in a winning position. Be active till the end of the game. Never underestimate the opposing team.”

Brief Scores:

Sanofi: 123/3 in 20 overs (Mihir 59*, Ranjit 22, Prashant 2/10)

Boehringer: 119/7 (Prashant 31, Navneet 26, Sushant 3/14)

 Match Report By:

Sumanyu Jain

 (Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph)