Owais Khan’s 65 Helps Northbrook to lift the trophy of NL Dalmia Under 12 Tournament
Another crucial final of a big tournament took place Junior Champions League (Boys under 12 Cricket Tournament) organised by N L Dalmia High School Northbrook and Mulund Gymkhana entered the ground to face each other in an all important final match of the tournament.
Winning the toss, Northbrook was off to a fantastic start with Owais Khan and Mohit Tanwar giving a great momentum. Both the openers stitched a match defining partnership which helped them post a good score. While Tanvar scored 43, it was Owais Khan who scored a classy 65 off just 63 balls. The opener smashed 6 fours & was always busy between the wickets keeping the scorecard ticking. Owais remained completely calm throughout his stay at the crease & hardly indulged in risky shots. It was because of some practical cricket by him, Northbrook reached 180/5 in 25 overs.
Chasing 181 in 25 overs, Mulund Gympkhana succumbed to the pressure of playing in the finals and chasing a big score. Mulund team was all out for 105 and Northbrook won the finals of the tournament by 75 runs. But that hardly takes away the fact that Mulund Gymkhana fought really hard and gave their best in fielding and bowling. It was particularly wonderful to see how Aryan down the order never gave up. Aryan scored 28 off just 21 balls & tried playing attacking shots till the last breath of the game. Northbrook bowlers bowled well to restrict them to just 105, Umar khan was the pick of the bowlers taking 2/18 in 5 overs.
With this win Northbrook won the finals and Owais khan was adjudged “man of the match” while Umar khan was the bowler of the match. Mulund Gymkhana was adjudged the runner up to the tournament.
Northbrook coach Abdul Ahad must be really proud to see his boys lift the trophy. Abdul sir’s hard work did fetch full justice as his boys won the tournament while Mulund Gymkhana coach Ajay kadam sir must be also elated to see his boys reaching so far in the tournament and giving a tough fight till the finals.
