Uday Bhan Academy enter SF; Win low scoring thriller against Dhaka Cricket Academy
Venue: LB Shastri Club Ground
In one of the most thrilling low scoring encounters of the season, Uday Bhan Boys held their nerve and emerge victorious against Dhaka Cricket Academy by 5 runs to enter the semi-finals of the 2nd Chance to Win Tournament. This also marked an end to the victorious run of Dhaka Cricket Academy who had won 3 matches in a row to reach the quarter-finals.
Batting first Uday Bhan Academy could score only 95 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 30 overs. Shivam Bhan top scored with 22. Siddhant captured 2 wickets for Dhaka Academy.
In reply, Dhaka were 4 down for 20 runs and the match was hanging in balance. But middle order batsmen Nikhil, Siddhant and others carried on slowly and the match was evenly poised towards the end. But Subhash was run out by a direct hit and Abhin was clean bowled to hand Uday Bhan Academy a thrilling win by just 5 runs.
Both teams fought well and it was a good experience for the young cricketers who played in the sweltering heat. Siddhant Dogra and Shivam Bhan were adjudged man of the match from Dhaka and Uday Bhan Academy respectively.
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