In Match 7 of the Defender Cup, held at the Diversity Sports Arena on March 30, 2025, 11 Kaptaan secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Hustler Cricket Club. The match showcased remarkable individual performances and strategic gameplay from both teams.
Toss and Innings:
Hustler Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 174 runs, losing all wickets in 24.1 overs of the 25-over match. In response, 11 Kaptaan chased down the target, scoring 178 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 23.1 overs, clinching the win with 11 balls to spare.
Batting Highlights:
- Mayank (Hustler Cricket Club): Delivered a commendable performance, scoring 69 runs off 52 balls with a strike rate of 132.69. His innings provided a solid foundation for Hustler Cricket Club’s total.
- Tarun Dwivedi (11 Kaptaan): Played a pivotal role in the chase, amassing 70 runs from 64 balls at a strike rate of 109.38. His steady innings anchored 11 Kaptaan’s pursuit of the target.
- Aman Chaturvedi (11 Kaptaan): Contributed significantly with a brisk 40 runs off 37 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 108.11, which bolstered the team’s middle-order stability.
Bowling Highlights:
- Neeraj Shakya (Hustler Cricket Club): Demonstrated exceptional bowling prowess, claiming four wickets for 30 runs in his 5-over spell, with an economy rate of 6.00. His efforts were instrumental in applying pressure on 11 Kaptaan during their chase.
- Shubham Kumar (11 Kaptaan): Delivered a crucial bowling performance, taking four wickets for 34 runs in his 5 overs, maintaining an economy rate of 6.80. His spell was key in restricting Hustler Cricket Club’s scoring.
- Nikhil Mishra (11 Kaptaan): Contributed effectively with the ball, securing two wickets for 31 runs in his 5-over spell, with an economy rate of 6.20, aiding in containing the opposition’s run flow.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Player of the Match: Tarun Dwivedi (11 Kaptaan) for his match-winning 70-run innings.
- Striker of the Match: Abhishek (11 Kaptaan) for achieving a strike rate of 200.
- Golden Arm of the Match: Neeraj Shakya (Hustler Cricket Club) for his four-wicket haul conceding 30 runs.
- Fighter of the Match: Mayank (Hustler Cricket Club) with 20 MVP points for his all-round contribution.
Most Valuable Players (MVP) Points:
- Mayank (Hustler Cricket Club): 20 points.
- Tarun Dwivedi (11 Kaptaan): 16 points.
- Abhishek (11 Kaptaan): 12 points.
- Shubham Kumar (11 Kaptaan): 11 points.
- Aman Chaturvedi (11 Kaptaan): 9 points.
- Neeraj Shakya (Hustler Cricket Club): 9 points.
This closely contested match highlighted the competitive spirit and talent within the Defender Cup, with 11 Kaptaan emerging victorious through a balanced team effort and standout individual performances.
