In the Defender Cup’s second match, 11 Kaptaan secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Barra Legends. Barra Legends won the toss and elected to bat, but were bowled out for 100 runs in 20.3 overs. 11 Kaptaan chased down the target efficiently, posting 105 for 1 in just 12.4 overs.
Barra Legends Innings:
Barra Legends struggled to build partnerships, with only a few batsmen reaching double figures. Ajay Yadav was the standout performer, scoring 31 runs off 29 balls at a strike rate of 106.90. Despite his efforts, the team couldn’t establish a substantial total.
11 Kaptaan Bowling:
Nikhil Mishra delivered a remarkable bowling performance, claiming four wickets for 25 runs in 4.3 overs, maintaining an economy rate of 5.56. His efforts earned him the ‘Golden Arm of the Match’ award. Shubham Kumar and Shailendra Rajpoot also contributed significantly, each taking two wickets and maintaining economy rates of 5.00 and 5.75, respectively.
11 Kaptaan Innings:
In response, 11 Kaptaan’s batting lineup showcased dominance. Opener Tarun Dwivedi played an explosive innings, scoring 64 runs off 40 balls with a strike rate of 160.00, earning him the ‘Striker of the Match’ award. His performance was instrumental in the team’s swift chase. Anshu Raj Bhalla provided support with a steady 20 runs off 27 balls.
Match Awards and MVP Points:
Player of the Match: Nikhil Mishra
Striker of the Match: Tarun Dwivedi (SR 160.00)
Golden Arm of the Match: Nikhil Mishra (4/25)
Fighter of the Match: Ajay Yadav (8.5 MVP Points)
MVP Standings:
1. Tarun Dwivedi (11 Kaptaan) – 21.5 points
2. Nikhil Mishra (11 Kaptaan) – 9 points
3. Ajay Yadav (Barra Legends) – 8.5 points
4. Anshu Raj Bhalla (11 Kaptaan) – 5 points
5. Shailendra Rajpoot (11 Kaptaan) – 4 points
6. Shubham Kumar (11 Kaptaan) – 4 points
This comprehensive victory underscores 11 Kaptaan’s strong performance in both bowling and batting departments, setting a high standard for the ongoing Defender Cup.
