In the third match of the Defender Cup, held on March 15, 2025, at the Kanpur Cricket Ground, the Orange Army emerged victorious over Four Seasons by five wickets. Four Seasons won the toss and elected to bat, setting a target of 102 runs, which the Orange Army successfully chased down in 19.2 overs.
Four Seasons Innings:
Opening the batting, Four Seasons struggled to build substantial partnerships. Faraz stood out with a commendable 30 runs off 32 balls, achieving a strike rate of 93.75. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize, leading to a total of 102 runs before being bowled out in 23.3 overs.
Orange Army Bowling:
The Orange Army’s bowlers showcased a disciplined performance. Maninder Singh was particularly effective, delivering 3.3 overs and claiming two wickets for just 10 runs, maintaining an economy rate of 2.86. Aman Rajput also contributed significantly, taking two wickets in his three overs while conceding 12 runs at an economy rate of 4.00.
Orange Army Innings:
Chasing a modest target, the Orange Army’s batting lineup demonstrated resilience. Davandeep Singh anchored the innings with 33 runs off 37 balls, achieving a strike rate of 89.19. Anshul Tek Chandani provided valuable support, scoring 22 runs from 26 balls at a strike rate of 84.62. These contributions ensured that the Orange Army reached the target, finishing at 103 for 5 in 19.2 overs.
Four Seasons Bowling:
Despite the loss, Four Seasons had notable performances in their bowling department. Dinesh Kumar Yadav was the standout bowler, delivering five overs and taking four wickets for 14 runs, boasting an impressive economy rate of 2.80. His efforts, however, were insufficient to prevent the Orange Army from achieving their target.
Awards and Recognitions:
Player of the Match: Maninder Singh (Orange Army)
Striker of the Match: Faraz (Four Seasons) with a strike rate of 93.75
Golden Arm of the Match: Dinesh Kumar Yadav (Four Seasons) with figures of 4 wickets for 14 runs
Fighter of the Match: Faraz (Four Seasons) with 9 MVP points
Most Valuable Players (MVP) Standings:
1. Maninder Singh (Orange Army) – 9.5 points
2. Faraz (Four Seasons) – 9 points
3. Dinesh Kumar Yadav (Four Seasons) – 8 points
4. Aman Rajput (Orange Army) – 8 points
5. Davandeep Singh (Orange Army) – 5.5 points
6. Anshul Tek Chandani (Orange Army) – 4 points
This match highlighted the Orange Army’s balanced approach, with both their batting and bowling units contributing to the victory. Four Seasons, despite individual brilliance from players like Faraz and Dinesh Kumar Yadav, will need to regroup and strategize for better team performances in upcoming fixtures.
For detailed statistics and further information, refer to the full scorecard on CricJust.
