Chicago CC Defeats New York Lions CC in the National Cricket League
The 12th match of the National Cricket League 2024 was played on 11 October between New York Lions CC and Chicago CC in Texas. Where the Chicago team led by Robin Uthappa managed to win by 8 wickets. Australian cricketer Chris Lynn’s bat was very good during the match. Opening the innings for his team, he played an explosive innings of 43 runs in 24 balls and returned to the pavilion only after giving victory to the team. During the match, 2 more fours and 4 excellent sixes were seen from his bat
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Key Performances
Winning the toss and batting first in Texas, the Suresh Raina-led team New York Lions managed to score 89 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 10 overs. The highest scorer for the team was middle-order Australian cricketer Ben Cutting. Who batted at the fourth position and scored an unbeaten 36 runs in 21 balls. Apart from him, former Sri Lankan batsman Upul Tharanga contributed 26 runs in 15 balls while opening the innings.
Karthik Gattepalli was the most successful bowler from Chicago CC. Who bowled 2 overs and took the maximum 3 wickets by spending 18 runs. Apart from him, Simon Harmer took 2 and Sohail Tanvir took 1 wicket.
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Bowling Highlights
The target of 90 runs given by the New York Lions was easily achieved by the Chicago team in 6.4 overs at the loss of 2 wickets. Apart from Chris Lynn (43*) for the team, Michael Lewis played an unbeaten innings of 16 runs in the middle order. Apart from these two batsmen, captain Robin Uthappa managed to score 13 and Leonardo Julian 12 runs.
Only Tabrez Shamsi and Shaurya Gaud got success from the New York Lions. Both the bowlers took 1-1 wickets respectively. In the match, Chicago bowler Karthik Gattepalli was selected as the ‘Player of the Match’ for his excellent bowling.
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