Venkatesh Iyer Shines with the Ball in Lancashire’s Thrilling Win
Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, currently out of the national team, made a significant impact in England’s One Day Cup. In a match between Lancashire and Worcestershire on 14 August, Iyer’s remarkable bowling helped Lancashire secure a nail-biting 3-run victory in Manchester.
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Lancashire’s Innings: Bohannon Leads with the Bat
Lancashire, batting first after losing the toss, posted a total of 237 runs in 50 overs, losing all their wickets. Captain Josh Bohannon was the star with the bat, scoring 87 runs off 123 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. His solid performance was supported by George Balderson, who added a quick 50 runs off 44 balls at number 6, with 6 boundaries. Venkatesh Iyer, contributing with both bat and ball, scored 25 runs off 42 balls with 2 fours, making him the third-highest scorer for the team.
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Iyer’s Magic Over Secures Victory
Chasing a target of 238, Worcestershire’s innings faltered as they were bowled out for 234 in 49 overs. The match came down to the final two overs, with Worcestershire needing 16 runs from 12 balls. Venkatesh Iyer was given the responsibility of bowling the 49th over. Despite conceding 13 runs, Iyer struck twice in the over, taking the crucial wickets of Tom Hinley (24) and Harry Darley (0).
Iyer first dismissed Hinley, who was caught by Harry Singh near the boundary. On the very next ball, he trapped Harry Darley LBW, sealing a thrilling 3-run victory for Lancashire. His all-around performance was instrumental in Lancashire’s narrow win, showcasing his skills on the international stage.
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