United CC Harxin Corpn Crusaders advanced their claim of supremacy this weekend when they completed a well deserved victory against a depleted United CC Discount Panel & Paint Marauders side at home (Drury Sports Complex)
What should have been a "Clash of the Clan" became a struggle for survival for one team, the United J T Tree Services Senior B's were hit hard this weekend with injuries and late withdrawals which unfortunately had repercussions on the Marauders, they had to promote players from their squad to cover the short falls.
This forced the Marauders to start the game with only 9 senior players.
However that aside, the Marauders batted first and got off to a steady start, unfortunately the rub of the green didn't favour them too often with a couple of early decisions not going their way.
A good middle order revival saw them set-up a competitive total of 184 for 8 at the end of their allotted 40 overs.
The Crusaders started their reply and lost an early wicket, but solid partnerships from then on saw them through to clinch the match (by 5 Wickets) and ultimately
THE WEAPON
" The spoils of victory and bragging rites are theirs"
Surely Captain Bhakoo concerns on batting and playing depth of players within the Crusaders squad is now alleviated, as many of his younger charges stood-up and delivered.
I would like to congratulate Deepak and Homi and the Crusaders team as they showed more patience and control and were the better team on the day. Good luck to them for future matches!
For the Marauders, getting eleven on the field would be good for starters, they have some work ahead of themselves to match it with their `brother team`especially with regard to fielding and out cricket.
Question :- Will the Marauders be able to bounce back and beat their nemesis, the
mighty Crusaders, when they next challenge for
THE WEAPON ??
Question :- Will the Crusaders start turning up for Breakfast Club on a regular
basis ??
These questions and many more will be needed to be answered between now and the rematch (January 2012) for
THE WEAPON !!!
Signed........
THE PAW....(Eyes and EARS of rumour)