Winterthur CC vs Zurich Nomads CC
Venue: Embrach
Date: 18th August
Winterthur CC Innings:
Winterthur CC, batting first in this semi-final clash, posted a formidable total of 204/5 in their 20 overs. The backbone of their innings was Pio De Silva, who scored a well-paced 62 off 44 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes. Contributions also came from the captain Harsha Deshan with 34 off 25 balls, and a quick-fire 34 off 16 balls from Vicky Tiwana, featuring 3 sixes and 3 fours.
Deesh Banneheka added a valuable unbeaten 30 off 13 balls to give Winterthur a strong finish. However, Zurich Nomads’ bowlers, particularly Faheem Nazir, who took 2 wickets for 31 runs, managed to keep the total within reach.
Zurich Nomads CC Innings:
Zurich Nomads CC chased down the target with ease, scoring 205/4 in just 15.3 overs, to win the match by 6 wickets. Faheem Nazir was the star of the chase, hammering 69 off just 24 balls with 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. His explosive innings ensured that Nomads stayed well ahead of the required rate throughout the chase.
Supporting contributions came from Osama Mahmood with 39 off 20 balls and Miskeen Jatoi, who remained not out with a crucial 44 off 23 balls to guide Nomads to victory.
Despite Winterthur’s efforts, especially a commendable bowling performance by Shivendra Bhosale, who took 4 wickets for 27 runs, Zurich Nomads’ batting was too powerful. Tharanitharan Thanabalasingam also contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs in a tight spell during Winterthur’s innings.
Faheem Nazir was named Player of the Match for his all-round excellence, playing a pivotal role in both the bowling and batting departments.
Key Performances:
- Pio De Silva (Winterthur CC): 62 runs off 44 balls.
- Faheem Nazir (Zurich Nomads CC): 69 runs off 24 balls & 4-0-31-2.
- Shivendra Bhosale (Zurich Nomads CC): 4-0-27-4.
- Miskeen Jatoi (Zurich Nomads CC): 44 runs off 23 balls.
- Tharanitharan Thanabalasingam (Zurich Nomads CC): 4-0-23-2.
Result: Zurich Nomads CC won by 6 wickets and advanced to the final of the PickwickT20 Elite Division.
The match on the 18th of August at Embrach showcased Zurich Nomads CC’s dominance, particularly with Faheem Nazir’s brilliant all-round display, setting them up as strong contenders for the final.
