Swiss Afghan CC vs Geneva CC
Venue: Deutweg
Date: 18th August 2024
Swiss Afghan CC Innings:
Swiss Afghan CC, after being put into bat, managed to post a competitive total of 166/9 in their 20 overs. The innings was built around contributions from Fazalkarim Peer, who scored a brisk 38 off 24 balls, and Mahboob Shah Kharoti, who added a valuable 37 off 22 balls in the lower order.
Geneva CC’s bowlers were disciplined, with Ankit Sharma standing out with impressive figures of 4-0-16-3. Naveed Osmani and FazelKarim Momand also chipped in with 2 wickets each, keeping the Swiss Afghan batsmen in check.
Geneva CC Innings:
Chasing a revised target of 142 runs in 16 overs due to the DLS method, Geneva CC displayed utter dominance. Idress Ulhaque led the charge with a scintillating unbeaten knock of 91 off 49 balls, smashing 9 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive innings ensured that Geneva CC reached the target with ease, ending at 142/0 in just 12.3 overs, winning by 10 wickets.
Roshan Perera played the perfect supporting role, scoring 28 off 28 balls, ensuring Geneva CC’s chase was steady and without any hiccups. The Swiss Afghan bowlers had no answer to the onslaught, as Geneva CC cruised to victory.
Idress Ulhaque was rightly awarded the Player of the Match for his explosive batting performance, which single-handedly took the game away from Swiss Afghan CC.
Key Performances:
- Idress Ulhaque (Geneva CC): 91* off 49 balls.
- Ankit Sharma (Geneva CC): 4-0-16-3.
- Fazalkarim Peer (Swiss Afghan CC): 38 off 24 balls.
- Mahboob Shah Kharoti (Swiss Afghan CC): 37 off 22 balls.
Result: Geneva CC won by 10 wickets (DLS method) and advanced to the final of the PickwickT20 Elite Division.
With this commanding performance, Geneva CC secured their place in the final, where they will face Zurich Nomads CC. The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams on the 8th of September at Wettingen.
