Match Date: 8th September 2024
Location: Wettingen, Aargau
Teams: Basel Afghan CC vs. Geneva International CC
Result: Basel Afghan CC won by 16 runs.
Match Summary:
Basel Afghan CC clinched the title in the Cricketer Pro T20 Division 2 final by defeating Geneva International CC by 16 runs. In a closely contested final, held at Wettingen, Aargau, Basel Afghan CC held their nerve to defend a total of 134/10, as Geneva International CC managed 118/9 in their 20 overs.
Basel Afghan CC won the toss and opted to bat first, putting up a competitive total despite being bowled out in 19.4 overs. Geneva International CC fought valiantly in their chase but ultimately fell short by 16 runs.
First Innings: Basel Afghan CC – 134/10 (19.4 Overs)
Basel Afghan CC posted a total of 134 runs, with Naib Khaksar top-scoring with a crucial 28 off 20 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 140.00. Raihan Stanikzai provided additional firepower with 25 runs from 16 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 156.25.
Geneva International CC’s bowlers put in a solid performance to restrict Basel Afghan CC, with Sadat Sayed Helal taking 3 wickets for 29 runs and Balihar Singh delivering an economical spell, picking up 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs.
Second Innings: Geneva International CC – 118/9 (20 Overs)
Geneva International CC struggled to build momentum in their chase, eventually falling 16 runs short. Habib Choudhury was the standout batter for Geneva International CC, scoring 45 runs from 52 balls, with 6 boundaries. However, the rest of the lineup couldn’t provide enough support to chase down the target.
Basel Afghan CC’s bowlers did well to defend their total, with Raihan Stanikzai leading the attack, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs. Naib Khaksar was equally impressive, contributing with the ball and earning the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.
Best Performances:
Batters:
- Habib Choudhury (Geneva International CC): 45 runs (52 balls, 6 fours, 0 sixes)
- Naib Khaksar (Basel Afghan CC): 28 runs (20 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes)
- Raihan Stanikzai (Basel Afghan CC): 25 runs (16 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
Bowlers:
- Raihan Stanikzai (Basel Afghan CC): 4 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets, 6.25 economy rate
- Sadat Sayed Helal (Geneva International CC): 3.4 overs, 29 runs, 3 wickets, 7.91 economy rate
- Balihar Singh (Geneva International CC): 4 overs, 20 runs, 2 wickets, 5.00 economy rate
Player of the Match:
Naib Khaksar (Basel Afghan CC) – For his all-round performance, scoring 28 runs and contributing with a wicket in a crucial final.
The Cricketer Pro T20 Competition (Division 2) final was an intense and thrilling encounter, with Basel Afghan CC coming out on top to secure the championship. Congratulations to Basel Afghan CC for their victory, and well played to Geneva International CC for their spirited performance throughout the tournament.
