MATCH NO. 43 ( Can we chase 227 in 25)

In a high-scoring thriller at the Rs Cricket Ground in Loni, the All Star Cricket Club clinched a hard-fought 23-run victory over DELHI ELITES 94. The match was a display of explosive batting, with both teams crossing the 200-run mark in their allotted 25 overs.
🏏 Match Summary: All Star Cricket Club vs. DELHI ELITES 94
First Innings: The All Star Fireworks
Winning the toss and choosing to bat, the All Star Cricket Club set a massive target of 227/4. The innings was headlined by a spectacular knock from Gaurav, who smashed 65 off just 42 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes.
The middle order kept the momentum high:
Hayden provided a solid foundation with 47 runs.
Dev Jain added a quick-fire 36.
Captain Mannumanish finished with a flourish, remaining unbeaten on 38 off 21 balls at a strike rate of 180.95.
For the Elites, Mohit Choudhry was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs.
Second Innings: The Elites’ Spirited Response
Chasing 228, DELHI ELITES 94 struggled early, losing their top three wickets for just 12 runs. However, they refused to back down, eventually finishing at 204/8.
Key contributions in the chase included:
Deepak Sahay, who fought back with a blistering 42 off 24 balls (SR 175.00).
Mohit Choudhry (29) and Avnish (21*) who kept the score ticking in the later stages.
The All Star bowling attack was disciplined and shared the spoils, with seven different bowlers—Deepak Lamba, Prince, Janish Arora, Neeraj Singh, Akshan Ganesan, Chhunna, and Mannumanish—each picking up 1 wicket.
📊 Scorecard Highlights
| Category | Top Performer | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Top Scorer (ASCC) | Gaurav | 65 (42) |
| Top Scorer (Elites) | Deepak Sahay | 42 (24) |
| Best Economy (ASCC) | Chhunna | 4.00 (3.0 Ov) |
| Best Economy (Elites) | Manish | 4.75 (4.0 Ov) |

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