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Last Updated: August 4th, 2023

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 ICCB-2 Emerges Victorious by 5 Runs in Low-Scoring Thriller
Anirudh – 6/19 (7.1 Overs)

We were treated to a nail-biting encounter as ICCB-2 clashed with their opponents Hasselt CC-2 in a low-scoring thriller. In a match where every run mattered, ICCB-2 emerged victorious by a slender margin of 5 runs.
  • Match Details:
    • Date: 29th July 2023
    • Venue: Wemmel Cricket Ground, 1780 Wemmel, Belgium
    • Teams: ICCB-2 vs Hasselt CC-2
    • Toss: ICCB-2 won the toss and elected to Bat
First Innings:
ICCB-2 batted first and faced a challenging pitch that offered assistance to the bowlers. The opening pair, Anirudh Pothamshetty and sai kiran reddy teepi , had a good start. However,  as the game went deep, the ICCB-2’s opening pair had difficult time dealing with the Hasselt CC-2’s fiery pace attack. The bowlers exploited the conditions brilliantly, taking early wickets and putting pressure on the batting side.
Despite the early setbacks, the middle-order batsmen, led by Phaniteja Nunna, showed determination and grit. Phani and Anand anchored the innings, taking ICCB-2 to a competitive total. However, the tail-enders struggled to cope with the relentless bowling attack, and ICCB-2 managed to post a modest score of 115 runs on the board.
Second Innings:
Chasing the target, the Hasselt CC-2 openers took to the crease with a sense of urgency. The ICCB-2 bowlers, led by Sravan kumar Konduru and Abhinav Anand, seized the momentum early, striking with crucial breakthroughs. The bowlers maintained a disciplined line and length, building pressure on the Hasselt CC-2 batters.
The middle overs saw a gripping battle between bat and ball, with the match hanging in the balance. The Hasselt CC-2’s middle-order tried to stage a comeback, but ICCB-2’s bowlers stuck to their plans and picked up timely wickets.
As the pressure intensified, the equation boiled down to the few last wickets. With the Hasselt CC-2 needing a few runs to win, ICCB-2’s bowler, Anirudh Pothamshetty, held his nerve and delivered a sensational bowling. Anirudh claimed six wickets, restricting the Hasselt CC-2 to fall just 5 runs short of the target.
Result:
In an enthralling low-scoring encounter, ICCB-2 emerged victorious, winning the match by a thrilling margin of 5 runs. The disciplined bowling effort by Anirudh proved to be the deciding factor in the closely fought contest.
Player of the Match:
Anirudh’s outstanding bowling and claiming a 6-fer wickets for ICCB-2 earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match . His gritty bowling laid the foundation for the ICCB-2’s narrow triumph.
The match showcased the excitement and unpredictability of cricket, proving that every run and wicket can make a significant impact on the final result. ICCB-2’s players can take pride in their resolute performance and look forward to carrying this momentum into future matches.

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