After a hugely successful debut season, the Corporate Premier League is back for its second edition. The organizers have vowed to make it even bigger and more exciting than before, and if the action on day one is anything to go by, they’re certainly delivering on that promise.
Batting first, Primus Software posted an imposing total of 232/7 in 20 overs. Their batting powerhouse was Rohit Yadav, who played a sensational knock of 115 runs off just 54 balls, smashing 10 fours and 9 sixes at a blistering strike rate of 212.96. He was well supported by Nandu Tyagi, who scored a quickfire 39 off 18 balls, hitting 6 boundaries and maintaining a strike rate of 216.67. Their efforts helped Primus set a daunting target.
Chasing 233, Propbucks Realty struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Despite a fighting effort from Nitesh Thakur, who scored 43 off 21 balls with 8 fours and 1 six, the team fell short. Nitesh, along with Nitish Rawat, built a 50-run 1st wicket partnership, but their efforts weren’t enough as Propbucks could only manage 138/8 in 20 overs.
Primus Software’s bowlers were disciplined, with Krishan Yadav leading the attack by taking 4 wickets for just 27 runs in 4 overs. Anuj shone with the ball as well, grabbing 2 wickets for 18 runs. Their combined effort sealed a convincing 94-run win for Primus Software.
MCC batted first and put up a total of 173, but all 10 of their players were sent back to the pavilion after 19.1 overs. Parth Yadav was the top scorer, contributing 42 runs off 19 balls, including three boundaries and four sixes, achieving a strike rate of 211.11. Despite Yadav's efforts, MCC struggled to build substantial partnerships, leading to a modest total.
Pranam Ji XI's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance. Harshit Jain stood out, bowling four overs and conceding 39 runs while taking four crucial wickets, with an economy rate of 9.75. Abhijeet Chaudhary also made a significant impact, claiming three wickets for 37 runs in his 3.1-over spell, maintaining an economy of 11.68. Aakash Raina contributed with the ball as well, taking two wickets for 13 runs in his two overs, with an impressive economy rate of 6.50.
Chasing the target, Pranam Ji XI showcased a dominant batting display. Aakash Raina led the charge with a blistering 88 runs off 51 balls, hitting seven fours and five sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 172.55. Abhishek Choudhary provided solid support, scoring 44 runs off 39 balls, including four boundaries, at a strike rate of 112.82. Their efforts guided Pranam Ji XI to a comfortable victory, reaching the target in just 18.1 overs.
In a thrilling encounter at the Trident 2.0 Cricket Stadium in Ghaziabad, Reinspirar Riders edged out Firstdoor Realty (FDR) by a single wicket in the Corporate Premiere League 2. Batting first, FDR posted a total of 178 runs in 19 overs. Narendra, also known as Kalu, was the standout performer, scoring a brisk 51 runs off 29 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. His efforts were complemented by contributions from other team members, but the team couldn't capitalize fully on the start. Reinspirar Riders' bowlers kept the pressure on, with Vishnu delivering a notable performance, taking three wickets for 33 runs in his four-over spell, maintaining an economy rate of 8.25. Manish Bhati also played a crucial role, claiming four wickets for 28 runs in his four overs, with an economy of 7.00.
Chasing 179, Reinspirar Riders faced stiff resistance from FDR's bowlers. However, a pivotal innings from Manish Bhati, who scored 81 runs off 51 balls with eight fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 158.82, anchored the chase. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, including a quick 41 off 28 balls from Mohit Chawla, the Riders managed to reach the target, finishing at 179/9 in 20 overs. FDR's bowlers, particularly Sumi, who took two wickets for 26 runs in his four overs with an economy of 6.50, fought valiantly but couldn't prevent the Riders from clinching the win.
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