AK YOUTHS CLINCH TCA DSM U15 ELITE LEAGUE 2020 |
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17/02/2021POSTED BY Atif Salim |
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AGA Khan Youths crikcet team have clinched this season’s Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) Dar es Salaam Elite U-15 League’s trophy after notching 26-run victory over Lions Youths outfit in the final, held in the city Last weekend. Opener Aaditya Bhattbhatt showcased solid showing at the crease as Aga Khan Youths were skittled for 79 runs in 16.5 overs of the 20-over clash after they were presented with the opportunity to start batting. He posted 18 runs, which included three fours, and he was among the players with double digit figures during the side’s turn with the bat. The side’s efforts to get off to an impressive start in the innings faced a blow, as Aaditya’s fellow opening batsman, Sayan Vijay Jobanputra, faced an early dismissal, having registered two runs. Brijesh Hitesh Kakkad, slotted in at number three, showcased resoluteness for a couple of overs and notched 11 runs. Sayan’s younger brother, Sanay Vijay Jobanputra, coming in as middle order batsman, made his presence felt as he scored 12 runs. Lions Youths’ Rehaan Atif, who took three wickets for 15 runs in four overs, had most wickets during his club’s turn with the ball. Atif ’s efficiency moreover was crucial in his team’s quest to see to it their opponents end with a manageable total. Amaan Sameer, Farhaan Mohamed and captain Abdullah Imtiyaz ended their spells with two wickets each. Despite chasing a modest total, Lions Youths were below par given they were, in response, skittled for 53 runs in 17.1 overs. Ashfaq Imtiyaz, who had opened the Innings, was by far the only batsman with significant contribution in the fruitless chase, given he scored 18 runs. Yunus Osman ended one run short of double figure in his vain attempt to see to it his club gets down to successful chase. Aga Khan Youths’ Dylan Manish Thakrar mercilessly tormented Lions Youths’ batsmen, as he ended with a four-wicket haul and gave away 13 runs in four overs. Laksh Snehal was equally impressive, ending with three wickets and leaking six runs in 3.1 overs. Aga Khan Youths went on to dominate individual awards, with Laksh Snehal lifting the competition’s best all-rounder prize, Ayaan Ashik Shariff was voted the best bowler, the best batsman prize was won Brijesh Hitesh Kakkad. The competition’s best upcoming player honour was won Lions Youths’ Farhaan Mohamed, who consequently foiled efforts by Aga Khan Youths to make a complete sweep of individual honours. Four teams competed in the league, organized by TCA with a view to stepping up efforts to develop the sport at the domestic level. Aga Khan Youths and Lions Youths had secured the top two spots after the completion of the showdown’s league format to book a place in the final. The showdown’s other competitors, Twiga Stars and Academy Boys, took the third and fourth spots respectively in the competition’ table. |
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