| Kanto Cricket League-2010 |
| Group A |
| Team |
Played |
Points |
| Indian Engineers C.C |
5 |
14 |
| Serendib C.C |
5 |
13 |
| Nagoya C.C |
4 |
10 |
| Indian Tigers C.C |
5 |
9 |
| Tokyo Predators C.C |
4 |
5 |
| Shizuoka Kytes C.C |
3 |
5 |
| Group B |
| Team |
Played |
Points |
| Lalazar C.C |
4 |
13 |
| Al Karam C.C |
4 |
12 |
| Y.C.A.C |
4 |
8 |
| Tokyo Giants C.C |
3 |
5 |
| Chiba Sharks C.C |
3 |
1 |
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| Recent Results (last 10 results) |
| Kanto Cricket League-2010 |
- Tokyo Predators C.C Vs Indian Tigers C.C
August 29 At Edogawa
Tigers on a winning streak
Tigers ended their KCL 2010 campaign with their second win in consecutive matches by beating Predators by 10 runs in a Group A match played at Koiwa.
Batting first, Tigers were off to a disastrous start loosing half their side for a meagre 43 runs. Then a fighting 47 run partnership from the in-form Abraham and their stand in captain Sakthikumar enabled the Tigers to reach a modest score of 108 all out in 34 overs
In reply, Predators started a bit better and were 25 for no loss at one stage. But once the dangerous Pramod Patel started bowling, wickets started to fall in a heap and Predators suddenly found themselves at 68/8 staring a certain defeat. Prasad and Gurdeep staged a mini recovery to take them closer but a brilliant catch by Babu T.S brought the curtains down for Predators and they were all out for 98 runs.
In the end, the Tigers were left rueing the 2 run loss against Nagoya which otherwise would have given them a fair chance of qualifying for the Semis.
Brief Scores
Tigers - 108 all out in 34 overs(Abraham 24, Sakthi 20, Ravi 3/6, Prasad 3/14)
Predators - 98 all out in 29.5 overs (Prasad 22, Gurdeep 15, Pramod 4/12)
- Serendib C.C Vs Indian Engineers C.C
August 22 At Edogawa
Engineers redeem themselves and reach KCL semifinals
After a shock defeat in their last match, Engineers regrouped and put up a commanding performance in a must win match against Serendib to become the first team from Group A to reach the semifinals of KCL 2010. In a match played at Koiwa, Engineers beat Serendib by 7 wickets for the first time in 4 or 5 attempts between these two teams.
Batting first, Serendib started well, with both Jayantha and Asanka seeing off the new ball and forming a good opening partnership of 49 before Jayantha fell. From then on, runs were hard to come by with the Engineers bowlers led by Shailaj Lal (8-1-23-3) having a firm grip on the proceedings. Finally Serendib were all out for a modest 118 in 33.3 overs
Even though Engineers were chasing a modest score, against Serendib with their bowling attack backed up by brilliant fielding, it is always a tough ask. After some initial hiccups, the new addition Kamal Adhikari (63* 7x4, 3x6) rose to the occasion with a gritty Masood Khan(28* 1x4) for support in a match winning unbroken 4th wicket partnership of 91 runs to guide the Engineers to a semifinal place after a long gap in KCL. Engineers has been in brilliant form all through this season and would look to carry on against tougher opponents in the knock outs.
Brief Scores
Serendib C.C - 118 all out in 33.3 overs(Jayantha 20, Asanka 21, Buddhika 20, Shailaj 3/23, Masood 2/5)
Indian Engineers C.C - 120/3 in 25 overs(Kamal 63*, Masood 28* Dhanuka 1/18, Asanka 1/20)
- Indian Engineers C.C Vs Indian Tigers C.C
August 15 At Edogawa
Tigers upsets Engineers to register their first win in KCL
After agonizingly falling short against Nagoya in their previous game, Tigers wrote history with their first win in KCL by beating Engineers in a close match played at Edogawa today. This defeat has been a jolt for the semifinal aspirations of Engineers. Now they must beat Serendib in their next match to have any hopes of qualifying for the semis.
After winning the toss and bating first, Engineers with a strong batting lineup struggled through their whole innings. They never could dominate the Tigers' bowling with Pramod Patel and Ramasubramaniam snapping 3 wickets apiece to tighten the noose around the opposition. Only 3 players crossed double figures with Vezley being the top scorer with 21 (23b 1x4, 1x6). If not for the generous extras(49 including 36 wides and 5 no balls) conceded by Tigers, Engineers position would have been more pathetic. Engineers in the end folded up for 129 in the 30th over.
Tigers made a cautious start to their innings seeing off their opening bowlers. After an opening partnership of 25 runs, Engineers struck with quick wickets to reduce the Tigers to 49/4 and then Pramod Patel in a brilliant all round performance (8-1-18-3 and 38runs off 42b 3x4, 2x6) with Abraham Thomas forged a match winning partnership to take the Tigers to 107. With just 23 runs needed, Engineers fought back well with 3 quick wickets to bring the match into a thrilling climax. With tension mounting, Tigers' keeper Ramdas camly pulled a short ball over square leg to bring the Tigers closer and finally take them to the much awaited first win in KCL.
Brief Scores
Engineers - 129/10 in 29.5 overs (Vezly 21, Santosh 16, Pramod 3/18, Ramasubramaniam 3/27)
Tigers - 130/8 in 38.5 overs(Pramod 38, Abraham 21, Dinesh 2/12)
Scorecard
- Tokyo Giants C.C Vs Lalazar C.C
August 01 At Ageo
Defending Champions crashes out of KCL
Lalazar paid back in kind for the humiliation suffered at the last year's KCL finals with a thumping win against 9 time champions, the mighty Tokyo Giants and showed them the way out of KCL 2010.
In a most important match played at Ageo, both teams needed a win to get into the semifinals. Giants batting first were all out for 199 in 30 overs and Lalazar chased it down for the loss of 6 wickets.
More details are awaited..
Brief Scores
Giants - 199/10 in 30 overs
Lalazar - 200/6 in 29.5 overs
- Tokyo Giants C.C Vs Al Karam C.C
July 18 At Ageo
Al Karam gives the Giants an absolute shellacking and reach the semifinals
In one of the most important match of this season at Ageo, Al Karam bowlers led their team to an upset win against the mighty Giants, the defending champions, to become the first team from Group B to reach the 2010 KCL Semifinals
Giants batting first were shot out for a paltry 89 runs, their lowest total in their 12 year history. The powerful batting line up collapsed like a pack of cards against Chula (3 wkts), Amjad and Yaseen (2 wkts each). Hamid Saeed managed to top score with 27
In reply, Giants were fired up and showed just why they are called the Champions. In a stunning spell Ahmad Kamal broke the top order of Al Karam to reduce them to a precarious 6 for 4 in the first 3 overs of the innings. But Al Karam was still feeling fine with the knowledge that, they posses one of the most treasured batsman in Japan, the redoutable Hanif Niazi. He only needed some one to support him and that duly came from Amjad, and with an unbroken partenership of 84, they broke the back of the Giants to a famous 6 wicket win. Hanif Niazi remained not out on 47 and Amjad on 32.
Brief Scores
Tokyo Giants 89 All out (Hamid Saeed 27)
Al Karam 90/4 (Hanif Niazi 47*, Amjad 32*)
- Nagoya C.C Vs Indian Engineers C.C
July 11 At Shizuoka
Nagoya and Engineers split points as bad weather continues
The match between Nagoya and Engineers got washed out for the second time and there will be no more rescheduling. Both teams get 2 points each.
- Y.C.A.C Vs Al Karam C.C
June 27 At YC&AC
YCAC upsets Al Karam
In complete brief scores
YCAC 218
Al Karam 105
Final correct scores are awaited
- Lalazar C.C Vs Al Karam C.C
June 20 At Ageo
Al Karam beats Lalazar in the Group of Death
In a crucial match in Group B played at Ageo, Al Karam's star player, the brilliant Hanif Niazi once again led them to an all important win against Lalazar with a magnificient century.
Lalazar batting first were all out for 228 runs in 35 overs. The consistent, dashing Barkat Ali with 51, Faizal with 46 were the main scorers. For Al Karam Qamar took 3 wickets.
In reply, Hanif Niazi almost single handedly won the match for Al Karam. The strong batting line up for once collapsed, but Hanif could find a solid support from Chula who scored 43 to lead their team to a narrow 2 wicket win
Brief Scores
Lalazar 228 All out in 35 overs (Barkat Ali 51, Faisal 46, Gulzar 33)
Al Karam 229/8 in 31 overs (Hanif Niazi 103, Chula 43)
- Chiba Sharks C.C Vs Y.C.A.C
June 20 At YC&AC
Y.C.A.C register their first win
In another match in Group B played at the beautiful YCAC ground, YCAC beat Sharks by 4 wickets
Brief Scores
Chiba Sharks 157/8 in 40 overs(Amila 3/26, Kamran 3/27)
Y.C.A.C 160/6 in 23.4 overs(Suman 3/25)
- Tokyo Predators C.C Vs Serendib C.C
June 13 At Shizuoka
Serendib's win takes them to the top of Group A
Serendib is well on their way to qualify for the KCL semifinals with another win against Predators in their group match played at Shizuoka on this Sunday.
After winning the toss and batting, Jayathura Samarakoon with a superb innings of 77 helped his team to a match winning total of 268/8 in 35 overs.
In reply, Predators fought back, with Graeme Gardiner who came roaring back to form this season with a brilliant 67. But in the end, the allround strength of Serendib proved too much for the Predators as they could not keep up the tempo and came short by 33 runs.
Brief Scores
Serendib: 268/8 (35 overs) (Jayathura Samarakoon 77, Younus Mansoori 4/27)
Tokyo Predators: 235/5 (35 overs) (Graeme Gardiner 67)
Scorecard
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| Upcoming Matches (next 10 matches) |
| Kanto Cricket League-2010 |
- Shizuoka Kytes C.C Vs Tokyo Predators C.C
September 12 At Shizuoka - Tokyo Giants C.C Vs Chiba Sharks C.C
September 19 At Ageo - Shizuoka Kytes C.C Vs Nagoya C.C
October 03 At Shizuoka
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