Norlington faced George Monoux in what proved to be a dramatic, nerve wracking and unforgettable contest, ending with our first win of this season in the competition.

Norlington Batting Innings

The innings began in difficult fashion, with Murad caught early and Ayaan bowled soon after. Regular wickets, including a couple of run outs, prevented Norlington from settling or building meaningful partnerships, placing the middle order under real pressure.

Shayaan batted through until he was the last man standing, injecting energy and momentum into the innings at a crucial stage. His aggressive spell included back to back sixes that shifted the momentum firmly in Norlington’s favour. However, a moment of chaos struck at the end of the innings as Shayaan ran out his partner, resulting in Norlington being bowled out with two balls still left. The innings closed on a competitive 136 all out.

George Monoux Run Chase

George Monoux began their reply confidently and kept themselves firmly in the contest throughout. Norlington’s bowlers produced good spells and took timely wickets, but a series of extras allowed Monoux to stay ahead of the required rate for long stretches of the chase. As the match progressed, the pressure on both teams intensified with every delivery.

A Frantic Finale

Monoux entered the final over needing 15 runs to win, a challenging ask but very achievable in the indoor format. They started the over brightly, putting immediate pressure on Norlington. A crucial run out offered a brief lifeline, but Monoux recovered and reduced the equation to just 7 runs needed from the final 3 balls.

With the match hanging in the balance, Shayaan was handed the responsibility of the final deliveries, carrying the weight of both his batting heroics and the earlier run out. Under immense pressure, he responded superbly. He delivered the decisive moment by bowling the last man, sparking huge celebrations and sealing a dramatic win.

Full Time Result:

Norlington win by the skin of their teeth, securing their first victory of the season in this competition.

A match filled with character, tension and resilience. The boys made it difficult for themselves at times but showed tremendous fight and composure to edge out a thrilling and hard earned win.