GNCC Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Youngster Aster by 6 Runs in a Nail-Biting Contest
GNCC Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Youngster Aster by 6 Runs in a Nail-Biting Contest
LSKCM T20 Trophy: Youngster Aster vs GNCC. Player of the Match: Sidharth Chaudhary
That cricket match was a nail-biter. GNCC just barely beat Youngster Aster by 6 runs. Both teams played really well, hitting and bowling strongly. But in the end, GNCC stayed calmer and won.
Batting first, GNCC got off to a flying start thanks to a remarkable innings from Sidharth Chaudhary, who anchored the innings with an explosive 74 runs off 42 deliveries, smashing 9 boundaries and 3 sixes. His confident strokeplay and aggressive intent put the Youngster Aster bowlers on the backfoot early in the innings. Alongside him, Manish Bhati also made a valuable contribution, scoring 33 runs in just 21 balls with 5 well-timed boundaries and a six. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals in the second half of their innings, GNCC managed to reach a competitive total of 166 runs in 20 overs.
For Youngster Aster, Abhay Pratap Singh was the pick of the bowlers, delivering a brilliant spell of 4 overs for just 17 runs and claiming 3 wickets. He bowled with accuracy and discipline, breaking crucial partnerships and keeping the pressure on. Rishab Rajput and Sidharth Gupta also chipped in with a wicket each, but GNCC’s aggressive batting gave them the edge.
In the second innings, Youngster Aster began their chase with a mix of intent and caution. Divyansh Joshi provided an early spark with a quick 22 off 9 balls, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. However, regular wickets kept falling, and the team found themselves in a tricky spot. It was Sidharth Gupta who almost turned the match on its head with his explosive knock of 41 off just 19 deliveries, smashing 6 sixes and keeping the hopes alive for his team.
Yogesh Kumar also added 25 runs in the middle order, while Ankur and Sumit Kumar made handy contributions. But GNCC’s bowlers held their nerve under pressure. Karan bowled with great control and finished with 3 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs, while Bhavya Kakkar matched him with 3 wickets of his own, despite conceding a few runs. Abdul Majid also played a key role, grabbing 2 wickets and building pressure during crucial overs.
In the end, Youngster Aster were bowled out for 160 in 18.3 overs, falling just 6 runs short of the target. It was a thrilling encounter with momentum swinging back and forth, but GNCC managed to seal a hard-fought victory thanks to their balanced team effort.
This match highlighted the importance of holding nerves under pressure, and fans were left entertained with yet another intense game of cricket in the tournament.