U19 FINAL - Stony Stratford CC - Stony Stormers v Overstone Park CC

By Davendra Patel
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Thrilling Showdown at Finedon Dolben CC: Overstone Park CC Under-19 Clinches Victory Against Stony Stratford CC u19 Stony Stormers A riveting Finals Day in the Northamptonshire Cricket Board Club Competitions - Under 19 South 2023 sees Overstone Park CC Under-19 dominate in batting and bowling, showcasing young talent at its finest. Match Report Introduction On September 3rd, 2023, cricket enthusiasts gathered at Finedon Dolben CC, Avenue Road, for what promised to be an exhilarating Finals Day match in the Northamptonshire Cricket Board Club Competitions - Under 19 South 2023. Overstone Park CC Under-19 faced off against the Stony Stratford CC u19 Stony Stormers. Overstone Park won the toss and elected to bat, setting the stage for a heart-pounding game. Overstone Park's Batting Highlights The initial innings by Overstone Park CC exhibited splendid performances, especially from Benjamin Sales who scored a quick 33 runs off 25 balls with 5 boundaries. Jack Carr was out for a duck, but that didn't stop the team's momentum. Bertie Dunkley, the captain, scored a brisk 10 off 8 balls, and Aditey Allam chipped in with a handy 17 off 24. Ram Patel showcased resilience with a stable 19 runs off 30 balls. By the end of their 20 overs, Overstone Park posted a competitive score of 128 for 9 wickets. They reached 50 runs in just 5.4 overs and accelerated to 100 in 13.5 overs, an indication of their aggressive gameplay. They benefitted from 20 extras, which significantly contributed to their total. Stony Stratford's Bowling Performance Asad Awan was the pick of the bowlers for Stony Stratford, with 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs. Danny Chapman, Anish Katechia, and Khush Shah also chipped in with a wicket each. Monty Watson and Louis Gulliver, although wicketless, bowled tight overs to keep the pressure on. Stony Stratford's Batting Collapse In response, Stony Stratford CC started off with a quick 22 runs before the fall of their first wicket. Oscar Watson scored an 18 off 9 balls but was quickly dismissed by Benjamin Sales. Charles Oldershaw fought valiantly for his 31 off 25, but the rest of the line-up crumbled under pressure. Bertie Dunkley, the captain of Overstone Park CC, was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs. Krish M Bhatt also starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs. Benjamin Sales and Archie Dunkley contributed a wicket each to round off a comprehensive bowling performance. Stony Stratford CC was bowled out for 88 runs in 15.2 overs, falling 40 runs short of the target set by Overstone Park. Conclusion and Summary Overstone Park CC Under-19 showed a tremendous team effort, proving why they are deserving winners of the Northamptonshire Cricket Board Club Competitions - Under 19 South 2023 Finals Day. Their batting line-up displayed the ability to score quickly, and their bowlers clinically finished the job by dismissing Stony Stratford for just 88. Final Score Summary: Overstone Park CC - Under 19: 128-9 in 20 overs (Batting: Benjamin Sales 33, Ram Patel 19; Bowling: Asad Awan 3/19) Stony Stratford CC - u19 Stony Stormers: 88 all out in 15.2 overs (Batting: Charles Oldershaw 31; Bowling: Krish M Bhatt 4/20) Winning by 40 runs, Overstone Park CC - Under 19 amassed a total of 4 game points, while Stony Stratford CC - u19 Stony Stormers could not secure any. This match showcased not just the skill and talent of young cricketers but also the strategic aspects that go into making a cricket game a memorable one. Overstone Park CC - Under 19 moves forward with confidence, setting their sights on more victories, while Stony Stratford CC - u19 Stony Stormers will surely look to regroup and come back stronger in the next season. Find us on Instagram: @overstoneparkcc https://www.instagram.com/overstoneparkcc/ Find us on Twitter: @Overstoneparkcc https://twitter.com/Overstoneparkcc

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