NAJAM’s PULL, DROPS FALCONS – CHICAGO UNITED WINS CASO T10 CHAMPIONSHIP!

  • June 23, 2020

Two undefeated teams, Chicago United (CU) and Falcons clashed in the finals of CASO’s first T10 pre-season tournament. It was an innovate approach with eight-a-side to meet the local government’s Covid-19 guidelines to play a game. Faisalabad Falcons, a star studded team with USA probables had won the semi finals with a huge margin. While CU had won the SF convincingly to enter the finals. Going into field first, CU bowlers (Koti Vanga, Sameer Maqsusi and Najam Iqbal) kept the Falcon Batsmen on check from the very beginning. Koti and Sameer demonstrated exceptional line, length and pace while Najam spun the ball with precision. Development player, Adnan Khan was impressive with the ball too. Fahad batted well and contributed a valuable 37 and Saheer pitched in 11 runs setting a target of 76 runs. CU opened the batting with Anirudh and captain Sami Khan . While Anirudh was getting settled, Sami showcased his technical skills with the bat . An effortless towering maximum of Moin Babar’s short ball was a highlight. Hunain’s strategic spin was converted very easily for a couple of sixes in an over by Sami. The match was well contested in the 8th over as the score remained well balanced at 3 overs 19 runs needed with 5 wickets remaining. Imran was successful in troubling the CU batsmen as CU lost three quick wickets in eight balls . From 16 needed in 2 overs, Shayan hit Moin to a well timed straight six that deflated the score. With 6 needed in an over, Imran was brought back to defend the score. He picked up a wicket of power hitter Koti. The new batsman, Najam took strike at 5 balls 5 runs. At 3 balls 5 runs, Najam middled a pull for a six. A delightful maximum! Chicago United won the Championship by 2 wickets. At the awards ceremony, CU’s skipper Sami Khan was awarded the MVP for his scores with the bat and various dismissals with the gloves. A hidden skill! Koti Vanga was awarded the Best Bowler. In another T10 league’s semi finals CU’s development team, lost to an experienced All Stars. However the cricketers got some good exposure to a well hosted tournament. A good beginning for CU’s 2020 season.#PlayCricket#ChicagoUnited#CASO#USAcricket