In an action-packed day of cricket at the Global T20 Canada, both the Surrey Jaguars and the Vancouver Knights secured dominant victories. The Surrey Jaguars chased down the target of 128 set by the Brampton Wolves with ease, winning by 6 wickets and 11 balls remaining. Litton Das and skipper Iftikhar Ahmed played crucial innings to steer their team to victory. In the second match, Reuben Trumpelmann and Mohammad Rizwan shone brightly, guiding the Vancouver Knights to a comfortable 9-wicket victory against the Montreal Tigers.
In the first match, the Surrey Jaguars won the toss and chose to field. Their decision proved fruitful as Ammar Khalid struck early, dismissing Usman Khan (13) and Aaron Johnson (14) in the powerplay. With wickets falling at regular intervals, the Brampton Wolves struggled to build partnerships and finished with a modest total of 128/9.
Chasing 129, the Jaguars had a shaky start, losing their top order within the powerplay. However, Litton Das (59) and Iftikhar Ahmed (38) combined to put on a match-winning partnership of 99 runs. Their calculated approach and precise shot selection kept the scoreboard ticking. After Litton Das’ departure, Ayaan Khan (7) joined Iftikhar Ahmed to ensure a comfortable victory for the Surrey Jaguars, finishing at 132/4.
In the second match, the Montreal Tigers were put in to bat first and faced a tough challenge against the Vancouver Knights’ bowling attack. They got off to a disastrous start, losing Chris Lynn (0) in the first over, setting the tone for a batting collapse. Muhammed Waseem (24) showed some resistance but lacked support from the other end. The Tigers were bundled out for 99/10, with Reuben Trumpelmann and Junaid Siddique taking three wickets each.
In response, the Vancouver Knights lost the early wicket of Fakhar Zaman (4). However, Mohammad Rizwan (68) and Corbin Bosch (28) formed an unbroken partnership to steer their team to victory. Rizwan’s composed and calculated innings, combined with Bosch’s aggressive strokeplay, ensured the Knights reached the target with ease, finishing at 103/1.
Overall, it was a day of stellar performances from both the Surrey Jaguars and the Vancouver Knights. Mohammad Rizwan’s match-winning half-century and Reuben Trumpelmann’s brilliant bowling spell were the standout performances that led their respective teams to resounding victories.
Brief Scores:
1st Match:
Brampton Wolves: 128/9 (Colin De Grandhomme 34 runs in 34 balls, Ammar Khalid – 2/17, Ayaan Khan – 2/19, Matthew Forde – 2/26)
Surrey Jaguars: 132/4 (Litton Das – 59 runs in 45 balls, Iftikhar Ahmed – 38 runs in 41 balls, Chris Green – 1/22, Shahid Alamzai – 1/25)
Result: Surrey Jaguars won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
2nd Match:
Montreal Tigers: 99/10 (Muhammad Waseem – 28 runs in 24 balls, Dipendra Singh Airee – 24 runs in 27 balls, Reuben Trumpelmann – 3/8, Junaid Siddique – 3/27, Corbin Bosch 2/16)
Vancouver Knights: 103/1 (Mohammad Rizwan – 68 runs in 54 balls, Corbin Bosch – 28 runs in 29 balls, Andre Russel – 1/20)
Result: Vancouver Knights won by 9 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
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