The grand finale of the inaugural US Masters T10 tournament unfolded in a dramatic showdown as the Texas Chargers emerged victorious, overcoming the New York Warriors in a nail-biting Super Over clash. The Chargers’ nerve-wracking triumph was a fitting conclusion to a tournament filled with electrifying cricket action.
In the final clash held at Lauderhill, Florida, the New York Warriors took the first stance at the crease. Their batting innings began on a shaky note, with opener Kamran Akmal departing on the very first delivery. However, the partnership between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi provided stability, adding 30 runs for the second wicket. Dilshan’s contribution of 18 runs was significant, but the Warriors struggled to gain momentum.
Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi joined forces but were dismissed early in their innings. Ehsan Adil’s impressive spell yielded him three wickets, while skipper Misbah-ul-Haq could only manage 5 runs. A late surge by Jonathan Carter, who hammered three sixes and as many boundaries, elevated the Warriors’ total to 92/6 in their allotted 10 overs.
In response, the Texas Chargers faced an early setback with the dismissal of Mukhtar Ahmed for just 6 runs. However, the experienced Mohammad Hafeez anchored the innings alongside skipper Ben Dunk, forging a crucial 46-run partnership. As Dunk fell for 20, Hafeez continued to play a dominant role, reaching a score of 46. Nonetheless, Sohail Khan’s fiery performance with five wickets disrupted the Chargers’ momentum.
As the pressure mounted, the Chargers lost quick wickets in the latter overs, pushing them to the brink. With Shahid Afridi’s two crucial wickets in the final over, the Chargers were bundled out for 92, setting the stage for an exhilarating Super Over showdown.
In the deciding Super Over, the Chargers’ batting prowess was on full display as Dunk and Mukhtar Ahmed powered the team to 15 runs. The Warriors’ response was fierce, with Shahid Afridi and Jonathon Carter unleashing an assault. However, their valiant efforts fell just short, securing 13 runs off the over.
Brief Scores:
New York Warriors – 92/6 (Jonathan Carter – 39*, T Dilshan – 18; Ehsan Adil – 3/11; Imran Khan – 1/15) tied with Texas Chargers – 92 (Mohammad Hafeez – 46, Ben Dunk – 20; Sohail Khan – 5/15, Umaid Asif – 2/14).
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