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St Cross Symondians CC Sunday XI v Friends United Cricket Club Friendly 2nd XI on Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 12:30
Friends United Cricket Club Won by 6 wickets

Match report Friends United CC Triumph in Pre-Season Thriller Against St Cross Symondians CC

In a dominant display, Friends United CC clinched a six-wicket victory over St Cross Symondians CC in a pre-season clash at the picturesque St Cross Ground, Winchester. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the hosts were left reeling by a fiery bowling attack, bundled out for 157 in 39 overs, before Friends United chased down the target in just 24 overs.

St Cross Symondians CC Innings: 157 all out (39 overs)
The hosts’ decision to bat first backfired spectacularly as seamer Nimesh Samgi (3 wickets) ripped through the top order, leaving St Cross at 35/3 early. The middle order offered little resistance as spin trio Mukesh Rama (2 wickets), Upen (2 wickets), and Jayesh (2 wickets) capitalized on the pressure, triggering a collapse. Only a gritty 38 from St Cross’s middle-order batsman (name unspecified) spared further blushes, but the total proved inadequate.

Friends United CC Chase: 158/4 (24 overs)
The visitors stumbled early with Rahul Narotam departing cheaply, but Dhaval Prakash (54* off 45 balls, 2 sixes) and Margesh (47 off 38) launched a breathtaking counterattack, smashing boundaries at over 8 runs per over. Margesh fell three short of a half-century, but Dhaval anchored the innings with composure, supported by cameos from Mukesh and Upen, who sealed the win with a flurry of boundaries.

Man of the Match: Dhaval Prakash
Dhaval’s unbeaten half-century, blending aggression and control, earned him the accolade. His partnership with Margesh shifted momentum irreversibly, showcasing Friends United’s depth ahead of the season.

The comprehensive victory underscores Friends United’s pre-season form, while St Cross will aim to regroup after a faltering batting performance. Both teams now turn their focus to upcoming fixtures, with Friends United brimming with confidence.

St Cross Symondians CC Sunday XI Batting
Player name RunsMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
1nb 21w 9b 3lb 
for 11 wickets
34
157 (38.2 overs)		     
Abdul Rahman Asmari b  N Samgi 11 21 2 52.38
Nishant Sharma b  U Ukarda 20 56 1 1 35.71
Felix Inglis ct  K Deuchande b N Samgi 8 6 2 133.33
Adeel Raja b  N Samgi 2 4 50.0
Tim Patten ct  M Babu b M Babu 13 21 2 61.90
Tek A lbw  M Rama 5 17 1 29.41
Glen Taylor ct  A Cangi b M Rama 9 32 1 28.12
Rishi Thareendra b  J Mohane 21 15 3 1 140.0
Raj Magar run out  (D Prakash) 5 9 1 55.56
Ed Bence b  M Babu 28 29 4 96.55
Soban Rokaya ct  R Narotam b J Mohane 1 5 20.0

Friends United Cricket Club Friendly 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Avan Ramnik6.031600.002.67
Nimesh Samgi7.011635.332.29
Manishkumar Babu6.221929.503.00
Upen Ukarda5.0218118.003.60
Kamlesh Deuchande4.002100.005.25
Mukesh Rama5.021326.502.60
Jayesh Mohane3.0025212.508.33
Abhay Cangi2.001700.008.50

Friends United Cricket Club Friendly 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RMB4s6sSRCatchesStumpingsRun outs
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TOTAL :
2w 1b 2lb 
for 4 wickets
5
163		        
Rahul Narotam b  R Thareendra 1 7 14.29 1
Dhaval Prakash Retired Not Out  51 44 6 3 115.91
Margesh Ramesh b  R Thareendra 47 25 8 1 188.00
Abhay Cangi b  F Inglis 13 11 3 118.18 1
Upen Ukarda b  R Magar 20 27 2 74.07
Mukesh Rama Not Out  25 28 4 1 89.29
Kamlesh Deuchande Not Out  1 2 50.0 1
Piyush Vanraj  
Nimesh Samgi  
Jayesh Mohane  
Avan Ramnik  

St Cross Symondians CC Sunday XI Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Soban Rokaya5.003500.007.00
Rishi Thareendra6.0144222.007.33
Ed Bence2.001800.009.00
Raj Magar2.0027127.0013.50
Felix Inglis3.0016116.005.33
Nishant Sharma2.00900.004.50
Tek A2.00200.001.00
Tim Patten2.00900.004.50