Bancroft Lions v Aztecs (Jeff Rodrigues Trophy U13)

Aztecs Cricket Club Match Report
Date: 27/05/2021
Fixture Type: Jeff Rodrigues Trophy U13 (Pairs Cricket)
Home Team: Bancroft Lions CC U13
Opposition: Aztecs CC U13
Result: Bancroft Lions won by 23 runs
Squad:
1-Abdullah Ahmad (C)
2-Aahad Hussain (WK)
3-Kelly Marghini
4-Umyza Sheikh
5-Denisa Sula
6-Harib Mahmood
7-Ayan Khan
8-Kalindu Attanayake
Scorer: Azher Hussain

Top Scorer: Aahad Hussain (7)

Top Bowler: Denisa Sula (2-12)

The first innings:
*Bancroft Lions batted first and put up 55 runs
*Excellent fielding from Aztecs, kept the opposition total very low at 55 runs
*Aztecs got 5 wickets in total with 2 of them being run outs
*Ayan Khan & Harib Mahmood were our most economical bowlers giving away only 6 & 8 runs in 2 overs each
*Denisa Sula was our best bowler with 2 wickets for 12 runs in 2 overs
*Good captaincy by Abdullah Ahmed, being vocal and making sure fielding was kept tight

The second innings:
*Lost 2 early wickets & opening pair were pegged back
*Top four batsmen need to make greater contribution, too much defending and not enough score making shots
*Aztecs conceded 6 wickets
*Running between wickets not great
*Aahad Hussain & Harib Mahmood were our top scorers with 7 & 6

Overall it was a much improved performance and the team should take heart from the fielding and bowling display. Batting needs improving but it is moving in the right direction. Aztecs came close and if not for the loss of wickets, definitely a game won. The team is close and it is only a matter of time before Aztecs win. Well done to all players and parents for their support!