The National Cricket League (NCL) Sixty Strikes witnessed another thrilling encounter in Match no 11, where the New York Lions emerged victorious over the Texas Gladiators by a narrow margin of four runs.
Batting first, the New York Lions posted a competitive total of 116/8 in their allotted 10 overs. Ben Cutting was the star performer for the Lions, smashing a blistering 44 off just 18 deliveries. Upul Tharanga (20) and Mohammad Hafeez (16) also contributed valuable runs at the top of the order.
In response, the Texas Gladiators fought valiantly but ultimately fell short of the target, scoring 112/9. Wahab Riaz was the standout batter for the Gladiators, scoring an unbeaten 37 off 13 balls. Nick Kelly (25) and Kennar Lewis (20) also made significant contributions.
For the Lions, Mohammad Hafeez and skipper Suresh Raina were the most successful bowlers, claiming two wickets each. Dominic Drakes and Oshane Thomas also chipped in with one wicket apiece.
On the Gladiators’ side, Usman Rafiq was the pick of the bowlers, registering impressive figures of 3/11 in two overs. Nisarg Patel also impressed with a three-wicket haul.
The victory propelled the New York Lions to the top of the NCL Sixty Strikes standings, while the Texas Gladiators remained in the bottom half of the table. The tournament continues to provide exciting and unpredictable matches, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
