Anindra Nath Ray's All-Round Show Powers Elite 11 to a 51-Run Win Over Calcutta Challengers_2
Man of the Match Anindra Nath Ray smashes 57 off 18 balls and picks up a wicket as Elite 11_Challengers cup post 159/5, before defending it to beat Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup by 51 runs
Elite 11_Challengers cup posted a daunting total and defended it comfortably to beat Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup by 51 runs at Eco Park Helipad. Batting first, Elite 11 raced to 159/5 from their 10 overs, and despite a fighting effort, Calcutta Challengers_2 could only reach 108/5 in reply. The win was built around a complete all-round performance from one player who contributed heavily with both bat and ball.
Man of the Match: Anindra Nath Ray
Anindra Nath Ray played the innings of the match, striking 57 off just 18 balls — four fours and six sixes, at a strike rate of 316.67 — to be Elite 11's top scorer and the driving force behind their imposing total. He then backed it up with the ball, coming on for a single over and picking up a wicket while conceding just 6 runs, removing Rachit Jayaswal to check Calcutta Challengers_2's chase at a crucial stage. It was a genuinely complete all-round display that made Anindra Nath Ray an easy choice for Man of the Match.
Key Contributions from Teammates
Anindra Nath Ray had strong support around him. Zahid khan played a superb innings of his own, striking 55 off just 19 balls (one four, seven sixes, strike rate 289.47), and KARAN SINGH finished the innings in a flurry, unbeaten on 33 off just 9 balls (five sixes, strike rate 366.67) to push Elite 11 past 150. In defence, Rakesh Roy was outstanding, conceding just 9 runs from his 2 overs at an economy of 4.50, and Zeeshan Khan chipped in with two wickets of his own.
Calcutta Challengers_2's Notable Performances
Chasing 160, Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup never quite found the momentum they needed. Ashutosh Maurya, the captain, gave the chase some early impetus with 29 off 19 (two fours, three sixes), and P D fought hardest at the end, finishing unbeaten on 34 off 21 (two fours, three sixes) to avoid a heavier defeat. Rachit Jayaswal also chipped in with 19 off 10. But with wickets falling at regular intervals through the middle overs, Calcutta Challengers_2 could only reach 108/5, 51 runs short of the target.
Looking Ahead
The win keeps Elite 11_Challengers cup firmly in contention as the tournament continues, while Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup will look to build bigger partnerships in the matches ahead. Both sides return to action in the coming rounds at Eco Park Helipad.
Elite 11_Challengers cup — Batting (159/5 in 10.0 Ov)
| Batsman | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Ojha | c RAGHUBIR PANDEY b SURAJ PRAHLADKA | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Zahid khan (LHB) | c P D b RAGHUBIR PANDEY | 55 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 289.47 |
| Zeeshan Khan | c&b SURAJ PRAHLADKA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Anindra Nath Ray (LHB) | c P D b RAGHUBIR PANDEY | 57 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 316.67 |
| Mayukh Ghosh | c Satyajit b Moly | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| KARAN SINGH (wk) (not out) | not out | 33 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 366.67 |
| Surajit Mondal (not out) | not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras (wd 6) | 6 | |||||
| Total: 10.0 Ov, 5 Wkts | 159 (CRR 15.90) | |||||
Did not bat: Danish Iqbal Stokesy, Sanjay, Rakesh Roy, Abhishek (c)
Fall of Wickets — Elite 11_Challengers cup
4-1 (Ankit Ojha, 1 ov), 19-2 (Zeeshan Khan, 2.2 ov), 95-3 (Zahid khan, 5.4 ov), 120-4 (Anindra Nath Ray, 7.3 ov), 132-5 (Mayukh Ghosh, 8.2 ov)
Bowling — Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURAJ PRAHLADKA | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Latip Molla | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 17.00 |
| Moly | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 15.00 |
| RAGHUBIR PANDEY | 2 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 22.50 |
| Rajnish Gupta | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 15.50 |
Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup — Batting (108/5 in 10.0 Ov)
| Batsman | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moly | c KARAN SINGH b Zeeshan Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Satyajit | c Rakesh Roy b Danish Iqbal Stokesy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ashutosh Maurya (c) | b Rakesh Roy | 29 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 152.63 |
| Rajnish Gupta | c Zahid khan b Zeeshan Khan | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Rachit Jayaswal | c Zahid khan b Anindra Nath Ray | 19 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 190.00 |
| P D (not out) | not out | 34 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 161.90 |
| Omjee (not out) | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras (lb 4, wd 9, b 1) | 14 | |||||
| Total: 10.0 Ov, 5 Wkts | 108 (CRR 10.80) | |||||
Did not bat: Raghubir Pandey, Suraj Prahladka, Ujjwal, Akash Ranjan, Latip Molla
Fall of Wickets — Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup
0-1 (Moly, 0.2 ov), 15-2 (Satyajit, 1.4 ov), 35-3 (Rajnish Gupta, 3 ov), 50-4 (Ashutosh Maurya, 4.4 ov), 103-5 (Rachit Jayaswal, 9.4 ov)
Bowling — Elite 11_Challengers cup
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Khan | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Danish Iqbal Stokesy | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 14.00 |
| ⭐ Rakesh Roy | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Sanjay | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Zahid khan | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Anindra Nath Ray | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 |
Result
Elite 11_Challengers cup won by 51 runs — Elite 11 159/5 (10.0 Ov), Calcutta Challengers_2_Challengers_Cup 108/5 (10.0 Ov)
- Man of the Match: Anindra Nath Ray — 57 (18b, 4×4, 6×6, SR 316.67) + 1/6 (1 Ov) 🏆
- Elite 11 Support: Zahid khan — 55 (19b, 1×4, 7×6, SR 289.47)
- Elite 11 Finisher: KARAN SINGH — 33* (9b, 5×6, SR 366.67)
- Best Bowler: Rakesh Roy — 1/9 (2 Ov, Eco 4.50)
- CC2 Top Scorer: P D — 34* (21b, 2×4, 3×6, SR 161.90)
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