Debu's Blazing 71 Powers Merlion Lions to a 71-Run Thrashing of EGV Warriors
Man of the Match Debu smashes 71 off 22 balls, with seven sixes, to lift Merlion Lions to 155/5, before a disciplined bowling effort restricts EGV Warriors to 84/7 at Eco Park Helipad
Merlion Lions produced a dominant all-round performance to beat EGV Warriors by 71 runs at Eco Park Helipad. Batting first, Merlion Lions posted a commanding 155/5 from their 10 overs, and their bowlers followed it up in style, restricting EGV Warriors to just 84/7 in reply. The total was built around one explosive innings at the top of the order that set the tone for the entire match.
Man of the Match: Debu
Debu played the innings of the match, smashing 71 off just 22 balls — five fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 322.73 — to give Merlion Lions the platform for a total that always looked out of EGV Warriors' reach. He fell in unusual fashion, hitting his own wicket, but by then the damage was well and truly done. Behind the stumps in the chase, he also added a smart stumping to dismiss Anup G Philip, rounding off a complete all-round contribution that made Debu a clear and deserving Man of the Match.
Key Contributions from Teammates
Debu had support from around the order. Praphull Jha finished the innings in style, unbeaten on 25 off just 10 balls (two fours, two sixes), and Mohit Agrawal, the captain, chipped in with an unbeaten 12 off 4 at the death. In defence of 156, Chaman Kumar and Shahnawaz Hussain were both excellent, taking 2/9 and 2/12 respectively, while Ajit Naskar was the most economical bowler on the day, conceding just 7 runs from his 2 overs.
EGV Warriors' Notable Performances
Chasing a daunting 156, EGV Warriors never found the partnerships they needed. PRITISH top-scored with 16 off 13, and Ajay Bikram Singh fought hardest at the end, finishing unbeaten on 15 off 18. Pritichandan also chipped in with a quick 12 off 5 (one four, one six). With the ball earlier in the day, Ajay Bikram Singh had been EGV Warriors' most successful bowler, taking 2/29, but it wasn't enough to prevent a comprehensive 71-run defeat.
Looking Ahead
The comprehensive win keeps Merlion Lions firmly in contention as the tournament continues, while EGV Warriors will look to bat with more application after being restricted well below the target. Both sides return to action in the coming rounds at Eco Park Helipad.
Merlion Lions — Batting (155/5 in 10.0 Ov)
| Batsman | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siddhartha Sarkar | c Pritichandan b Shibham Bhakat | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Devraj Ghosh | c Mohit Kumar b Chandra | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Debu (wk) | hit wkt b Pritichandan | 71 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 322.73 |
| Nitesh Kumar | retired hurt | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 109.09 |
| Praphull Jha (not out) | not out | 25 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 250.00 |
| Rocky | c Mohit Kumar b Ajay Bikram Singh | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Chaman Kumar | c †Arka b Ajay Bikram Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohit Agrawal (c) (not out) | not out | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Extras (wd 5, nb 2) | 7 | |||||
| Total: 10.0 Ov, 5 Wkts | 155 (CRR 15.50) | |||||
Did not bat: Ajit Naskar, Shahnawaz Hussain, Avik Mazumdar, Ritam Bhattacharya
Fall of Wickets — Merlion Lions
6-1 (Siddhartha Sarkar, 0.2 ov), 52-2 (Devraj Ghosh, 3.3 ov), 106-3 (Debu, 6.5 ov), 117-3 (Nitesh Kumar retired hurt, 8 ov), 127-4 (Rocky, 8.4 ov), 127-5 (Chaman Kumar, 8.5 ov)
Bowling — EGV Warriors
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | WD | NB | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibham Bhakat | 2 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Ajay Bikram Singh | 2 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14.50 |
| Pritichandan | 2 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20.00 |
| Chandra | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Mohit Kumar (c) | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 |
EGV Warriors — Batting (84/7 in 10.0 Ov)
| Batsman | Status | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRITISH | b Chaman Kumar | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 123.08 |
| Rabinarayan Dash Choudhury | c Devraj Ghosh b Mohit Agrawal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohit Kumar (c) | c Devraj Ghosh b Ritam Bhattacharya | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 333.33 |
| Pritichandan | c Mohit Agrawal b AVIK MazumdaR | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240.00 |
| Ajay Bikram Singh (not out) | not out | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Jit | c Debu b Shahnawaz Hussain | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Arka | c Praphull Jha b Shahnawaz Hussain | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Anup G Philip | st †Debu b Chaman Kumar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Chandra (not out) | not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Extras (wd 7, nb 1, b 1, lb 1) | 10 | |||||
| Total: 10.0 Ov, 7 Wkts | 84 (CRR 8.40) | |||||
Did not bat: Subhasis Banerjee, Shibham Bhakat
Fall of Wickets — EGV Warriors
5-1 (Rabinarayan Dash Choudhury, 0.4 ov), 16-2 (Mohit Kumar, 1.2 ov), 34-3 (Pritichandan, 2.4 ov), 43-4 (PRITISH, 4.1 ov), 56-5 (Jit, 6.4 ov), 74-6 (Arka, 8.4 ov), 79-7 (Anup G Philip, 9.1 ov)
Bowling — Merlion Lions
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohit Agrawal (c) | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 15.00 |
| AVIK MazumdaR | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Ritam Bhattacharya | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 15.00 |
| ⭐ Ajit Naskar | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Chaman Kumar | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Shahnawaz Hussain | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6.00 |
Result
Merlion Lions won by 71 runs — Merlion Lions 155/5 (10.0 Ov), EGV Warriors 84/7 (10.0 Ov)
- Man of the Match: Debu — 71 (22b, 5×4, 7×6, SR 322.73) + 1 stumping 🏆
- Merlion Lions Support: Praphull Jha — 25* (10b, 2×4, 2×6, SR 250.00)
- Best Bowlers: Chaman Kumar — 2/9 (2 Ov) & Shahnawaz Hussain — 2/12 (2 Ov)
- EGV Warriors Top Scorer: PRITISH — 16 (13b, 1×4, 1×6, SR 123.08)
- EGV Warriors Best Bowler: Ajay Bikram Singh — 2/29 (2 Ov)
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