MFSC (Fortuners) Clinch Thriller Against Calcutta Challengers
A high-scoring thriller ended in MFSC securing a hard-fought victory despite heroics from Ashutosh Maurya.
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In an electrifying 13-over encounter, MFSC (Fortuners) secured a hard-fought victory against Calcutta Challengers, successfully defending their formidable total of 165.
First Innings: Piyush and Surajit Power MFSC to 165/6
Opting to bat first, MFSC put up a commanding total of 165/6 in 13 overs. Piyush smashed a blazing 52 off just 25 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes). Later, Surajit Goswami hammered an unbeaten 35 off merely 12 balls, complemented by Soumen Majumder's quick-fire 27 off 13.
For Calcutta Challengers, P D claimed 2 wickets for 38 runs, while Suraj Prahladka delivered a phenomenally economical spell, giving away just 22 runs in his 3 overs (Economy: 7.33).
Second Innings: Ashutosh and Tanmay Keep the Chase Alive
Chasing 166, Tanmay Karmakar launched a vicious assault, blasting a spectacular 39 off just 15 balls (1 four, 5 sixes). Following early wickets, captain Ashutosh Maurya smashed a magnificent 55 off only 26 deliveries, his knock decorated with 6 colossal sixes and 3 boundaries.
However, Surajit Goswami proved to be the ultimate all-rounder for MFSC, securing match-winning bowling figures of 2/35. Pawan (2/23) and Nishant (2/18) were equally clinical in the closing overs. Calcutta Challengers eventually finished at 149/9 in 12.3 overs.