Tanmay and Vinay Power Calcutta Challengers to a Commanding Victory Over New Town Buddies
Aakash Banka's explosive 63 for NTB goes in vain as Tanmay (54) and Vinay (61*) pull off a clinical chase for the Challengers in a high-scoring 10-over thriller.
In a high-scoring encounter characterized by explosive batting, Calcutta Challengers emerged victorious against New Town Buddies (NTB), chasing down a formidable target of 154 in their 10 overs. The match saw a brilliant display of power-hitting from both sides, but the Challengers' depth in batting proved to be the difference.
🏏 NTB Innings: 153/5 (10.0 Ov)
Bating first, New Town Buddies set the stage on fire with an aggressive start. Aakash Banka was the standout performer for NTB, smashing a breathtaking 63 off just 19 balls, peppered with 7 towering sixes and 5 boundaries. Golok Bera (28 off 17) and Kamesh Gollakota (23 off 12, retired hurt) provided solid support to ensure a massive total.
🎳 Bowling Resilience
Despite the onslaught, the Calcutta Challengers' bowlers maintained their composure. Debangshu led the attack with precision, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 34 in 3 overs. His crucial breakthroughs at key moments prevented NTB from reaching an even more daunting total. Tanmay Karmakar and Ashutosh Maurya also chipped in with a wicket each to keep the pressure on.
⚡ The Chase: Tanmay and Vinay Dominate
The Calcutta Challengers' response was nothing short of emphatic. Openers Tanmay Karmakar and Vinay Prabhakar launched a calculated assault on the NTB bowlers right from the powerplay.
Tanmay Karmakar, awarded the Man of the Match, played a blistering knock of 54 off 19 balls, including 6 sixes and 3 fours. His explosive start laid the foundation for the chase before he was eventually caught in the 8th over.
At the other end, Vinay Prabhakar was an absolute pillar of strength, remaining unbeaten on 61* off 29 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass in anchoring a high-speed chase, ensuring the team stayed ahead of the required rate.
To put the game beyond doubt, Hamzad came in and accelerated the innings with a quickfire 24 off just 9 balls (3 sixes), while Biswajeet Dey added 8* to see the team home at 154/2 in the final over.
📊 Match Summary & Honors
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