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Sat 27 Apr 2024  ·  ESCA Division 1
Marchmount CC
104/3
101
Musselburgh Cricket Club
1st XI
MCC Highlights vs Marchmount CC
By Matt Boyd

Season opener is a bowlers performance!

Matt Boyd

In a closely contested match between Marchmont Cricket Club (CC) and Musselburgh Cricket Club (CC), Marchmont CC emerged victorious with a narrow 3-run win.

In a closely contested match between Marchmont Cricket Club (CC) and Musselburgh Cricket Club (CC), Marchmont CC emerged victorious with a narrow 3-run win.

**Musselburgh CC Batting:**

Musselburgh CC won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a total of 101 runs. C. Middlemass top-scored for Musselburgh with 23 runs off 39 balls. V. Devaraj and H. Verma contributed 19 and 12 runs respectively.

The key bowlers for Marchmont CC were:
- M. Bangar: 6.4 overs, 3 maidens, 8 runs, 4 wickets
- K. Nagpal: 9 overs, 3 maidens, 18 runs, 2 wickets
- D. Sardesai: 9 overs, 0 maidens, 25 runs, 2 wickets

**Marchmont CC Bowling Performance:**

Marchmont CC's bowlers played a crucial role in restricting Musselburgh CC to a modest total of 101 runs. M. Bangar's exceptional spell of 4 wickets for just 8 runs was instrumental in dismantling the opposition. K. Nagpal and D. Sardesai also provided crucial breakthroughs at important junctures, each taking 2 wickets.

**Marchmont CC Batting:**

Chasing a target of 102 runs, Marchmont CC managed to reach 104 runs despite some tight bowling from Musselburgh CC. The top scorer for Marchmont was S. Panchal, who managed 21 runs off 48 balls. J. Hartley also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 38 runs off 56 balls. P. Bruell and R. Burra made smaller contributions with 20 and 7 runs respectively.

The key bowlers for Musselburgh CC were:
- H. Verma: 9 overs, 3 maidens, 23 runs, 1 wicket
- R. Awan: 3 overs, 0 maidens, 20 runs, 1 wicket
- M. Poojary: 7 overs, 0 maidens, 26 runs, 1 wicket

**Musselburgh CC Bowling Performance:**

Musselburgh CC bowled well to make the chase challenging for Marchmont CC. H. Verma was the standout bowler with an economy of 2.9 and taking 1 wicket. M. Poojary also bowled economically, conceding 26 runs in his 7 overs and taking 1 wicket.

**Match Summary:**

- **Musselburgh CC:** 101 all out in 39.4 overs
- **Marchmont CC:** 104 for 3 in 29.5 overs

Marchmont CC won the match by 3 runs in a thrilling finish. The match highlighted the importance of disciplined bowling and tight fielding, as both teams struggled with the bat but made up for it with strong performances with the ball.

This match will be remembered for its nail-biting finish and the impressive bowling display by both teams, particularly M. Bangar's match-winning spell.

Match details

Match date

Sat 27 Apr 2024

Start time

13:00

Meet time

12:00

Location

Competition

ESCA Division 1

League position

0
Marchmount CC
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Musselburgh CC
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