Match Report: Fort Charlotte Strikers vs Botanical Gardens Rangers – 18th Match VPL 6.0
Strikers won the toss and chose to field.
Rangers started their powerplay in emphatic fashion as they charged to 45/1. Andre Fletcher, fresh off the back of a century was in the mood again as he blitzed another century, which came off 37 balls. He remained not out on 104 from 39 deliveries, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes. Jerome Jones, while not getting a wicket, bowled well to concede only 16 runs from his 2 overs despite the onslaught from Fletcher.
Strikers, chasing 133, were off the blocks early as Kyle Jordan and Cosmus Hackshaw put on 50 runs for the 1st wicket partnership – easily the best start of the season for the Strikers. Strikers were picking off the boundaries regularly and were 79/2 after 5 overs, requiring a further 54 runs from 30 deliveries. Strikers started to lose wickets regularly and could only get to 111/7. Cosmus Hackshaw top scored with 39 from 21 deliveries with 5 sixes. Kyle Jordan also had a good knock of 35 from 15 that included 3 fours and 3 sixes.
Rangers 132/2 (10 overs)
Strikers 111/7 (10 overs)