Penang T20 Cricket League 2015 Summary Report

Penang T20 Cricket League 2015

Post Tournament Report 

(May to August 2015)

The PCA T20 Cricket League was organized by Penang Cricket Association. It commenced in May and culminated in August 2015. The month of Ramadan caused the delay in this league. The matches were played between five teams, namely Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang Sports Club (PSC), India Pakistan Lovers Cricket Club (IPLCC), Penang Sports Development Team (PSDT)and Australain Defence Force (ADF). These matches were played on the USM and PSC cricket grounds. The teams were managed by their respective captains Muhammad Talha (USM), Shahul Hameed (PSC), Nadeem (IPLCC), Martin (ADF) and Vinay (PSDT). All the teams played one match each other and the final of the league was played between the top two teams. Eleven matches were played and one was washed out due to rain in this league. All the matches in this tournament were played on the weekends due to the unavailability of players and grounds.

A full range of cricketing ability was on show at the tournament from all the cricketers to the keenest total novice, with players of every ability able to soak up the atmosphere and give it their best out in the middle. The inaugural match of this league was played between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and India Pakistan Lovers Cricket Club (IPLCC) at USM cricket ground. The match was won by the USM cricket team. During the whole tournament, a number of people came to the ground to witness the true spirit of the game. They enjoyed the whole tournament under the outstanding weather conditions. 

The final match was the real crunch and nail-biting game played between USM and PSC. USM set a total of 93 on the board in 20 overs. Since from the word go PSC had been the hot favorite for that tournament, but USM could reach the victory stand by the margin of only 4 runs. The final match exhibited good cricket from both the teams with trophy falling into the lap of the USM cricket team. Mr Noor Hayat was the umpire throughout the tournament. Final ceremony was held at the end of the final match in which President of the Penang Cricket Association had given medals to both teams and trophy to the winners. Indeed, it was a successful tournament for Penang Cricket Association and an entertaining event for its participants.

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PSC seal victory in T20 against PSDT

PSC Vs PSDT Match Summary 

(2nd August 2015)

The seventh match of Penang T20 league was played between Penang Sports Club (PSC) and Penang Sports Development Team (PSDT) at PSC ground. The match was started at 9 am. Penang Sports Club (PSC) won the toss and elected to field first. The weather was very much cricket friendly as it was a bright sunny day. This game was a must win for both teams to qualify for the final of this Penang T20 league. 

Vinnay and  Shakeel started the PSDT innings with a positive mindset. Shakeel went back early as he was caught behind after adding 4 runs. Vinnay took the challenge and started crafting  innings with Harven but could not succeed to impress. He  tried to clear the field, but the ball disturbed the timber. He went back to the pavilion after scoring 10 runs. Harven played a brilliant knock and made 46 runs. The bass came in the middle and hit a couple of nice boundaries. Harven and Baz controlled the damage and made the scoreboard ticking. They played well, but only could manage to set 99 runs target. Daud was the key bowler from PSC who took 4 wickets. 

The start of PSC batting was not much different from PSDT as their opener could not provide a solid stand and Yasir threw his wicket very early. In reply to PSDT meager target of 99, Shahul played a solid innings and hit a couple of good boundaries. He made quick 33 runs. After his wicket Lovely took the charge and started hitting good drives. He was bowled after adding 16 runs by Baz. His magical second spell was a key and put PSC under immense pressure. In his last over, Baz bowled very nicely and did not let the batsmen to score runs. The low total match turned into a thriller as PSC chased down the target with the second ball of the last over. They not only won this match, but also cement their place in the final.

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