With the win, Noida extended their lead at the top of the points table with 12 points from seven games, while on the other hand, Gorakhpur Lions remained at the bottom of the points tally, having accumulated just 2 points from seven matches.
With the match set to 11 overs a side, the Meerut Mavericks innings powered by Rituraj Sharma (47*) was interrupted by the end of 9th over with the score reading 109/2. Upon resumption, the DLS method set the Kanpur Superstars a target of 79 runs in six overs, their run chase led by Sameer R
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - two of the most exciting cricketing nations in Asia are set to face each other in the Asia Cup Super Four clash where hopes or records are destined to shatter.
Samson was a travelling reserve player in India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul, who had missed the first two matches -against Pakistan and Nepal- in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, joined India and practised with the team's nets on Thursday.
The head coaches of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka voiced their misgivings over the decision of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to add a reserve day for the India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup Super Four stage.
Three second-half goals from Sahil Rathod, Pranit Kadam and Vinit Tawde sealed the match as Mumbai Marines made it six points out of six in the first two matches of the season.
Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer took a hilarious dig at Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket teams after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced a reserve day specifically for the India and Pakistan Super Four clash.
"Super! We have not heard any official announcement. If JD(S) is interested, they need to join the NDA...People who are for NDA are most welcome..." he said while talking to the reporters.
As per ACC, if adverse weather suspends play during the India and Pakistan game, the match will continue on September 1 from the point it was suspended.
Spearheading the Falcon’s triumph was the remarkable Nadeem (3/13) with his stingy bowling spell, staunchly restricting the Gorakhpur Lions’ progress. Complementing his efforts, the composed duo of Shaurya Singh (49*) and Harsh Tyagi (29) orchestrated a tremendous 82-run partnership, steerin