Scorecard

Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI v Watford Town III on Sat 17 May 2025 at 01:00 PM
Northwood Town Cricket Club Lost by 1 wickets

Match report On a bright and sunny afternoon, NTCC took on Watford Town in a nail-biting encounter that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Played under ideal cricketing conditions, the match was a showcase of grit, resilience, and dramatic twists.

Winning the toss, NTCC elected to bat first, confident in their batting strength and encouraged by a firm surface. Openers Jay and Bijendra laid a solid foundation, negotiating the new ball with composure and technique. While Jay played fluently early on, it was Bijendra who stood firm, anchoring the innings with maturity and determination. However, after the promising start, NTCC’s innings unraveled. The middle and lower order struggled to adapt to the changing pace and bounce of the pitch, succumbing to sustained pressure from Watford Town's bowling unit. Despite Bijendra’s valiant effort, NTCC were bowled out for a modest 97.

After the lunch interval, NTCC returned with renewed purpose, determined to defend their low total. Jay spearheaded the bowling attack with fire and precision, claiming three early wickets and sparking hope of an unlikely victory. At the other end, Harish was miserly and methodical, while KP and Keval maintained relentless pressure, keeping Watford Town on the back foot. What followed was a tense, low-scoring thriller. With wickets tumbling regularly, Watford Town found themselves teetering at 95 for 9, just three runs away from defeat. The atmosphere was electric as NTCC hunted the final wicket with fierce determination. But in the end, Watford Town’s last pair held their nerve, edging across the finish line for a narrow one-wicket victory.

While the result was heartbreaking for NTCC, the performance was anything but disappointing. The bowlers, led by Jay’s standout all-round effort, delivered a spirited defense. The team’s unity and fighting spirit were on full display, turning what seemed like a routine chase into a gripping contest.

This was more than just a loss — it was a statement of character. With plenty of positives to take forward, NTCC can hold their heads high and look ahead with optimism.

Captain’s Words:

"This match revealed the true character of our team — heart, grit, and unity. We fought till the very end, and that’s what champions are made of. Setbacks like these don’t break us; they build us. We’re not just ready for the next challenge — we’re coming for it."

Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
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TOTAL :
1nb 9w 8b 3lb 
for 10 wickets
21
97		        
Jay Patel ct C John b D Arumugasamy 13 29 2 44.83
Bijendra Vaghela b D Arumugasamy 35 44 4 1 79.55
Harish Janardhanan ct M Thiru b D Arumugasamy 6 10 1 60.0
Ravi Ramawat b D Arumugasamy 0 22 0 1
Mitesh Pondha b D Arumugasamy 0 5 0
Ganesh Jambulingam lbw S Bhatti 3 25 12.00 1
Tushar Shah b N Hoda 9 41 1 21.95
Arav patel b S Bhatti 2 8 25.00
Krunal Puwar ct M Thiru b N Hoda 7 15 1 46.67
Mehul Shah Not Out  1 7 14.29
Keval Shah b S Bhatti 0 1 0

Watford Town III Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Geevarghese Thomas4.011400.003.50
Javed Rajpurkar4.011100.002.75
Dicksanraj Arumugasamy8.012555.003.12
Cijine John5.001500.003.00
Noor Hoda8.031728.502.13
Sajjad Bhatti5.23431.330.75

Watford Town III Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
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TOTAL :
1nb 9w 7b 1lb 
for 9 wickets
18
101 (29.3 overs)		     
Tauseef Jan b J Patel 13 11 2 118.18
Joy Mukherjee b J Patel 4 6 1 66.67
Cijine John lbw K Puwar 21 51 3 41.18
Mukesh Kotha b J Patel 5 11 45.45
Murug Thiru lbw K Puwar 20 35 3 57.14
Rajiv Shrungarpure b K Shah 8 28 1 28.57
Noor Hoda ct G Jambulingam b H Janardhanan 0 12 0
Javed Rajpurkar b H Janardhanan 5 13 38.46
Sajjad Bhatti Not Out  7 9 1 77.78
Geevarghese Thomas ct R Ramawat b H Janardhanan 0 2 0
Dicksanraj Arumugasamy Not Out  0 1 0

Northwood Town Cricket Club Saturday 2nd XI Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Mehul Shah1.001300.0013.00
Jay Patel6.012137.003.50
Krunal Puwar7.031226.001.71
Keval Shah7.3321121.002.80
Arav patel1.001100.0011.00
Ganesh Jambulingam2.00700.003.50
Harish Janardhanan5.02832.671.60