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Runs: 7
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Runs: 8
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So that'll be all from this contest but the reverse fixture between these two sides is coming up in just a bit. Can AUM pull one back in their favor or will Marsa CC make it two wins out of two? You can switch tabs and follow our coverage of that contest right here on Sportskeeda. Thank you for tuning into our coverage of the tournament opener but do stay tuned to this platform for further cricketing news and action. For the moment, this is the duo of Pragadeesh and Sooryanarayanan wishing you a Happy Diwali. Take care and see you soon!
Match summary: Marsa CC beat American University of Malta by 7 wickets.
It went into the last over but make no mistake, that was a clinical run chase by Marsa CC. From start to finish, they looked in complete control, despite having to chase well over 100 and with all momentum on the opposition's side at the halfway mark.
Nowell Khosla took a bit of time initially but it was Noman Mehar, the hero with the ball, who did the star turn with the bat as well. Tearing into Jitesh Patel, he ensured that Marsa ransacked 26 off the second over to set the perfect tone for the chase. So much so that despite his dismissal, the asking rate never got out of bounds and Marsa were always on track.
Khosla then took control of the situation and switched gears in a seamless manner with Niraj Khanna for company. This was after Fanyan Mughal powered along to a cameo of his own and if anything, this summed up the chase - it was a collective effort infused with useful contributions all the way through rather than one man having to do the heavylifting.
AUM's bowlers stretched it into the final over and took it close but it was always a matter of one big hit that would close the contest for good. Khanna finished it in style and remained unbeaten to see his side past the finish line, giving Marsa the perfect start to their campaign in this year's ECS T10 Malta.
A fitting end to the chase and Khanna seals it in grand style. What a start to their campaign for Marsa CC! This ought to get them up and running and add a spring to their step as they go forward!
9.3 Abhishek Prajapati to Niraj Khanna, SIX! The tension was building but not anymore. This is a length delivery angling in, Khanna wallops it over deep mid-wicket for a flat six. Marsa get off to a winning start as they beat American University of Malta by 7 wickets
9.2 Abhishek Prajapati to Muhammad Suleman, yorker length delivery on middle stump, Suleman digs it to long-on for a run
9.1 Abhishek Prajapati to Niraj Khanna, fuller delivery outside off-stump, squeezed uppishly to the sweeper cover but they settle for a single
Oh hello! Khanna pulls out of his stance but it seems like one of the fielders has duly pointed out that AUM had an extra fielder outside the inner circle. Great spot that and the change has been made!
Abhishek Prajapati [1.0-0-3-1] to bowl the final over of the innings
This is still on folks! It's not done yet and pressure can do funny things. Marsa CC require 7 off the last over. Dare we say those two words - Golden Ball?
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Niraj Khanna*
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Suleman Muhammad
1(1)
Mehboob Ali
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8.6 Mehboob Ali to Niraj Khanna, back of a length delivery angling in, Khanna gives room and cuts it to backward point for a run. This contest is going down to the last over
8.5 Mehboob Ali to Muhammad Suleman, full toss and it's been punched straight back to the bowler. But, Ali fumbles and they take a single
Muhammad Suleman, RHB, comes to the crease
Now then. A final twist pending in this game?
8.4 Mehboob Ali to Nowell Khosla, BOWLED! It's a peach of a delivery from Ali to rattle stumps. Yorker nailed on off-stump, Khosla stays in his crease and tries to help it on the off-side but misses. Nowell Khosla b Mehboob Ali 29 (23b 3x4 1x6)
8.3 Mehboob Ali to Nowell Khosla, FOUR! Smart shot from Khosla and it's much-needed. Sees the length before open the bat face very late as the ball goes past third man
8.2 Mehboob Ali to Niraj Khanna, fuller delivery around off-stump, driven down to long-off for a single
8.1 Mehboob Ali to Niraj Khanna, yorker length delivery on off-stump, Khanna comes down the track and jams it to the off-side. Ali was quick to get around the ball to stop the single
Mehboob Ali [1.0-0-3-0] is back into the attack
That six might have just doused all hopes of an AUM comeback here. A huge over for Marsa and with Khosla and Khanna going strong, they should see their team past the finish line should they bat through.