Toss

Cookridge won the toss and elected to bat.

First Innings - Cookridge

Their innings got off to a rocky start with opener Fahad Jabbar being caught off the bowling of Parav Wadhwa for just 3 runs. Abdur Rehman managed to contribute 15 runs before also falling to Wadhwa, who was in excellent form, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs.

The top scorer for Cookridge was the captain, Rameez Khan, who played a resilient innings scoring 36 runs off 33 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes. However, Cookridge struggled to build substantial partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals. Abid Hussain provided some late resistance with a quick 24* off 16 balls, but Cookridge managed to post a modest total of 122-7 in their 18 overs.

The standout bowlers for St Chad's Broomfield were Parav Wadhwa (4-0-19-3) and Sandipan Sarkar (4-0-15-2), who kept the scoring in check and took crucial wickets.

Second Innings - St Chad's Broomfield

Chasing 123 for victory, St Chad's Broomfield had a shaky start as they lost opener Joe Eyles for a duck in the first over, bowled by Moazam Hussain. However, Ben Gliddon anchored the innings with a solid 39* off 36 balls, supported by cameos from Hassan Akhtar (16 off 13) and Sam Cooley (20 off 18).

Rishabh Tiwari played an aggressive knock, scoring 22* off just 13 balls, which included 2 fours and a six. The target was chased down comfortably in 13.3 overs, with St Chad's Broomfield reaching 126-3.

Cookridge's bowlers struggled to contain the runs, with Moazam Hussain being the most expensive, conceding 27 runs in his 2 overs despite taking an early wicket. Rameez Khan was the most economical bowler, taking 1 wicket for 13 runs in his 3 overs.

Result

St Chad's Broomfield won by 6 wickets, securing 6 game points. Cookridge failed to gain any points from the match.

Key Performers

Parav Wadhwa (St Chad's Broomfield) - 3 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs.

Rameez Khan (Cookridge) - Top-scored with 36 runs and took 1 wicket for 13 runs.

Ben Gliddon (St Chad's Broomfield) - Unbeaten 39 runs, anchoring the chase.

Conclusion

St Chad's Broomfield disciplined bowling and effective batting performance ensured a comfortable win over Cookridge. Despite a fighting innings from Cookridge's captain Rameez Khan, the total of 122 was not enough to challenge the strong batting lineup of St Chad's Broomfield. This victory propels St Chad's Broomfield to a strong position in the league standings.