Vestli U13 B team with beginners had a tough start of the season with four games against experienced sides like City, Vestli A and Fossum. But the players kept their heads high and spirits up. In the last game against Fossum they bowled excellently but could not counteract some good hitting by Bilal from Fossum.

Yesterday they met United U13, a new team just like them. This made up for an exciting context .
Our boys were pumped with their bowling performance against Fossum and chose to ball after winning the toss. The first 4 overs went flawlessly and United were 4 down in no time. Nishal was our star with the ball. But then United Captain held his end and batted till the end with a brilliant 45 in 28 balls. This gave us a steep chase of 93 in 10 overs.
Captain Aarav gave a brisk start but tides turned our way when Ali went to the crease and started hitting back to back boundaries. Ali made a quick 20 in 14 balls with 3 boundaries and 1 six before getting out.
At this stage the game was within reach. All we need was one good partnership. While we kept losing wickets from end, Aarav kept his focus.
We needed 10 of the last over. After scoring 3 runs we lost a wicket on the third ball. We needed 7 of 3 with the new batter Vandit on crease. The boys took 2 quick singles and the we needed 5 of the last ball.
Now comes the drama - a no ball is balled and our boys took two of that. Now we needed two of one to win. Vandit drive a good length ball to covers and boys finished the double putting first point on the board.
Again an excellent game of U13 cricket. Congratulations to United for developing a good side in their first year.



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