Crusaders marched into the finals of the cricket tournament after beting the over-hyped PGPIM team in the Semi-finals. Batting first Crusaders made good opportunity of the conditions as the top order creamed the bowlers all over the park to lay a good foundation. The middle order made amends of the good start and kept up the pressure. However, good bowling by Kshitij bansal saw PGPIM stage a comeback into the match. he kept a leash on the runs in addition to picking crucial wickets. The lower order could not make good use of the last overs as Crusaders finished on 99/9 at the end of the stipulated 12 overs.
Utkarsh gets ready to face a delivery
PGPIM started horrendously losing two batsmen in the opening over as well as Kshitij being castled in the third by Abhinav. There was no coming back as Imkept losing wickets on regular intervals. Light played the spoilsport as the match was abandoned for the day and carried forward to the next day. At this point, PGPIM required 53 of 4 overs with 4 wickets in hand.
Aman & Pulkit having a gala time
The continuation of the match saw madhur being pounded for a six of the very fisrt ball. however, he had the last laugh as Jatin skied an easy catch to the deep Mid-wicket boundary. The iniings shortly folded up as two of the last three batsmen were run out.
Crusaders having a good time
This victory will boost the morale of the Camineys as they wait the result of the second semi final between A & D.
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