ANOTHER disappointing defeat for Aveley CC. Newham CC bagged a three wicket victory in a highly competitive match.
Batting first Aveley CC scored 220/6 in their 40 overs. For Aveley CC, Salman scored a brilliant 64. Captain Tipu Samsuddin (34) and Salman (64) played brilliantly for a 100 runs partnership.
Being in good position in 20 overs on 111/2, the middle order collapsed. Aveley CC lost 3 wickets in quick succession.
Mahmud Hossain (34) and Kishor Kumar (36) recovered Aveley CC from damage, giving the team a fighting score of 220/6.
Chasing 221, Newham CC were under pressure right from from the beginning. Tight bowling from Salman and Kishor slowed down Newham scoring rate .
However the 7th partnership played brilliantly to take the home team to victory. Salman, Ziad, Kamrul Ripon all took 2 wickets each.
Newham CC won by 3 wickets.
