Pegasus Holds Back a Strong Caribbean

Pegasus CC coming in with a 3 game winning streak behind them faced off against a dangerous Caribbean CC, strengthened by the influx of players from the West Indies. On a beautiful day, Pegasus elected to bat after winning the toss. Pegasus started off losing Faizan in the first over. Nazim and Zeeshan steadied the ship keeping the score ticking building a partnership of 70. Nazim departed for 25 and in came Ali Shafi. The 3rd wicket put on 103 runs before Zeeshan got out for 76. Ali kept the ship steady with a useful 50 while Elmore pounded on the accelerator with a lusty 50. Haider contributed with a quick 11. For the Caribbean, Lyndon Johnson and Wayne Cuff managed bowled a tight line while Devon took home 2 wickets. Pegasus managed to score a healthy 268 for the loss of 6 wickets in 45 overs. It was a total that was decent but attainable given the Caribbean batting line-up. Caribbean began with a lot of fervor as Leon Garrick bashed any loose balls to the fence. Raymond supported him with a breezy 21 before Suresh bowled him. Elmore kept one end tight with some fast and accurate bowling. Mushi removed the dangerous Leon for 59. Wayne & Anderson (36) kept moving towards the target before Ali Shafi removed Anderson and Marcus in quick succession while Jawaid kept one end tight. Wayne kept Caribbean’s hopes alive by inching home, although he lost partners at regular intervals. Suresh bowled a nagging spell taking 3 wickets in an economic spell. Elmore bowled the danger-man Wayne for 70, smashing the middle stump in 2 pieces. Hasan wrapped up the tail with an excellent spell taking 2 wickets. Caribbean managed to score 256 for the loss of 9 wicket in 45 overs. The game was a seesaw battle with both teams looked to drive the nail home before an impending twist. Pegasus prevailed in the end because of experience and some great clutch decisions taken by Nazim. Both teams seem to be peaking with the season moving into its 2nd phase. Good Luck to both teams for the rest of the season.