Pegasus Overcomes a Nail Biter Against Pasadena

If you wanted to see a game that would keep you on the edge of your seat, this was the game. A rejuvenated Pegasus CC was going against a young and dangerous Pasadena CC. Pegasus won the toss and elected to bowl on an overcast morning even though they were without 2 of their front-line bowlers (Elmore & Jawaid). Hoping to extract some juice from the wicket, Pegasus pacers bowled with fire. The young and talented Nitesh grabbed 2 wickets while Hasan took 1, although he probably deserved a couple more. In came the Pasadena captain Farhan and the young Yuvraj. They chip, nudged and punished the loose balls keeping the score board ticking. Yuvi scored a fluent 48 before being caught superbly by the Big Man on Campus, Faizan. Farhan scored a steady 66. Pasadena managed a respectable 235 all out in 44 overs. Haider and Mushi took 2 wickets apiece and Ali took 1. Suresh Nair bowled an excellent, economical spell taking 1 wicket. Pegasus CC was expected to reach the target but this is cricket, and in cricket, anything can happen. Pegasus began fluently until they lost Faizan (16). Nazim and Zeeshan continued until Nazim departed for 37. Then came the minor collapse. Zeeshan got out at 25 followed by Haider in a short span. Sameer scored a useful 17 and Nitesh departed without scoring. However, the match winner, Ali Shafi was on the crease. Along with superb support from Shahid Rahmatullah, Pegasus moved closer and closer to the target. Ali got out after scoring an excellent 65. With 8 wickets down and the tail batting the game could have gone either way. Nevertheless, Shahid took Pegasus home with a steady and very effective 35 not out. Abhimunyu and Nadir took 3 wickets apiece for Pasadena, while Jawad took 1 wicket. Pegasus needed this win going deeper into the season. Pasadena, with their young and dangerous team will definitely improve and do well. Good luck to all for the rest of the season.