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Laguna on a roll after blasting the Village

Laguna on a roll after blasting the Village

CRICKET: As Songkran approaches, the temperature has been rising in the Phuket Cricket Group’s (PCG) 40-Over League. Laguna comfortably secured victory scoring an impressive 257-5 from 41 overs including a maiden century from Arif Mushtaq last Sunday (March 8) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).

Friday 13 March 2015 09:06 AM


Photo: Michael  Way

Photo: Michael Way

Meanwhile the Village, who were looking to regain the form that saw them upset Patong last month, were all out for 132 in 36 overs.

The Village decided to bat first and, after a slow start, Laguna struck in the 7th over removing opener Mike Khan (2). Just before the first break, Laguna captured the wicket of Syed Hussain (11) and the Village headed back to the clubhouse at 28-2. After the break, Laguna removed Adam Drew (1) and Tony Donavon (1) cheaply.

Meanwhile, opener Martin Platts (34) showed dogged determination until he was eventually dismissed in 19th over with the Village reeling on 64-5 followed by Captain Mudasir Rehman (1).

Baseer Pir (48 not out) and Mark Whetton (15) then steadied the innings putting on a 37-run partnership until Whetton fell 29th over. Andy Ghadge (2) then played another great supporting role with Baseer until he was eventually run out in the 36th over and the Village innings came to an end with score on 132.

Pick of the bowlers for Laguna were Manish Sadarangani (3 for 30), Nadeem Youssef (2 for 11) and Roly Cooper (2 for 24).

Laguna got off to a steady start with openers Darren Shaw (24) and Roly Cooper (8) putting on a 32 run partnership before Cooper fell in the 9th over. Shaw and Arif Mushtaq (101 not out) then put on a 47 run partnership before Shaw fell in the 18th over with the score on 79-2.

Nadeem Youssef (34) then put on 76 run partnership with Mushtaq to secure the 1st innings points until Youssef was dismissed just before the 30 over break with the score on 164-4.

Laguna batted on to secure extra bonus points with Mushtaq combining with Damian Clowes (17) for a 47 run partnership, and later with Manish Sadarangani (10) for a further 31 runs with Laguna eventually finishing on 257-5.

Pick of the bowlers for the Village were Andy Ghadge (2 for 13) and Baseer Pir (1 for 28).

The next match on the Phuket 40-Over League will take place this Sunday, March 15, at 10am as ICC match up against the Village in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair at the Alan Cooke Ground.