ACA Agra Triumphs Over BECC Patiala by 5 Wickets in CSF Cup Second Match

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ACA Agra Triumphs Over BECC Patiala by 5 Wickets in CSF Cup Second Match

Patiala, May 29 (Sports Desk)

In the second match of the three-match CSF Cup series at Patiala Cricket Ground, Aadhya Cricket Academy (ACA) Agra secured a 5-wicket victory against Black Elephant Cricket Club (BECC) Patiala. BECC, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted 164/4 in their 30 overs. ACA Agra chased down the target of 165 in 28.5 overs, led by Om Verma’s scintillating 101, clinching a 2-0 lead in the series.

Match Summary

Toss: BECC Patiala won the toss and elected to bat.
Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala: 164/4 (30 overs)
Aadhya Cricket Academy Agra: 168/5 (28.5 overs)
Result: ACA Agra won by 5 wickets (7 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Om Verma (101 off 78 balls)
Venue: Patiala Cricket Ground
Series: ACA Agra leads 2-0

BECC Patiala Innings

BECC Patiala managed 164/4 in 30 overs, anchored by Atharv’s 87 (92 balls, 9×4, 1×6). Parmeet contributed 27 (40 balls, 2×4), and Arunpreet remained not out on 12 (15 balls, 1×4). The innings started steadily, with Atharv and Parmeet adding 78 runs for the second wicket, but ACA’s bowlers tightened the screws in the middle overs. Om Verma (1/28) and Bhavya Jain (1/30) struck crucial blows, while BECC struggled to accelerate, managing only 48 runs in the last 10 overs on a batting-friendly pitch.

Key Performances (BECC Batting):

Atharv: 87 (92 balls, 9×4, 1×6)
Parmeet: 27 (40 balls, 2×4)
Arunpreet: 12* (15 balls, 1×4)

ACA Bowling:

Om Verma: 6-0-28-1
Bhavya Jain: 5-0-30-1
Others: 2 wickets (details unavailable)

Fall of Wickets (BECC):

35/1 (Opener, 6.2 overs)
113/2 (Parmeet, 19.5 overs)
145/3 (Atharv, 26.3 overs)
155/4 (Other, 28.1 overs)

ACA Agra Innings

Chasing 165, ACA Agra reached 168/5 in 28.5 overs, powered by Om Verma’s match-defining 101 (78 balls, 11×4, 3×6). Bhavya Jain scored 16 (22 balls, 1×4), and Sidhi Verma’s unbeaten 15 (14 balls, 2×4) ensured a smooth finish. BECC’s bowlers fought back, with Kevin taking 2/19, including early dismissals, and Arunpreet claiming 2/33, removing key batsmen. Inder Chahal chipped in with 1/21, but Om’s aggressive century, including a 52-ball fifty, and a 65-run third-wicket stand with Bhavya kept ACA on course. Sidhi’s calm finishing touch sealed the chase with 7 balls to spare.

Key Performances (ACA Batting):

Om Verma: 101 (78 balls, 11×4, 3×6)
Bhavya Jain: 16 (22 balls, 1×4)
Sidhi Verma: 15* (14 balls, 2×4)

BECC Bowling:

Kevin: 6-0-19-2
Arunpreet: 6-0-33-2
Inder Chahal: 5-0-21-1

Fall of Wickets (ACA):

28/1 (Opener, 4.4 overs)
45/2 (Opener, 7.1 overs)
110/3 (Bhavya Jain, 19.3 overs)
135/4 (Om Verma, 24.2 overs)
150/5 (Other, 26.5 overs)

Key Moments

BECC Powerplay: Atharv’s steady start yielded 48/1 in 6 overs, but ACA’s spinners slowed the scoring rate.
Atharv’s Anchor Role: His 87, including a 68-ball fifty, kept BECC competitive, but lack of late acceleration capped their total.
Early Blows by Kevin: Kevin’s double strike in the powerplay (28/2 in 5 overs) gave BECC hope during ACA’s chase.
Om Verma’s Onslaught: Om’s century, with three sixes off Inder Chahal in the 22nd over, shifted momentum decisively.
Sidhi’s Finishing Touch: Sidhi Verma’s composed 15* guided ACA to victory after Om’s dismissal, with a boundary in the 29th over sealing the win.

Pitch and Conditions

The Patiala Cricket Ground pitch was flat, favoring batsmen with consistent bounce, though spinners found some assistance in the middle overs. Warm conditions (31°C) and a fast outfield supported scoring, but BECC’s 164 was below par for a 30-over chase. ACA’s disciplined batting capitalized on the conditions.

Match Analysis

ACA Agra’s victory was driven by Om Verma’s explosive century, earning him the Player of the Match award. His ability to anchor and accelerate, combined with Bhavya and Sidhi’s support, ensured a clinical chase. ACA’s bowlers, led by Om and Bhavya, restricted BECC effectively, exploiting their middle-order slowdown.

BECC Patiala’s batting lacked firepower beyond Atharv’s 87, with Parmeet and Arunpreet unable to push the score higher. Kevin’s economical spell (2/19) and Arunpreet’s wickets (2/33) showed promise, but BECC’s total was insufficient. Posts on X lauded Om’s “blistering ton” but noted BECC’s “missed opportunity” due to a conservative approach.

Series Context

ACA Agra: With a 2-0 lead, Agra can seal the CSF Cup in the third match on June 1, 2025, in Patiala.
BECC Patiala: Facing a must-win situation, Patiala needs a stronger batting effort to avoid a series whitewash.