Hey People! Yes I’m blogging after a really long time and as usual it’s about the match v played on Sunday (24-Nov-08). Though I don’t like writing about boring wins, I can’t help but write about this one as it broke many a record.
The match was against NetApp. I lead the side as Bharath isn’t available. I choose to bat after winning the toss, Shandar and Nadeem open the innings.
The first over goes like it is usually, 4 runs come of it as both the openers play watchfully just to get the feel of things. Shandar just takes off from the second over onwards scoring 27 runs of it all be it assisted with some wides. Both the openers just go on and on and on. I am not exaggerating here as u’ll know what I mean by it- Shandar scores a century…. No, he doesn’t end it there… He goes on to score 50 more… When the first wicket falls, the score reads 234 for 1 wicket in 24.1 overs, Shandar- 150 of just 85 balls (23 x 4, 3 x 6) and Nadeem 61 of 67 balls. That partnership is the highest for any wicket in the history of flippers and Shandar’s score of 150 surpassed Dushyanth’s long standing record of 148 (2004) for the highest individual score.
We finish the innings with 288 on the board of 30 overs.
NetApp chasing 289 couldn’t give much of a fight as they were polished off for just 70 runs, Salman picking up 4 wickets and supported by Sujith who picked up 3 wickets with Adarsh and Rahil picking up 2 wickets each.
All said and done, this match will be remembered for the Opening partnership and Shandar’s brilliant 150.
U r the Best Shan!! :)
