The Liga BGA Division II matches on June 15, 2024, provided an exciting day of cricket with dominant performances and thrilling finishes. The three matches played at the Santarém Cricket Ground in Santarém highlighted the competitive spirit and talent of the teams. Here is a detailed summary of the day's action.

Match 1: Lisbon Super Giants vs. Tiger Strikers

The day began with a high-scoring contest between Lisbon Super Giants and Tiger Strikers. Lisbon Super Giants won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a formidable total of 190 for 6 in their 20 overs. Ronak Patel led the charge with a blistering 56 off 35 balls, including 10 fours and 1 six. He was well-supported by Surya Partap, who scored 53 off 40 balls, and Nikhil Dhingra, who contributed a rapid 32 off 15 balls. Shafiul Islam and Taj Uddin Chy were the standout bowlers for Tiger Strikers, taking 2 wickets each.

In response, Tiger Strikers struggled to build momentum, managing only 139 for 9 in their 20 overs. Ahasanul Haq Khan Rony top-scored with 49 off 49 balls. The Lisbon Super Giants' bowling attack was led by Atta Us Samad, who took 3 wickets for 17 runs, and Jaswant Singh, who claimed 1 wicket for 18 runs. This comprehensive performance resulted in a 51-run victory for Lisbon Super Giants.

Match 2: Gamblers SC-B vs. Falcoes Cricket Club

The second match of the day featured Gamblers SC-B against Falcoes Cricket Club. Gamblers SC-B won the toss and chose to bat, posting an impressive total of 197 for 4 in their 20 overs. Vikas was the star of the innings, scoring a magnificent 96 off 64 balls, including 13 fours. Vinod Kumar also played a crucial role with 60 off 46 balls. For Falcoes Cricket Club, Obaydur Rashid Lixson was the most successful bowler, taking 2 wickets for 35 runs.

Falcoes Cricket Club, in their chase, could only manage 128 for 8 in their 20 overs, falling short by 69 runs. Md Imran Hasan top-scored with 27 off 21 balls. The bowling for Gamblers SC-B was led by Rahul Gholiya, who took 2 wickets for 14 runs, and Vinod Kumar, who was economical with figures of 4-0-11-1. This dominant performance secured a convincing win for Gamblers SC-B.

Match 3: BR0THERR 11 vs. Malo B

The final match of the day saw BR0THERR 11 face Malo B. BR0THERR 11 won the toss and opted to bat first, managing a total of 115 all out in 17.2 overs. Pardeep Nangloo was the top scorer with 38 off 30 balls, while Pinku Chahal contributed 25 off 18 balls. Malo B’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Muhammad Rizwan Iqbal, who took 3 wickets for 9 runs, and Saim Ali, who claimed 3 wickets for 36 runs.

In reply, Malo B chased down the target in 15.4 overs, scoring 118 for 5. Nouman Nazim was the top scorer with 35 off 30 balls, and Waleed Imran added 34 off 30 balls. Despite efforts from BR0THERR 11’s bowlers, including Pinku Chahal, who took 3 wickets for 21 runs, Malo B secured a 5-wicket victory with relative ease.

Conclusion

The matches on June 15, 2024, in the Liga BGA Division II highlighted the competitive nature and high skill level of the teams. Lisbon Super Giants' dominant performance against Tiger Strikers showcased their batting strength. Gamblers SC-B's comprehensive victory over Falcoes Cricket Club emphasized their all-round capabilities. Malo B's successful chase against BR0THERR 11 demonstrated their resilience and effective batting. These matches provided thrilling entertainment and set the stage for an exciting continuation of the league.