Match 1: Malo B vs Spartans Sporting Club

The opening match of the day saw Malo B take on Spartans Sporting Club at the Santarém Cricket Ground. Malo B won the toss and opted to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 151/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Saim Ali, who scored a brisk 40 off 28 balls, hitting 8 boundaries. He was well-supported by Riasat Azam Sourov, who contributed 33 off 25 balls, and Muhammad Sameer, who added 31 off 29 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Malo B managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, thanks to useful contributions from their middle and lower order.

In response, Spartans Sporting Club had a disastrous start, losing their top order cheaply. Riasat Azam Sourov tried to hold the innings together with a fighting 33 off 25 balls, but he found little support from the other end. The bowling attack of Malo B, led by Muhammad Rizwan Iqbal, dismantled the Spartans' batting lineup. Rizwan Iqbal was the star with the ball, claiming six wickets for just six runs in 2.4 overs. Sherry Crkt Malo B also contributed with two wickets, while Ankit Singh picked up two crucial wickets as well. Spartans Sporting Club were bowled out for a mere 70 runs in 11.4 overs, giving Malo B a commanding 81-run victory.

Match 2: Precious XI vs Team Tigers Portugal

In the second match of the day, Precious XI faced Team Tigers Portugal. Precious XI won the toss and elected to bat first. However, they struggled to get going and managed to post only 102/9 in their 20 overs. Preet Mohinder Singh was the top scorer with a patient 27 off 46 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions. Tushar Shah was the pick of the bowlers for Team Tigers Portugal, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs in his 4 overs, while George George also impressed with 4 wickets for 22 runs.

Chasing a modest target, Team Tigers Portugal got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, Mohammad Rasel Ahmed played a crucial knock of 31 off 21 balls to stabilize the innings. He received good support from Tushar Shah, who scored 21 off 13 balls, as Team Tigers Portugal reached the target in 11.3 overs with 5 wickets in hand. George George's all-round performance earned him the man of the match award, sealing a comfortable victory for Team Tigers Portugal.

Match 3: RONIN Cricket Club vs Gamblers SC-B

The final match of the day featured RONIN Cricket Club against Gamblers SC-B. RONIN Cricket Club won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted a formidable total of 169/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant 78 off 58 balls by Janak. Navendu Sinha also played a crucial innings, scoring 57 off 35 balls. The Gamblers SC-B bowlers had a tough time, with Hashim Muhammad being the most successful with 2 wickets for 19 runs.

In reply, Gamblers SC-B had a disastrous start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Janak tried to anchor the innings with a well-made 78 off 58 balls, but the lack of support from the other batsmen proved costly. Rajnish Ghai was the standout bowler for RONIN Cricket Club, taking 4 wickets for 23 runs. Goldy Jatinder Singh Saini also chipped in with 2 wickets. Gamblers SC-B were bowled out for 135 in 19 overs, giving RONIN Cricket Club a 34-run victory.

Conclusion

The day was dominated by strong bowling performances, with Muhammad Rizwan Iqbal's six-wicket haul being the highlight. Malo B, Team Tigers Portugal, and RONIN Cricket Club all secured comfortable victories, setting the tone for an exciting league ahead. The batsmen also played their part, with Janak's 78 and Navendu Sinha's 57 being standout performances. Overall, it was a day of high-quality cricket with both bat and ball.