Indian professional cricket team Maruti Marble have credited their win over Kenya’s Stray Lions in the Samaj Six-A-Side cricket tournament to the camaraderie within their camp.
Maruti Marble, the visiting Indian professional cricket team, is crediting their recent triumph at the 17th Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj Six-A-Side cricket tournament to their remarkable team cohesion and consistency on the field.
In a thrilling final match, Maruti Marble secured a 12-run victory over Stray Lions of Kenya, claiming the coveted trophy previously held by last year's champions, Kanbis. This marks the second consecutive year that Stray Lions have finished as the runners-up in the prestigious tournament.
Maruti Marble's success comes at a pivotal time as they gear up for the upcoming Gansham T10 Cricket Tournament scheduled to take place from June 8 to June 22 at the Cutchi Leva Samaj grounds in Nairobi West.
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14:44 - 08.04.2024
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Following their defeat to Maruti Marble, Stray Lions' captain, Tanzeel Sheikh, gracefully acknowledged their opponent's superior performance, emphasising the importance of composure and strategic planning in future matches.
Reflecting on their victory, Maruti Marble's captain and wicketkeeper, Kishan Varsani, expressed his delight at the team's consistent batting and exceptional fielding. He attributed their success to the cohesion and focus exhibited by the players, considering it a promising start for their campaign in Kenya ahead of the Gansham T10 Cricket Tournament.
In the lead-up to the final, Stray Lions overcame SCLPS Samaj Momabsa by seven runs, while Maruti Marble defeated Swamibapa A by a similar margin in the semi-finals.
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Cricket fans are looking forward to an exciting start for the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association Under-19 50-Overs 2024 League with tough contests lined up.
Noteworthy individual performances included Rushabh Patel of Swamibapa A, who hit the highest number of sixes, and Maruti Marble's Hiren Kerai, who scored the highest number of runs.
Additionally, Team BFF's Haeshil Varsani and Mansukh Jesani excelled in taking wickets and catches respectively, with Harshil of BFF being named the tournament's most valuable player.
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