USA Cricket Academy Tour Of India | Scorecards Below
AHMEDABAD (INDIA), DEC 22 – An unbeaten hurricane 45-ball 102 by Derick Narine displayed his terrific form as visiting the USA Cricket Academy Under-19 team defeated Shree Swaminarya Gurukul Vishwavidya Pratisthanam (SGVP) XI by 126 runs in a T-20 match with two balls to spare at the Sardar Patel Motera Stadium here today. Derick earned the distinction of hitting the first century of the USA Cricket Academy tour of India.
Derrick Narine struck an unbeaten 102 from 45 deliveries against Shree Swaminarya Gurukul Vishwavidya Pratisthanam (SGVP) XI in India. Photo by Shem Rodney
Derick Narine, who hails from Guyana, flayed the SGVP bowlers. In his unbeaten century, Derick executed five massive sixes and reached the fence 14 times. Invited to bat first after losing the toss, the visiting USA Under-19 team opened their innings through Derick Narine and Gauranshu Sharma (10, 2x4s). The pair put on 47 runs in 4.1 overs before Sharma was bowled by Jay Chauhan.
Derick and Karanjit Singh (21, 2x4s, 1×6) bolstered USA Cricket Academy’s inning as they were associated in a 101-run partnership for the second-wicket. The two batsmen carried the score from 47 for 1 to 148 for 2 in 11.3 overs. The partnership was broken by Shail Thakor who had Karanjit caught by Brijesh Shingala. Later Arjun Patel would emerge not out on 28. His knock included four boundaries.
The USA Cricket Academy posted an impressive 209 for 4 in the 20 stipulated overs. For SGVP, Shail Thakor was the most successful bowler as he bagged 2 for 44.
Facing an uphill task of scoring 210 runs for victory, the SGVP XI was scuttled out for 83 in 19.4 overs. Only Meet Patel (20), Brijesh Shingala (14), and Kallu Patel (11), were able to reach the double figure marks.
USA Cricket Academy bowlers Gauranshu Sharma (3 for 10), and Gaurav Patankar (3 for 22) , were the wreckers-in-chief of the SGVP innings. Akshay Patel captured 2 for 10, while Karan Patel and Lijo Mazhuvanchery bagged one wicket each for 20 and 8 runs, respectively.
Brief scores: USA Cricket Academy Under-19: 209 for 4 in 20 overs (Derick Narine retired hurt 102, Arjun Patel not out 28, Karanjit Singh 21, Karan Patel 17, Gauranshu Sharma 10, and Vivek Barbhaiya not out 5. Bowling for SGVP, Shail Thakor 2 for 44, Jay Chouhan 1 for 32.
SGVP : 83 all out in 19.4 overs (Meet Patel 20, Brijesh Shingata 14, Kallu Patel 11, Shail Thakor 6. Bowling for the USA Cricket Academy, Gauranshu Sharma 3 for 10, Akshay Patel 2 for 10, Gaurav Patnakar 3 for 22, Lijo Mazhuvanchery 1 for 8, and Karan Patel 1 for 20.
Sports Minister, Education Minister of Gujarat and Sports Authority of India director R. K. Naydu and Gujarat Law Minister Dileep Sanghan, were the chief guests during the award ceremony.
The USA Cricket Academy Under-19 team began their tour by losing their opening 50-over match with Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) XI by massive 303 runs. GCA batted first and scored 360 in 46.1 overs. Raj Majithia, 109 (15x4s, 2×6), and Karan Trivedi (86, 9x4s), were their top scorers.
For the visitors Akshay Patel (3 for 74), Mario Persaud (3 for 51) and Shail Patel (2 for 58) were their main wicket-takers.
In reply Gujarat Cricket Association dismissed USA Cricket Academy U19 XI for 57 in 25.4 overs. Derick Narine (14) and Jaafar Shahbuddin (9) could face GCA bowlers with some confidence. Kavish Panchal (4 for 20), Drushant Soni (2 for 21) and Manan Hingrajiya (2 for 6) virtually unplayable for the American colts.
The visiting USA Cricket Academy in India.
Brief scores: Gujarat Cricket Association: 360 in 46.1 overs (Raj Majithia 109, Kathan Patel 12, Manan Hingrajiya 15, Kshitij Patel 26, Karan Trivedi 86, Kavish Panchal 25, Ashish Harsolia 20, Drushant Soni not out 26, Akshay Patel 3 for 74, Mario Persaud 3 for 51, Shail Patel 2 for 58, Karan Patel 1 for 41, Derick Narine 1 for 24).
USA Cricket Academy Under-19: 57 in 25.4 overs (Derick Narine 14, Jaafar Shahbuddin 9, Kavish Panchal 4 for 20, Drushant Soni 2 for 21, Manan Hingrajiya 2 for 6, Harsh Shastri 1 for 2).
The USA Cricket Academy Under-17 and Under-19 teams are on an 18-day tour of India to gain experience and exposure at the different international venues in the country.
Air India as a tour partner provided special treatment to the USA Cricket Academy teams during the departure, as well as on arrival at Ahmadabad International Airport. The USA Cricket Academy management wishes to express their thanks to the Air India staff and Government of Gujarat for their hospitality and warm welcome.
