In a gripping contest, Phantoms edged past Archers by two wickets, chasing down 156 in a final-over thriller. Ganeshkumar Jayabalu’s classy 60 helped Archers set 156/8, with crucial knocks from Balaji Bhaskharun (29) and Prasanna Hariharan (25). Yeshwanth Reddy’s 3/22 stood out in Phantoms’ bowling effort.
Phantoms, struggling early, were revived by Preetish Reddy’s explosive 50. Sudhir Menon (27) and Arya Vijay’s unbeaten 16 sealed the win in a nail-biting finish. Despite Tarun Joshi’s 2/22, Archers couldn’t halt the late charge, leaving Phantoms victorious with just three balls remaining.
Archers had chances to turn the tide when Phantoms wobbled at 119/7, but missed fielding opportunities and clutch partnerships proved decisive. With Phantoms staying composed under pressure, the match ended in dramatic fashion, as Arya’s late-game heroics gave Phantoms a vital win in the NCA Fall 2024 standings.
This thriller displayed the grit and flair of both teams, with Archers left heartbroken, while Phantoms celebrated a hard-earned victory that keeps them on track for the playoffs.
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