In an exhilarating cricket encounter between Stevenage CC and Lilley CC, Stevenage emerged triumphant with a commanding 9-wicket win. The match was filled with exceptional performances and exciting moments that captivated the spectators.

After winning the toss, Lilley CC opted to bat first but encountered difficulties in establishing a solid foundation against the formidable Stevenage opening bowling attack. The early dismissal of opener Mark Scanlan, bowled by Manohar Kosaraju without scoring any runs, set Lilley CC on the back foot. Rao Khan followed suit with a duck, leaving the team in a precarious position. However, Najam Abbas displayed resilience and anchored the innings with a commendable knock of 24 runs, which included five boundaries.

Lilley CC's middle order faced immense pressure as Manohar Kosaraju continued to trouble the batsmen with his exceptional accuracy and impressive swing bowling. Manohar's spell of 3 wickets for a mere 14 runs in 6 overs created significant challenges for Lilley CC. Raghuveer Jakka and Waqar Ali provided valuable support by claiming crucial 3 wickets each, while Vamshi Kummari exhibited exceptional wicketkeeping skills despite challenging windy conditions. These efforts resulted in Lilley CC being bundled out for a modest total of 54 runs in 19.1 overs.

Chasing the target of 55 runs, the opening batsmen of Stevenage CC, Praveen Garikipati and Phani Konduru, started their innings with confidence. Although Phani's dismissal for 8 runs, caught by Mark Scanlan off the bowling of Aakash Shah, offered a glimmer of hope for Lilley CC, Praveen Garikipati took charge and anchored the innings superbly. Praveen's unbeaten knock of 30 runs, featuring aggressive stroke play with eight boundaries, paved the way for a comfortable victory.

Supported by Prashanth Kammari (19 runs off 18 balls), Praveen guided Stevenage CC to triumph in just 9.1 overs. The unbroken partnership of 34 runs between the two batsmen ensured a comprehensive victory for their team.

Despite the spirited efforts of Lilley CC's bowling unit, their total proved inadequate against the determined Stevenage CC side.