The last
quarter-final match gives us a re-match of a league game. Ronnie Finance start
favorites. They have won all their matches so far. They have looked solid in
all departments, and no team as yet has managed to expose a weakness.
Supertron, however, are the team that gave them the toughest fight. Vished
Bangar played an excellent innings and almost got them over the line. They
would certainly come into this match believing in their chances.
SUPERTRON
FORM GUIDE
OVERVIEW
Supertron’s
strength in this tournament has been their top order, and their weakness has
been their middle and lower middle order. In each of their 4 games, they have
lost only 2 wickets at the halfway mark (103 / 2 vs Smashers, 79 / 2 vs Ronnie
Finance, 85 / 2 vs Stallions, 68 / 2 vs Times Internet). Their last 10 over
batting performances are a different story (143 / 3 vs Smashers, 93 / 8 vs
Ronnie Finance, 67 / 7 vs Stallions, 65 / 8 vs Times Internet). Their best show
was in their first match, when they posted 246 (the highest total of the
tournament). The curve has steadily sloped down from there. To win this match,
they need to buck that trend. Hard hitting Bangar (one of the batsmen of the
tournament), Vibhor and Harsh (fastest fifty of the tournament) need to fire,
and the middle order will need to make a contribution.
In spite
of some problems with the batting, Supertron have competed hard in all 4
matches, and won 2. Credit for that goes to their excellent bowling unit. They
have kept it tight, and barring Ronnie Finance, none of their opposition
batsmen have managed to get away. The best part is that Supertron are not
over-reliant on 1 or 2 bowlers. Harsh has been consistent, and apart from him,
different people have made contributions in different games.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Click here for a complete statistical breakdown of Supertron’s batting and
bowling performances in this tournament.
RONNIE FINANCE
FORM GUIDE
OVERVIEW
Ronnie
Finance have been impressive, to say the least. In the 4 matches they have
played, they have chased comfortably in 2 and posted big totals batting first
in the other 2. Their strength is the depth in both batting and bowling. The
team does not depend on one or two star players. This gives everyone the
freedom to express themselves without feeling undue pressure. Nimit is an
experienced captain, and he has formed a cohesive team who are happy to play
for each other.
Ronnie
Finance has opening partnerships of 40, 52, 132, and 32 in the tournament.
Opener Gaurav Negi is among the top run getters in the tournament. In the
bowling department, left-arm spinner Monu Thapa is the best. With nearly two
decades of cricket experience under his belt, he rarely ever bowls a bad ball.
Along with control over line and length, he also varies his pace and flight.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Click here fora complete statistical breakdown of Ronnie Finance’ batting and bowling performances
in this tournament.
Supertron
have their work cut out. They certainly have the heavy artillery and bowling
depth to win this match, but they will have to play like a unit. The middle
order in batting will need to fire. Can their batsmen come good towards the end
overs of their innings? If they can, this might just be the most explosive
battle of the tournament!
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