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T20 B DIVISION: INDIAN WARRIORS PROMOTED IN STYLE

04/07/2024 07:15:00 Simphiwe Ndwandwe

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MBABANE – On a thrilling day of action at Enjabulweni Cricket Oval, the Eswatini Cricket Association (ECA) witnessed intense battles.

This was witnessed as teams vied for top honours in the B Division (Twenty20) T20 League, this past Sunday. The day kicked off with a clash between Nine Oft Cricket Club and Nhlangano Legends competing for the third position. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Nine Oft Cricket Club faced a tough challenge as they were bowled out for a mere 49 runs in 14.1 overs. Nhlangano Legends wasted no time in chasing down the target, reaching victory in just 5.5 overs with six wickets in hand, securing a comfortable win by six wickets.

The spotlight then shifted to the highly-anticipated final match between the mighty Indian Warriors and the Bangla Tigers. After winning the toss, Bangla Tigers elected to field first, allowing Indian Warriors to set a formidable target of 155 runs in their allotted 20 overs. In a valiant effort to chase down the target, the minnows from Manzini faltered and were bowled out for a mere 48 runs in 8.1 overs, falling short by 107 runs. Indian Warriors emerged victorious, clinching the B Division T20 League championship in style.

Solace

Despite the defeat, Bangla Tigers found solace in carrying home the runners-up trophy and securing a ticket to participate in the prestigious ECA A Division T20 League, showcasing the competitive spirit and sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament. With a total of 12 teams competing in the ECA Division T20 League, the ECA announced that three teams will be promoted to the A Division League, while two sides from A Division will transition down to the second-tier. ECA’s Secretary General Mandla Dlamini, said they extended a heartfelt gratitude to all teams that participated in the B Division T20 League. “Congratulations to the winning teams as well as those who earned promotion to showcase their talents in the esteemed A Division League,” he added.
The Captain of Indian Warriors, Patel Safvan Shabbir, said that it was their dream as a team to win a trophy. “The winning final match against the Bangla Tigers was not as easy. We are proud to have made it,” Shabbir said.