Drammen vs Aliens, T20 (Div 2) Match 1
Power hitting helps Drammen to a strong first innings total.
Drammen put up a solid all-round batting performance to post 174/7 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper Rashad Mukhtar anchored the innings with 47 off 48 balls, displaying some power hitting off the back foot.
Drammen accelerated a towards the end with Shehan Jude Thomas Nugera, who scored 27 off 12 balls, and Mohabbat Rasool, who finished unbeaten on 11 off 4 balls, pushing the score well past 170.
Oslo Aliens’ bowlers had moments of success, with Dennis Peter (2/24) and David Kuhlwilm (2/20) leading the effort and Sushil providing some pace in the opening spell. However, a couple of expensive overs from others allowed Drammen to reach a strong total.
Oslo Aliens struggle to chase down 174
Chasing 175, Oslo Aliens struggled with the required run rate. Early wickets stifled their momentum, with the top order wickets falling under pressure. Milton (16 off 25) tried to hold the innings together.
David fell to an unfortunate caught and bowled and Sindre was starting to look comfortable in the middle with 16 balls faced before being caught. A brief resistance came from Thomas, who remained unbeaten on 34 off 21. An unbeaten ninth wicket partnership of 44 allowed the Aliens to reach 128/8 falling 46 runs short.
Key Performers
Drammen:
• Rashad Mukhtar – 47 (48)
• Shehan Nugera – 27 (12)
• Atiqullah S. Dawlatzai – 10 (4) & 2 wickets
Oslo Aliens:
• Thomas Cason – 34* (21)
• Dennis Peter – 2/24
• David Kuhlwilm – 2/20