Genesis Global vs Panthers, JMC: First-turf lessons as Genesis defend stoutly; Abir wins Best Fielder
Vansh’s powerplay double and Zohranveer’s anchor 15 stood out, but a death-overs squeeze (maiden 19th, tight 20th) closed the chase at 74 all out.
It was a landmark first step on a turf wicket for the Panthers at the JMC Cricket Ground, where the truer bounce and extra carry offered a fresh, demanding test. Genesis built a strong total and then applied the squeeze, closing out an 87-run win as the Panthers finished 74 all out. Even so, there were bright passages: Vansh struck twice in the powerplay to jolt the hosts early, and Zohranveer held the reply together with a measured 15 while Aneel counter-punched to keep the chase moving. In the closing phase, a maiden 19th over from Arjun Solanki followed by a tight 20th from Keyan Jindal sealed the result, underlining where our late-innings plans will sharpen next.
Key moments
- Powerplay impact: Vansh’s double strike checked Genesis’ early tempo and lifted the fielding intensity.
- Control phases: Disciplined spells from Atish and Abir created dots and pressure in the middle overs.
- Measured batting: Zohranveer anchored; Aneel’s counter-attacking strokes kept momentum alive.
- Death-overs squeeze: Maiden 19th and a tight 20th closed the chase—clarity for overs 18–20 becomes the next training priority.
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