U11 Sharks vs Kidmore End

Sonning U11 Sharks Fall Short Despite Spirited Bowling Effort

Kidmore End overcame Sonning U11 Sharks by 34 runs in a competitive BYCL Under 11 Challenge Tier 1 fixture, as extras proved decisive in both innings. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Kidmore End posted 122-8 from their 20 overs, with extras accounting for 73 of those runs.

Rudra Halai led the Sonning bowling attack with figures of 2-18 from his three overs, while Harrison Kidd (1-8), Jovan Purwaha (1-9), Svarup Huggi (1-25), and Niko Jordinson (1-21) also claimed wickets. Yutika Reddy Akula delivered an economical spell, conceding just 13 runs and bowling the only maiden of the innings.

Kidmore End's batting was led by Avi Karn and Rigved Vipperla, who both scored 13 runs, with Vipperla striking two boundaries in his 14-ball knock. Shourya Sable added a brisk 9 from 10 deliveries, including the only other boundary of the innings.

Chasing 123 for victory, Sonning struggled against a disciplined Kidmore End bowling attack, eventually being dismissed for 88. Captain Svarup Huggi top-scored with 10 runs from 22 deliveries, while Yutika Reddy Akula contributed 7 runs including one of Sonning's only two boundaries.

Shourya Sable was the standout bowler for Kidmore End, taking 3-4 from three overs including a maiden. Avi Karn (2-5) and Sid Goteti (2-15) provided excellent support, while Jaiden Andrews claimed 2-11. Viraj Patel bowled economically, conceding just 6 runs from his two overs which included a maiden.

Extras again played a significant role in the Sonning innings, with 56 of their 88 runs coming from this source. Despite this assistance, none of the Sonning batsmen were able to build a substantial innings, with only three players reaching double figures in the face of Kidmore End's consistent bowling.

The result sees Kidmore End claim victory in this North West division fixture, having controlled the match with their disciplined bowling performance after setting a challenging target with the bat.