The Kerala Cricket League witnessed a captivating performance by Muhammad Ashik, whose explosive batting overshadowed Sanju Samson’s impressive century. The match between Kochi Blue Tigers and Kollam Sailors saw Ashik deliver a remarkable innings that sealed a dramatic victory for Kochi.
Kollam Sailors set a challenging target of 237 runs after a strong batting performance, with Vishnu Vinod’s 94 runs and Sachin Baby’s 91 runs leading the charge. Sanju Samson, batting for Kochi, responded with a phenomenal century, reaching his half-century in 16 balls and completing the century in 42 balls. Despite Samson’s dominant performance, Kochi faced a precarious situation when wickets fell.
Enter Muhammad Ashik, who played a crucial role in the team’s successful chase. Partnering with Samson, Ashik contributed significantly to the team’s progress. In a nail-biting finish, Kochi required 17 runs in the final over. Ashik’s aggressive batting included a four and a six off the first two deliveries. Despite a run-out, Ashik remained on strike for the final ball, with six runs needed for victory. Demonstrating composure under pressure, Ashik smashed a six, securing a thrilling win for Kochi.
Ashikâs final score was an unbeaten 45 runs off just 18 balls, highlighted by five sixes and three fours, marking a memorable contribution to the team’s victory in the KCL match.