Budapest Zalmi

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Frames form Zalmi Practice Session 🏏💛

Frames from Zalmi Practice Session 🏏

A Convincing 50-Run Win for Budapest Zwanan 🟢🟡

Budapest Zwanan delivered a strong all-round performance in a practice match against Budapest Blinders, securing a commanding 50-run victory.

Batting first, Zwanan posted a competitive total of 177/5 in 20 overs, with several important contributions throughout the innings. Junaid and Moiz both scored brilliant 41s, while Umer added a composed 40. Tabrezi gave the innings momentum with an aggressive 37 off 20 balls, helping the team finish with a strong total on the board.

With the ball, Zwanan kept the pressure on from the start. Bharat was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets and playing a key role in breaking Blinders’ chase. Shivam, Shahbaz, Tabrezi and Soban also contributed with important wickets as Blinders were bowled out for 127 in 17.4 overs.

A complete team performance, strong batting, disciplined bowling, and a well-deserved win for Budapest Zwanan.

Proud of the boys. We move forward. 💛💚

High-Scoring First Practice Match of the season Sees Tigers Edge Budapest Zwanan

In the first practice match of the season, with many new faces in the team, Budapest Zwanan delivered an encouraging performance in a thrilling high-scoring contest, eventually falling short as Tigers chased down the target to win by 7 wickets.

Batting first, Budapest Zwanan posted a strong 198/4 in 20 overs, showing depth, intent, and plenty of promise. Malik Abdul Moiz led the way with an outstanding 60 off 36 balls, playing an aggressive knock that included 6 fours and 4 sixes. He was well supported by Muhammad Soban Bhutta, who made a composed 41 off 34 balls before retiring out, helping hold the innings together through the middle overs.

At the top, Mohammed Tabrezi gave the side early momentum with a quick 20 off 11 balls, while the finishing was provided in style by Rana Moaz, who remained unbeaten on 29 from just 13 balls, and Danish Khan, who added an unbeaten 18 off 10 deliveries.

In reply, Tigers chased the target in 19.1 overs, reaching 202/3 in a strong batting display. Their captain Basharat Arslan produced the defining innings of the match, scoring a brilliant 104 off 52 balls, an innings that ultimately tilted the game in Tigers’ favour.

Despite the result, Budapest Zwanan had some strong moments with the ball. Mohammed Tabrezi impressed with 2 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs, while Shivam also made an impact by claiming 1 wicket. The team showed effort and fight throughout the innings against an aggressive Tigers batting line-up.

For a first practice match of the season, there were plenty of positives to take away. With so many new faces in the side, the team showed character, attacking intent, and several strong individual performances that will give confidence moving forward.

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UCB emerged victorious in a tense, low-scoring contest as they chased down 126 to beat Budapest Zalmi by four wickets with one over to spare.

Batting first, Zalmi struggled for fluency throughout their innings and could only manage 125/7 in 20 overs. Their innings was anchored by Muhammad Soban Bhutta, who top-scored with a measured 43 not out off 48 balls, striking five boundaries. He received brief support from Muhammad Junaid (22 off 13) and Ullah Shakir (13 off 6), but regular wickets prevented any major partnerships from forming. Extras (21 runs, including 18 wides) lifted the total, but Zalmi were left well short of a competitive score.

UCB’s bowlers maintained steady control, with Muhammad Ali Nawaz (3/30) and Md Rakibul Islam (2/27) doing the bulk of the damage. Troy Mickle was particularly economical, conceding just 15 runs from his four overs.

The chase of 126 was not straightforward. Zalmi’s bowlers fought hard, and when Rana Moaz ripped through the top order with a brilliant spell of 4-1-16-3, UCB found themselves wobbling. Shabaz Ali and Muhammad Junaid added a wicket apiece.

Nevertheless, UCB’s batsmen held their nerve. Troy Mickle (32 off 43) provided the platform, and Jack Murrell (32 off 27) accelerated the innings with timely boundaries. Despite losing wickets at key moments, Anil Pattanaik (15 off 11)* and Robert Ainsworth (11 off 8)* guided UCB home, reaching 126/6 in 19 overs.

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Player of the Match

Despite being on the losing side, Rana Moaz (Budapest Zalmi) was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling figures of 4-1-16-3, which gave Zalmi hope in defending a modest total.

Stand-out Performers of the Opening Match 💯
- 111 off 44 balls
- 109 off 40 balls

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WHAT A PHENOMENAL START TO THE SEASON!!

1. Centuries from our most senior and experienced players set the tone. 🏏

2. A record-breaking opening partnership of 227 runs a new benchmark! 📣

3. A massive first innings total of 344 runs, surpassing our own record. 🚨

4. Another milestone: Victory by our highest-ever margin—222 runs.💥

The YELLOW STORM 🌪️ has arrived, and this is just the beginning. Stay tuned — there’s plenty more to come this season!

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