Date: 14-Dec-2024
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill
Overs: 20 Overs
Result: DC Eagles Won by 7 Wickets
US Open Premier Cricket League 2024
In an exciting match at the Central Broward Regional Park, DC Eagles chased down a target of 129 set by the Dallas Smashers, winning by 7 wickets with 5.2 overs to spare in the US Open Premier Cricket League 2024. Husnain Bukhari was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball.
Dallas Smashers Innings:
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Dallas Smashers managed to post a modest total of 128/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Samih Sadiq was the standout performer for the Smashers, scoring a quickfire 48 runs off 28 balls, including 4 boundaries and 3 sixes, finishing with an impressive strike rate of 171.43. However, the rest of the Smashers’ batting line-up failed to convert starts, as they struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of the DC Eagles. The Eagles bowlers kept things tight, with Husnain Bukhari being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 17 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining an economy rate of 4.25.
DC Eagles Innings:
Chasing a relatively small target, DC Eagles made light work of the required runs, reaching 133/3 in just 14.4 overs. Trevon Griffith anchored the chase with a solid 38 runs off 30 balls, including 4 boundaries and 1 six, for a strike rate of 126.67. He was well supported by Husnain Bukhari, who contributed an explosive 33 runs off 27 balls, with 2 fours and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 122.22. The chase was completed comfortably, with DC Eagles securing the win with 7 wickets to spare.
Best Performances:
Batters:
- Samih Sadiq (Dallas Smashers): 48 runs off 28 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes, SR: 171.43)
- Trevon Griffith (DC Eagles): 38 runs off 30 balls (4 fours, 1 six, SR: 126.67)
- Husnain Bukhari (DC Eagles): 33 runs off 27 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 122.22)
Bowlers:
- Husnain Bukhari (DC Eagles): 4 overs, 1 maiden, 17 runs, 2 wickets, Economy: 4.25
- Muhammad Uzair (DC Eagles): 4 overs, 0 maidens, 22 runs, 2 wickets, Economy: 5.50
- Rajesh Sharma (Dallas Smashers): 4 overs, 0 maidens, 45 runs, 0 wickets, Economy: 11.25

Key Highlights:
- Husnain Bukhari was the standout player of the match, earning the Man of the Match award for his excellent all-round performance. He was brilliant with the ball, picking up 2 key wickets and conceding only 17 runs in his 4 overs. With the bat, he contributed a vital 33 runs off 27 balls, guiding his team to victory.
- DC Eagles‘ bowlers, particularly Husnain Bukhari and Muhammad Uzair, were in excellent form, restricting Dallas Smashers to a manageable total.
- Samih Sadiq‘s explosive knock was the lone highlight for the Smashers, but it wasn’t enough to push them to a defendable total.
- The DC Eagles‘ chase was clinical, with solid contributions from Trevon Griffith and Husnain Bukhari.
With this win, DC Eagles demonstrated their dominance in the tournament, cruising to a 7-wicket victory and keeping their campaign strong. Husnain Bukhari‘s all-round performance was the difference, making him the Man of the Match.