The Eindhoven openers immediately began batting at a fast pace, quickly increasing the score. Aditya Burya was very handy for Eindhoven he made 62 at the other end it was Carlijn with nice figures for VCC (6-4-28). Eindhoven finished at a total of 208 including 70 extras, definitely something that can be improved. It was up to VCC to reach that total. The first wicket fell quickly from Aldino whose ball was caught very nicely at mid-off. Then it was the partnership of Alejo and Harsh (U15) that kept VCC in the game. in the 15th over, their partnership was broken Harsh had to leave. Farhaan came in and followed the score at a good pace with Alejo at the other end looking for a 50, but he was bowled out at 43 on a nice ball. From there it did not go well for VCC, as the first ball after that Tom was also bowled out. Farhaan a nice 27 but the run rate began to rise. In the end, it seemed to get exciting with Danial and Cedric on the crease, but Eindhoven’s fielding and bowling was just very good that day and VCC went all out for 179.
Next week, VCC takes on Punjab in hopes of still having a chance of making the playoffs.
Watch some highlights of the match: Highlights VCC – Eindhoven U17
and the four wickets of Carlijn van Koolwijk:
