Sanja Samson

Kochi Blue Tigers Roar to Second Straight ⁣Win in Kerala Cricket League, top the⁢ Table

Kochi, Kerala ​ -⁤ the Kochi Blue Tigers continued their dominant form in the Kerala ‍cricket​ League (KCL), securing a​ convincing 33-run victory over the Alleppey Ripples today. This win⁣ propels them to the ​top of the KCL⁤ points table,‍ marking a strong start ⁣to the second season.

The Blue Tigers posted‌ a competitive 183/8 in⁣ their 20 overs,‌ built on solid contributions from Vinoop and Alfie ​Francis. While ⁢early momentum was promising, the middle order faltered, with key batsmen struggling to convert starts.Captain Sanju Samson,also under scrutiny for his potential⁢ role in the upcoming Asia Cup,could only manage 13 runs off 22 balls,raising questions about his current⁢ form.

[Image of Sanju Samson & Cochin Blue Tigers]

Key​ Highlights:

Kochi Dominance: Second consecutive win for the Kochi Blue Tigers.
Alleppey Struggles: Ripples suffer their second loss of the season.
* ⁢ Points Table Toppers: Kochi Blue Tigers now lead⁣ the⁢ KCL standings.

Despite a shaky middle order, Alfie francis provided ‍a‌ late flourish,​ remaining unbeaten on 31 runs with a mix of boundaries.sreehari S Nay, Akai chandran,⁣ and Hyg saxena each claimed ‍two wickets for‍ Alleppey.

The Ripples’ chase got off to a arduous start, losing early wickets to KM Asif. While some batsmen showed resistance, including contributions from ⁢Ankara Chandran and Graj Saxena, they were unable to build ⁤a substantial ​partnership. Asif proved to be the pick of ‍the Kochi bowlers, dismantling the⁣ Ripples’ batting lineup.

Samson’s Form a Concern?

The performance of Sanju Samson will undoubtedly ⁣be ‌a talking point. His low⁣ score in this match follows recent struggles, potentially impacting his chances of securing an opening‌ spot in the Asia Cup ⁢squad.