National Cricket League: Robin Uthappa, Michael Leask Star As Chicago Defeat Texas Gladiators

08.10.2024 - 14:45 sports.ndtv.com

National Cricket League: Robin Uthappa-led Chicago CC defeated Texas Gladiators by a huge 41-run margin in the NCL Sixty Strikes.

Batting first, Chicago posted a total of 173/2 in 10 overs. In reply, Texas Gladiators could manage only 132.6 in 10 overs. The main architects of Chicago's win were India star Uthappa, Chris Lynn and Michael Leask.

Uthappa and Lynn gave Chicago a great opening stand that dented the Wahab Riyaz-led Gladiators hard. Both cricketer notched their half-centuries in style.

While Uthappa scored 66 off 27 balls (7x6s, 5x4s), Lynn stayed unbeaten on 60 off 23 balls (7x6s, 3x4s). The two were involved in a 112-run stand before Uthappa was dismissed by Usman Rafiq in the seventh over.

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