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Cricket Association of Phoenix

Congratulate Champions PCL 2018 Division A– Desert Eaglez

Desert Eaglez emerged as the winner of Division A Championship for PCL Winter League 2018 defeating Wolverines by 72 runs in the final played on May 8. Eaglez won the toss and elected to bat. Most of the Eaglez top and middle order batsman contributed their part and kept scoreboard busy eventually posting an impressive total of 125/8 in 20 overs. All the Wolverines bowlers got a wickets but were not able to stop the flow of runs at crucial moments of the match. In response to the big total demand Wolverines started aggressively but lost regular wicket to a disciplined Eaglez bowling attack. Eaglez kept things tight from the start with skipper Kulranjan Pandey leading the attack giving just 1 run in his opening 2 over spell. Rest of the Eaglez blowers followed the footprint and did not give anything loose; Arvind Raina went a step ahead of rest and was the stand out bowler of the match with a hat-trick and 5 wicket haul to finish the game. Special mention to Rahul Reddy from Eaglez as he was the impact player of the match with contribution from both bat and ball. Click here to view complete match scorecard.

Congratulate Champions PCL 2018 Division B – Unpredictables

Unpredictable lifted the Division B Championship for PCL Winter League 2018 defeating Rock On in a thrilling final played on April 22. Unpredictable batsman Ramana went blasting 5 6s to take the game away from Rock On who almost had their shot at title when Unpredictable last wicket pair joined hands at 63/9 in 17.3 overs chasing 95. Requiring 32 to win of 15 balls, Ramana needed just 10 in company of last wicket to finish the game and announce Unpredictables as CHAMPIONS. Ramana innings was a classic example of “It’s not over ’til it’s over!“. Click here to view complete match scorecard.