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With still over 100 runs to get, it was anyone’s game. Sayan went in the middle but was back in no time without troubling the scorers. Praneel needed some solid support – support which came in the form of Sitabja.
With 6 wickets down, Praneel decided it was time to cut loose.
Hornsby tried everything, pace, spin, loopy deliveries, but Praneel played like a man possessed. Nothing could stop him. He hit the ball all over the ground. I think he had the song by the great Freddy Mercury playing in his head... “Don’t stop me now...coz I’m having a good time, having a good time....”.
(Ok Praneel I know you’re too young for a Freddy Mercury/Queen reference, so look it up). He played like a tiger – his shots defying the laws of gravity... Sitabja joined in the action too and put away 2 short deliveries for 6’s on the leg side, steadying the innings alongside Praneel.
Just like that we were 10 runs away from victory, a few quick singles, and Praneel had the honour of putting away a loose delivery for a boundary, the 98* run partnership coming to an end with VICTORY, and what a day for Praneel to get his maiden career century. Unbeaten at 111, with 12 x 4’s and 3 x 6’s.
The cherry on top was to have Praneel’s parents and younger brother witness this magical innings. The family joining in the celebrations on the pitch.
Cometh the hour, cometh the man!
And just like that, we were premiers again! 2 years in a row – well done skip Agniva and to the entire unit!
This unit is more than just a team, we’re a Band of Brothers, and we intend on keeping it this way! Up the C4 Whites!!!