Pupuni takes lead in Asuogyaman Boys U-19 T20 Cricket League

Pupuni Community Cricket Club have their noses in front as the Asuogyaman Boys U-19 T20 Community Cricket League entered its week 2 matches on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Pupuni, having beaten Senchi Master Batters by 7 runs in the first week, saw off Senchi Royal Batters by 8 wickets in the second game played at the Akosombo Presby Park in Zone 2.

Senchi Royal Batters scored 40 runs, all out in 9.3 overs after Pupuni won toss and elected to field first.

In the bowling figures, John Kwao, took 2 wickets, gave away 6 runs in 2 overs while Francis Kojo took 1 wicket, gave away 1 run in an over, with the rest of the wickets being Catches.

Michael Pobi of Senchi Royal Batters scored 10 runs, off 7 balls, and Kelvin Selase scored 7 runs, off 11 balls.
Pupuni ended the game early, scoring 45 runs, for 2 wickets in 7.2 overs.

Pupuni Head Coach, Belinda Asante was optimistic they will qualify for the Semifinals.

“We had a good game and our plan worked for us. It feels good when your players listen to your shouts at the edge of the Oval. We are happy to be on top of the table and we are very certain we will qualify for the semifinals. We have 3 more matches to play and we will keep training to improve on our performances.”

The first match of the day however saw Mangoase Hydro lose the bragging rights to their neighbours Abuakwa Super Kings.

Mangoase Hydro won the toss and wanted to chase and so elected to field first. Abuakwa Super Kings scored 56 runs, all out in 12.3 overs in the first innings.

Prince Homeku one of the life lines of Abuakwa Super Kings, scored 15runs, off 9 balls while 13 runs, off 15 balls.

All hopes were dashed for Mangoase Hydro in the second innings, as they could only manage 18 runs, all out in 13.3 overs.

Pupuni Community Cricket Club sit at the summit of Zone 2 with 4 points whereas Abuakwa Super Kings follows with 2 points after a match. Tortibo, who made headlines in week 1 lie 3rd also with 2 points after a match.

Senchi Royals, Senchi Master Batters and Mangoase Hydro follow in that order with no points.

Sadly, all players wore black armbands to mourn with the family of 17-year-old Francisca Kudavor whose funeral was ongoing at Akosombo-Abume. Francisca was part of the Girls U-17 League which ended in April this year and she played for Mangoase Hydro.

The Ghana Cricket Association, together with the Eastern Region Cricket Association donated an amount of cash to the bereaved family.

The League heads into another exciting fixture come Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Attached is the league table for both zones.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey