Indian Cricket League

ICL: Hyderabad Heroes beat Ahmedabad Rockets

A disciplined effort from the Hyderabad Heroes saw them scamper home against Ahmedabad Rockets by a narrow margin of 3 runs at Tau Devi Lal stadium here on Wednesday, in a crucial match where both the sides needed a win for a coveted place in the semi-final of the championships.

It was Ahmedabd skipper Damien Martyn, who won the toss and elected to field.

And Jason Gillespie’s bowling prowess with the new ball was on full view almost immediately and he eventually scalped the opposition sheath anchor Jimmy Maher in the third over cheaply for 3.

Rakesh Patel, who has impressed one and all in this tournament, struck the second blow, packing off the dangerous Razzaq to leave the defending champions in a bit of a bother at 14-2 at the end of 4th over.

Kemps’ wicket as Gillespie’s second scalp read further misery for the Hyderabadies and at the end of the 5th over, the boys from Gujarat were right on top, with Heroes reeling at 20-3.

And with Rayadu’s wicket, Ahmedabad was in driver’s seat

Tags: Ahmedabad Rockets, Hyderabad Heroes, ICL