The inaugural season of the National Cricket League (NCL) T10 concluded with a thrilling final, as Robin Uthappa-led Chicago Cricket Club (Chicago CC) clinched the prestigious NCL T10 trophy. The Chicago team triumphed over the Atlanta Kings by a convincing margin of 43 runs, marking the perfect end to an exciting tournament. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, former opener of the Indian national team and a global cricket icon, was on hand to present the trophy to Uthappa’s team during the post-match ceremony, adding an extra touch of p?restige ??to the occasion.

A special moment: Sachin Tendulkar and Robin Uthappa reunite

Sachin Tendulkar and Uthappa shared a memorable moment during the trophy presentation, rekindling memories of their time as teammates on ?the Indian cricket team. The two cricketers, who have played together in numerous international fixtures, exchanged smiles as Tendulkar handed over the trophy to Uthappa. The camaraderie between them added a heartwarming element to the celebration, delighting fans of both players.

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Led by Robin Uthappa, Chicago CC emerged victorious against Atlanta Kings in the final to take home the inaugural NCL Sixty Strikes trophy – presented by none other than the legend, Sachin Tendulkar! 🤩 #SixtyStrikesonFanCode pic.twitter.com/1wc3M38fgS

— FanCode (@FanCode) October 15, 2024

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Chicago CC’s dominant performance

Chicago CC set a daunting target after being put in to bat first, racking up an imposing total of 160 for the loss of just four wickets in their allotted 10 overs. Their batting was powered by an explosive innings from Leonardo Julien, who played a blistering knock of 61 runs off just 22 balls.?? Julien’s powerful hitting included five fours and six towering sixes, providing Chicago CC with the upper hand in the final.

Ben Russell from the Atlanta Kings tried his best to stem the flow of runs, emerging as his team’s top bowler with an impressive?? spell of two overs in which he claimed three wickets. However, Chicago’s aggressive batting ensured they set a massive target of 161 for Atlanta to chase.

A historic win for Chicago CC

In response, the Atlanta Kings fought valiantly but could only manage 117 runs for the loss of four wickets in their 10 overs. Tom Bruce was the standout performer for Atlanta, delivering a fighting knock of 61 runs off 21 balls, including some brilliant strokeplay. Despite Bruce’s best efforts, Atlanta’s run chase faltered, and they fell 43 runs short of the target.

Julien’s batting brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award, as his heroics with the bat proved decisive in securing Chicago CC’s victory.

C??hicago CC’s triumph in the inaugural NCL T10 not only brought them glory but also set the standard for future editions of the tournament. The team’s blend of powerful batting, disciplined bowling, and tactical captaincy by Uthappa proved too much for their opponents throughout the season, and their dominant display in th??e final capped off a remarkable campaign.

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In a thrilling showdown at the National Cricket League (NCL) T10 2024, veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir delivered a match-winning performance, leading the Atlanta Kings to a dominant 8-wicket victory over the Texas Gladiators in the eliminator match. Tahir, aged 45, rolled back the years with his phenomenal bowling display, taking 4 ?crucial wickets that left the Gladiators in tatters and propelled the Kings ??into the tournament final.

Imran Tahir’s bowling masterclass

Tahir’s brilliant spell began in the very first over of the Gladiators’ innings. Dawid Malan, known for his explosive batting, became Tahir’s first victim after attempting a shot towards square leg, only to see Shubham Chopra pull off a stunning diving catch. This early breakthrough set the? tone for what was to come.

The true highlight, however, came in the 8th over when Tahir produced a breathtaking triple-wicket maiden, which single-handedly decimated the Texas Gladiators�batting lin?eup.

His second wicket of the match saw Kennar Lewis, in an attempt to clear the boundary, sky the ball into the air. Sam Billings, stationed at long-on, safely completed the catch just inside the ropes, sending Lewis ba??ck to the pavilion.

On the very next delivery, Tahir struck again. Usman Rafiq, trying to up the scoring rate, launche?d a shot towards deep mid-wicket but fo??und the ever-alert Billings once more, who took a clean catch, dismissing Rafiq for a duck.

Tahir capped off his remarkable over by cleaning up Ashmead Nedd with a perfect spinning delivery that left the batter wit?h no answer. His figures of 4 wickets for just 6 runs in his two overs, including a trip??le-wicket maiden, earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

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A triple wicket maiden! 😧

Imran Tahir’s 4/17 powered the Atlanta Kings to a place in the 2nd qualifier! 🔥#SixtyStrikesonFanCode pic.twitter.com/4AXPBzzymB

— FanCode (@FanCode) October 13, 2024

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Texas Gladiators collapse

Batting first, Texas Gladiators struggled to build momentum as Tahir and the rest of the Atlanta Kings’ bowling attack applied relentless pressure. The Gladiators were bowled out for 93 runs in just 9.5 overs, with no batter able to make a significant impact after Tahir’s demolition act.

In response, th??e Atlanta Kings made light work of the 94-run target. Led by a blistering knock from Billings, who smashed 47 runs off just 20 balls, including 3 fours and 5 towering sixes, the Kings chased down the total with ease. They reached 94/2 in just 7.4 overs, cruising to an 8-wicket victory and securing their spot in the NCL T10 2024 final.

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