Der Eagles Cricket Club konnte in seinem ersten offiziellen Spiel als Verein einen bemerkenswerten Sieg verbuchen, als sie den «Power Winterthur Cricket Club 2 – PWCC2» in einem packenden Twenty20-Match am 5. Mai 2024 mit 6 Wickets besiegten. Obwohl PWCC-2 den Münzwurf gewann und sich entschied, zuerst zu schlagen, konnten sie nur 175/7 in ihren 20 Overs erzielen. Die Bowler des Eagles CC, angeführt von dem herausragenden Elankeeran Raveendran, der drei Wickets für nur 13 Runs erzielte, hielten ihre Gegner effektiv in Schach.
Sarujan Kumarakulasingam set a strong tone early in the game, giving the team a significant boost of confidence through his aggressive batting. Chasing 176 runs for victory, Eagles CC reached their target with 180/4, still having one over to spare. Guttalan Santhirasekaram was steady, scoring 40 runs off 40 balls, while Jude Selvanayagam Danisiyas made a crucial contribution of 32 runs from 32 balls. Lavan played a pivotal role in maintaining the run rate and ensuring that the team stayed on course during their innings.
Elankeeran Raveendran not only led the attack with the ball but also made vital contributions with the bat, scoring a quick 20 runs from 10 balls, which sealed the victory. This win not only marks a successful debut for the Eagles Cricket Club but also establishes them as a team with strong potential and strategic acumen. For the first time, two talented players from the Eagles Cricket Academy showcased their skills and integrated excellently into the team.
The atmosphere on match day was excellent, as the fans of the Eagles Cricket Club enthusiastically supported the team. Their energy and enthusiasm undoubtedly contributed to the team delivering a strong performance. As the Eagles Cricket Club celebrates this victory, the robust support from the fans highlights the team's potential for future successes. It was a great victory for the entire team.
