Thursday 15 October 2015

Top 3 Performers of the Month

"If you have a love for the game of Cricket, whether you are a player, an ex-player or simply an onlooker, many will be the pleasures in your life"

The field of sports is a space which draws attention of millions of people. Some prefer to watch it, some like to play it and some become avid followers want to extract every piece of fact attached with it.

The gentleman's game is definitely one sport which is extensively followed & involves a big separate department for the maintenance of statistics and records, for future analysis.

So, we in our debut edition (September 15-October 15) of 'The Cricket Anatomy', bring for the cricket aficionados this - 'TOP 3 PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH', highlighting the performances of those who made a mark.

[Note : The three players are not mentioned on the basis of ranks]

Imad Wasim (Pakistan, 26 years old)

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Making his debut in this very year, this Pakistani left hander made significant contributions in the Pakistan's tour to Zimbabwe and proved his mettle.

In the 1st T20 International of the series, Wasim chipped in 4 wickets in 4 overs conceding just 11 runs and was also involved in a couple of run outs. He scored 19 runs with the bat. Owing to his performance, the visitors won the match by 13 runs and he was adjudged the Man of The Match.

Though in the 2nd Match of the series, his figures with the bat as well as the ball didn't prove to be substantial, his benefaction to the team in the former game proved enough to gain him the titlle of - 'Man of The Series'

He ensured that his great form benefitted the team in the One Day Series too.

In the very first match, his bat showed a formidable action hitting 61 runs & being involved in a crucial partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. Adding to this was a wicket that he picked.Imad did not find a place in the Playing XI in the next game but he returned back in the 3rd and final match of the tournament and sent 3 batsmen back to the pavilion.

At the end of tour, he walked back with 9 wickets & 93 runs having played 4 matches in total.

In all, it was a perfect series for Imad Wasim in his debut year.

We hope, he gets better & better with each passing game.

Shoaib Malik (Pakistan, 33 years old)

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This 33 year old right hander is next in our list as he with his doughty display of skill and power became a major highlight in his team's tour to Zimbabwe.

Talking about the 2 match T20 international series, Malik comprehensively scored 50 runs.In the introductory match, he went on to become the highest scorer of the Pakistani innings with 35 runs.
However, his major contribution came in the longer format.

Shoaib garnered 3 wickets in the introductory match of the One Day series in which the visitors attained a massive 131 run victory.He shined in the second game when he took the charge of the Pakistan batting and added 96 runs to the team's total.Unfortunately, his innings went in vain as the hosts won it by 5 runs (D/L method).Hitting 31 runs in the closing match, his tally accounted for a total of 211 runs in the ODI Series.

Shoaib Malik was honoured with the 'Man of The Series' title.

This brilliant showcase also earned him a place in the Test Squad of Pakistan.

Jean Paul Duminy (South Africa, 31 years old)

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This prominent figure of the Proteas attracted the spotlight towards him in the recently concluded T20 International series in India.

The hosts had set a grand target of 200 and chasing it in their den was going to be a nerve breaking task. However, the Plessis lead team got upto a great start and shifted the edge towards them.

The team faced problems when the opening batsmen who were in a pure attacking mode were dismissed in quick succession and very soon the Captain too returned back to the pavilion. But this did not mark an end to the game.

South Africa found a saviour in JP Duminy who put his bat at vigorous work and scored runs which were double the number of deliveries he faced. He hit 68 runs in 34 balls & guided his team to a 7 wicket victory.
In the following T20 also, he took the charge after the top order failed and emerged as the highest scorer for his team while chasing a low target.

Putting up 98 runs in his account in 2 matches, he was awarded with the "Man Of The Series" title.

Here were the highlights of the players who stood out & grabbed the eyeballs of the viewers, we will be back in November bringing you the "Top Performers" from that cricketing action that follows.

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