GSCK vs Fjord D
GSCK 133/10 (19.5) · Fjord D 123/9 (20.0)
at Ekeberg 3
A gritty 10-run win. We were bowled out for 133 — but the bowling group turned up when it mattered and defended it to the last over. A really satisfying T20 victory.
Nithin’s Fight Set the Total
Grorud won the toss and chose to bat. It turned into a tricky evening — Fjord D’s Vinaykumar Rajendra Ray was outstanding with 5/14 in 2.5 overs, and wickets fell in clusters through the middle.
The innings was held together by Nithin Nandan: 45 off 35 (two fours, two sixes) — a knock that gave us something to defend. Around him:
- Rijoy P: 20 off 13 — an aggressive powerplay cameo (five fours worth of intent packed into 13 balls).
- Bibin Thomas: 16 off 27 — the captain trying to hold an end.
- Ranjit Ramakrishnan Nair: 15 off 10 (SR 150) — a quick contribution.
- Mahesh Das: 12 off 9 at the death.
We were bowled out for 133 in the last over — but on that pitch, that felt like a competitive score.
Rahul Kaladharan Led a Defensive Bowling Effort
Defending 134 in a T20 requires every bowler to hit their lengths — and that’s exactly what we got.
- Rahul Kaladharan: 3/20 in 4 overs — the strike bowler on the day.
- Bibin Devasia: 3-0-12-0 — economy of 4.00, absolute pressure.
- Renju Kochumman Raju: 1/22, Bibin Thomas: 1/11, Kiran Raj: 1/11, Ranjit Ramakrishnan Nair: 1/20, Vijith Peedika Kandiyil: 1/8, Lineesh Puthiyotttum Kandi: 1/8 — nine bowlers used, nine contributions.
- Mahaboob Monutty: 2 overs for just 9 (economy 4.50).
Fjord D fell 10 runs short at 123/9. A properly earned victory.
Positives
- Defending a small total is one of the toughest things to do in T20. We did it.
- Nine bowlers on the wicket sheet — a full-team effort.
- Nithin backing up his strong season with another vital knock.
Best Performances — Batting
| Player | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nithin Chekkattu Nandan (GSCK) | 45 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 128.57 |
| Ramasubramanian Thenkarai Maharajan (Fjord D) | 21 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 72.41 |
| Rijoy P (GSCK) | 20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 153.85 |
Best Performances — Bowling
| Player | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinaykumar Rajendra Ray (Fjord D) | 2.5 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 4.94 |
| Rahul Kuppakkattu Kaladharan (GSCK) | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Ranjeet Singh Hada (Fjord D) | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 |