Every now and then, cricket gives you exactly what you ask for, and on the evening of 12th July at VDCABCA Cricket Ground, Bidupur, that is precisely what happened. WCB Lions vs WCB Tigers, an individual match played under the Weekend Cricket Bash (WCB) banner, turned out to be a complete package, boundaries, big hits, tight bowling spells, and finally a Super Over that had the entire ground on its feet. WCB Tigers won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that stayed relevant right up to the final ball.
When both teams finish level at 150 runs after 20 overs, you know the cricketing gods had something special written into the script. This is not just a match report, it is a tribute to every single player who gave everything they had on the field.
Match Summary: A Photo Finish for the Ages
WCB Lions batted first and put up a competitive total, while WCB Tigers fought hard through the chase. Here is the quick summary:
| Team | Innings 1 | Super Over |
|---|---|---|
| WCB Lions | 150/10 (19.3 Ov) | 19/0 (1.0 Ov) |
| WCB Tigers | 150/8 (20.0 Ov) | 21/0 (1.0 Ov) |
Result: Match Tied, WCB Tigers won the Super Over
There was not a single run separating the two sides after the regulation overs, and when the pressure was at its peak, WCB Tigers held their nerve and put up 21 runs in the Super Over to seal the match in their favour.
Match Awards
Before diving into the scorecards, here is a look at the players who stood out the most on the night.
| Award | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Himanshu Shekhar | WCB Tigers | 21 R (18B, 3×4, 1×6, SR 116.67) & 2.0-0-17-2 (Eco 8.50) |
| Best Batter | Dr Gagan K Banodhe | WCB Tigers | 45 R (40B, 4×4, 1×6, SR 112.50) |
| Best Bowler | Santosh Singh | WCB Lions | 4.0-1-18-2 (Eco 4.50) |
Himanshu Shekhar’s all-round effort, a fighting knock with the bat and a couple of crucial wickets with the ball, was the difference-maker that earned him the Player of the Match award. Dr Gagan K Banodhe’s composed 45 anchored the chase and rightfully won him the Best Batter award, while Santosh Singh’s tight, disciplined spell of 2 for 18 made him the standout bowler of the match.
Innings 1: WCB Lions Set the Stage
WCB Lions had a slightly shaky start, but their middle and lower order completely turned the script around. Together, the team put up 150 runs on the board, a total built by players who took responsibility in the crunch moments.
WCB Lions Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prakash Shrivastava | c Sibgat Rashid b Himanshu Shekhar | 29 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 170.59 |
| Rajesh Kumar | b Sibgat Rashid | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vivek Raj | b Niraj Roy | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Dr Shankar VA | b Himanshu Shekhar | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Vipin (C) | b No Name | 22 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Ankit Corp Strikers Janta Junction | c Himanshu Shekhar b Kumar Mayant | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Mohit Raushan | c & b Kumar Mayant | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 41.67 |
| Ankit Cricket (Wk) | b No Name | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Santosh Singh | st Shashi Kumar b Dr Gagan K Banodhe | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Raajan Kr | not out | 41 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 141.38 |
| Rishi Jha | run out (Shashi Kumar/Kumar Mayant) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Extras | wd 11, lb 5, b 8 | 24 | ||||
| Total | 150/10 | (19.3 Ov) |
Fall of Wickets: 13-1 (Rajesh Kumar, 1.3 ov), 20-2 (Vivek Raj, 2.3 ov), 46-3 (Prakash Shrivastava, 4.3 ov), 48-4 (Dr Shankar VA, 4.5 ov), 74-5 (Vipin, 7.4 ov), 79-6 (Ankit Corp Strikers Janta Junction, 9.2 ov), 87-7 (Mohit Raushan, 11.5 ov), 91-8 (Ankit Cricket, 12.3 ov), 111-9 (Santosh Singh, 16.1 ov), 150-10 (Rishi Jha, 19.3 ov)
Raajan Kr’s innings was the backbone of this match. Forty-one runs off 29 balls, laced with nine boundaries, took the Lions to a respectable total at a point when the innings was under real pressure. Alongside him, Prakash Shrivastava gave the top order an explosive start, smashing 29 runs off just 17 balls. Vipin, leading from the front, also chipped in with a quickfire 22 off 14 balls that included a six.
WCB Tigers Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niraj Roy | 3.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
| Sibgat Rashid | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Himanshu Shekhar (C) | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 8.50 |
| No Name | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Kumar Mayant | 4.0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.25 |
| Kumarsambhav Singh | 0.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16.00 |
Kumar Mayant delivered the tightest bowling spell of the innings, picking up 2 wickets at an economy of just 3.25. Himanshu Shekhar also lived up to his captaincy responsibilities, striking with two important wickets of his own.
Innings 2: WCB Tigers Chase in Style
Once the chase began, WCB Tigers showed they had every bit of the fight needed to level the match. Dr Gagan K Banodhe carried this chase almost single-handedly.
WCB Tigers Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumarsambhav Singh | run out (Ankit Cricket) | 33 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 126.92 |
| Shashi Kumar (Wk) | c Ankit Cricket b Santosh Singh | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Harshit | b Vivek Raj | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe | c Ankit Cricket b Vipin | 45 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Sibgat Rashid | c Vipin b Vivek Raj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| No Name | b Raajan Kr | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ritesh | b Raajan Kr | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Himanshu Shekhar (C) | c Ankit Cricket b Santosh Singh | 21 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Kumar Mayant | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Niraj Roy | not out | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Extras | b 1, wd 18, nb 2, lb 1 | 22 | ||||
| Total | 150/8 | (20.0 Ov) |
Fall of Wickets: 54-1 (Shashi Kumar, 6.2 ov), 55-2 (Kumarsambhav Singh, 6.2 ov), 88-3 (Harshit, 10.3 ov), 88-4 (Sibgat Rashid, 10.4 ov), 90-5 (No Name, 11.2 ov), 104-6 (Ritesh, 13.4 ov), 142-7 (Himanshu Shekhar, 19 ov), 143-8 (Dr Gagan K Banodhe, 19.1 ov)
Dr Gagan K Banodhe’s 45 off 40 balls was the standout knock of the entire match, built on 4 boundaries and a six, and it rightly earned him the Best Batter award. Kumarsambhav Singh also gave the top order a solid foundation with 33 runs off 26 balls. Himanshu Shekhar, playing the captain’s role to perfection, added a crucial 21 in the closing overs to keep the target within reach, a knock that combined with his earlier bowling spell to earn him the Player of the Match award. Niraj Roy and Kumar Mayant stayed unbeaten at the end and steered the innings to a tie, which itself was no small achievement.
WCB Lions Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santosh Singh | 4.0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Vipin (C) | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 |
| Raajan Kr | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Vivek Raj | 4.0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.25 |
| Rajesh Kumar | 1.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Dr Shankar VA | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Prakash Shrivastava | 2.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.50 |
Santosh Singh’s spell was the most economical and impactful of the match, going for just 18 runs in his 4 overs while picking up 2 wickets, and it earned him the Best Bowler award. Vivek Raj was almost equally impressive, conceding only 13 runs for 2 wickets at an economy of 3.25. Raajan Kr also made his mark with the ball, picking up 2 wickets after his match-defining innings with the bat, giving him a genuine all-round performance on the day.
Super Over: The Real Test of Nerve
Whether it is 150 all out or 150 for 8, when both scores finish level, there is only one way to settle it, the Super Over. And it was here that WCB Tigers showed remarkable composure to take the match home.
Super Over Scorecard
| Team | Score | Batters | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCB Lions | 19/0 (1.0 Ov) | Prakash Shrivastava 9* (3), Vivek Raj 5* (3) | Sibgat Rashid | 1.0-0-19-0 |
| WCB Tigers | 21/0 (1.0 Ov) | Sibgat Rashid 7* (3), Kumarsambhav Singh 14* (3) | Santosh Singh | 1.0-0-21-0 |
Prakash Shrivastava and Vivek Raj put up 19 runs for WCB Lions in the Super Over, but Sibgat Rashid and Kumarsambhav Singh kept their heads completely cool for WCB Tigers and chased the total down in a single over to clinch the match. This was the moment that brought the entire ground to its feet.
Match Journey: How the Momentum Shifted
The match notes show that the scoring pattern in both innings followed a remarkably similar path:
- WCB Lions reached their 50 in 5.1 overs, their 100 in 14.3 overs, and their 150 in 19.2 overs.
- WCB Tigers also crossed 50 in 5.2 overs, reached 100 in 12.3 overs, and touched 150 as the 20 overs came to a close.
- Extras played a big part in both innings, with Lions conceding 24 and Tigers conceding 22, a reminder of just how close this contest was on every small factor.
Best Performances of the Match
Top Batters
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe | WCB Tigers | 45 | 40 |
| Raajan Kr | WCB Lions | 41 | 29 |
| Kumarsambhav Singh | WCB Tigers | 33 | 26 |
Top Bowlers
| Player | Team | Figures | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Mayant | WCB Tigers | 4-0-13-2 | 3.25 |
| Vivek Raj | WCB Lions | 4-0-13-2 | 3.25 |
| Santosh Singh | WCB Lions | 4-1-18-2 | 4.50 |
A Salute to Every Player
Cricket is a team game, and in this match every player, whether their score was big or small, gave their heart to the game on the field. Here is a shout-out to the entire squad on both sides.
WCB Lions: Prakash Shrivastava deserves credit for an explosive start with both bat and Super Over composure, Rajesh Kumar and Vivek Raj kept the team’s morale high even after early setbacks, Dr Shankar VA gave his best at the crease, captain Vipin led from the front with the bat, Ankit Corporate Strikers Janta Junction and Mohit Raushan contributed through the middle order, Ankit combined his wicketkeeping duties with useful runs, Santosh Singh made an impact with both bat and ball on his way to the Best Bowler award, Raajan Kr’s all-round performance was the heartbeat of this match, and Rishi Jha fought hard till the end. In the bowling department, Rajesh Kumar and Dr Shankar VA showed control in their short spells, and Vivek Raj was outstanding with figures of 2 for 13.
WCB Tigers: Kumarsambhav Singh’s anchoring knock at the top and his finishing touch in the Super Over were both brilliant, Shashi Kumar balanced the wicketkeeper and opener roles with skill, Harshit contributed when the team needed him, Dr Gagan K Banodhe’s innings was the centrepiece of the entire match and earned him the Best Batter award, Sibgat Rashid picked up a wicket with the ball and stayed calm with the bat in the Super Over, No Name and Ritesh gave their best at the crease, captain Himanshu Shekhar showed complete leadership with both bat and ball on his way to the Player of the Match award, and Kumar Mayant and Niraj Roy played the crucial role of steering the team to a tie at the end.
Every player, star performer or supporting cast, was a hero of this Weekend Cricket Bash match. That is the true spirit of WCB, giving corporate cricketers a platform where every player gets a chance to showcase their talent.
FAQs About This WCB Lions vs WCB Tigers Match
Who won the WCB Lions vs WCB Tigers match?
WCB Tigers won this individual match after the scores were tied at 150 in the main innings, with the result decided in a Super Over that Tigers won by chasing down 19 runs with two balls unused.
Where was the WCB Lions vs WCB Tigers match played?
The match was played at VDCABCA Cricket Ground, Bidupur, Patna, in a 20-over limited overs format on 12th July 2026.
Who won the Player of the Match award?
Himanshu Shekhar of WCB Tigers was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution of 21 runs off 18 balls and figures of 2 for 17 with the ball.
Who was the standout batter in this match?
Dr Gagan K Banodhe of WCB Tigers was named Best Batter after top scoring with 45 runs off 40 balls, closely followed by Raajan Kr of WCB Lions who remained unbeaten on 41.
Who were the best bowlers in the match?
Santosh Singh of WCB Lions was named Best Bowler for his figures of 2 for 18 at an economy of 4.50, while Kumar Mayant and Vivek Raj also impressed with matching figures of 2 for 13 at an economy of 3.25.
Final Word
This match was not just a scorecard, it was a complete reflection of the spirit of Patna’s corporate cricket community. WCB Lions vs WCB Tigers was a contest where something new happened almost every over, every player gave their best, and finally the Super Over turned it into an unforgettable memory. Weekend Cricket Bash is known for exactly these kinds of matches, where energy, passion and a genuine love for the game go hand in hand. The next time WCB Lions and WCB Tigers face off again, there is no doubt the atmosphere will be just as electric.
