The lights were on at Sports Park 22 Yards Cricket Academy, Patna, on the evening of 3 July 2026, and WCB Warriors were back at it. This time, the opposition was Super 30 Blues in an individual friendly match that had everything: top-order wobbles, a salvage act, a captain’s knock, one of the most explosive cameos of the Patna night cricket scene, and a bowling performance disciplined enough to defend a competitive but not impregnable 160.
When the final ball was bowled at 11:09 PM, Warriors had won by 25 runs. Super 30 Blues fell for 135/9 in their 20 overs, their chase undone by a tight Warriors attack led by the ever-reliable Sibgat Rashid and the brilliant Vikash Kumar.
505 fans watched online. 30 were live. Another unforgettable night at the home of Patna’s corporate night cricket.
WCB Warriors vs Super 30 Blues | Scorecard | 03 Jul 2026
Bowling: 4.0 Ov · 0M · 19R · 2W · Eco 4.75
50 off just 27 balls · 6 sixes total
Also scored 15* off 12 balls
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikash Kumar | c †Vishal Hunter b Tabrez Mallick | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 | 16 |
| SAURAV KUMAR | c Sushant b Radhe | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | 10 |
| SANYAL KUMAR | c Radhe b Parichay Deo | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.25 | 27 |
| Pankaj Roy (Wk) | c Ravi Prakash b Parichay Deo | 18 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 | 14 |
| Sibgat Rashid POTM | c Dhruv Viney Kumar b Radhe | 66 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 178.38 | 50 |
| Ankit Corp Strikers JJ | b Aditya Prakash | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 2 |
| Athar Khan 263 SR | c †Radhe b Dhruv Viney Kumar | 29 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 263.64 | 19 |
| Sirsij Plastic Sx AP | lbw b Dhruv Viney Kumar | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 8 |
| Vipin | lbw b Dhruv Viney Kumar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
| Digvijay Kumar | c Radhe b Tabrez Mallick | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | 17 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe (C) | not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | 5 |
16/1 (SAURAV KUMAR, 2.3) · 23/2 (Vikash Kumar, 3.2) · 44/3 (Pankaj Roy, 6.5) · 51/4 (SANYAL KUMAR, 8.4) · 52/5 (Ankit JJ, 9.3) · 115/6 (Athar Khan, 14.0) · 131/7 (Sirsij, 15.4) · 131/8 (Vipin, 15.5) · 154/9 (Sibgat Rashid, 18.3) · 160/10 (Digvijay Kumar, 19.5)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radhe Best eco | 4 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Dhruv Viney Kumar Best bowl | 4 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Tabrez Mallick | 3.5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.91 |
| Parichay Deo | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Aditya Prakash | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Pradeep | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Prakash | lbw b Sibgat Rashid | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | 6 |
| Sushant | c Vipin b Suraj Pillai | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 92.86 | 23 |
| Sujay (C) Top score | c Ankit JJ b Vikash Kumar | 27 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 122.73 | 53 |
| Pradeep | lbw b Sibgat Rashid | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | 8 |
| Suman Kumar Jha | c Digvijay Kumar b SAURAV KUMAR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 7 |
| Aditya Prakash | c †Pankaj Roy b Digvijay Kumar | 21 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 84.00 | 32 |
| Radhe | c Vikash Kumar b SAURAV KUMAR | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 169.23 | 27 |
| Parichay Deo | c SAURAV KUMAR b Vipin | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 72.22 | 24 |
| Dhruv Viney Kumar* | not out | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 | 17 |
| Vishal Hunter | b Vikash Kumar | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | 6 |
| Tabrez Mallick* | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
8/1 (Ravi Prakash, 1.2) · 33/2 (Sushant, 4.3) · 38/3 (Pradeep, 5.2) · 39/4 (Suman Kumar Jha, 6.1) · 63/5 (Sujay, 10.0) · 83/6 (Aditya Prakash, 12.5) · 107/7 (Radhe, 16.1) · 125/8 (Parichay Deo, 18.2) · 135/9 (Vishal Hunter, 19.5)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vipin | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.67 |
| Sibgat Rashid (C) POTM | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Suraj Pillai | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12.00 |
| SAURAV KUMAR | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Vikash Kumar Best eco | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Digvijay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe (C) | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
Match notes
- Match started at 03 Jul, 07:37 PM
- WCB Warriors: 50 runs in 8 overs, Extras 12
- WCB Warriors: 102 runs in 13.1 overs, Extras 12
- 6th wicket stand: 50 runs in 22 balls (Sibgat Rashid 31 off 14, Athar Khan 19 off 8, Ex 0)
- Sibgat Rashid: 50 off 27 balls (2×4, 5×6)
- WCB Warriors: 150 runs in 18.1 overs, Extras 16
- Innings ended at 03 Jul, 09:06 PM — Warriors 160/10 in 19.5 Ov (Dr Gagan K Banodhe 4*)
- Innings started at 03 Jul, 09:25 PM
- Super 30 Blues: 53 runs in 7.4 overs, Extras 11
- Super 30 Blues: 101 runs in 15.3 overs, Extras 11
- End of day: Super 30 Blues 135/9 in 20 overs (Tabrez Mallick 0*, Dhruv Viney Kumar 15*)
- Match ended at 03 Jul, 11:09 PM
First Innings: WCB Warriors 160/10 in 19.5 Overs
A Shaky Opening, a Steady Middle, and a Late Explosion
WCB Warriors chose to bat first under the lights and were quickly reminded that Super 30 Blues had come to fight. The top order folded under pressure from disciplined bowling, leaving the innings in genuine danger. But two innings-defining partnerships, anchored by the captain Sibgat Rashid and capped by an extraordinary cameo from Athar Khan, dragged Warriors to a total that ultimately proved just enough.
WCB Warriors Batting: Every Player, Every Moment
Vikash Kumar: A Solid but Brief Contribution
Vikash Kumar opened the batting and looked composed during his short stay. He hit 10 off 11 balls (1 four, SR 90.91) over 16 minutes before being caught behind off Tabrez Mallick. Not a massive contribution but a measured one that helped set a basic platform before the top-order wobbles began.
SAURAV KUMAR: Unable to Get Going
SAURAV KUMAR fell early for just 2 off 7 balls (SR 28.57), caught by Sushant off Radhe in the 2.3rd over, making Warriors 16 for 1. He struggled to find his rhythm against a disciplined Radhe, who was bowling beautifully with the new ball. SAURAV KUMAR would however make amends with a crucial bowling performance in the second innings.
SANYAL KUMAR: Stuck in Neutral
SANYAL KUMAR came in and spent 27 minutes in the middle for just 5 off 16 balls (SR 31.25). He failed to score a single boundary and was eventually caught by Radhe off Parichay Deo in the 8.4th over with the score at 51 for 4. It was a frustrating innings that slowed the run rate when Warriors could least afford it.
Pankaj Roy (Wk): The Bright Spark Before the Collapse
Pankaj Roy was the exception to the general top-order malaise, hitting a punchy 18 off 14 balls (2 fours, 1 six, SR 128.57) in just 14 minutes. He attacked from ball one, looked set for a bigger score, and fell caught by Ravi Prakash off Parichay Deo at the 6.5th over with the score at 44 for 3. His six was a reminder of the power in this Warriors lineup, and his brisk knock prevented the innings from sliding into complete stagnation.
Sibgat Rashid: The Captain, Again
At 52 for 5 in the 9th over, WCB Warriors were in serious trouble. Five wickets down, the tail in sight, and Super 30 Blues firmly in control. This is when Sibgat Rashid decided the match was not going to be lost on his watch.
His innings of 66 off 37 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes, SR 178.38, 50 minutes) was the kind of captain’s knock that changes the course of a match. He brought up his fifty off just 27 balls, featuring 2 fours and an extraordinary 5 sixes in those 27 deliveries alone. The final tally of 6 sixes and 4 fours across 37 balls illustrated how completely he dominated the Super 30 Blues bowling attack from the moment he found his stride.
He fell for 66, caught by Dhruv Viney Kumar off Radhe at the 18.3rd over with the score at 154 for 9. By then he had done everything he needed to do, adding a decisive partnership with Athar Khan that turned the match on its head.
Ankit Corp Strikers Janta Junction: A Brief Cameo
Ankit Corp Strikers Janta Junction lasted just 4 balls for 1 run before being bowled by Aditya Prakash in the 9.3rd over with the score at 52 for 5. His early dismissal deepened the crisis, but Warriors had reinforcements ready.
Athar Khan: The Innings That Changed Everything
When the sixth wicket fell at 52, no one could have predicted what was about to happen. Athar Khan walked in with Warriors struggling and proceeded to play one of the most explosive innings the Patna night cricket scene has ever seen.
29 runs. 11 balls. 2 fours. 3 sixes. Strike rate of 263.64.
In the time it took most batters to play themselves in, Athar Khan had already cleared the boundary three times. His partnership with Sibgat Rashid produced 63 runs off just 22 balls for the sixth wicket, a stand so violent it shifted the entire complexion of the match. Warriors went from 52/5 to 115/6 in the blink of an eye. When he finally fell, caught behind off Dhruv Viney Kumar in the 14th over, he had made his mark indelibly on the scorebook and on the memories of everyone watching.
Sirsij Plastic Sx AP: Falling at the Wrong Time
Sirsij Plastic Sx AP managed 1 off 4 balls before being caught lbw off Dhruv Viney Kumar in the 15.4th over. His dismissal at 131 for 7 began a brief lower-order wobble.
Vipin: Gone First Ball
Vipin was dismissed lbw by Dhruv Viney Kumar off his very first ball in the 15.5th over, making it two wickets in two balls for the Super 30 Blues bowler. Warriors were suddenly 131 for 8, and the late momentum looked in danger of being squandered.
Digvijay Kumar: A Useful Contribution at the Death
Digvijay Kumar showed composure where it was needed most. His 8 off 10 balls (SR 80.00) over 17 minutes was not glamorous, but in the context of the collapse around him it was vital. He kept the innings moving, avoided losing wickets cheaply, and allowed Sibgat Rashid to continue farming the strike. He fell caught by Radhe off Tabrez Mallick on the last ball of the innings at 160 for 10.
Dr Gagan K Banodhe (C): The Last Man Unbeaten
Captain Dr Gagan K Banodhe came in as the last man and finished not out on 4 off 5 balls (SR 80.00). His job was simply to survive and give Sibgat Rashid the strike, which he did perfectly. His 4 runs meant Warriors ended at 160 rather than a lower number, and those final runs proved significant in a match decided by 25.### Fall of Wickets: Warriors
16/1 (SAURAV KUMAR, 2.3 ov) · 23/2 (Vikash Kumar, 3.2 ov) · 44/3 (Pankaj Roy, 6.5 ov) · 51/4 (SANYAL KUMAR, 8.4 ov) · 52/5 (Ankit Corp Strikers JJ, 9.3 ov) · 115/6 (Athar Khan, 14 ov) · 131/7 (Sirsij Plastic Sx AP, 15.4 ov) · 131/8 (Vipin, 15.5 ov) · 154/9 (Sibgat Rashid, 18.3 ov) · 160/10 (Digvijay Kumar, 19.5 ov)
Super 30 Blues Bowling: Radhe Was Exceptional, Dhruv Viney Kumar Devastating
Super 30 Blues used six bowlers and got meaningful returns from five of them. The standout performer was Radhe, who bowled 4 overs for just 14 runs with 2 wickets and a staggering 16 dot balls, an economy of 3.50 that is exceptional in any format of twenty-over cricket. He contained the top order brilliantly and was the primary reason Warriors found themselves in trouble early.
Dhruv Viney Kumar earned the Best Bowler award but he was a double-edged sword. His 3 wickets in 4 overs (44 runs, Eco 11.00) were crucial in breaking the sixth-wicket partnership and ending the Sibgat-Athar carnage, but his economy reflected the punishment he took before those breakthroughs. He gave away 4 wides and his 3 sixes conceded illustrated the pressure he was placed under during the big partnership.
Parichay Deo picked up 2 for 27 in 3 overs (Eco 9.00), removing both SANYAL KUMAR and Pankaj Roy in important moments. Tabrez Mallick got 2 for 38 in 3.5 overs and Aditya Prakash was disciplined with 1 for 23 in 4 overs (Eco 5.75, 11 dot balls).
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | Eco |
| Radhe | 4 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.50 |
| Dhruv Viney Kumar | 4 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Tabrez Mallick | 3.5 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.91 |
| Parichay Deo | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Aditya Prakash | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Pradeep | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13.00 |
Second Innings: Super 30 Blues Chase 161, Finish 135/9
A Bright Start, a Slow Collapse, and a Valiant but Futile Lower-Order Fightback
Needing 161 to win in 20 overs, Super 30 Blues began their chase at 9:25 PM after an 18-minute innings break. They reached 53 in 7.4 overs and 101 by the 15.3rd over, suggesting at various points during the chase that an upset was possible. But Warriors’ bowlers held their nerve, took wickets at regular intervals, and ultimately won by 25 runs.
Super 30 Blues Batting: Every Player Profiled
Ravi Prakash: Dismissed Before He Settled
Ravi Prakash opened the batting and fell lbw to Sibgat Rashid in just the 1.2nd over for 5 off 5 balls (1 four, SR 100.00). An early blow that set the tone for a chase that always had to fight against momentum.
Sushant: A Promising Start Cut Short
Sushant offered more resistance, scoring 13 off 14 balls (2 fours, SR 92.86) over 23 minutes. He was caught by Vipin off Suraj Pillai in the 4.3rd over with the score at 33 for 2. His dismissal was the one that ended the opening partnership and started the first phase of Warriors dominance.
Sujay (C): The Captain’s Contribution
Captain Sujay’s 27 off 22 balls (5 fours, SR 122.73) was the most substantial contribution at the top of the Super 30 Blues order. He batted for 53 minutes, controlled the chase when he was in, and gave Blues genuine hope of a competitive total. His dismissal, caught by Ankit Corp Strikers Janta Junction off Vikash Kumar in the 10th over at 63 for 5, was a pivotal moment. When the captain goes, the chase goes with him.
Pradeep: A One-Ball Disaster
Pradeep came in at number four and was gone for 1 off 3 balls, lbw to Sibgat Rashid at the 5.2nd over. Another early wicket for Warriors that tightened the squeeze.
Suman Kumar Jha: Unable to Contribute
Suman Kumar Jha lasted just 4 balls for 1 run before being caught by Digvijay Kumar off SAURAV KUMAR in the 6.1st over. At 39 for 4, Blues were in deep trouble, and the top order had comprehensively failed to build any meaningful total.
Aditya Prakash: The Steady Presence
Aditya Prakash provided the most sustained resistance of the middle order. His 21 off 25 balls (3 fours, SR 84.00) over 32 minutes showed discipline and kept the scoreboard ticking. He fell caught by Pankaj Roy off Digvijay Kumar in the 12.5th over with the score at 83 for 6. His innings was the one that kept Super 30 Blues mathematically in the chase when it mattered.
Radhe: The Lower-Order Fireworks
Radhe, who had bowled beautifully earlier, came in at number seven with the chase in tatters and proceeded to produce the most explosive batting of the Blues innings. His 22 off 13 balls (2 fours, 1 six, SR 169.23) over 27 minutes was precisely the kind of counter-attacking innings that gives a chasing side hope. He was caught by Vikash Kumar off SAURAV KUMAR at the 16.1st over with 107 on the board. His dismissal closed the door on any realistic chance of a Blues victory.
Parichay Deo: A Measured Cameo
Parichay Deo contributed a patient 13 off 18 balls (1 four, SR 72.22) over 24 minutes. He kept the tail moving and added valuable runs in partnership with Radhe before falling caught by SAURAV KUMAR off Vipin at 125 for 8 in the 18.2nd over.
Dhruv Viney Kumar: The Last Man Standing
Dhruv Viney Kumar, who had taken 3 wickets with the ball, showed tremendous character with the bat at number nine. His unbeaten 15 off 12 balls (1 four, SR 125.00) over 17 minutes carried Blues to 135 and denied Warriors an even bigger victory margin. He walked off unbeaten as the last recognised batter, a player who had genuinely contributed on both sides of the game.
Vishal Hunter: Bowled Late
Vishal Hunter came in at number ten and scored 3 off 4 balls (SR 75.00) before being bowled by Vikash Kumar in the 19.5th over at 135 for 9.
Tabrez Mallick: Unbeaten on Zero
Tabrez Mallick came in as the final wicket and was unbeaten on 0 off 1 ball as the 20 overs expired, leaving Blues at 135 for 9, 25 short of the target.### Fall of Wickets: Super 30 Blues
8/1 (Ravi Prakash, 1.2 ov) · 33/2 (Sushant, 4.3 ov) · 38/3 (Pradeep, 5.2 ov) · 39/4 (Suman Kumar Jha, 6.1 ov) · 63/5 (Sujay, 10 ov) · 83/6 (Aditya Prakash, 12.5 ov) · 107/7 (Radhe, 16.1 ov) · 125/8 (Parichay Deo, 18.2 ov) · 135/9 (Vishal Hunter, 19.5 ov)
WCB Warriors Bowling: Seven Bowlers, a Shared Mission
What made Warriors’ bowling performance stand out was the manner in which every contributor played their role. Captain Dr Gagan K Banodhe rotated seven options and each one contributed to keeping Super 30 Blues behind the required rate at critical moments.
Sibgat Rashid: The Captain’s Bowling Impact
Sibgat Rashid opened the bowling and immediately removed Ravi Prakash in the 1.2nd over. His spell of 2 for 19 in 4 overs (Eco 4.75, 14 dot balls) was outstanding. He bowled tight lines, conceded just 1 wide, and created pressure that the other bowlers fed off throughout the chase.
Vikash Kumar: The Most Economical of the Night
Vikash Kumar was the pick of the Warriors bowlers statistically, returning 2 for 13 in 4 overs at a miserly economy of 3.25 with 13 dot balls. He removed Sujay and Vishal Hunter at crucial points in the chase. This was a bowling spell that could comfortably have won a Best Bowler award in a different match.
SAURAV KUMAR: Redemption with the Ball
After a frustrating batting performance, SAURAV KUMAR responded emphatically with the ball. His figures of 2 for 17 in 3 overs (Eco 5.67, 10 dots, 1 maiden) were excellent, removing the dangerous Radhe and Suman Kumar Jha to derail Blues’ chase at crucial intervals.
Vipin: Opening Pressure and a Key Wicket
Vipin bowled 3 overs for 23 runs and the wicket of Parichay Deo (Eco 7.67, 7 dots). He conceded 2 wides and 1 no-ball but kept things broadly in check and ensured the death overs began with Blues still well short.
Digvijay Kumar: The Middle Phase Enforcer
Digvijay Kumar bowled 3 overs for 22 runs with the wicket of Aditya Prakash (Eco 7.33, 8 dots). His spell through the middle overs strangled the Blues’ run rate when they needed to accelerate.
Suraj Pillai: A Crucial Breakthrough
Suraj Pillai bowled just 2 overs for 24 runs (Eco 12.00) but took the important wicket of Sushant in the 4.3rd over, ending the opening stand. Expensive but impactful.
Dr Gagan K Banodhe (C): The Final Over’s Economy
Captain Dr Gagan K Banodhe bowled a single over for 12 runs with no wickets (Eco 12.00). The most expensive over of the Warriors attack, but his captaincy throughout the chase, making the right bowling changes at the right time, was the bigger contribution.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | Eco |
| Vipin | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.67 |
| Sibgat Rashid | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Suraj Pillai | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12.00 |
| SAURAV KUMAR | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Vikash Kumar | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.25 |
| Digvijay Kumar | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Dr Gagan K Banodhe (C) | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.00 |
Match Timeline: How the Night Unfolded
| Time | Milestone |
| 7:37 PM | Match starts, WCB Warriors begin batting |
| 8 Ov | Warriors reach 50, Extras already 12 |
| 13.1 Ov | Warriors cross 100, still Extras 12 |
| 13-14 Ov | 6th wicket stand 50 in 22 balls: Sibgat 31(14), Athar Khan 19(8) |
| 14 Ov | Sibgat Rashid reaches 50 off 27 balls (2×4, 5×6) |
| 18.1 Ov | Warriors reach 150, Extras now 16 |
| 9:06 PM | Warriors innings ends: 160/10 in 19.5 overs (Dr Gagan K Banodhe 4*) |
| 9:25 PM | Chase begins, 18-minute break |
| Blues 7.4 Ov | Super 30 Blues reach 53, Extras 11 |
| Blues 15.3 Ov | Blues cross 100, Extras still 11 |
| Blues 20 Ov | Blues end at 135/9 (Tabrez Mallick 0*, Dhruv Viney Kumar 15*) |
| 11:09 PM | Match ends. WCB Warriors win by 25 runs |
Key Stats and Match Highlights
The Athar Khan Effect: 29 off 11 balls at a strike rate of 263.64 is one of the most explosive cameos seen in Patna corporate cricket. The 6th wicket partnership of 63 in 22 balls between Sibgat Rashid and Athar Khan was the match-defining passage of play. Warriors went from 52/5 to 115/6 in what felt like five minutes.
Sibgat Rashid’s all-round contribution: 66 with the bat. 2 wickets for 19 with the ball. 14 dot balls bowled. He touched every part of this match and won it almost single-handedly.
Extras nearly cost Warriors the match: 16 extras in the Warriors innings and 14 in the Blues innings tells a story of both sides being generous with wides. If Blues’ 14 extras are subtracted from their total, they end on 121 genuine runs, comfortably off the pace. If Warriors’ 16 extras are given back, their total shrinks to 144. The margins matter on a night when 25 runs separated the sides.
Vikash Kumar: the unsung hero: 2 wickets for 13 in 4 overs at an economy of 3.25 is an elite bowling performance in a night match. He received no formal award but arguably bowled the tightest spell of the evening.
Dhruv Viney Kumar: the genuine all-rounder: 3 wickets with the ball. 15 not out with the bat. Both contributions were significant. He was easily the standout Super 30 Blues player of the night.
Final Word: Another Night to Remember at Sports Park 22 Yards
This match was not part of the Brotherhood Series 2026 league, but it was played with exactly the same intensity and passion that WCB’s flagship tournament has generated since its launch. WCB Warriors showed why they are the most feared side at Sports Park 22 Yards right now, turning a dire 52 for 5 into a matchwinning 160 and then bowling with discipline and skill to defend it.
For Super 30 Blues, there were individual bright spots: Sujay’s captain’s knock, Radhe’s explosive lower-order hitting, Dhruv Viney Kumar’s all-round excellence. But the middle order’s consistent failure to build partnerships ultimately cost them any realistic chance of pulling off the chase.
The lights stayed on until 11:09 PM. 505 fans watched. 30 were live. Patna’s night cricket is alive, growing, and producing exactly the kind of cricket that a whole state has been waiting for.
WCB (Weekend Cricket Bash) organises Bihar’s first corporate night cricket tournament, the Brotherhood Series 2026, played at Sports Park 22 Yards Cricket Academy, Patna. Follow all match scorecards on CricHeroes — search “Brotherhood Series 2026 WCB”.
