Australia Golds vs South African Emeralds (Image Credits: GPCL)
Australia Golds vs South African Emeralds (Image Credits: GPCL)

Australian Golds registered a close 4-wicket victory over South African Emeralds in match no.8 of the ongoing Global Power Cricket League (GPCL) T20 at Yamuna Sports Complex Cricket Ground, Delhi on Tuesday (October 4). 

South Emeralds skipper Robert Frylinck won the toss and elected to bat first. Barring Jason Redinger’s 29-ball 21, no other Emeralds batter could go past 20-run mark as they posted just 106/9 in their stipulated 20 overs. 

Shaminda Eranga was the stand-out bowler for Australian Golds, claiming three wickets by conceding just 18 runs in his quota of 4 overs. 

Shaminda Eranga’s Spell Stops South African Emeralds To A Low Total

Australia Golds vs South African Emeralds
Australia Golds vs South African Emeralds (Image Credits: GPCL)

In reply, the Australian Golds’ innings was stabilized by Conor Mclnerney (38 off 34) and Paras Bidwai (23 off 28) after they lost their first wicket in the second over. Later skipper Callum Ferguson (16 off 18) gave the finishing touches as they reached the target with 4 wickets in hand and with 3 balls to spare. 

For South African Emeralds, Jordan Gregory was the pick of the bowlers as he took two wickets while giving away just 17 runs in his 4 overs. 

Brief Scores: 

South African Emeralds – 106/9 in 20 overs (Jason Redinger 21; Shaminda Eranga 3-18) lost to – 107/6 in 19.3 overs (Conor Mclnerney 38; Jordan Gregory 2-17) by Four wickets. 

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