Coton 1st XI vs Foxton Junior 2nd Division CCA
Coton batted first: 125 all out in 35 overs (Prabhdeep 50, Nick Sanders 21)
Foxton: 37 all out in 13 overs (Yash - 5 wickets, Syon 2 wickets, Akul - 2 wickets)
Coton win by 88 runs

On a sunny May afternoon which turned cold later on, Coton won a rollercoaster of a game, which included an impressive 21 from Coton resident Nick Sanders as part of an 81 opening stand with captain Prabhdeep Singh, and a brutal bowling attack supported by intensity in the fielding, including 2 crucial opening wickets taken by erstwhile Coton juniors star Syon Parashar. The win puts us joint first in the CCA junior 2 division - early days but a great start.

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Captain's report

Batting Highlights:

• We were put in to bat first against Foxton.
• Strong opening stand of 81 runs between me and Nick S set the tone.
• Unfortunately, a quick collapse followed – from 81/0 to around 90/6.
• Crucial partnership between Nick Brown and Lee Sanders steadied things.
• Akul chipped in with some handy runs towards the end.
• Final score: 125 all out in 35 overs. (P Singh -50, Nick Sanders -21)

Bowling Brilliance:

• Target: 126 – and the bowlers absolutely delivered!
• Syon and Yash started off brilliantly with early breakthroughs.
• Yash led the attack with a fifer (5 wickets) – exceptional spell!
• Syon supported well with 2 wickets.
• Akul wrapped up the tail swiftly with another couple of wickets
• Foxton bowled out for just 37 runs in 13 overs.

*Result: WIN by 88 runs!

• Brilliant all-round performance to start the season!
• Big shoutout to the bowlers for defending this small total .
• Great stuff, lads – onwards and upwards from here.

Prabhdeep Singh, 4 May 2025