Week 6 of the Ghana Cricket Association (GCA) Division Two League delivered double delight for Champions United and Hurricanes Cricket Club, who both recorded their first victories of the campaign on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Achimota Cricket Oval B.
In the early fixture, Champions United bounced back from two consecutive losses (to Defenders and Bangla Tigers) with a dominant performance over Swami Sports Club.
After a modest batting display, Champions United managed 112/6 in their first innings before unleashing a bowling storm led by Sethu Rajeev, Swaleheen, and Malang, who completely shut down Swami Sports’ chase.
Swami collapsed to 15 all out in 8.6 overs, losing wickets at regular intervals and failing to find any batting rhythm.
Champions United sealed a commanding 97-run victory, with Sethu Rajeev claiming the Player of the Match award for his outstanding bowling figures of 2.0-1-2-4.
Champions United now sit 3rd on the league table with 2 points, four behind leaders Devnik United and two behind Defenders CC.
Captain Asad Iqbal praised his team’s performance after the match:
“Today, our game went exactly as planned. Our batters did well even though we lost a few wickets. The bowling was spectacular, and I hope we maintain this winning mentality moving forward.”
In the afternoon encounter, Hurricanes Cricket Club stormed to their first win of the season with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Bangla Tigers.
Bangla, who had already secured a win earlier in the season, posted 115/8 in their innings. Edward Arthur top-scored with 35 (29) before falling to Amar Singh’s delivery, brilliantly caught by Vipendra Pratap.
In reply, Hurricanes chased down the target with 116/3 in 17.4 overs, thanks to Harish Thakur (30 off 35) and an unbeaten *Lokendra Pratap Singh (54 off 43)**. Vipendra also impressed with the ball, producing figures of 4.0-0-16-4, earning him the Player of the Match accolade.
Hurricanes now occupy 4th place with 2 points after one match, while Bangla Tigers trail closely with 2 points from three games.
Captain Pankaj Gaur of Hurricanes CC expressed delight after the win:
“Ifeel good about this victory and appreciate my players, especially Lokendra and Harish, who gave us a great start. Their contribution made the difference. Kudos to the entire team.”
With the Division Two league heating up, more surprises are expected in Week 7 on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as the battle for supremacy continues at Achimota Oval B.
By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey
