2 Wickets In 2 Balls: Venkatesh Iyer Guides Lancashire To Thrilling Win vs Worcestershire

Lancashire registered an exciting three-run victory over Worcestershire of their One-Day Cup 2024 match on Wednesday at Emirates Outdated Trafford, Manchester. Requested to bat first, Lancashire bought bundled out for 237 with skipper Josh Bohannon high scoring with 87 runs. Later, Worcestershire put up a fantastic struggle however Lancashire have been in a position to bowl them out for 234 and declare a win by three runs. India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer turned out to be the primary architect of Lancashire’s win. 

Bowling the forty ninth over, Iyer had the daunting job of defending 16 runs off 12 balls as Worcestershire have been 222/8 on the finish of the forty eighth over. 

Iyer began his over on a horrific be aware as his first supply was a leg bye, which went for a boundary. The second supply went for the same destiny. Within the subsequent two deliveries, Iyer bowled two wides and likewise leaked two singles. 

With solely 4 runs left to win from eight balls, Worcestershire have been on the verge of victory however the Indian all-rounder made a terrific comeback and scalped the remaining two wickets in his final two deliveries. He first dismissed Tom Hinley for twenty-four, adopted by Harry Darley for duck. 

runs required to win.

wickets wanted…

Over to you, @venkateshiyer!

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— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) August 14, 2024

Speaking concerning the match, George Balderson additionally scored 50 runs for Lancashire and helped them publish a defendable whole. For Worcestershire, Tom Hinley scalped three wickets whereas Tom Taylor and Harry Darley scalped two wickets every. 

Later within the chase, Worcestershire have been all the time within the sport as skipper Jake Libby scored 83 runs whereas Taylor scored 41. For Lancashire, Charlie Barnard scalped three wickets whereas Joshua Boyden and Iyer scalped two wickets every. 

Regardless of this win, Lancashire are caught on the backside of Group A factors desk whereas Worcestershire have certified for the quarterfinals.