Malvern All-Stars cart off OSCL B Division T20 trophy
Malvern All-Stars carted off the 2024 Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) T20 B Division trophy last Saturday against Ramblers at Littles ground, Scarborough.
Malvern All-Stars batted first after winning the toss and reached a competitive 148-7 from their allotment of 20 overs while Ramblers were dismissed for 106 in the 17th overs, losing by 42 runs.
Experienced campaigner Vic Mangal led the way for Malvern All-Stars with a steady 31 which included three sixes while contributions of 19 and 18 came from Preim Singh and Joe Menoram respectively. Opener and Captain Amit Balram also contributed 15, having participated in a solid 43-run opening stand with Sohan Somwaru (10).
Rofel Budhoo grabbed 2-28 from his maximum four overs to be the best bowler for Ramblers.
When Ramblers batted, they struggled for momentum throughout their chase, having lost their key batsman Vishal Balram cheaply (03). Budhoo returned with the bat to prove his all-round capability hitting a combative 28. He struck two sixes and similar number of fours.
The victorious Malvern All-Stars with their trophies after the game
Singh, a former Canada Under-19 player, churned out an outstanding, bowling performance by claiming 3-28 from 3.5 frugal overs. Darshanand Parasram was also tidy by accounting for two victims having conceded 5 runs from his allotted four overs. Keshan Banasar also bagged two wickets for 25 runs from his four consecutive overs to help bowl out the opposition.
Singh was voted the Player of the Match and he received a trophy. The winning and runners-up teams also collected a trophy each while Budhoo was adjudged the Most Valuable Player for Ramblers. He also took home a trophy for his effort.
Meanwhile, at the presentation function, President of the OSCL, Shiv Persaud congratulated Malvern All-Stars for being the champion side. He thanked all four teams for their participation in this year’s edition and looked forward for their continued support in 2025. Malvern All-Stars were crowned champions after last year’s winners Leguan Warriors featured in the A Division.
The tournament was played in honour of former President of the OSCL, Kenny Girdharry. (Ravendra Mandholall, Toronto)
