Atlanta Kings defeated New York Lions in NCL match©
Sam Billings and James Neesham produced explosive knocks while the bowlers impressed as Atlanta Kings recorded a comprehensive victory over New York Lions in the National Cricket League (NCL) on Wednesday. Billings looked in destructive form as he hit 66 off just 28 deliveries with the help of 5 fours and 6 sixes. However, Neesham emerged as the top scorer as he hit 69 in 26 deliveries with 6 fours and 6 sixes. The New York Lions bowlers struggled mightily to control the runs as both Neesham and Billings pushed towards their fifties to post a huge total of 153/1.
For New York Lions, every bowler struggled with Mohammad Hafeez conceding 51 runs in 3 overs while Tabraiz Shamsi gave away 37 runs in 3 overs. Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina bowled just one in the encounter but ended up conceding 27 runs.
In response, Upul Tharanga was the only positive for New York Lions, but his effort was in vain as they were defeated by 60 points. Tharanga scored 55 in 25 balls with the help of 4 fours and 5 sixes, but the former Sri Lanka cricketer did not get any support from the other batters.
Manvinder Bisla was the second highest run scorer with 13.
Imran Tahir, Denmark's Aziz and Saad Humayan took two wickets each as New York Lions struggled mightily to score runs. Gajanand Singh and Tom Bruce also took one wicket each.
Although not all out, the New York Lions were 93/8 in 10 overs.
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