Lauderhill
In a thrilling culmination to the inaugural US Masters T10 tournament held in Lauderhill, Florida, the Texas Chargers emerged victorious by defeating the New York Warriors in a nail-biting Super Over finish. The New York Warriors batted first and faced an early setback as opener Kamran Akmal was dismissed off the first delivery. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Richard Levi then steadied the innings with a 30-run partnership. Despite Levi’s departure for 17, Dilshan continued to contribute with 18 runs. However, Ehsan Adil’s brilliant bowling performance, securing three wickets, restricted the Warriors. Captain Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi couldn’t make substantial contributions, leaving Jonathan Carter to power the Warriors to a total of 92/6 in 10 overs. In reply, the Texas Chargers lost Mukhtar Ahmed early, but Mohammad Hafeez and skipper Ben Dunk steadied the chase with a 46-run partnership. Hafeez’s form was evident as he pushed the Chargers closer to victory. However, wickets fell in quick succession in the latter stages, primarily due to Sohail Khan’s five-wicket haul for the Warriors. This set the stage for a tense finish, with the Chargers needing 6 runs from the last over. Remarkably, they managed to tie the score, forcing a Super Over. During the Super Over, the Texas Chargers held their nerve and narrowly clinched victory. The win showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The US Masters T10 tournament provided an exhilarating spectacle of cricket, with the Chargers emerging as the champions of the first edition.
