Abu Dhabi,
The New York Strikers were put to the test by two-time champions Deccan Gladiators on Sunday at Abu Dhabi’s T10 fixture. Despite a challenging target, Head Coach Carl Crowe lauded his team’s resilience and highlighted their ability to adapt quickly in the fast-paced nature of the tournament.
The Gladiators posted a commanding total of 128/3 in their allotted 10 overs, driven by an explosive 61 from Rilee Rossouw off 24 balls and a quick-fire 19 not out from Jos Buttler off just 7 deliveries. While the target proved difficult, the Strikers’ bowling unit, particularly star talent Matheesha Pathirana, demonstrated notable skill and composure in the closing stages of the innings.
Head Coach Carl Crowe expressed his satisfaction with the Strikers’ performance, particularly in the closing overs: “I’m really pleased with the character our boys showed in the last 4-5 overs. They bowled really well and managed to contain what could have been an even more challenging target. Matheesha, was outstanding, and that’s probably one of our biggest positives from the game”.
Reflecting on the match dynamics, Head Coach Carl Crowe also acknowledged the conditions and the pitch which gave Deccan Gladiators their advantage, “The conditions and the pitch actually played pretty well tonight. When it’s their day, it’s very difficult to contain them, especially with the depth in their batting lineup”.