The battle for local bragging rights began on April 13th as AS Academy clashed with Mavericks in the first match of their best-of-three series. Mavericks, winning the toss, opted to bat first and amassed a formidable total of 337 runs in their allotted 30 overs.

AS Academy's bowling attack struggled to contain a rampant Mavericks batting line-up. A controversial run-out for Samrudh early on set the tone, and missed fielding opportunities for Rehan (84 runs) off 52 balls with11 fours and Farhan (23 runs) off 37 balls proved to be turning points. Umer's (51 runs) steady knock and Zuned's explosive 71 runs off just 35 balls with 7 fours and3 sixes further propelled Mavericks to a dominant position. AS Academy bowlers Saad, Saud, and Ahmed managed to pick up a solitary wicket each.

Chasing a mammoth target, AS Academy got off to a promising start with contributions from Ahmed (32 runs) and Hamza (27 runs). However, the loss of key wickets at crucial junctures halted their momentum. Only Saud (39 runs) and the unbeaten Saad (41 runs) offered any significant resistance as AS Academy eventually fell short, bowled out for 191 runs in 22.3 overs. Reports suggest that the absence of some key players for AS Academy might have hampered their performance.

With the series now 1-0 in favor of Mavericks, all eyes turn to the crucial second match scheduled for April 20th. Can AS Academy regroup and level the series, or will Mavericks secure a dominant victory?

This series is played under SACF who are making sure that youth get the chance to showcase their talnet and have a chance to play for the national side.