The Canes pull a rabbit out of the hat!!!

Father's Day special by Mother Promise!!

Sunday’s match had its share of drama, laughs, and grit—exactly what we’ve come to expect, and more. As usual, getting 14 players on the field was a task in itself. With a few regulars missing due to travel and other commitments, the expanded team rosters (and no floaters this season) came to the rescue. Big thanks to Sarat and Dushyant for stepping in.

This wasn’t your typical Canes vs Wolves clash. With several veterans missing or taking forced breaks, the teams had a different look. But for those who showed up, it was a game to remember—another reminder that matches with points on the line always outshine friendlies that only offer a few laughs.

Speaking of laughs—well, one man certainly had the last one. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

The game started on a comical note with a few heated “discussions” between the captains about resource distribution. Once that settled, Satya and Arjun had a spirited exchange over the Wolves choosing to bat first. One bold (and slightly foolish) claim was that the Wolves would out-bat the Canes and post 150. Satya’s dry response:
"If we get out for 75, you bloody well bowl them out for less."
As the saying goes, “Pride comes before the fall.”

Under picture-perfect conditions, the Wolves did bat first—but the start was cautious. A newly confident Ahaan found his rhythm quickly, causing early damage. At the other end, Ronnie played the anchor role, rotating strike calmly. But the Wolves kept losing soft wickets. Apoorv, playing for the Canes, hit his stride immediately and tightened the screws.

Things looked grim for the Wolves until Ayush, and later Shiten alongside Ronnie, rescued the innings. Their efforts pushed the total to a respectable 86 in 15 overs. Ahaan (3/15) and Apoorv (2/16) were the pick of the bowlers.

In reply, the Canes began cautiously but were soon rocked by a flurry of wickets—three falling in just two overs. Sameer, their batting mainstay, was dismissed soon after, leaving the Canes vulnerable. With not much depth in their batting, it seemed like a formality for the Wolves from there.

At 37/6 after 8 overs, needing 50 more in just 7 overs with the final pair at the crease—it looked done and dusted.

And then came Captain Courageous.

Dhruv, with steely resolve, took charge with Dushyant—who, funnily enough, almost didn’t make it to the game. They soaked in the pressure, picked singles smartly, and landed a few telling blows. Slowly but surely, they turned the tide. Dhruv was exceptional, letting his bat do all the talking, and Dushyant’s composure under pressure was a masterclass in game sense.

Boundaries may win cheers, but cricket is still a game of brains over brawn.

This match was a reminder to everyone who missed it:
The maidaan is where the magic happens.

Man of the Match: Dhruv