Match report and scorecard from England Men’s Deaf team’s victory in the fourth IT20 against India
England Men’s Deaf 152-4 beat India Men’s Deaf 151-5 by six wickets
England Men’s Deaf team won the fourth IT20 at Northampton to tie their seven-match series against India at 2-2.
It was Josh Price who led the way for the hosts, with a sparkling 69 not out to marshal a not unconsiderable chase.
Sai Akash, India’s opener who’s starred across the series, was at it again, making 62 as his team posted 151-5 from their 20 overs.
Having restricted England to nothing beyond 132 so far in the series, India would have been confident of going 3-1 up in the series but a fine partnership between Price and Umesh Valjee (46 from 32) tied the series for George Greenway’s side. The series continues at Astwood Bank CC on Tuesday.
Greenway said: “We are very proud to get over the line with Josh Price and Umesh Valjee getting us off to a great start before Josh completed it. It’s 2-2 with everything to play for on Tuesday. I’m very proud of the boys.”
FIXTURES AND RESULTS
Tuesday June 18: 1st IT20, The County Ground, Derby. England Men’s Deaf 95 beat India Men’s Deaf 23-2 by two runs (DLS).
Thursday June 20: 2nd IT20, Kidderminster CC. India Men’s Deaf 155-6 beat England Men’s Deaf 132-3 by 23 runs.
3rd IT20, Kidderminster CC. India Men’s Deaf 132-3 beat England Men’s Deaf 126 by seven wickets.
Sunday June 23: 4th IT20. Northampton. England Men’s Deaf 152-4 beat India Men’s Deaf 151-5 by six wickets.
Tuesday June 25: England Men’s Deaf v India Men’s Deaf (5th IT20), Astwood Bank Cricket Club 10.30am
Tuesday June 25: England Men’s Deaf v India Men’s Deaf (6th IT20), Astwood Bank Cricket Club 2.30pm
Thursday June 27: England Men’s Deaf v India Men’s Deaf (7th IT20), The County Ground, Leicester 11.30am
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