The below are some of the great moments WCC had so far during the 2 seasons of CSCA league – all from my individual perspective. This list is not exhaustive and not in any specific order. Add any more through your comments.

Moments in the field

Murali’s catch at Manali against Rockers. Season 1

I had never seen a better close in catch live. On the semi-final of the season when the batting failed to post a good score, the opposition’s best batsman charged to Kartik’s inswing and mistimed it to mid-wicket when Murali plucked out a blinder from nowhere. This catch, with no exaggeration, was of an international standard. Trust me – those of you who saw it will vouch for it.

Sriraj’s catch at DB Jain A  against Tornadoz. Season 1

This one was equivalent to the previous one stated, just that it was the best outfield catch I have ever seen. Fielding with a low score to defend and the opposition in a strong position, only such a catch would turn the match and it really did. Murali’s out-swinger was cover driven in the air and when everyone thought it made it all the way, only one man had the will to jump miles up in the air and turn it into a breathtaking catch on the edge of the boundary. That catch changed the course of the match in favour of WCC.

Venkat’s Run out at Hindu A against ??. Season 2

I don’t remember the opponent’s name, but it was the first match of the season. The batsman glided Sriram’s delivery towards backward point and set off for a single which everyone thought there was one, except Venkat. He swooped on the ball like an eagle and the pick-up throw was an awesome treat which hit the middle stump to leave everyone open-mouthed. What an athletic fieldsman!!!!!

Vijay’s catch at DB Jain A against Tornadoz. Season 1

The match was evenly balanced at that stage and it could have gone either way. The opposition captain pulled Ashwin towards deep square leg when the non-striker shouted six-six. Vijay ran and ran and ran hard towards his right and plucked the ball and made a difficult catch look easy. We continued the sledge when Murali shouted back – its not six, its seven (denoting the # of wickets to fall)

Prasanna’s Hatrick at Hindu A against Blazers. Season 2

One of the best moments for any bowler at any level. No one matched Prasanna’s pace and bounce on that day when he produced a gem of a spell of 4 wickets in 5 balls including a hat-trick. It turned the match for us.

Sriram’s fifer at Sindhi against Vision2K – Season 2

A nail-biting finish to the game where Sriram was disciplined in the bowling after Venkat single-handedly set up a decent score for us to defend. He spearheaded the bowling attack and did it very well and took a great fifer. A great bowler for WCC – a person who always gives his best as a bowler for the team in each and every match.

Kartik’s 4 for at Manali against Rockers. Season 1

A very good spell for a losing cause. With a below par score on the board on a semi-final day, it needed someone to bowl a good spell and that came from Kartik who made his swing work beyond limits and kept the batsmen in check. The LBW still remains bright in my heart but unfortunately he could bowl only 6 overs.

Sriram’s 5/5 at Hindu A against ??. Season 2

This doesn’t mean a fifer. The first match of the season where Sriram went wicketless, but he was the one who really held the bowling attack by giving nothing away. He went only for 5 runs in his 5 overs. He was spot on with his bowling and was literally unscorable. While Venkat stealed the MOM with his batting capabilities, Sriram really deserved a massive applause for his performance.

Moments with the Bat

Venkat’s hundred at DB Jain B against Runs and Wickets. Season 1

Never really dreamed of such an innings from Venkat – an unbeaten century in a T20. He was sending fielders to all around the ground and scoring as though he was playing against toddlers. One of the best moments for the team and WCC is proud of the contribution from this guy.

Murali’s fifty at Sindhi against RUCA. Season 1

Playing against an internationally rated player is a boon. And scoring a fifty against his team while chasing a huge total is a wonderful feeling. There was a moment that we thought we would have made the chase more interesting – all to the free strokeplay of this man when everyone else were struggling to score. I really will relish the century partnership with him in that match which eventually gave us the pleasure of facing the highest wicket taker of CT 2010.

Boopal’s fifty at Hindu A against Engineers XI. Season 2

This was one of the well framed innings I have seen although it went for a losing cause. He was fighting like a lone soldier and didn’t find support from anyone else. Although the target was high, some support to Boopal would have made the chase more interesting. This was an innings, I am sure, when everyone’s confidence on Boopal’s batting increased.

Venkat’s quick-fire fifty at Sindhi against Thunder CC. Season 2

After Thundering out the opponents for 112, Venkat carried out his batting form to race to a quick-fire fifty to leave the opponents helpless. Although I will not forgive him for throwing his wicket, that start ensured that Kartik and I had ample time to get some batting practice to guide the team safely home.

WCC victory at DB Jain A against TORNADOZ

The most memorable and greatest moment of WCC – a victory that will be cherished for generations to come. This was a match when the fielding unit won the match after Murali’s tenacious batting gave us atleast 125 to defend. There were interesting sledging moments with Sunil leading them all. Vijay was at his furious pace and Andy had a sharp-tongue that day. When the last batsman nicked Vijay’s delivery and when Andy pouched a regulation caught-behind, no one knew what we were doing when all of us charged to hug every other team mate for the best ever contribution for the match.

Please feel free to point out more moments and any mistakes from the above.

Aditya (Ex-captain, WCC :) :) )

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