In a scintillating display of cricket, Mazhar Shah's team amassed a colossal 331 runs in their 50 overs, with the captain himself leading from the front. Maz played an innings that could only be described as poetry in motion, effortlessly caressing the ball into the gaps and scoring 63 runs off 60 balls with 13 boundaries.

The innings, however, belonged to young Tahir Hussain, who narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, falling for a majestic 99. From the moment he strode to the crease, Tahir dominated the opposition bowlers with the confidence of a seasoned pro, smashing 12 fours and 5 sixes. His aggressive approach and fearless stroke play left the fielders chasing shadows and the bowlers scratching their heads.

While Maz and Tahir laid the foundation, it was Majid Khan and Ali Abbasi who truly lifted the tempo, sending the bowlers on a leather hunt. Ali’s quickfire 45, studded with 4 fours and 3 sixes, was a whirlwind cameo that kept the scoreboard ticking at a furious pace. Majid showed once again why he is so important to this team with 5 monster sixes in total of 47 and ensuring the momentum never dipped.

After a batting masterclass, Rickmansworth came out all guns blazing with the ball, reducing the opposition to a dismal 113-7. It seemed like a straightforward finish was on the cards, but what followed was a comedy of errors in the field that allowed the opposition to creep up to a respectable 280.

Majid Khan, opening the bowling, set the tone with a peach of a delivery to trap Sam Read LBW for a solitary run. Zeeshan Khan then joined the party, removing Samuel Coleman for 2, caught by Farhan Khan. Connor Ives, showing a bit of resistance with 27, was run out by a direct hit from Majid Khan, who must have been channeling his inner Jonty Rhodes.

Tahir Hussain, continuing his stellar day, bowled Andy Moulding for 18, and Safraz Shah struck twice to dismiss Rahul Sharma and George Rideout. With the score at 113-7, it seemed Rickmansworth had one hand on the victory Mango Lassi. However, the fielders decided to introduce some drama into the proceedings.
This lapse in concentration allowed Robert Carter and Ian Codd to stage a spirited fightback. Carter’s 54 was a valiant effort, but it was Ian Codd batting at number 9! who made a magnificent 95, including some lofty blows that had the fielders more occupied with birdwatching than catching.

Skipper Maz Shah after the game spoke to our reporter "We are starting to show what we are about this season and that is fearless cricket, we need to improve a couple of things but the Batting and Bowling is magnificent. I truly belive this team is able to score 400 runs in an innings when firing at all cylinders, We are currently at 40%". Come watch this team bat and bowl!