A-LEAGUE Match 7: LIONS BACK IN THE HUNT Mani - Vaibhav Star in Comprehensive Win as Lions Trounce Tigers by 43 Runs

Mani lyer (Above) & Vaibhav Murdeshwar

The 7th battle of the big cats, expected to be a action packed drama turned out to be a whimper. After electing to bat, the Lions, in spite of losing early wickets kept the scoreboard ticking. The mainstay of their batting was the partnership between the elegant Vaibhav Murdeshwar and the dangerous Vishal Shah. With a late in the innings flourish by the stylish Brian Dsilva, the Lions posted 92 in 15 overs. Norbert was the pick of the bowlers for Tigers with 3/23. The Tiger run chase floundered from the onset, and folded up in 11 overs with 49 runs on board. The Lions bowling attack was on top of their game, led by the seasoned Mani lyer with figures of 4/15. The steadfast Shahnawaz Khan and Skipper Varun Pawashe made sure the win was memorable for the Lions who have been playing catch up with the Tigers. With only one win difference, the League is poised to enter an ultra competitive phase in the coming weeks.

Man of the Match: Mani lyer

Emerging Player: Vaibhav Murdeshwar