ICICI Bank beats Aditya Birla Financial Services to emerge as the Plate Group champions of Woods T20 Mega Corporate Challenge 2016

ICICI Bank locked horns against Aditya Birla Financial Services on 6th March in the final match of Woods T20 Mega Corporate Challenge 2016 in Mumbai. Batting first, Aditya Birla posted a humble 108 runs in their full quota of 20 overs. Apart from the opening batsman Aditya (47 runs off 52 balls), none of the other batsman looked in shape to play a big knock. Towards the end Ali played a solid cameo scoring 30 off just 22 deliveries and helped his team go past the 100-run mark. Ajay and Anant shined with the ball as they picked up three wickets apiece.

Chasing 109 runs in the final was like a dream come true for ICICI Bank. Though they didn’t get off to the best of starts, Anant (34*) and Harshad (44*) ensured that there were no further hiccups after they lost lost opener Sankalp (17) early in the innings. Anant and Harshad played well-together, and were a treat to watch. They not only hit boundaries but also picked up singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. In the end, ICICI registered a comprehensive victory by eight wickets as they chased down the target in 18.2 overs.

Anant (34 not out and 3-10 in 4 overs) was declared as the Man of the Match for his match winning all-round performance. He also won the Best Batsman award. Denil Sawla was announced as the Best Bowler of Plate Group.