3rd XI Edged Out by LCS Academy in a Thrilling 4-Run Defeat

In a nail-biting encounter at Kibworth's home ground, the 3rd XI faced a tough challenge against LCS Academy. Despite a spirited performance, Kibworth fell agonizingly short by just 4 runs, succumbing to LCS Academy's determined bowling display.

LCS Academy posted a total of 160 all out off 31 overs, largely due to Abuzafar Ismaelmia's outstanding 87-run innings as an opener. Kibworth's bowlers put up a strong fight, with Oliver Stone claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs, Albert Pennelli taking 3 wickets for 29 runs, and Simon Munden securing 3 wickets for 28 runs. LCS reached 114-4 at drinks before a flurry of wickets from Pennelli and Munden after the drinks break eventually dismissed LCS Academy for 160.

Chasing a modest target, Kibworth's batsmen built steady throughout, with Albert Pennelli complete a excellent all-round performance with 37. Pennelli was part of a good 4th wicket partnership with fellow youngster Zethan Bandi (11) before Bandi fell lbw to Shahnavaz Tatia. The match went down to the wire, with the 3s well in contention going into the final overs. However, when Munden was run out in the last over while attempting to score the winning runs, Kibworth's resistance finally ended, leaving them all out for 155. Tatia shone with the ball for LCS, taking 3 crucial wickets for 19 runs.

LCS Academy's thrilling 4-run victory over Kibworth 3rd XI demonstrated the importance of holding nerve in tight contests. As Kibworth 3rd XI looks forward to future fixtures, they will aim to learn from this narrow defeat and come back stronger, while LCS Academy will seek to build on their winning momentum.