In a memorable encounter, Reading CC posted a commanding total of *323/8* in their 45 overs, thanks to a determined partnership between *Zain Haider* and *Yatharth Parashar*. Their innings was not just about runs but also about resilience, as the opposition tried to unsettle them with constant sledging.

At one point, with the team under pressure after losing early wickets, the opposition turned to verbal jabs in an attempt to break the concentration of the two set batsmen. Adding to the drama, both Zain and Yatharth were battling injuries throughout their innings. Despite the physical discomfort, they refused to back down, showing immense mental fortitude. However, Zain and Yatharth responded in the best way possible—by letting their bats do the talking. Both players countered the sledging with a flurry of boundaries, quickly shifting the momentum of the game.

*Zain Haider, who scored a composed **86* off 81 balls, anchored the innings with precision, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Meanwhile, *Yatharth Parashar* played an aggressive knock of *89* off 85 balls, peppering the boundary with 17 fours. Their response to the sledging not only quieted the opposition but also significantly boosted their team’s total, ensuring they posted a formidable target.

Despite the opposition’s efforts, their bowlers had little success against Zain and Yatharth. *Harry McAvoy* and *Tom Wilkinson* were among the few who managed to take key wickets, with Harry also contributing *46* runs lower down the order. But the standout performance came from *Hersh Ramanan*, who took 3 wickets for just 37 runs, keeping the pressure on the batting side.

When it was their turn to bat, the Boyne Hill CC found themselves in a tough spot, managing only *225* before being bowled out. *Asjid Asghar* was the lone warrior with a solid *65* off 84 balls, but he received little support from his teammates. The bowling side’s attack, led by *Tom Wilkinson* and *Bryn Davies*, who both claimed crucial wickets, proved too much for them to handle. Bryn not only shone with the ball but also took a blinder at slips, arguably the catch of the season, further demoralizing the batting side.

The innings ended with the opposition falling short by 98 runs, a testament to the mental toughness and cricketing skills of Zain and Yatharth, who turned the tide of the match with their outstanding performances under pressure.