In a highly anticipated clash at Finchampstead, RCC 3rd XI continued their dominant season with a convincing 4-wicket win over Finchampstead CC 4th XI. Winning the toss and opting to bat, Finchampstead managed 121 runs before being all out, thanks to exceptional bowling from RCC's bowlers.

Bowling Highlights:
- Aaditya Menon: Delivered a stellar spell, taking 2 wickets for 37 runs in his 8 overs, troubling the batsmen with his consistent line and length.
- Yatharth Parashar: Showed excellent control and pace, grabbing 3 wickets for just 23 runs in his 9 overs.
- Arshdeep Singh: The standout spinner of the day, Arshdeep's magical spell yielded 3 wickets for a mere 15 runs in 7 overs, stifling the opposition's scoring rate.

Batting Innings:
RCC's chase began with a strategic masterstroke. Hassan, who didn't bowl, was sent to open the innings with Rafae, much to the surprise of the opposition. They tried to unsettle him with sledging from the first ball, suggesting the captain had sent in the tail-enders first. Hassan, however, responded with a flurry of boundaries, hitting three consecutive fours, forcing the opposition to change their opening bowler after just two overs.

- Hassan: Blazed away to a quick 35 off just 15 balls, including five fours and two sixes, setting a brisk pace for the chase.
- Ashish Singh: Continued the aggressive approach, scoring a rapid 34 off 26 balls, ensuring the momentum stayed with RCC.
- Zain Haider: Played a composed yet aggressive innings, contributing 27 runs from 20 balls, with some exquisite shots.
- Tom Wilkinson and Nisal Perera: Provided steady support in the middle order, with scores of 4 and 7 respectively, guiding RCC closer to the target.
- Yatharth Parashar: Chipped in with an unbeaten 5 runs, ensuring no late hiccups.

RCC 3rd XI reached the target in just 17 overs, scoring 125 for 6 and securing the win by a comfortable margin. This victory not only highlights their all-round capabilities but also solidifies their position at the top of the table with a significant lead.

Captaincy Excellence:
The victory was also a testament to Hatib Khan's excellent captaincy. His strategic decisions, such as the unexpected promotion of Hassan to opener, timely bowling changes, and sharp fielding adjustments, played a crucial role in the team's success. Hatib's leadership, characterised by his proactive and adaptive approach, has been instrumental in RCC's dominant run this season.

The RCC 3rd XI's comprehensive performance, characterised by disciplined bowling and aggressive batting, underscores their dominance in the league and sets a high bar for the rest of the season.