Scorecard

Belhus Cricket Club Hurricanes (Softball) v Benfleet on Sun 15 Jun 2025 at 9am
Belhus Cricket Club Won by 27 Runs

Match report Belhus Storm to Second Victory in Style!

The Belhus Hurricanes continued their strong season form with an emphatic 33-run win over Benfleet on Sunday, notching their second victory with a display full of grit, skill, and cricketing maturity.

Losing the toss once again, the Hurricanes were asked to bat first — a challenge they accepted with confidence and composure. Openers Safaan and Owen laid a solid foundation, rotating the strike expertly and ensuring a wicketless start. Their chemistry at the crease was a joy to watch, with crisp calling and swift running that set the tone for the innings.

The momentum shifted up a gear when Maya and Finley took charge. Finley wasted no time, cracking an elegant boundary to kick things off, while both players kept the scoreboard ticking with sharp singles and excellent game awareness.

Aariz and Haris continued the charge with intelligent shot selection, including a well-timed boundary that kept the run rate healthy. Then came Molly and Tharak, who brought flair and power into the mix. One of Tharak’s shots soared just short of the maximum — a statement of intent and growing confidence. Their partnership provided a key acceleration to the innings.

In the final stages, Oscar and Harman took the baton, pressing on with excellent running between the wickets and stylish boundaries to close out a formidable team total of 318 net runs.

What stood out was the collective game awareness — every pair played smart cricket, minimising risk and maximising opportunities. It’s clear this young side is not just playing cricket, but understanding it. Their maturity with the bat was matched by their discipline in preserving wickets — a rare quality in junior cricket.

In the field, the Hurricanes were just as impressive. Defending 318, their bowlers kept a steady line and length, and the fielders rose to the occasion with sharp throws, committed dives, and safe hands.

Tharak nearly pulled off a difficult catch that typified the team’s fighting spirit. From the first ball to the last, the Hurricanes showed they’ve been absorbing lessons from their practice sessions — and putting them into action under pressure.

Benfleet fought hard and batted well to finish with 285 net runs, but the Belhus bowling unit, backed by alert fielding, ensured the hosts had the upper hand throughout.

The support from the sidelines was just as heartening. Parents and families cheered every run, every stop, and every wicket, creating an atmosphere that lifted the young players throughout the match.

This was more than just a win — it was a showcase of team spirit, preparation, and passion. As the Hurricanes march on to their next fixture this Friday, the signs are promising for a season full of promise and exciting cricket.

Final Result:
Belhus Hurricanes – 318 net runs
Benfleet – 285 net runs
Belhus win by 33 runs

Belhus Cricket Club Hurricanes (Softball) Batting
Player Name RunsMB4s6sSRCtStRo
extras
TOTAL :
16nb 51w 1b  
for 5 wickets
68
133		        
Safaan Shaikh   12 -8.33
Owen Webb   12 -8.33
Maya Jagannathan Not Out  1 11 9.09
Finley Harrison Not Out  5 12 1 41.67
Aariz Varin   12 1 -8.33
Haris Bashir Not Out  2 12 16.67
Molly Mehra Not Out  16 12 3 133.33
Tharak Panjala Not Out  1 12 8.33
Oscar Cowdrey Martinez   12 3 -8.33
Harman Singh Not Out  17 12 3 141.67

Benfleet Bowling

Player nameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Frankie Johnson2.0011111.005.50
Jacob Hopkins2.00800.004.00
Rebecca Halls-Gardiner2.00800.004.00
Flynn Smith2.001000.005.00
Zahary Owen2.0013113.006.50
Ved Bhalerao2.00800.004.00
Poppy Crawley2.001800.009.00
Lydia Burr2.001300.006.50
Jasper Lawson2.002900.0014.50
Zakariya Ali2.001427.007.00

Benfleet Batting
Player name RMB4s6sSR
extras
TOTAL :
16nb 50w 3b 1lb 
for 7 wickets
70
106 (20.0 overs)		     
Frankie Johnson Not Out  0 12 0
Jacob Hopkins   12 0
Rebecca Halls-Gardiner Not Out  0 12 0
Flynn Smith Not Out  7 12 1 58.33
Zahary Owen   12 0
Ved Bhalerao   12 0
Poppy Crawley Not Out  1 16 6.25
Lydia Burr Not Out  1 8 12.50
Jasper Lawson   12 1 1 0
Zakariya Ali   12 2 0

Belhus Cricket Club Hurricanes (Softball) Bowling

Player NameOversMaidensRunsWicketsAverageEconomy
Owen Webb2.001000.005.00
Safaan Shaikh2.001200.006.00
Finley Harrison2.001500.007.50
Maya Jagannathan2.001200.006.00
Haris Bashir2.00623.003.00
Aariz Varin2.00900.004.50
Tharak Panjala2.00400.002.00
Molly Mehra2.01300.001.50
Harman Singh2.0020120.0010.00
Oscar Cowdrey Martinez2.001125.505.50