WATCH: Suresh Raina turns back the clock, destroys Shakib Al Hasan in USA’s National Cricket League

Suresh Raina rolled back the years in fifty wonderful, leading years New York Lions CC winning by 19 runs Los Angeles Waves CC in the second game of Sixty Strikes Tournament, organized by National Cricket League (NCL) T10 in the USA.

During the 10-over match, Raina scored 53 off just 28 balls, helping his team reach a mammoth total of 126 overs. Despite a valiant effort, the Los Angeles Waves were unable to chase the ball, falling short by 19 runs.

Strong partnership between Suresh Raina and Upul Tharanga powers New York Lions

Batting first after being swept by Los Angeles, New York had a shaky start in the opener Asad Shafiq Falling early by just 3 runs. However, Raina found a capable partner in the Sri Lankan debut Pul Tharanga. The two put together a good partnership, with Tharanga contributing a quick 40 off 23 balls. Their stand helped New York recover from the setback and post 126 for 2 in their 10 overs.

Raina’s blast shocks Shakib Al Hasan NLC T10 2024

Another highlight of the game was Raina’s dominance over the Los Angeles Waves captain Shakib Al Hasan. Raina took on the world-class player in a delicious over, hitting him for two sixes and fours. The momentum swung completely in New York’s favour, as Shakib struggled to block Raina’s ferocious aim. This display of explosive batting reminded everyone of Raina’s ability to single-handedly change the game, even years after his retirement from international cricket.

In a power-packed over, Raina brought down the pitch to launch the first delivery for a six, setting the tone for his innings. Undeterred, he followed it up with a boundary and another huge six, roughed up the skipper of the waves and pushed his team to the total.

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Suresh Raina roars onto the NCL stage with a half-century that takes the New York Lions to 126. 🔥#NCLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/4IS8waiIdF

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The Los Angeles Waves struggle in the chase

The chase started on a bad note in Los Angeles, just like their debut Stephen Eskinazi he was dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the innings. Although Adam Rossington (31 out of 15), Tim David (19 off 10) and Joe Burns (17 off 9) tried to keep the tide in the game, the target proved too difficult. All-rounder Shakib couldn’t give his team the breakthrough it needed, managing 13 off just 16 balls. His bowling also faltered, as he conceded 18 runs in his one over and never returned to the attack.

The New York pitchers used a solid number of their hitters. A young player from the USA Shourya Gaur He was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets and making important contributions. Experienced South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi he also chipped in with two crucial wickets, including the dismissal of Shakib. Their combined efforts limited Los Angeles to 107 to 7, which shut out New York.

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