AJITH Augustin put on a solid batting showing as Caravans prolonged their unbeaten run in the 2024 Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) DC Super League, clobbering Aces A by 212 runs in a recent game in Dar es Salaam.

It was the third consecutive win for Caravans in the competition- projecting them as one of serious trophy contenders.

In the game, which took place at the Leaders Club venue, Caravans had the chance to start batting and raced to a massive 344/5 in 50 overs.

The no-nonsense Augustin solidly led his outfit's plan to end with the massive score, garnering an impressive 128 runs.

It was the first-ever century to have been posted by a cricketer in the 2024 TCA DC Super League, confirming Augustin's reputation as one of the most reliable batsmen in domestic tournaments in recent years.

In his memorable stay at the crease, Augustin nailed 12 boundaries and two sixes.

The top-order batsman's displays were instrumental in Caravans' successful efforts to gallantly wind up the club's batting time.

There were further meaningful contributions from a trio of Adersh Dileep, Jitin Singh, and Amal Rajeevan.

Singh slotted in as the opener, had Caravans launching their pursuit of dominant showing solidly- garnering 51 runs.

Rajeevan, placed at number three, offered the batting team more control with his 66 runs.

Dileep got back to the pavilion with the bat in hand, posting 39 runs not out.

Kassim Nassor made full use of his experience- having recorded 23 runs- whereas Akhil Anil, too, chipped in with two digits after notching 14 runs.

Professional player Jeremiah Makanya turned out to be Aces A's bowling unit member with significant showing after taking 3-65.

Chasing a daunting 345 runs to secure victory was a quite challenging task Aces A had to face.

Despite boasting depth in batting, the Asif Butt-led Aces A could not get down to a fruitful chase- garnering 132/10 in 36.5 overs.

Brief stays by openers Butt and Alishihab Bukhari signalled a rather difficult assignment that Aces A was presented with when it came to realising the chase.

It was - in every sense - a wobbly start to the innings, giving the other batsmen a massive challenge.

A 40-ball 36 by Ally Mpeka and Makanya's 30 runs were by far the worthy contributions in what was largely a below-par performance at the crease.

There were further two digits garnered by Aisah Chibanda and Kashif Anwar, seeing to it Aces A notch a respectable figure.

Zimbabwean Chibanda made his way back with 12 runs and Anwar had similar digits in his respective innings.

Team captain Singh wounded up with gallant bowling showing for Caravans, garnering 5-34 and a 4.25 economy rate.

His stellar all-round contribution eventually handed him the Player of the Match prize.

Aces A cricketers' two matches played are marked by a victory and a loss - pointing to the need for the cricketers to step up their game if they are to stay in contention for the trophy.

The 2024 TCA DC Super League, a TCA officer stated, features the top cricket teams in Tanzania, put into two groups.

Group A teams are Aga Khan SC, Delaware Upanga SC- A, Patel Brotherhood A, Dar Indian Titans, and Pak Stars A.

Group B clubs are: Caravans, Strikers, Aces A, Gymkhana, and Lions A.

The showdown began on January 4, 2025, marking an exciting start to Tanzania’s premier cricket competition.