AGA Khan SC showcased a dominant performance to bounce back from recent inconsistent outings in domestic competitions, garnering a resounding 10-wicket victory over Patel Brotherhood A in a 2024 Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) DC Super League tie in Dar es Salaam early this week.

In the Group A encounter held at Leaders Club venue, the Vishal Patel-led Patel Brotherhood A were skittled for 94 runs after garnering the opportunity to bat first.

In what was arguably a less impressive performance with the bat, captain Patel and promising cricketer Acrey Pascal were by far the performers who fought to prove their worth for the club.

The opener, Pascal, scored 18 runs, helping Patel Brotherhood A reach 24-2 once the promising batsman was dismissed after four overs.

Pascal hammered four boundaries in his time with the bat, whereas his fellow opening batsman, Harsh Khidkikar, exited the crease much earlier with two runs to his name.

Early exits of youthful batsmen had Patel Brotherhood A struggling to amass runs, and it was down to seasoned cricketer Patel to help steady the ship.

Patel took the crease and his experience witnessed Patel Brotherhood A reach 94-9 once the cricketer was dismissed in the 33rd over.

Patel Brotherhood A's remaining performers could hardly find a better way to foil the opponents' bowling unit onslaught, leaving the crease in quick succession.

Trushant Patel made his way back with the bat in hand, posting unbeaten four runs, which though hardly helped his team improve the total.

Patel Brotherhood A were, to some extent, buoyed by 10 extras conceded by their opponents.

Talented, youthful performer Laksh Snehal led Aga Khan SC's bowling attack and successfully prevented Patel Brotherhood A from setting up a challenging target.

Snehal solidly ended his turn with the ball, having taken 3-21 and posted a 2.38 economy rate.

Sivaraj Selvaraj was equally merciless, notching 3-20 in nine overs.

There were further impressive figures notched by team captain Harsheed Chohan, as the cricketer posted 2-20 in five overs.

Needing a mere 95 runs from 50 overs to garner a victory, Aga Khan SC got down to a successful chase with ease, having not lost a wicket in 10 overs.

Openers Abhik Patwa and Dhrumit Mehta forged a scintillating opening-wicket partnership to successfully guide the club to the thumping win.

Patwa, who looked to have slowly rediscovered his batting prowess, hammered 68 runs not out to end as the batsman with the most runs.

The youthful Mehta was equally impressive, ruthlessly hitting balls and ending with 23 runs not out.

It turned out to be a morale-boosting victory for Aga Khan SC, considering the team has been enduring inconsistent outcomes.

The club opened its campaign in the showdown gallantly, commanding a 10-wicket thrashing of Dar Indian Titans early this month.

Aga Khan SC's second game, unfortunately, concluded with the outfit suffering a three-wicket loss to Delaware Upanga SC- A.

Hosting the showdown is a continuation of TCA's efforts to develop the sport domestically. 

The 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. 

Caravans, Strikers, Aces A, Gymkhana, and Lions A have been placed in Group B.

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