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Batter for Delhi Capitals notches up century in 70 balls during inaugural club cricket match in England

In the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition on Saturday, Ashutosh played his first club cricket game in England under the ECB Premier League structure, facing off against Formby CC.

On the Saturday clash versus Formby CC within the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition,...
On the Saturday clash versus Formby CC within the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition, Ashutosh commenced his English club cricket journey under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Premier League system.

Cricket Star Ashutosh Sharma Aces Debut with 70-ball Century

Ashutosh's Impressive Career Stats

Batter for Delhi Capitals notches up century in 70 balls during inaugural club cricket match in England

Meet Ashutosh Sharma, the rising cricket sensation who's been making waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. A quick glance at his stats reveals:

  • IPL with Punjab Kings (20XX): Scored 189 runs in just 9 innings, with a blazing strike rate of 167.25
  • IPL with Delhi Capitals (Current Season): Racked up 204 runs in 9 innings, with an average of 29.14 and a rate of 160.62
  • List A Matches: Amassed 297 runs across 14 games for an average of 22.84, with a top score of 75
  • T20s: Notched 976 runs, scoring in 44 matches, including 37 innings, with a fantastic average of 32.53, a strike rate of 177.45, and no less than 8 half-centuries, with a high score of 84 [4]

The Stunning Wigan Debut

Recently, Ashutosh donned the colors of Wigan Cricket Club in the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition, the first game after swooping into England. Facing Formby CC, he outshone everyone with a spectacular 70-ball century. To make it even more remarkable, he walked to bat at a precarious 17/3 in 9.5 overs and stitched a 153-run stand with opening batter Aveen Dalugod. He smashed 100 runs in 73 balls, endowed with 8 fours and 6 towering sixes, clocking a strike rate of a staggering 136.99 [2 & 4].

Despite excelling, Ashutosh's dismissal sparked another collapse, with Wigan slipping from 170/3 to 195/7 by the 41st over.

Keep an Eye Out for Future Matches

As of now, Wigan Cricket Club's upcoming matches aren't extensively detailed online. However, since this competition is part of the England and Wales Cricket Board's Premier League structure, Wigan is likely to take on various opponents throughout the season [3 & 4].

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  1. After his impressive performance with a 70-ball century in his debut match for Wigan Cricket Club, many fans and critics are sharing their positive opinions about Ashutosh Sharma's potential impact on English cricket.
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