18/05/2026
# Match Report:
Northern Lions Clinch a Thrilling Victory Over Lanna CC
In a highly competitive and closely fought cricket encounter, the **Northern Lions** chased down a challenging target to defeat **Lanna CC** by 3 wickets, with plenty of dramatic twists along the way.
# # First Innings: Lanna CC Set a Competitive Total
After being put in to bat, Lanna CC posted a solid total of **207 all out in 32.4 overs**, scoring at a healthy rate of 6.34 runs per over.
Batting Highlights
* **Richard Cowles** led the charge from the top order with a spectacular, aggressive **70 off 52 balls**, smashing 7 fours and 5 sixes before falling as the final wicket.
* **Arth Patel** provided crucial support in the upper-middle order, anchoring his way to a well-played **38 off 50 balls**.
* Lower-order contributions from **Richie George (20)** and skipper **Elliot Lodge (19)** helped push the score past the 200-mark.
# # # Bowling Performance
The Northern Lions' bowling attack put in a disciplined performance to ensure Lanna CC didn't completely run away with the game.
* **Pit** was the pick of the bowlers, delivering a brilliant spell of **4 for 24** in 6.4 overs.
* **Chalam** offered excellent control and breakthrough power, picking up **2 for 16** in his 5 overs.
# # Second Innings: Northern Lions Edge Ahead in Tense Chase
The Northern Lions faced a steep task but managed to cross the finish line, reaching **208 for 7 in 31 overs** to secure the win.
# # # Batting Highlights
* The chase was anchored by an exceptional performance from **Luke Stokes**, who top-scored with a brilliant **72 retired not out** from 61 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes.
* **Chalam** showed immense grit in the middle order, holding one end steady with a patient **37 off 65 balls**.
* **Jon Scales** provided the explosive finish the Lions needed, blasting a quickfire **28 off just 15 balls** (3 fours, 1 six) to shift the momentum decisively.
# # # Bowling Performance
Lanna CC's bowlers fought hard until the very end, frequently breaking partnerships to keep themselves in the game.
* **Nu** was highly effective and economical, taking **2 for 6** in his 2 overs.
* **Richie George** also struck twice, finishing with figures of **2 for 20** from his 2 overs.
# # Match Summary
* **Lanna CC:** 207 all out (32.4 overs) | Richard Cowles 70, Arth Patel 38; Pit 4/24, Chalam 2/16
* **Northern Lions:** 208/7 (31 overs) | Luke Stokes 72*, Chalam 37; Nu 2/6, Richie George 2/20
**Result:** Northern Lions won by 3 wickets.
11/05/2026
Match Report: Gymkhana Club vs. Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Date: May 9, 2026
Venue: Gymkhana Club
Format: 25 Overs
Result: Gymkhana Club won by 13 runs
First Innings: Gymkhana Club Sets a Competitive Target
After winning the toss, Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) elected to bowl. Gymkhana Club posted a total of 141/8 in their allotted 25 overs.
The innings was anchored by Brian Quinton, who retired not out with a solid 35 off 33 balls, and Champ, who contributed a quick-fire 31. Irshad also added a valuable 22 to the scoreboard.
However, the middle order faced a significant collapse due to a masterclass in bowling from Gaurav. He tore through the Gymkhana lineup, claiming a remarkable 5-wicket haul (5/13) in his 5 overs, including two maidens. Late resistance from Ian Harling (20*) and Owen Beynon (14) helped push the score past the 140-mark.
Second Innings: RBSC Falls Short in Tight Chase
Chasing 142 for victory, Royal Bangkok Sports Club struggled to build momentum early on, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Gaurav followed up his heroics with the ball by leading the charge with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 42 off 29 balls (including six 4s). Anil played a patient knock of 33, but the rest of the batting order failed to reach double digits.
The Gymkhana bowlers maintained disciplined lines to stifle the chase. Owen Beynon was the pick of the bowlers with 2/17, while Asif Noor also chipped in with two wickets. Despite Gaurav’s best efforts, RBSC finished their 25 overs at 128/9, falling 13 runs short of the target.
Key Performances
Gaurav (RBSC): 5/13 (Bowling) and 42* (Batting)
Brian Quinton (Gymkhana): 35* (Batting)
Champ (Gymkhana): 31 (Batting) and 1/30 (Bowling)
Owen Beynon (Gymkhana): 2/17 (Bowling) and 14 (Batting)
08/05/2026
𝙲𝙼𝙲𝙲 𝚏𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚍𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚜.
In a high-scoring thriller that came down to the wire, Lanna CC managed to edge out CMCC in a contest that saw momentum swing wildly between both sides. Despite a competitive total from CMCC, a middle-order collapse and a masterclass in power-hitting from Lanna’s Arth Patel sealed the fate of the match.
Innings 1:
CMCC Steady Start and Late Resistance
CMCC posted a solid total of 221 all out in 29.3 overs. The innings was anchored by Ismail, who played a blistering knock of 60 off 38 balls, featuring 11 boundaries and a maximum. He was well-supported by Irshad (33) and Insha Javaid (29).
However, Lanna CC’s bowling attack, led by Ton (Lanna), proved difficult to get away in the death overs. Ton was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 37. Owen Beynon and Ian Gason also chipped in with two wickets apiece to ensure CMCC didn't completely disappear out of sight.
Innings 2:
Arth Patel’s Heroics Lead the Chase
Lanna CC’s chase began precariously, losing early wickets and sitting at a shaky 74/7. It looked as though CMCC were on the verge of breaking their losing streak.
Enter Arth Patel. In a phenomenal display of composure and aggression, Patel remained not out on 83 from just 60 deliveries, striking 8 fours and 4 sixes. He found a crucial partner in Ian Gason (40), and together they stabilized the innings. Despite CMCC rotating through nine different bowlers to find a breakthrough, Lanna CC reached the target of 225/8 in exactly 30 overs.
05/05/2026
Match Report: CMCC Redz vs. CMCC Blues
Date: April 26, 2026
Location: Gymkhana Club
Result: CMCC Redz won by 8 wickets
Umpires: Khurram Rauf & Ali Shah
Match Summary
In an entertaining friendly match, CMCC Redz registered a comprehensive 8-wicket victory over CMCC Blues. After restricting the Blues to a total of 161 all out in the 30 overs, CMCC Redz chased down the target in just 19.4 overs. The run chase was anchored by a spectacular, unbeaten innings from Luke Stokes and an explosive half-century from Leng.
First Innings: CMCC Blues
Score: 161 all out (30 overs)
CMCC Blues chose to bat first but faced consistent pressure from the Redz bowling attack, eventually losing their last wicket on the final ball of the 30-over allotment.
Top Scorers: * Burhan Bhat provided the primary offensive momentum, scoring 41 runs off 33 balls (including 6 fours and a six).
Brian Cassingena played a patient anchor role, contributing 31 runs off 66 deliveries.
Asif Noor added a vital 25 runs off 25 balls in the middle order to keep the run rate near the 5.37 mark.
Bowling Analysis: * Ateeq was the standout bowler for CMCC Redz, picking up 3 wickets for 29 runs in his 6-over spell.
Afsar Sumon, Mudasir, and Samar were economical and chipped in with 1 wicket each.
Second Innings: CMCC Redz
Score: 162/2 (19.4 overs)
Chasing a target of 162, CMCC Redz began aggressively despite losing two early wickets at 39 and 67, cruising to the total with more than 10 overs to spare.
Key Contributions:
Luke Stokes delivered a match-winning, unbeaten knock of 92 runs off 65 balls, hitting 13 boundaries and 3 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 141.54.
Leng provided exceptional support from the other end with a blistering 53 not out off just 28 balls, smashing 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 189.29.
Blues Bowling:
The CMCC Blues bowlers found it difficult to contain the run rate, which sat at 8.24 per over.
Burhan Bhat (1/23) and Asif Noor (1/29) were the only wicket-takers for the fielding side.
Match Highlights
Player of the Match: Luke Stokes for his brilliant unbeaten 92.
Best Bowling Figures: Ateeq (3 for 29).
Highest Strike Rate: Leng (189.29).
26/04/2026
Historic Chase by Lanna Cricket Club Stuns CMCC.
In what will be remembered as one of the greatest matches in Chiang Mai cricket history, Lanna Cricket Club pulled off a remarkable chase of 351 runs in a 30-over contest against CMCC.
After winning the toss, CMCC opted to bat first and delivered a commanding performance. Despite extreme heat conditions forcing two players to retire out, CMCC posted an imposing total of 350 for the loss of just one wicket. The innings was built on a solid opening partnership, with Sir Aasif Chashoo leading the charge with a 124 runs, well supported by Irshad, who contributed 80. The strong foundation was capitalized on by Ismail and Insha, who ensured a powerful finish to the innings.
Chasing a daunting target of 351, Lanna got off to a flying start. Luke Stokes played a phenomenal innings, dominating the CMCC bowling attack with a 167 runs, finding boundaries all around the ground. He was ably supported by Richard Cowles and Lang, who kept the scoreboard ticking and maintained the momentum.
As the match approached its climax, Zeeshan delivered a match-winning performance. With the stage perfectly set, he played a blistering knock, scoring an unbeaten 51 off just 22 balls—the fastest fifty of his career—to seal the victory in style.
Lanna remained in control for most of the chase and successfully reached the target in the final over, completing a historic win.
This remarkable achievement marks one of the highest successful run chases in Chiang Mai cricket and will be remembered for years to come.
