Super Lions Stumble in Basel: Batting Woes Lead to Tough Defeat Against St. Gallen

Match Report

CSRL Super Lions vs St. Gallen CC, Bachgraben, Basel, 29 June 2025

CSRL Game 3: In a thrilling display of cricket, St Gallen CC chased down the target with authority, scoring 100 for 5 to secure a commanding victory over Zurich Super Lions CC, who were dismissed for just 96 runs.

Competition: Cricket Switzerland Regional League (CSRL)

Venue: Bachgraben, Basel

Date & Time: 29 June 2025 | 1300 hrs CET

Toss: Super Lions CC won the toss and opted to bat first. 

Result: Super Lions lost to St. Gallen CC by 5 Wickets

MVP & Player of the Match

Sherazam Arman (St. Gallen CC): 32 Runs/21 Balls (6*4s / 1*6s) and 3 Wickets

1st Innings: Wickets Fall Like Dominoes: Super Lions' Batting Nightmare 96/10

Winning the toss and decided too bat first, on a hot day at noon, in what can only be described as a stunning batting collapse, Zurich Super Lions CC endured a catastrophic innings, crumbling from the very start under relentless pressure. The collapse began with the early dismissal of Minal at just 6 Runs (3rd over), followed by Amit who was adjudged LBW (15 Runs / 6th over) and Umair shortly after at 23.

Super Lions in form batter Sara’s departure at 25 further deepened the crisis, and despite brief resistance from Captain Loki, who fell when the score was 52 (15th over), the innings continued to unravel. The wickets of Sarfaraz (68), Prashanth (79), Deon (85), Srinivas (89), and finally Aditya Kumar at 96 sealed the Super Lions’ fate. St Gallen CC disciplined and aggressive bowling attack capitalized on every opportunity, leaving Super Lions all out for 96 in 28 overs and with no path to recovery.

For St. Gallen CC, Sherazam led the bowling attack with three crucial wickets, while Haroon, Jafar, and Sher each claimed two wickets to dismantle the opposition.

2nd Innings: St. Gallen chased the target with ease in just 16 overs and won the game by 5 wickets

In a compelling display of cricketing prowess, St Gallen CC convincingly chased down their target with clinical precision, finishing at 100 for 5 in just 16 overs. From the outset, the visitors applied pressure on their opponents with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

For Super Lions, Deon got the early breakthrough, with Arshad Butt (bold) breaking the opening partnership at 8 runs in the 3rd over. However, the St Gallen batsmen remained unfazed. Muhammad Jafar and Moaz Butt anchored the innings with composed knocks of 19 and 30 runs respectively, guiding their side toward the target with calculated aggression. St Gallen’s momentum was briefly checked with Sam putting pressure on batters and wickets falling at 52, 55, 65, and 65 runs, showing that the Zurich Super Lions CC fought to stem the flow. Yet, the visitors’ steady batting lineup ensured that the chase never slipped away, reaching the winning total comfortably in the 16th over.

Extras also played a notable role in St Gallen’s innings, contributing 10 valuable runs that added to the scoreboard pressure on Zurich Super Lions. For Super Lions, Sam was the pick of the Bowlers claiming 3 wickets and Deon and Sara claiming each one

Summary

St Gallen CC secured a convincing victory by chasing down 100 runs in just 16 overs, powered by Sherazam Arman’s all-round brilliance with 32 runs and 3 wickets. Despite some resistance from Zurich Super Lions, disciplined bowling and timely boundaries ensured St Gallen’s dominance throughout the match.

Upcoming

Now is the time to stand with the team louder than ever. Let’s fill the stands, bring the energy, and show players that we believe in their strength and passion. Together, the team can come back stronger in the upcoming games. Super Lions to play their next CSRL game against the strong Zurich Mavericks CC on 13 July 2025