Aarez Dar’s Century and All‑Round Spark Powers DLSW Sky Warriors to 53‑Run Victory

Aarez Dar’s match‑defining unbeaten century — and a surprise two‑wicket cameo with the ball — propelled DLSW Sky Warriors to a 232 for 7 total and helped them defend vigorously to beat HKCC Gap Ramblers by 53 runs in Saturday’s Division 1 fixture at HKCC. Dar’s twin contributions with bat and ball underlined a complete performance that steered the Sky Warriors to a crucial win.

Sky Warriors post a commanding total
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Sky Warriors were given a substantial platform by Aarez Dar, who carried the innings with an unbeaten 105 off 79 balls, hitting 13 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 132.91. Dar’s composed aggression through the middle overs allowed the hosts to switch from consolidation to acceleration, setting up a challenging target for the visitors.

Support came from across the order. Karn Badjatia added a valuable 48 from 62 deliveries, anchoring partnerships when required, while contributions from Jaival Patel (11) and Arul Rajah (15) nudged the total beyond 230, and 22 extras further boosted the scoreboard to 232 in the allotted 35 overs.

Sky Warriors’ innings at a glance

• Total: 232 for 7 (35.0 overs)
• Aarez Dar: 105* (79; 13×4, 3×6) — anchor and aggressor
• Karn Badjatia: 48 (62)
• Extras: 22

Dar’s unexpected bowling impact
In a brief but decisive spell, Aarez Dar returned to bowl and picked up the final 2 wickets from just 4 balls — a cameo that proved timely in cleaning up the last couple of batters. Those quick scalps helped complete the swift win for Sky Warriors and showcased Dar’s value as a genuine all‑round contributor on the day.

Ramblers’ chase stalls despite spirited knocks
Chasing 233, HKCC Gap Ramblers began with intent but were hampered by regular losses of wickets which prevented any long partnerships from forming. Jack Metters top‑scored for the Ramblers with a brisk 49 off 36 balls, while Joe Walker added 26 from 41. Jarrod Mongstern (18) and Andrew Everts (18) offered resistance at different stages, and Saptarshi Mukerji’s 16 provided a late push. Nevertheless, the Ramblers were eventually bowled out for 179 in 30.4 overs.

Ramblers’ innings at a glance

• Total: 179 all out (30.4 overs)
• Jack Metters (HKCC Gap Ramblers): 49 (36) — top scorer for the chase
• Joe Walker: 26 (41)
• Extras: 27

Bowling performances seal the win
Sky Warriors’ bowling unit complemented the big total with disciplined spells. Muhammad Moner Ahmed’s 5 overs (1 maiden) for 22 with 3 wickets proved influential in stemming the flow of runs and removing key batters. Parin Shah and Vir Bavishi bowled tight lines in the middle overs, maintaining pressure that prevented the Ramblers from building momentum.

For the Ramblers, Shawajji Siddique produced a long spell of 7 overs (1 maiden) for 50 and finished with 3 wickets; Jack Metters also contributed with the ball for his side, returning figures of 3 for 36. Despite these efforts, the Sky Warriors’ early breakthroughs and Dar’s two quick wickets with the ball proved decisive.

Key moments and turning points

• Aarez Dar’s unbeaten 105* was the cornerstone of the Sky Warriors’ total and set the tone for the match.
• Dar’s unexpected two‑wicket bowling cameo (2 wickets in 4 balls) came at a crucial stage and swung momentum decisively.
• Muhammad Moner Ahmed’s disciplined three‑wicket spell further choked the Ramblers’ chase.
• Regular wickets in the Ramblers’ middle order prevented the build of any substantial partnerships.

Player of the match
Aarez Dar earns the player‑of‑the‑match award for his all‑round heroics — an unbeaten century with the bat and two quick wickets with the ball — a performance that directly influenced both innings and secured victory for his side.

Looking ahead
Sky Warriors will take heart from a complete team show with batting depth and clutch bowling performances, if warriors carry the same momentum to the last couple of league matches will bring the team to TOP three positions in the league standing which will be good achievement.