Botingoo Blasters kicked off their campaign in the Cool & Cool Cup Tarzoo (Village Level) with a commanding 7-wicket win over Tarzova Titans at Sheikh ul Alam Sports Ground, Sopore. After winning the toss, the Titans opted to bat first and posted 110 in 17.4 overs, with Nadeem Lefty top-scoring at 20 (23). However, their innings fell apart against the spin wizardry of Majid Bhat, who turned the match with a stunning spell of 4/17 in 4 overs, completely outfoxing the batters. Umer Hafeez provided some resistance for the Titans with 2 wickets for 19 runs in his full quota.
In reply, Botingoo Blasters chased the target with calm authority, powered by a masterclass from Suhail Akbar, who smashed an unbeaten 66 off 55 balls, featuring 7 fours and 4 sixes. He was well-supported by Mudasir Ganaie, who contributed 20 (28) in a solid opening stand of 53 runs. Suhail's calculated aggression and composure underlined his class as he carried his bat through the innings, earning him the Player of the Match award. The Blasters reached the target in 17.2 overs, finishing at 111/3.
The win showcased Botingoo Blasters' all-round strength, with disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and a confident batting display. For the Titans, the early promise was undone by middle-order collapses and inconsistent bowling. As the tournament progresses, Blasters have set the tone with a performance full of intent and execution, while the Titans will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in the coming rounds.
