University seals cricket thriller against Cardiff on final ball
University beat Cardiff-Boolaroo by three wickets, with 17-year-old Krishang Gulati hitting the winning four on the second-last ball of their 50-over chase.
University pulled off a thrilling one-day chase against Cardiff-Boolaroo in Newcastle district cricket, reaching 7-213 in pursuit of 9-209. Krishang Gulati, a 17-year-old playing just his second game in first grade, showed composure to middle a delivery through midwicket for four in the final over.
Muhammad Tariq was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 43 from 26 deliveries after scoring back-to-back ducks. Captain James Rushford called it a nail-biter and praised both players for delivering when it mattered.
The win broke University's duck for the 2026-2027 season at Pasterfield Sports Complex on Saturday.
- 17 years old
- Gulati's age
- 7-213
- University total
- 9-209
- Cardiff total
- 43 not out from 26 balls
- Tariq's score
Why it mattersA teenager's nerves of steel and an in-form batter's recovery showed the value of batting depth in tight finishes.
AustraliaUniversity's first win opens their season in Newcastle district cricket, setting up momentum for the rounds ahead.
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