A win nearly a century in the making was finally had by Revelstoke Cricket Club. The team beat Vernon by two runs, to record their first home victory since 1938. The 86-year drought was ended by an eight-hour emotional roller coaster on Sunday, Aug.
18. Heavy rain in the previous days made for challenging conditions as the match started with Vernon putting Revelstoke into bat. Batsmen were tested by a swinging ball in the rising temperatures, while the team fielding first had to contend with a damp outfield.
Promoted to the top of the order, Matt Bramall and Gokul Basene got Revelstoke off to a strong start. Their 45-run partnership was broken when Basene was . The dismissal gave Vernon a chance and they took it, claiming two more wickets quickly.
Bramall also fell, leaving the score at 63 for four wickets. Navdeep Samra and captain Nagender Kanwar began rebuilding, as they provided 20 runs between them to set a perfect platform for the final 10 overs. Despite losing Samra, the captain persisted with the support of Prajeesh Shammy, before he was also out at 127-6.
Revelstoke were all out in the final over, setting Vernon the tough target of 144 to win. As they took to the field, Revelstoke made the perfect start with the ball as Kanwar took the first of another four wickets inside the third over. Shobhit Bajaj and Nobi replied for Vernon by gradually turning over the scoreboard.
Howeveer, Jagwinder Samra, on his birthday, was able to claim the second wicket for Revelstoke, as.