HIGHLIGHTS

The Spartan bowlers took control from the very first over, never allowing the opposition batters a moment to settle. Param & Sankar Leading the charge was destroyer-in-chief, Sankar, whose superb spell of 4 for 10 turned the innings into a stump-hitting exhibition. Every time a batter looked like surviving, Sankar had other ideas—and usually a clean-bowled celebration to follow. At the other end, Param played the perfect sidekick, grabbing 3 for 11 as the pair combined for 7

A dominant all-around performance powered the Spartans to their first victory of the season. Here are the highlights from the away match in Everett, a 4.5-hour trip from Spokane, north of Seattle. Key all-round contributions came from these four Spartans! Sankar, Rishi, Param, Pavan Rishi delivered an outstanding all-round performance. He was the highest wicket-taker and the only bowler from both teams not to concede any extras. In 5 overs, he bowled 20 dot balls for just 11

With quite a few regular players unavailable due to injury, illness, or relocation outside the Northwest, and with newly elected SPCC officers in place, the season begins with a focus on restoring balance and establishing order—both within the club and on the field. At its core, it is driven by experienced visionaries, dedicated contributors, on-field go-getters, and difference-makers who rise above the odds and the unexpected. Before the season kicks off, a lot happens behin