Sunil Patil’s all round show featured I Mumbai Police City Riders defeated Shivaji Park Warriors by seven wickets in the concluding league fixture of the in the Mitsui Shoji t-20 League played at Police Gymkhana here today. However, the defeat hardly mattered as both made the knockout stage with table topper Bandra Heroese and defending champions Ghatkopar Jets.
Sunil Patil receiving his man of the match award in Mitsui Shoji T20 Cricket league
With the tie devoid of any excitement, Shivaji Park Warriors put up a pathetic show. Their top batsmen were back in the dressing room with score reading 39 However, thanks for fighting 58 runs partnership between Bhavijay Taneja (50) and Nikhil Ajgaonkar (35), Shivaji Park Warrirors made 136. In reply, the last year’s finalists the policemen hardly faced any anxiety as they reached the target for the loss of just three wickets with Sunil Patil, making a fine unbeaten knock of 80.
Brief scores: Shivaji Park Warriors 138 ( Bhavijay Taneja 50, Nikhil Ajgaonkar 35; Santosh Shinde 2/21, Amir Khan 3/25, Sunil Patil 2/20) lost to Mumbai Police City Riders 140/3 (Sunil Patil n.o. 80, Rajesh Tandel 30).
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CLOCK FOR WEDNESDAY
Cricket – 9.45 a.m. – Semifinals -Mitsui Shoji t-20 League, Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Marine Lines.