Karan More’s swashbuckling knock of 80 runs was the highlight as Sainath Sports Club defeated Gaud Saraswat Cricket Club eight wickets in a second round match of the Kale Cup T20 Cricket Tournament for ‘C & D’ Division teams at the Matunga Gymkhana ground.
More was in devastating form and steered Sainath CC to 185 for 2 wickets in 11.2 overs. His flashy innings came from just 24 balls and contained seven hits to the boundary and eight powerfully struck sixes. Pramod Wagh (2 for 37) was Gaud Saraswat’s only successful bowler.
Earlier, Gaud Saraswat CC who were sent into bat first amassed a challenging target of 179 for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Ayaz Khan cracked an unbeaten 86 runs from 50 balls with 10 fours and five sixes. Sainath CC’s Yash Chavan picked 3 wickets for 28 runs. Karan More was later named ‘Man of the match’.
In another match, Young Maharashtra Cricket Club recorded a four-wicket win against Kandivali Cricket Association.
Batting first Kandivali CA were restricted to 69 for 9 wickets. Ayush Raghuvanshi (3 for 21) and Durgesh Singh (3 for 10) tormented the Kandivali batsmen.
Young Maharashtra easily scored 72 for 6 wickets in 13.4 to complete a close win. Tanmay Kadam scored 24 runs, while Aakash Bharadwaj (2 for 12) and Umang Shah (2 for 17) got the wickets. Durgesh Singh won the ‘Man of the match’ award.
Brief scores: Gaud Saraswat CC 179 for 6 wickets in 20 overs (Ayaz Khan 86 not out; Yash Chavan 3 for 28) lost to Sainath Sports Club 185 for 2 wickets in 11.2 overs (Karan More 80 (7×4, 8×6); Pramod Wagh 2 for 37). Result: Sainath Sports Club won by 8 wickets.
Man of the match: Karan More (Sainath CC).
Kandivali Cricket Association 69 for 9 wickets in 14 overs (Ayush Raghuvanshi 3 for 21), Durgesh Singh 3 for 10) lost to Young Maharashtra CC 72 for 6 wickets in 13.4 overs (Tanmay Kadam 24; Aakash Bharadwaj 2 for 12, Umang Shah 2 for 17). Result: Young Maharashtra Cricket Club won by 4 wickets.
Man of the match: Durgesh Singh (Young Maharashtra CC).