Thanks to opener Prithvik Bhalerao’s unbeaten 63, MCC ‘A’ outplayed Bhosale Cricket Academy by 8 wickets to bag the inaugural the MCC Talent Search under-12 cricket league (Season-1) final, co-hosted by Jwala Sports Foundation and played at Air India Sport Cub ground at Kalina (Santacruz) here today. It was thus a sweet revenge for the MCC ‘A’ boys who were at the receiving end during their league phase tie . The under-12 league final which could not be played due to Covid-2 crisis, was held today.
MCC ‘A’ team members
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bhosale boys scored 128 for nine of the allotted 25 overs. Arya Karle top-scored with 62. Chasing 129 for win, the MCC opener Prithvi Bhalerao to remain unbeaten 63 to steer his side to comfortable eight wickets win in 23.5 overs.
Brief scores: Bhosale C.A. 128/9 0ff 25 overs (Arya Karle 62; Agasthya Kashikar 2/12 lost to MCC ‘A’ 129/ 2 off 23.5 overs (Prithvik Bhalerao n.o. 63, Satyanaryan Ghuge 36). Player of the final – Prithvik Bhalerao.