Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) emerged champions posting an emphatic 8-wicket victory against Parsee Gymkhana in the final of the MCA Under-19 Cricket Tournament 2021-22, organized by Mangrol Sports Club in association with Pulse Sports Events Entertainment and played at the Mumbai Police ground, Marine Drive on Monday.
Parsee Gymkhana preferring to bat first, struggled against the disciplined Karnatak bowlers, and their innings collapsed as they were dismissed cheaply for just 101 runs in 25.3 overs. Number 2 bat, Raj Deshmukh top-scored with 37 runs while Karnatak bowlers Himanshu Singh (2 for 4), Vedant Gadia (2 for 9), Aryan Shetty (2 for 13), and Satyam Yadav (2/29) were responsible for getting the wickets.
In response, Karnatak comfortably surpassed the winning target reaching 105 runs for 2 wickets in 19.5 overs. Number 3 bat Shubham Girkar scored an unbeaten 49 runs and Mayur Tarde also remained not out on 21 runs as Karnatak clinched the victory. Opener Harsh Rane had contributed 20, while Parsee Gymkhana’s Nishit Balla picked both the wickets (2/37).
Brief scores – Final: Parsee Gymkhana 101 all out, 25.3 overs (open Raj Deshmukh 37; Himanshu Singh 2/4, Vedant Gadia 2/9, Aryan Shetty 2/13, Satyam Yadav 2/29) lost to Karnatak SA 105 for 2 wickets 19.5 overs (Shubham Girkar 49 not out, Mayur Tarde 21 not out, Harsh Rane 20; Nishit Balla 2/37). Result: Karnatak SA won by 8 wickets.
