In a low scoring tie, Aarav Thakker put up fine bowling show as MCC “A” defeated Bhosale Cricke Academy by 5 wickets to storm into the final of the MCC Under-12 Talent Search Cricket League, played over 25-over per side at Air India Sport Club ground, Santacruz- (East), today. Opting to bat first, Bhosale CA were bundled out for 69 runs with Aarav capturing three wickets for 7 runs. However, MCC were made to struggle before they were home with five wickets in hand.
The hosts will take on Shiv Seva CC, who beat Dalvi Cricket Academy by 58 runs.Thanks to openers Ayush Shete (57) and Arham Jain (n.o. 60), Shiv Seva CC hit up 158 for three. Chasing Shiv Seva’s formidable total, Dalvi CA struggled all the way and were dismissed for 110. Aryan Desai (3/10), Avnesh Shukla (3/29), ,(2/11) Ayush Shete shared the spoils.
Brief scores:
Semifinals (U-12): Bhosale CA 69 all out (Arhan Patel 25; Aarav Thakker 3/7) lost to MCC ‘A’ 71/5 (Deep Kanojia 3/8) by 5 wkts.
Player of the match:Aaarav Thakker
Shiv Seva CC 158/3 off 25 overs (Ayush Shete 57, Arham Jain n.o. 60) bt Dalvi CA 100 all out (Aryan Desai 3/10, Avnesh Shukla 3/29, Ayush Shete 2/11) by 58 runs. Player of the match : Ayush Shete.