Rudra Dhanday’s fighting century effort helped Karnatak Sporting Association score 230 runs before their first innings folded 51.1 overs against Parkophene Cricketers in their Group-A league match on the first day of the two-day match of the 72nd Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2019, and played at the Karnatak Sporting Association, Cross Maidan on Saturday.
Rudra Dhanday
After being sent in to bat first, Karnatak SA batsmen found the going tough. But, Dhandy stood firm and cracked 126 runs (144 balls, 17×4) to steady the innings and reach a respectable total. Pardeep Sahu 6 for 57 was the key bowler for Parkophene.
Brief scores – Group-A: Karnatak Sporting Association: 230 all out, in 51.1 overs (Rudra Dhanday 126 (144 balls, 17×4; Pardeep Sahu 6 for 57) Vs Parkophene Cricketers.
Islam Gymkhana:140 all out, in 35.5 overs (Samit Shetty 37*; Prashant Solanki 3 for 35) vs Eagle Thane Strikers 71 fpr 2 wickets, in 17 overs (Srujan Athawale 39*).
Group – B: Payyade Sports Club: 201 all out, in 48.1 overs (Rohan Raje 65, Sarfraz Khan 32; Manish Rao 4 for 49, Shivam Malhotra 4 for 51) Vs Parsee Gymkhana.
Sind Sports Club:90 all out, 29 overs (Akhil Rajput 27; Varun Joijode 5 for 25) Vs Shivaji Park Gymkhana: 66 for 4, in 23 overs (Vedant Murkar 31).