RFS Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament
Greater Mumbai Police recorded a comfortable 38-run win against Islam Gymkhana in a first round match of the RFS Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament and played at the Bombay Gymkhana ground on Sunday.
The Mumbai cops after winning the toss and electing to bat first amassed a total of 181 for the loss of 5 wickets from their stipulated 20 overs with opener Sunil Patil top-scoring with a composed 41 runs (32 balls, 6×4, 1×6). Pradnesh Lad 38 runs (20 balls, 2×4, 3×6) and Shahid Shaikh 30 runs (18 balls, 6×4) ensured the Policemen reach a solid total.
In reply, Islam Gymkhana batters were unable to rise to the challenge and were restricted to 143 for 4 wickets from their 20 overs. Skipper Hashir Dafedar scored 45 runs (25 balls, 6×4, 1×6), while Mehboor Shaikh contributed 36 runs (29 balls, 6×4) and Shoaib Khan 31 runs (34 balls, 2×4).
Brief scores: Greater Mumbai Police 181 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Sunil Patil 41(32, 6×4, 1×6), Pradnesh Lad 38(20, 2×4, 3×6), Shahid Shaikh 30(18, 6×4); Salman Khan 2/24) beat Islam Gymkhana 143 for 4 wickets, 20 overs (Hashir Dafedar 45(25, 6×4, 1×6), Mehboor Shaikh 36(29, 6×4), Shoaib Khan 31(34, 2×4); Yash Jaiswal 1/17) by 38 runs.