Defending champions Rizvi Springfield (Bandra), thanks to Mayank Teotia’s hurricane century and good supporting role by Pajwal Rai (92), defeated Parle Talak by 111 runs in the semifinals of the Khar Gymkhana- B.Khichadia Under-16 Suburban schools cricket tournament, played at Khar Gymkhana ground, here today.
Opting to bat first, Rizvi made a sedate start, losing three wickets for 133 runs by 28 overs, but the fourth wicket pair of Prajwal and Mayank batted aggressively thereafter to put on 177 runs before they were separated. In fact, both were in their 90s with just two overs to go. While Mayank went for big hits to complete his century, Prajwal , too tried to go for over the ropes, but failed to beat the long off fielder, who took nice well judged catch. In reply, Parle Tilak boys never looked like chasing the target and ended with 208 four in the allotted 45 overs. The only consolation for the Parle boys was the century by opener Ayan Pathan (121).
Mayank Teotia (109), Prajwal Rai (92), stars in Rizvi Springfield’s win over Parle Tilak in the Khar Gymkhana- B.Khichadia Under-16 Suburban schools cricket tournament.
Rixvi now take on their nemesis Swami Vivekanand (Borivali), who beat IES English (Bandra) by 7 wickets at Karnataka Cricket ground at Cross Maidan. For the Swami Vivekanand side, it was once against Ayush Jethawa, who grabbed five wickets and hit up an unbeaten 60 to see his side through.
Brief scores: (Semifinals):
At Khar Gymkhana: Rizvi Springfield (Bandra) 319/5 off 45 overs (Mayank Teotia 109 (13×4,4×6), Prajwal Rai 92 (15×4), Abhinav Singh 75 (12×4, 2×6); Vedant Shah 3/60) bt Parle Tilak 208/4 off 45 overs (Ayan Pathan 121 (15×4, 2×6), Chinmay Kelkar n.o. 39; Inamul Quresh 2/58, Ayush Singh 2/25 ) by 111 runs.
At Karnatka Cricket ground (Cross Maidan): IES New English (Bandra) 177/9 (Karan Suraiya 38, Jash Ganiga 32,, Aryan Desai 38; Ayush Jethawa 5/34, Aryan Badhe 2/31) lost to Swami Vivekanand (Borivali) 178/4 off 38. 5 0vers (Ayush Jethawa n.0.60, Sourabh Singh 32, Aryan Bhadhe 40) by 7 wkts.