Shivaji Park Gymkhana scored a comprehensive 8-wicket victory against Parsee Gymkhana on the opening day itself of the two-day Group-B match of the 72nd Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2019, and played at the MIG Cricket Club, Bandra on Saturday.
After electing to field, Shivaji Park dismissed Parsee Gymkhana for a paltry 85 runs in 28.2 overs. Shams Mulani (4 for 3) and Azhar Ahmad (3 for 26) got the wickets for Shivaji Park.
In reply, Shivaji Park comfortably reached the victory target scoring 86 runs for the loss of two wickets in 11.2overs. Shams Mulani was on unbeaten on 29 runs.
Brief scores:
Group-A: Eagle Thane Strikers: 145 all out, in 42 overs (Kaustubh Pawar 62; Sagar Mishra 5 for 38, Pardeep Sahu 4 for 57) Vs Parkophene Cricketers: 46 for 4 wickets, in 13.3 overs (Karsh Kothari 3 for 14).
Karnatak SA: 242 for 4 wickets, 57 overs (Vinayak Bhoir 96*, Akash Parkar 81*) Vs Islam Gymkhana.
Group-B: Sind Sports Club: 218 all out, in 45.2 overs (Akhil Rajput 74, Vikas Singh 67*; Atif Attarwala 5 for 34) Vs Payyade Sports Club: 43 for 1 wicket, in 3.1 overs (Harsh Tank 33).
Parsee Gymkhana: 85 all out, in 28.2 overs (Aakarshit Gomel 26; Shams Mulani 4 for 3, Azhar Ahmad 3 for 26) lost to Shivaji Park Gymkhana: 86 for 2 wickets, 11.2 overs (Shams Mulani 29*) by 8 wickets.