50’s by Jayesh & Sumit alongwith Shubham’s fifer helps Police Gymkhana win in the Madhav Mantri Tournament’19

Police Gymkhana opting to bat first at the SRT MCA ground Kandivali were all out for 214 runs in 53.4 overs. In an innings where the 2^nd highest score was 18, Jayesh Pokhare looked impressive for his 85 off 92 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes) despite lacking support from the other end. From the bowlers, Shadab Khan was the pick of the lot taking 5/76 in 17.4 overs. All-rounder Maxwell had also chipped in with 3 wkts. In reply, Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana were all out for 135 runs in 44.4 overs thanks to some tight bowling by Apoorva Kalyankar (4/13) and Shreyas (3/31).

Police Gymkhana in their 2^nd innings were all out for 206 runs with a total lead target of 285 for the opposition to chase. Despite a top order collapse, skipper Sumeet Tare (77) and Rupen Chaurasia (44) came up with crucial knocks. Defending 285 runs, Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana were reduced to 178 runs all out thanks to an impressive spell of spin bowling by Shubham Taldeokar. Shubham came up with match winning bowling figures of 5/63 in 16 overs with 2 maidens as he kept providing breakthroughs at crucial intervals.

Police Gymkhana eventually won the match on 1^st innings lead and it was a quality team performance put up by the Police Gymkhana boys. Leg-spinner Shubham Taldeokar is also amongst the top 10 highest wicket-takers list in the Madhav Mantri Tournament’19.

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