50’s by Jayraj (50) and Purabia (73) ensure Kurla SC reaches the top of the table in Kanga Knockout Tournament’19

Kurla SC after opting to bat first at the Bengal Club ground posted a decent total of 234/ in 45 overs. Opening the innings, Jayraj Popat scored a solid 50 off 61 balls which had 5 fours while it was all-rounder Jitesh Purabia at n0.5 again coming good for his team. Jitesh top score for his team hitting an impressive 73 off 80 balls which had 8 fours and a six ensuring the team crossed the 200 run mark.

Union Cricket Academy who were 57/5 at one stage got back into the game for a small session where in Mahendra Kadam at no.7 reigniting hopes for some time with his valiant 56 off 66 balls (7 fours). However, Union CA were all out for 153 runs with Pritam Shinde (3/19) and Bhavik Patel (2/19) being the pick of the bowlers.

Kurla Sport Club win the pre-quarterfinals and are at the top of the table on the back of some impressive team performance.