50’s by Sumeet & Gomel steer Azad Strikers to the finals of the Palghar Dahanu Premier League’19

Star Eleven after opting to bat first posted an average total of 142/7 in 20 overs. Opener Kushal played a solid knock of 53 in 42 balls but the rest of the batsman failed to convert their 10’s and 20’s. Udayan Shukla with 2/13 in 3 overs was the pick of the bowlers while Shams Mulani with 1/29 in 4 overs equally impressive.

Chasing 143, Azad Strikers were off to a flying start with both the openers Udayan Shukla and Aakarshit Gomel giving a flying start. Udayan who was impressive with the ball also smashed a handy 32 in mere 16 balls (6 fours, 1 six) as the chase got easier.

Sumit who came at no.3 scored a quickfire 34 ball 51 while Gomel who is known for his solid batting once again scored a classy 51 off 45 balls (7 fours).

Azad Strikers eventually won the match by 8 wkts and 4 overs to spare.