All-rounder Rakesh Naik’s exploits plays a big role in steering Intelenet to a semi-final win in the SAP Invitational Trophy ‘18

It was the all important semi finals of the Gannon Dunkerley Tournament 2018 between two promising teams namely Sony TV and Intelenet where in Intelenet won the toss and elected to bat first with their strong batting line up.

Intelenet opening the innings were off to a flying start as their openers gave a quick cameos while their star all-rounder Rakesh Naik top scored with a 22ball 36* which included 3big sixes to take the team total to 129/6 in 15overs. The rest of the batsman also contributed well with their quick cameos which resulted in a healthy team total. From the bowlers, it was Vishal who did a good job being the pick of the bowler taking 3wkts.

Chasing 130 in 15overs is very difficult and a pressure situation but Sony TV gave a tough fight but they eventually fell short of 20runs as they were all out for 110. The bowlers did an excellent job restricting the batsman as they took wickets at regular intervals. Rakesh Naik was also impressive with the ball taking 2/13 in 3overs making it a complete all-round show.

Rakesh Naik who had recently taken a 5wkt haul while had also scored a brilliant ton in Mumbai Junior Shield once again proved that he is an all-rounder to reckon with.

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