Opener Omkar hits an unbeaten 108* while wicket-keeper batsman Harmesh proves a point in the Kanga League‘18

Played at the Shivaji Park Ground, Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana batting first played really well declaring their innings at 188/3 in 53 overs. Opening the innings, promising batsman Omkar Rahate scored a solid 108* (152 balls) which set the tone for his team’s innings. Omkar batted with solid technique smashing 11 fours and 2 sixes & was looking all good to score even more than 108* had it not been a One Day match. “Omkar started off slowly but suddenly shifted gears which also included a 21 run over” from the inputs we got from opposition keeper Harmesh Somaiya.

Young Maharashtra on the other hand batted for 31 overs losing just 3 wkts before the end of the game’s play resulting in a draw. Opening the innings, left-handed wicket-keeper batsman Harmesh Somaiya brought up his 2^nd half century in Kanga scoring 57 off 88 balls (4 fours, 1 six). Not many know that Harmesh is one of the hard working passionate cricketers who travels straight from Gujarat every weekend just to play kanga matches. 27yr old Harmesh works for Railways in Gujarat & also coaches young kids in his newly opened academy Harparam Sports which aims at promoting cricket to the most rural areas while also helping the talented young kids who want to play cricket. Harmesh has also played for Saurashtra Cricket Association & players like him are an inspiration who give their whole and soul to cricket.