Experienced Bhavin Thakkar hits 138 in the semi-finals of the Purshottam Shield ‘18

Played at the Dadkar Maidan, New Hind SC after being made to bat first were not deterred as they posted an extremely competitive total of 360/8 in 70 overs which is quite defendable. Bhavin Thakkar opening the innings scored an elegant hundred against the quality bowlers of MIG. Bhavik Thakkar who is a veteran of 52 First Class Games known for his solid batting did gave a glimpse of his early days as he scored 138 (177 balls) laced with 22 boundaries.  Siddhant Adhatrao who had scored a crucial 80 last week while chasing 400 against Mumbai Police once again came goof with a solid 79 and in-form Sachin Yadav also chipped in with 51 runs.

MIG in reply were 274/9 in 66 overs with skipper Kevin waging a lone battle scoring 88 runs at no.3 while the match ended in a draw. Left-arm spinner Nehal Katakdhond bowled a crucial spell of 4/28 in 13 overs taking some crucial wickets at the right time. The finals between New Hind and DY Patil will be one interesting competition to watchout for.