Iqbal Abdullah’s All Round Performance Aids DY Patil To Victory

A low scoring encounter between DY Patil and Islam Gymkhana saw the former prevail in a close game of the Invitational Police Shield. DY Patil elected to bat first and managed only 167 runs on the board as they were bowled out with almost 25 overs in hand. Ex- IPL player Iqbal Abdullah scored crucial 51 in the process as Hitesh Kadam claimed 3 wickets in the first innings.

Islam Gymkhana were put in hot water by Iqbal and Prashant Bhoir who bowled emphatic spells in an attempt to defend the subpar total. Bhoir picked up 3 wickets but it was Iqbal’s 4/17 which secured the game for DY Patil by just 21 runs. Islam had no reply to the incredible bowling of the pair of them. 

Islam Gymkhana vs DY Patil
Toss: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association won the toss and elected to bat
Result: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association won by 21 runs
Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association- 167/10 in 45.4 overs
(Iqbal Abdullah 51, Hitesh Kadam 3/37)
Islam Gymkhana- 146/10 in 36 overs
(Bhavesh Patel 39, Ameya Dandekar 30, Iqbal Abdullah 4/17,
Prashant Bhoir 3/42)