Akhil Herwadkar Slams 71 As Kamath Claims 4 For Eknath Shinde CC-1 In TPL

In the second game of the 11th edition of the Thane Premier League: Chief Minister Trophy, Eknath Shinde CC-1 prevailed comfortably over Sportsmen Cricket Club at Dadoji Kondev Stadium. After winning the toss, Sportsmen CC elected to chase. Eknath Shinde CC-1 notched up a comfortable total of 191/9 by the end of the first innings. After an early scare, skipper Akhil Herwadkar’s brilliant 71 helped his team reach the massive total. In 50 balls, Akhil dispatched 9 of them for fours as 2 of them were sent out of the park. Apart from him, Shashikant Kadam hammered a quickfire 39 off just 19 deliveries to finish the innings off.

On the bowling side, Aquib Shaikh claimed 3 wickets in his 4 overs.

Sportsmen CC were put under pressure right away by Eknath Shinde CC-1 bowlers. Mohit Avasthi claiming 2 quick wickets early on. The dominance was such, just one batsman managed to pass the 10-run mark. Vidyadhar Kamath bowled a superb spell of 3/11 in 4 overs in a commanding display of leg spin as Yash Chauhan was amongst the wickets as well. Ultimately, the Sportsmen CC were cleaned up for just 69 in the 19th over.

Akhil Herwadkar was adjudged as the Man of the Match for his knock as Eknath Shinde CC-1 won by 122 runs.