Century to Remember: Atharva Shines Despite Suddan 11 Defeat

It had everything you want from a proper cricket match. Big runs. A strong chase. And one innings that people will talk about long after the result is forgotten.

The clash between Suddan 11 and Palande Krida Sankul began with Suddan 11 winning the toss and choosing to bat. It was a confident call, and for a long stretch, it looked like the right one.

At the heart of their innings was Atharva Sawant.

He didn’t start with reckless hitting. He built it patiently. He watched the ball, respected the good deliveries, and slowly began to take control. Once he found his rhythm, there was no stopping him. Drives through the covers, clean pulls, confident footwork. Atharva went on to score a magnificent 120 off 97 balls, smashing 13 fours and 2 sixes. It was an innings full of maturity and class.

Around him, the rest of the batting unit chipped in, and Suddan 11 posted a strong 296 for 7. On most days, that total puts you in the driver’s seat.

But here’s the thing about cricket. It always leaves room for a comeback.

Palande Krida Sankul approached the chase with belief. They didn’t panic. They didn’t rush. The batters kept rotating strike, punished the loose balls, and steadily closed the gap. Even when Suddan 11 tried to pull things back, Palande Krida Sankul stayed composed and completed the chase in 40 overs.
They won the match on paper.

But sometimes, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story.

Atharva Sawant may have ended up on the losing side, yet his innings won hearts. It was the kind of knock that reminds you why you love the game. Pure timing. Calm under pressure. And a statement performance that stood tall, regardless of the result.