Aditya Shah (60) & Bhargav Kulkarni (53) steers Cricmax Panthers to a win in EYCL U13 league’22

Played between New Jersey Royals and Cricmax Panthers in the ongoing EYCL U13 League, it was a match between two promising teams where in Cricmax Panthers gained an upper hand courtesy a brilliant partnership between Aditya Shah and Bhargav Kulkarni. Both the players scored crucial half centuries stitching an unbeaten 104* run stand for the 3rd wicket.

10yr old Bhargav Kulkarni  came onto the batting In the match against “New Jersey Royals Sports Academy U13” when the team needed 102 runs in 16 overs while chasing 185 in 30 overs. Bhargav finished unbeaten 53 in 43 balls with 6 fours and 3 big sixes. He was on 47 when 1 run to win, managed to hit a winning run with Six over mid-wicket, and completed his 50 as well. With the blazing performance, the team won the game comfortably with 4 overs spare.

Nikhil Kulkarni, his father used to play for his school back in India in “Pune District Cricket Association (PDCA) tournaments”. He also played for the Poona club for dome time before taking up an IT job. After moving to the USA, continued to play in various leagues (CLNJ, MCL, NJPL) in New Jersey. Currently playing as a proud member of team “Mumbai Gymkhana” as a bowling all-rounder.

Scorecard Link: https://cricclubs.com/EastCoastYouthCricketLeague/fullScorecard.do?&matchId=629&clubId=3813

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