Akash Kharvi’s all-round show and Jayshal’s 60* steers Automotive CC to a win in Police Shield’21
New Hind Sporting Club after opting to bat first on their homeground posted a total of 272/10 in 68.4 overs. Most of their players chipped in with starts and provided cameos while Akshay Jambhekar at no.7 was the highest scorer with 59 runs off 74 balls. From the bowlers, Medium Pacer Akash Kharvi was the pick of the lot as he took 4/56 in 16 overs with 2 maidens. Apart from Akash, left arm pacer Darshan Mangukiya took 3 wickets for 62 runs.
Chasing 273, Automotive CC (Sponsors) successfully chased down the total in 55.5 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. Middle order players Mayur Sanap (43), Pushkaraj Chavan (43) and Sachin Sanghvi (37 runs) set the tone for the chase while lower order batters Jayshal Wadiyal and Akash Kharvi stitching a crucial 57* partnership for the 9th wicket. Jayshal changed the game with a match winning 60* off mere 47 balls while Akash who took 4 wickets also contributed with the bat chipping in with a run a ball cameo of 37* pushing Automotive CC (Sponsors) to a memorable 3 wicket win over New Hind SC.
Comments are closed.