All-round performance by Manoj Biwalkar helps GSC win against Raheja in DGRS Tournament

Into their league match of the DGRS cup, Goregaon sports club and Raheja sports club were into a crucial face off. It was important for Raheja to win this match while a win for GSC would mean 4 consecutive wins which will take them to the top of the table.

Goregaon sports club won the toss & elected to bat first which was what they were looking for. Openers Ankit & Kishore hande gave a solid start with a partnership of 60 runs in the first 8 overs. While Ankit was out for 16, Kishore hande continued playing good cricket as he went on to score 55 off just 42 balls. However, things took a huge turn for Raheja as skipper Manoj Biwalkar took the run rate to the roof scoring a destructive 33 ball 60. He also added another 60 runs with Kishore Hande. Right handed Manoj smashed in all parts of the ground & not a single bowler was spared in his innings which included 5 big sixes and 3 fours.

It was because of this onslaught by Manoj, GSC posted a target of 220/5 in 20 overs. Raheja needed 11 runs per over & it was going to be tough anyday. GSC bowlers did a great job as Raheja team was restricted to 158/7 in 20 overs. Manoj the skipper was not done yet as he effectively contributed with the ball too taking 3/32 with his medium pace.

Goregaon sports club won the match 62 runs and continued their winning streak with 4 consecutive wins. Manoj Biwalkar was adjudged man of the match for his all round performance. It was also in good spirits to see Raheja club captain Harshad hardikar handing over the “mom” trophy to Manoj. GSC’s next match will be again SKN sports club & Manoj will be a player to watch out for.