All-rounder Rakesh Naik stars with a ton and 2wkts as KRP XI win the finals lifting the title of the ‘C’ Kanga Knockout Tournament ‘18

It was the all-important finals between KRP XI and Merry Youngsters where in KRP XI won the toss and elected to bat first at the Parsee Gymkhana Ground.

KRP XI batting first were in deep trouble at one point with 5wkts down for 72runs but as always KRP’s most dependable player Rakesh Naik came in and resurrected the innings back with a match winning 104 off 92 balls at no.7 smasing 10fours and 4sixes to completely change the momentum from the opposition to his team’s favor. Rakesh confidently dominated the bowlers as he took the team total to 236/10 in 44.5 overs. Merry Youngsters bowlers did a really good job with the ball with three of their bowlers taking 2wkts each.

KRP XI successfully defended their score by restricting Merry Youngsters to 185/10 in 10.3 overs with Vishal Kavaiya once again impressing with 3/25 with his left-arm spin while all-rounder Rakesh Naik also chipped in with 2wkts too.

KRP XI won the finals and become the winners of Kanga Knockout Tournament (Group C) on the back of Rakesh Naik’s excellent century at the middle order while the whole team has played really well together throughout the season.

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