All-rounder Sachin Kurmi shines for SS Travels against AN Lions in JD Sports Club Corporate T20 match

SS Travels thrashed AN Lions last week in what turned out to be a one sided affair in Mumbai during the JD Sports Club Corporate T20 Cricket Tournament. Jitendra Deshmukh, who was a player first, then coach and umpire is the man behind this tournament. He has different feathers to his cricketing cap.

Swapnil Rawat played well for his 65 off just 44 balls and was instrumental in taking his team to a respectable score of 143 in 20 overs. However he did not get enough support from the rest of the batting line-up. Sachin Kurmi was the pick of the bowlers for SS Travels, picking up 3-28 in four overs. Jaydeep and Sumit too rolled their arms over to grab two wickets apiece. Kurmi was consistent and accurate throughout his spell, not allowing the batsmen to take him on.

In reply, it was just too easy for SS Travels as the top three batsmen took them home. Opening bat Sameer Rane top scored with a brilliant 61 off 41 cherries and remained unbeaten at the end of the innings. Coming in at no.3, Sachin Kurmi played a classic knock of 42 runs off 39 balls to see his team through. Not only with the ball but also with the bat, Kurmi contributed in his team’s success. SS Travels chased down the target in 15.5 overs, winning the match by nine wickets.

Sachin Kurmi (3-28 in 4 overs and 42 not out off 39 balls) was declared as the Man of the Match prize for his outstanding all-round efforts.