All-rounder Sanjeev Jhaveriushers JNS Young Veterans to a 4-wicket win over Utpal Warrior

Zooter International School Dad’s Tournament witnessed a relatively low scoring Championship Knockout match on February 10 at RCF Sports Club, Mumbai. JNS Young Veterans and Utpal Warrior locked horns against each other in the all important knockout match. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Utpal Warrior put up a dismal show with the bat as their innings was tamed at 138-9 in 20 overs. Urvish Bosmaya (3-24 in four overs) and Sanjeev Jhaveri (3-25 in four overs) were the star performers with the ball as both these players wrecked havoc scalping three wickets apiece. Between them they just gave away 49 runs picking up six wickets. Coming in at no. 5, Asgar Khan was the lone warrior for Utpal Warrior with the bat, as he top scored with 42 off 24.

Chasing a modest total of 139, JNS Young Veterans chased down the target in 19.4 overs, winning the match by four wickets. Siddharth Chavda (31), Sanjeev Jhaveri (36), and Ravi (39 not out) got off to starts, contributing to their team’s win. For Utpal Warrior, the opening bowler Shakti Kapoor bowled his heart out to pick up 4-29 in his four overs, however could not restrict the JNS Young Veterans from achieving the target.

The right hand batsman and right arm medium pacer Sanjeev Jhaveri bagged the Man of the Match for his stellar performance with both, bat and ball. Sanjeev expressed, “The wicket was slightly on the slower side. Though we lost a couple of wickets in quick succession, I was determined to hang on and provide the required stability to my side. When we were bowling, it was essential for us to restrict the opposition to a modest score. Asgar Khan from the other team was looking good. I got the keeper to stand close in for him, so that his movements could be curtailed. I am pretty happy with my performance today, since I could contribute with both, bat and ball for my team’s win”.

 

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