Ankush Paswan’s Blazing Century and Rohidas Koyande’s Five -For including a Hat-Trick Fire Datamatics Global into MCA Corporation Shield Final

Mumbai, February 2025: In a thrilling semi-final clash of the MCA Corporation Shield 2025, Datamatics Global stormed into the finals after defeating BEST S.C. by 38 runs at Karnataka Cross Maidan, Mumbai. The match witnessed a breathtaking century by Ankush Paswan and a sensational Five- for bowling performance, including a hat-trick by Rohidas Koyande, ensuring Datamatics Global’s well-deserved place in the championship decider.

Ankush Paswan’s Explosive Knock Powers Datamatics to 201

After losing the toss. Datamatics Global was put in to bat first. Despite early setbacks, Ankush Paswan produced an extraordinary knock, smashing an unbeaten century, 121 runs off just 54 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 9 boundaries. Coming in at No. 4, Paswan counter-attacked in style, turning the game in Datamatics’ favor with his fearless strokeplay.

Supporting him at the other end, opener Shashank Jadhav played a crucial role, anchoring the innings with a steady 41 off 35 balls. The duo’s partnership laid a solid foundation, helping Datamatics to post a formidable 201/7 in 20 overs.

Rohidas Koyande’s Hat-Trick Destroys BEST S.C.’s Hopes

Chasing 202, BEST S.C. started well with strong batting performances by Shreyas Jadhav who scored 44 off 32 balls and Mandar Gajmal’s fiery 46 off 17 balls. The turning point came in the innings came when Rohidas Koyande delivered a match-winning spell, claiming a stunning five-wicket haul (4-1-19-5), which included a game-changing hat-trick. His fiery spell dismantled the middle order, leaving BEST S.C. in deep trouble. Rohidas was well supported by Vinit Naik and Kuldeep Vishwakarma who took 2 wickets each.

BEST S.C. eventually got bowled out for 163, falling 38 runs short of the target.

Datamatics March into the Finals

With this commanding victory, Datamatics Global  booked their place in the MCA Corporation Shield 2024-25 final. Ankush Paswan’s blistering century and Rohidas Koyande’s hat-trick were the standout performances, proving instrumental in their team’s success.

As Datamatics prepares for the summit clash, they will look to carry forward this momentum and clinch the prestigious title.