Atif’s Fifer & Prasad’s Middle Order Ton ensures Parkophene Cricketers Reach the Finals of the Police Shield ‘18

Into the all important semi-finals of the prestigious Police Shield Tournament, it was a high pressure game for MIG CC and Parkophene Cricketers. MIG CC entered the game as favorites because of their in- form batting line up as well as their team’s overall progress this season. However, the talented team of Parkophene Cricketers ensured that a tough fight be given and change the cards in the all important semis.

MIG CC batting first technically suffered a batting collapse with only two batsmen of their’s scoring in two digits. Swapnil Pradhan opening the innings scored a gritty 61 while Gaurav who has been in great touch this season continued his brilliant form single handedly fighting it out with a solid 133 off 180 balls helping MIG reach a respectable total of 255/9 in 70 overs. From the bowlers, it was Atif Attarwala bowling a tearway spell against a quality batting line up of MIG bagging 5/59 in 15 overs with 3 maidens. Atif bowled with accurate line and length consistently giving breakthroughs to his team.

Chasing 256, Parkophene were 78/4 at one point and chasing it down appeared certainly difficult. However things changed when Prasad Pawar who came at no.6 scored his 2^nd ton of the tournament. It was indeed one of the crucial tons while chasing as he scored 115* off 126 Balls (9 fours, 2 sixes) helping Parkophene Cricketers win the match by 5 wkts. Prasad soaked the pressure well as he kept his calm while kept the scoreboard ticking while he got good support from Sagar Mishra who remained unbeaten with him on 46*