Deepak Shukla’s all-round brilliance helps Gay Cavaliers Cricket Club win in Kanga League Knock Out tournament’22

On April 10, Gay Cavaliers Cricket Club locked horns against Parsee Pioneer Cricket Club during the Kanga League Knock Out Tournament. Parsee Pioneer Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat first.

Batting first, Parsee Pioneer Cricket Club were bundled out for a paltry 101 in 34.5 overs. Harsh Patil wreaked havoc with the ball as he scalped 5-29 in 8.5 overs. The slow left arm spinner rattled the opposition in a jiffy, thanks to his disciplined bowling effort. On the other hand, Omkar More top scored for Parsee Pioneer Cricket Club with a 50-ball 28.

In reply, Gay Cavaliers Cricket Club chased down the target with ease as they completed the formalities in just 9.4 overs. Opening batter Deepak Shukla led the run chase with a delightful 51 off 34 balls, including five boundaries. Shukla stitched a 91-run partnership with his opening partner Yash Dhuri (39 not out off 22 balls) to set the tone for the chase. Early in the day, Shukla picked up 1-16 in five overs, bowling off spin. On the other hand, Parth Agarwal was the lone wicket-taker as he struck with 1-20 in three overs.

Gay Cavaliers Cricket Club beat Parsee Pioneer Cricket Club by nine wickets during the Kanga League Knock Tournament.

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