Dinesh Juvekar’s all-round brilliance helps Godrej defeat MCGM Security in the Thane Vaibhav Tournament

It was an entertaining match between M.C.G.M security vs Godrej staff (“C Group”) at Central Maidan cricket ground in Thane. The wicket was a little wet and Godrej rightly elected to bowl first to make the most of the wicket favoring bowlers.

MCGM were off to a shaky start and they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. As a result they were not able to post a big score on the board. MCGM managed only 155 in 35 overs and it was some really good bowling from the Godrej Bowlers. Right arm leg spinner Dinesh Juvekar completely dismantled the opposition with his confusing leg spin. Dinesh Juvekar took 5/31 and it was a spell which played a huge part in restricting the opposition to a low score. What’s more Dinesh also took a hat-trick which was a big blow for the MCGM batsman. The other bowlers of Godrej also supported him nicely and Godrej took the full advantage of fielding first.

Chasing 155, even Godrej lost wickets at regular intervals and it was a tough fight displayed by the MCGM bowlers. Hemant Harad from MCGM showed a lot of determination taking 4/36 & being pick of the bowlers for MCGM. Eventually Godrej chased the target (156/6 in 27.2 overs) & won the match by 4 wickets and 7.4 overs to spare. It was Dinesh Juvekar’s day as he also scored an unbeaten 30* with the bat and finished of the chasing in style for his side.

Dinesh Juvekar was awarded “man of the match” for his all round brilliance and he will certainly be a player to look out for in the tournament.