ESWA emerge champions of Enthusiasts Premiere League’22

ESWA emerge champions of Enthusiasts Premiere League (ESPL- Edn III 2019) trophy played on 26 March 2022 at Imampuri, Kharghar between ESWA and Knightwatchmen. Young Pratik Shukla and Veteran Vaibhav Mali ensure  clinical win with their all round performances. The finals were played after a 2 years long COVID break. The edition was earlier set 2019-20 but had to be temporarily suspended due to COVID19.

Match Summary

Knigthwatchmen electing to bat first after wining the toss had a shaky start loosing first wicket by a brilliant direct throw from Pramod Nayak from covers in 2nd ball of the match. Later Mandar Rane 2 for 7 in 2 overs, Vaibhav Mali 1 for 12 in 4 overs, Amit Patil 1 for 7 in 2 overs & Gaurav Bengre 2 for 28 crumpled Knigthwatchmen batting. Knights could not recover from then and lost top 7 wickets for 59 runs in 10 overs. Rachit Shah the lone batsman from knights ensured recovery allowing his team a fighting total of 133 in crucial finals. Rachit scored brilliant 53(36) with 3sixes and 2 fours. 

Pratik Shukla and Ashwin Mali picked one wicket each for ESWA.

ESWA in their chase were looking good with 38/0 in no loss with youngster Pratik Shukla smashing opposition bowlers all over park including first ball six over bowlers head. Pratik made quick 42(22)with 3 sixes and 4 boundaries) However the batting toppled due to brilliant left arm spin  bowling by Atul Singh  and medium pace Gaurav Chichani with ESWA at 65/4 in 5th over. Atul bagged 2 wickets in first over he bowled and Gaurav bagged 2 quick wickets halting easy march of ESWA towards win. From there ESWA all rounder Vaibhav Mali set the tone scoring a quick 44(21) with 3sixes and 5 fours and was well supported by Chirayu More.

ESWA chased the score in 14th overs with 5 wickets to spare. Gaurav Chichani bagged 2 for 28 in 3 overs and Sujay shetty bagged 1 for 21 in 3 overs for Knigthwatchmen.

Player of the Match: Vaibhav Mali  from ESWA 44(21) & 1 for 12

Player of Series: Atul Singh from Knighwatchmen

Best Bowler: Atul Singh from Knightwatchmen, 9 wickets in 3 matches with 4.93 economy.

Best Batsman: Rachit Shah from Knightwatchmen 66 in 2 matches.

Tournament Host: Enthusiasts Sports &Welfare Association.

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