Fight for the semi’s in RCF T20, won by Future Group and Mafatlal

Shashikant Kadam’s stormy 53* off just 20 powered Future Group to a 79 runs big victory against Space in a round match of the 10th RCF T20 Cricket Tournament 2019 for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup, organized by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited under the auspices of MCA and played at the RCF Colony ground, Chembur on Tuesday.

Put in to bat, Future Group had made massive 207 for 8 in 20 overs. They faced little difficulty in negotiating the rival bowling attack and their batsmen, in particular the upper middle order, scored runs freely and they amassed a huge total, and they also produced a 80 run partnership for the third wicket. While, starting was bit difficult for the Future Group, as they lost 2 for just 33 runs. Opener Harsh Tank batted very well, but made only 50 off 30balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Viraj (3/45) was the pick of the Sapce bowlers.

Space’s Bharat Nehel batted gutsily in scoring 33 runs in 10 balls but unfortunately received no support from the other batters. The Space collapsed from 90 for 5 to 128 all out in pursuit of 208 in 20 overs.

Shashikant Kadam of Future Group won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ and received the award from Mr. Arun V Navade, Executive Director(HR). Shashikant smashed 53* off just 20 balls, including a single four and six sixes, just like a stormy finish. Shashikant also picking up 2 for 13 in two overs, including the master Eco of 6.5 . By the help of two half centuries, Future Group, they are in to semi’s.

At the same day, Armaan Shaikh’s solid 50 off just 36 powered Mafatlal to a 4 wicket victory against Mumbai Police in a round match of same tournament. Mumbai Police won the toss and decided to bat first, they had made just 134 all out in 20 overs. Karan Nande and Prasad Patil, both were the best pick of the Mafatlal. In reply, Mafatlal won the match by 4 wickets because of Armaan’s half century. Armaan Shaikh also won the ‘Man of the Match’ title. Now, they are also in to semi’s.

Brief Stats: Future Group vs Space
Best Batting Figures from Future Group – Shashikant Kadam (53* off 20) and Harsh Tank (50 off 30)
Best Batting Figures from Space – Bharat Nehel (33 off 10)
Best Bowling Figures from Future Group – Raunaq Sharma 3-27 and Shashikant Kadam 2-13
Best Bowling Figures from Space – Viraj Yadav 3-45

Brief Stats: Mafatlal vs Mumbai Police
Best Batting Figures from Mafatlal – Armaan Shaikh(50 off 36)
Best Batting Figures from Mumbai Police – Swapnil(32 off 28)
Best Bowling Figures from Mafatlal – Karan Nande 3-17 and Prasad Patil 3-18
Best Bowling Figures from Mumbai Police – Anirudha Mainkar 3-31