Gandhar Bhatawadekar Shines For SPG

By CricketGraph Editor Last updated Apr 23, 2023

Police Shield Tournament has always been a great platform for young talented cricketers and one such match was between Shivaji Park Gymkhana and Bombay Gymkhana at Shivaji Park Dadar.

Shivaji Park Gymkhana batting first scored a healthy total of 353/6 in 70overs with their solid opener Gandhar Bhatawadekar missing out a well deserved ton by 5runs scoring 95 off 130balls. Left-handed Vaidik Murkar who opened with Gandhar scored a well crafted 70 continuing his from from Kanga. Akash Anand on the other hand scored a very well stitched 80* off 87balls while also made a partnership with Siddesh Kinalekar who smashed 50 at no.5.

**Bhupen Lalwani scoring an unbeaten 100* last man standing for his team opening the innings**

Bombay Gymkhana were all out for 224runs losing the chase but it was Bhupen Lalwani winning the hearts scoring a well fought 100* off 178balls standing unbeaten till the end at a time when wickets kept on losing from the other end.

Shivaji Park Gymkhana won the match by 129runs while the match witnessed some brilliant performances.