Half centurion Atul Ganeriwal steers JNS Jaguars to an 8-wicket win over OIS Blasters

Zooter International School Dad’s Tournament witnessed a lopsided affair on January 27 at Air India Sports Club, Mumbai, when JNS Jaguars took on OIS Blasters. Winning the toss and electing to field first, JNS Jaguars restricted OIS Blasters for a paltry 113-9 in 20 overs. Apart from opening bat Mayank Agarwal (57) and Rishi Pilani (23), none of the other OIS batsmen looked in shape. Keyur Shah and Vivek Manchanda bowled exceedingly well and yielded rich dividends in the form of three scalps each for JNS Jaguars.

Chasing a modest target of 114, JNS Jaguars won the match clinically in just 14.5 overs keeping eight wickets in hand. Opening batsman Atul Ganeriwal was stupendous with the bat as the right hander played through the innings scoring a delightful 55 off 46. Ganeriwal’s match winning knock was laced with five boundaries and two sixes. Coming in at no.4, Pratik Chitalia (28 not out) proved to be Atul’s able ally as this pair steered JNS Jaguars to a comprehensive win against OIS Blasters. The bowlers of OIS went wicketless and the two wickets that fell during the JNS innings were run outs.

JNS Jaguars’ Atul Ganeriwal was awarded as the Man of the Match for his scintillating knock. Ganeriwal averred, “Zooter International School Dad’s Tournament is a well-organized competition and is a good platform for the cricket enthusiasts. I am happy with my today’s performance. The wicket was slightly on the slower side however, I gave myself time and made the most of the opportunity. I enjoyed facing the medium pacers today”.

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