Hrishikesh Padwal’s solid 77 & Pranav’s bowling steers Esplanade Liberals CC to a win in the Kanga League 2017

Played at the Western Railway, Cross Maidan in Mumbai, it was a match between two young promising teams namely Esplanade Liberals CC and Star CC where in Star CC won the toss and elected to bowl first as the wicket had something for the bowlers.

Esplanade Liberals batted really well as they declared their innings on 202/6 in 52.2 overs where in right handed opener Hrishikesh Padwal displayed solid batting skills as he smashed a gritty 77 off 149balls. Hrishikesh hardly played any rash shots as he showed a lot of temperament in his 149ball stay at the crease which included 3fours and a six. The rest of the batsman also did a good job as everyone chipped in with 20’s and 30’s. The bowlers could have done a better job as 4 bowlers from Star CC took a wicket each.

Star CC in reply made 153/7 in 38 overs before the end of the game’s play where the match was declared drawn. Slow left arm spinner Pranav Kamble bowled really well as he scalped 4/47 in 16overs. Pranav looked impressive as he bowled in the right areas while kept on taking wickets at regular intervals. The match was drawn but these two boys certainly looked impressive, Cricketgraph congratulates both the boys while wishes luck to all the players for a great season ahead.

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