Ishan Mithbavkar’s splendid 114 helps Abbott win in the Times Shield Cricket Tournament

It was a great day at Oval Stadium (churchgate) for Rehman Siddique and his boys. It was Abbott’s first knockout match vs Bombay Mercantile Bank.  Winning the toss, Senior player Rehman siddique had only one plan in mind & that was to bat full quota of 45 overs and make a good score on a wet track to increase the opposition’s difficulties.

Batting first, Abbott grasped the opportunity as they posted a great total of 286/5 in 45 overs. Opener Rehman siddique seems to be playing the role of Misbah-Ul-haq for his team with perfection. At 47, right handed Siddique toiled hard for his well fought 102 ball 91. However, the player who caught everyone’s notice for Abbott was their talented wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Mithbavkar (right-handed) who scored an aggressive 102 ball 114*. Ishan came in and did not waste a single minute at the crease as he kept on running between the wickets & also consistently smashed boundaries at will keeping the scorecard ticking.

Chasing 287, Bombay Mercantile were all out for just 138. Amol Dixit was Abbott’s pick of the bowlers as he picked up 4/24 in his 9 overs. Abbott won the match comfortably by 148 runs & Ishan Mithbavkar was adjudged “man of the match” for his match winning knock.

Winning their very first knockout match in the Times Shield, Abbott will certainly be a team to look out for in the tournament.