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Jayesh Pokhare, Gandhar Bhatawadekar, & Varun Joijode Guide Shivaji Park Gymkhana to a win in Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament

By Juili Ballal

In a nail-biting thriller, Shivaji Park Gymkhana defeated Islam Gymkhana by just three runs in match number 18 (Group A) of the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament. 

Riding on twin centuries from Jayesh Pokare (141) and Gandhar Bhatawadekar (109), Shivaji Park Gymkhana posted a mammoth score of 365 in 65 overs. Manal Kawle also chipped in with 48 to help his team pile up a daunting total. On the other hand, for Islam Gymkhana, Salil Agharkar wreaked havoc with the ball. He picked up 80/6.

In reply, Islam Gymkhana fought hard as they scored 362 in 69.4 overs. The team fell shy of three runs as they were bundled out just before the finishing line. Swapnil Salvi blasted a humongous 183 to lead the run chase from the front. Salvi was well-supported by Rahul Kesari, who contributed 63. On the other hand, for Shivaji Park Gymkhana, Varun Joijode starred with the ball, as he claimed 101/7.

Shivaji Park Gymkhana beat Islam Gymkhana by three runs in the league match of the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament.

Brief Scores: Shivaji Park Gymkhana 365/10 in 65.0 overs (Jayesh Pokhare 141, Gandhar Bhatawadekar 109, Manal Kawle 48, Salil Agharkar 6/80) beat Islam Gymkhana 362/10 in 69.4 overs (Swapnil Salvi 183, Rahul Kesari 63, Varun Joijode 7/101) by three runs

Juili Ballal

Cricket is a sport that Juili picked up right from her childhood days. Her journey from playing with the boys in the compound walls to practising under the able aegis of Jonty Rhodes has been a spectacular one.
She was a part of Mumbai Women’s U-19 and U-23 probables during her four-year stint at the MCA. As a middle order bat and a part time medium pace bowler, she also represented Mumbai University at All-India University Women’s Cricket for two years.

In the quest of further education, she discontinued with the sport. Currently she is pursuing her Ph.D in Finance from IIT Bombay’s School of Management.

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