Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre Qualify For U19 Naren Tamhane Finals

In the highly anticipated semi-finals of the U19 Naren Tamhane tournament, Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre faced off against Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre in a thrilling battle. The match ended in a draw, with Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre claiming the first innings lead.

Winning the toss, Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre elected to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total for their opponents. They got off to a solid start with Kush Karia and Shashwat Pathak displaying excellent batting skills. Kush Karia scored a well-crafted 62 runs, while Shashwat Pathak contributed a valuable 57 runs to the team’s total. Aaditya Parab and Prem Naik also made notable contributions with scores of 39 and 36 respectively. Rohan Ghag of Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre bowled impressively, claiming three wickets for 48 runs. Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre was eventually bowled out for 255 runs in 62.2 overs.

In response, Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre faced a challenging task of chasing down the target set by their opponents. However, they struggled to build substantial partnerships as Jolly Gymkhana’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Raj Deshmukh top-scored for Karnatak SA with 40 runs, followed by Aditya Pabalkar with 37 runs and Mohammad Taha with 34 runs. Kavya Gori and Aryan Shejule proved to be the pick of the bowlers for Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre, taking four and three wickets respectively. Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre was bowled out for 177 runs in 49.3 overs, falling short of the target.

With a first innings lead in hand, Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre had the advantage heading into the rest of the match. However, due to time constraints, the match ended in a draw, without a second innings being played. Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre showcased commendable batting performances from Kush Karia, Shashwat Pathak, Aaditya Parab, and Prem Naik, while Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre displayed resilience through Raj Deshmukh, Aditya Pabalkar, and Mohammad Taha.

The semi-final clash between Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre and Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre concluded in a draw. Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre took the first innings lead, securing their spot in the finals of the U19 Naren Tamhane tournament. Both teams displayed exceptional skills and determination, making the match a memorable one. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the finals of the tournament to witness more thrilling encounters.