Kanga League B division Kicks Off with a Low-Scoring Thriller

The Kanga League opened with an exciting B Division match between Payyade Sports Club and Shivaji Park Youngsters, which turned out to be a gripping low-scoring encounter. On the opening day, Payyade won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved to be spot-on. The uneven pitch at Kanga made batting challenging, and Shivaji Park Youngsters struggled throughout their innings.

Batting first, Shivaji Park Youngsters managed to score only 63 runs. Their top scorer was Vasim Khan with 20 runs, followed by Himanshu Singh, who contributed 11 runs. Despite these efforts, the Shivaji Park innings faltered against a disciplined Payyade bowling attack.

For Payyade, the bowlers delivered a superb performance. Deepak Shetty and Aditya Giri led the charge, each claiming three wickets. On a sluggish surface, Payyade’s bowlers consistently troubled the Shivaji Park batsmen, not allowing any of them to settle. Their regular breakthroughs and relentless pressure put Shivaji Park on the back foot.

With just 63 runs on the board, Shivaji Park’s bowlers faced a daunting task. When Payyade came out to bat, they were determined to secure a first-innings lead and the crucial three points. However, Shivaji Park Youngsters’ Kunal Thorat had other plans. Thorat, who has previously played for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, delivered a devastating spell, taking 5 wickets. Alongside him, captain Salil Agharkar claimed 3 wickets. The Payyade batting line-up, despite its star-studded reputation, collapsed under the pressure and could only manage 45 runs. Ajay Mishra was their top scorer with 13 runs, while Bhupen Lalwani contributed 9 runs.

Thanks to this remarkable bowling performance, Shivaji Park Youngsters secured a significant first-innings lead and earned the full three points. Kunal Thorat and captain Salil Agharkar were the architects of this incredible performance, ensuring their team’s success in a thrilling and closely contested match.

Brief Score: Shivaji Park Youngsters 1^st Innings 63/10 (Vasim Khan 20, Aditya Giri 3/8, Deepak Shetty 3/26) and Payyade 1^st Innings 45/10 (Ajay Mishra 13, Kunal Thorat 5/12, Salil Agharkar 3/3)