Kevin Almeida powers Parsee Gymkhana to a win in Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament

Parsee Gymkhana took on Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association in match number 17 (Group A) of the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament. Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association won the toss and elected to bat.

Batting first, Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association posted a challenging score of 306/9 in 70 overs, riding on Ashay Sardesai’s century. Sardesai smashed a delectable 103 and was well-supported by Anand Bais (55) and Sairaj Patil (46). On the other hand, for Parsee Gymkhana, Sylvester Dsouza was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 70/4.

In reply, Parsee Gymkhana overhauled the target in 63.5 overs with three wickets in hand. Kevin Almeida struck a brilliant 106 to guide his team to a comprehensive win. Nikhil Patil (67) and Aakarshit Gomel (54) scored half-centuries in the run chase. On the other hand, for Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association, Aman Khan was the most successful bowler with 73/3.

Parsee Gymkhana beat Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association by three wickets in the league match of the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament.

Brief Scores: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sporting Association 306/9 in 70 overs (Ashay Sardesai 103, Anand Bais 55, Sairaj Patil 46, Sylvester Dsouza 4/70) lost to Parsee Gymkhana 311/7 in 63.5 overs (Kevin Almeida 106, Nikhil Patil 67, Aakarshit Gomel 54, Aman Khan 3/73) by three wickets