Mumbai University Inter College Cricket, Podar opener Bhupen’s century goes in vain

By Gordon Dcosta Last updated Apr 8, 2019

Bhupen Lalwani scored an 86-ball 108, but his knock failed to inspire Podar to victory

Mumbai: R.A. Podar College’s opening bastman Bhupen Lalwani scored a century (108 runs), but his efforts went in vain as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Rizvi College in a quarter-final match of the Mumbai University Inter-College Cricket Tournament which was played at the National CC ground, Cross Maidan on Friday.

The dashing opener Bhupen’s0 fine 86-ball innings was studded with 12 sweetly-timed boundaries and three powerful sixes. He received good support from Sanket Kashte 67 runs and Arya Satpute 33 but they could only muster to score 258 for the loss of five wickets from their quota of 45 overs.

**Srujan Athawale from Rizvi College Score 91 runs against RA Podar College Team**

Rizvi comfortably chased down the target as both the opening batsmen Srujan Athawale (91 runs) and Rudra Dhandey (84 runs) laid the foundation for their win with a soild 173-run partnership for the 1st wicket. Later, Sidak Singh scored an unbeaten 40* to steer Rizvi to 259 /2 in 39.4 overs clinching an emphatic win.

**Rudra Dhandey from Rizvi College Team score 84 runs against RA Podar College Team**

Brief scores:

R.A. Podar College: 258 for 5 wickets, 45 overs (Bhupen Lalwani 108, Sanket Kashte 67, Arya Satpute 33; Krutik Hangawadi 3 for 49) lost to Rizvi College 259 for 5 wickets 39.4 overs (Srujan Athawale 91, Rudra Dande 84, Sidak Singh 40*; Vedak Druve 4 for 54).

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Gordon Dcosta