Nikhil’s 4/29 & Kevin’s 69 takes MIG into the semis of the T20 Talim Shield Tournament’18

MIG opting to bat first at Karnatak Cross Maidan dominated upfront amassing 198/6 in 20 overs. Left-handed Kevin Almeida at no.3 led from the front scoring a breezy 69 off 45 balls ( 9 fours, 2 sixes) while the rest of the batsman chipped in with cameos to steer MIG to a solid total.

Chasing 199, the pressure was definitely looming on the Apollo CC batsman as their batting line up collapsed despite their openers Abhinav (29) and Ajinkya Parte (53) giving a good start. Apollo CC were all out for 126 runs thanks to a match winning bowling spell from medium pacer Nikhil Date who came up with 4/29 in 4 overs. Not only he kept taking wickets he also bowled at tight line and length not allowing the batsman to swing their bat!

MIG CC clinch a win by 72 runs and with this win they qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.