Nishit Shetty’s 117 powers Tata Power to a quarter final win in the Times Shield Tournament

Tata Powers and Sony Pictures were in a crucial quarter final face off at Karnataka Cricket Ground, Cross Maidan in Mumbai. Both the teams had fought hard to reach this stage and the winner of this match would certainly advance into the semis.

Winning the toss, Sony Pictures elected to field first as they had a plan of restricting them to a low score. This was the same strategy which Tata Powers had but they were made to bat first as they lost the toss. Tata Powers cruised their way and scored a very competitive total of 290/7 in 45 overs. Senior player Nishit Shetty who has also been a Ranji Player scored an unbeaten 117* off just 110 balls which had set the tone of Tata Power’s innings. Nishit smashed 11 fours and a straight six in his composed yet fast knock of 117 not out. Nishit hardly spared any bowler and targeted every bowler with ease. Right handed opener and Tata’s skipper Rohan Bane also scored an aggressive 40 ball 62 which had set the tempo for the rest of the batsman to follow. Rohan smashed 6 sixes out of which his six over deep midwicket against a beamer was his personal favorite.

Chasing 291, Sony Pictures were all out for 154 in 31.4 overs. Hardly did any batsman batted long apart from their opener Vipin who scored a brisk 33.  Right arm off spinner Uday Kolambe was the pick of the bowler taking 4/33 in 7 overs followed by 2 wickets by Ravi Thakker. Nishit Shetty also chipped in with 2//5 in just 1.4 overs.

Tata power won the match by 136 runs & Nishit Shetty was adjudged “man of the match” for his all round show. With this win, Tata powers will also advance themselves into the semis with a lot of confidence.