Opener Himanshu Kumar’s quick 52* helps Rising Star Sports Foundation reach the finals of Kalyan Premier League’19

Tournament sponsored by NATARAJ PENS (Hindustan Pencils Ltd)

Salgaonkar Sports Club opting to bat first at the SPCA Ground could only manage a modest total of 93/4 in 20 overs. Despite wicket in hand, the batters found it difficult to get going with opener top scoring with 24 runs. From the bowlers, all rounder Aryan Shejul came up with a stunning spell taking 1/9 in 4 overs while Raj Menda also chipped in with a wicket in his 3 overs.

Chasing 94 runs was a mere formality for the Rising Star team as they successfully chased it down in mere 12.1 overs winning the semi finals by 7 wkts. Opener Himansu Kumar took the onus of chasing on his shoulders hitting a match winning 52*off mere 32 balls laced with 6 fours and 2 sixes.  Himanshu also got good support from his opening partner Manthan Patil who scored 32 runs off 30 balls as Rising Star Sports Foundation reach the finals in style.

Himanshu Kumar for his aggressive unbeaten 52* was declared ‘man of the match’