Openers Agastha, Aarav roar in MCC ‘A’ win in MCC’s Talent Search U12 Tournament’21

MUMBAI: Openers Agastha Kashikar (73 n.o.) and Aarav Thakar (43) put on 161 runs in MCC ‘A’ s 76 runs win over Kaushtab Pawar Cricket Academy win in the 6-Team MCC Talent Search under-12 cricket league (Season-1), played at Air India Ground at Kalina (Santacruz) here today.

Batting first, the MCC’s senior string rattled up 197 for two off the allotted 25 overs with Agastha remaining unbeaten with 73. In reply, the Pawar CA strugged and ended with 121 for five. In another tie, Bhosale CA kept their unbeaten record intact as they beat Brain-$ Sports by 69 runs for their fourth win . Opting to bat first, they made 184 for the loss of just two wickets. The highlight of their win was the third wicket century partnership of Aarya Kale (54 not out) and Ram Shandilya (50). Chasing 198 for win, Brain-4 Sports could muster only 115 for four in the allotted overs.

Brief scores:
Bhosale CA 184/2 off 25 overs (Arya Karle n.o. 54, Ram Shandilya 50, Dony Dias n.o. 28) bt Brain-4 Sports 1154 off 25 overs (Aaush Shetty 36, Vihaan Jain n.o. 32).
MCC ‘A’ 197/2 off 25 overs (Agastha Kashikar n.o. 73, Aarav Thakar 43) bt Kaushtab Pawar CA 121/5 off 25 overs (Parth Thakkar 26).