Parag Jadhav’s all-round performance goes in vain as United C.A reach semis of the Thosar Shield Tournament’19

Union Cricket Academy after being put to bat first at the Central Maidan, Thane posted a decent total of 243/9 in 45 overs. Shashwat Jagtap (50) and Omkar Pashte (50) chipped in with crucial half centuries Shirish More scored 44 runs. From the bowlers, it was medium pacer Parag Jadhav being the pick of the bowlers taking 4/59 in 9 overs. Prashant Kadam was also impressive in his spell of 4/62 in 9 overs. The middle order of United CA played well coming up with crucial cameos helping their team reach a fightable total.

Sportsmen CC were bundled out for 190 runs in which all-rounder Parag who was the pick of the bowlers also top scored with the bat after coming at no.3. A fighting knock of 69 in 109 balls alongwith Sanket Jadhav’s 48 did not prove to be enough as the other batters failed to convert their starts.

United C.A won the quarter finals of the Thosar Shield Tournament and qualify for the semi-finals spot.