Parikshit Valsangkar (66) and Bhavik Thakkar (56) shine on Day 2 of Thane Premier League’19

• Date-2nd May, 2019
• Venue-Dadaji Konddev Stadium
• Format-T20
• Organizer-Maharashtra Majha Seva Sanstha and Corporator Vikas Krishna Repale

PAB Cricket Academy vs V3 Sports

PAB Cricket Academy after being made to bat first posted a total of 140/9 in 20 overs. Skipper Sanket Jadhav and Keeper Bhavik Thakkar opening the innings gave a flying start putting up 102 runs for the 1st wicket. Sanket scored a 41 ball 49 while Bhavik Thakkar smashed a 47 ball 56 to set the tone for their innings. However, the batsman below them failed to capitalize in a game which was at one point looking good for 170-180 odd runs.

V3 Sports despite opener Japjeet Randhawa’s solid 62 off 57 balls failed to keep up with the run rate as the rest of the batsman played at a strike rate below 100.00. V3 Sports reached 130/4 in 20 overs as PAB Cricket Academy won the match by 10 runs. The bowlers did an excellent job most notably Prajyot Sakpal (0/22 in 4overs), Bhavin Darji (1/22 in 4 overs) and Sultan Khan (0/23 in 4 overs) with the ball.

Bhavik Thakkar for his solid 56 was declared ‘man of the match’

• Brief Scores :- PAB Cricket Academy VS V3 Sports Club Match scorecard ….
• PAB C.A-140/9 in 20 overs, Bhavik Thakkar 56, Sanket Jadhav 49
• V3 Sports-130/4, Japjeet Randhawa 62, Prajyot Sakpal (0/22 in 4overs), Bhavin Darji (1/22 in 4 overs) and Sultan Khan (0/23 in 4 overs)
• Result– PAB C.A won the match by 10 runs

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Union Cricket Academy vs Maharashtra Cricket Academy

Union Cricket Club after being made to bat first mustered a competitive total of 176/3 in 20 overs. Opening the innings, Parikshit Valsangkar top scored with a fiery 66 off 43 balls (7 fours, 1 six) setting the tone for the innings. Prasad Pawar who came at no.3 scored 44 (37 balls) while all-rounder Sagar Mishra 37 (22balls). Raju Boga with 2/29 was the pick of the bowlers.

Maharashtra Cricket Academy who were off to a flying start with openers giving a 91 run stand in just under 7 overs. Opener Swapnil Salvi who is known to be a dangerous batsman with big hitting abilities showed what he is capable of hitting a brutal 53 off 25 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) continuing his form from Prabodhan T20 tournament. His opening partner Dinesh Pawar with 28 ball 48 was equally dangerous but the rest of the batsman failed to capitalize as they lost 9 wkts in the next 60 runs getting all out for 151 in 17.5 overs. Parikshit with 2/24 in 4 overs and Prasad S with 2/10 were the pick of the bowlers.

Union CA won the match by 25 runs while all-rounder Parikshit Valsangkar was declared ‘man of the match’ for his crucial 66 & 2/24

• Brief Scores :- Union Cricket Club VS Maharashtra Cricket Academy Match Scorecard ….
• Union CC-176/3 in 20 overs, Parikshit V 66, Dinesh Pawar 48, Raju Boga 2/29 in 4 overs
• Maharashtra C.A– 151/10 in 17.3 overs, Swapnil Salvi 53, Dinesh Pawar 48, Parikshit V 2/24, Prasad S 2/10
• Result– Union CA won the match by 25 runs