Parsee Gymkhana Storm Into Padmakar Talim Shield Final After 512-Run Batting Blitz

Parsee Gymkhana delivered a commanding performance in the Padmakar Talim Shield semi-final, overpowering New Hindu Cricket Club by a massive 279 runs in a one-sided contest that was defined by fearless batting and ruthless bowling.

Batting first, Parsee Gymkhana put on a breathtaking display, piling up 512 runs in just 45 overs, completely taking the game away from New Hindu CC. At the heart of this onslaught was Ayush Vartak, who produced one of the most destructive innings of the tournament.

Ayush Vartak smashed 149 runs off just 68 balls, an innings packed with intent, timing, and clean hitting. He peppered the boundary with 16 fours and 10 sixes, keeping the scoring rate relentlessly high and putting the opposition bowlers under constant pressure. His knock not only entertained but also set the tone for Parsee Gymkhana’s massive total.

Supporting him brilliantly was Jay Jain, who was equally devastating at the other end. Jay hammered 159 runs off 77 balls, striking 13 fours and 12 sixes, as the Parsee Gymkhana batters dominated from start to finish. Together, the duo ensured there was no respite for New Hindu CC, pushing the total to an imposing 512.

Chasing an almost impossible target, New Hindu Cricket Club never really found momentum in the second innings. They were bowled out for 233 runs, falling well short of the required score.

The bowling honors went to Harikesh Yadav, who produced a match-winning spell for Parsee Gymkhana. Harikesh picked up 6 wickets, breaking the backbone of New Hindu CC’s batting lineup and sealing the contest in emphatic fashion.

With this dominant performance, Parsee Gymkhana marched into the final, sending a strong message to their opponents. However, the standout story of the match remains Ayush Vartak’s explosive 149, an innings that will be remembered as one of the finest knocks of this Padmakar Talim Shield season.