PJ Hindu Gymkhana wins as middle-order bat Saurabh Bahutule smashes a solid half century in the Gannon Dunkerly Tournament ‘18

Played at the Western Railways Cricket Ground, it was a exciting clash between Malabar Hill Club and PJ Hindu Gymkhana where in PJ Hindu Gymkhana won the toss and elected to bat first considering they have a very good batting line up to make a decent total to defend.

Batting first, PJ Hindu Gymkhana were 48/3 at one point but talented middle order batsman Saurabh Bahutule who came in at no.5  ressurected the innings back smashing a 45ball 65*. Saurabh who smashed 4fours and a six at a strike rate of 145 batted really well and looked confident against the bowlers taking the team total to 169/6 in 20 overs.

Defending 170, PJ Hindu Gymkhana bundled out Malabar Hill Club to just 110runs as Paresh Shah bowled an amazing spell of 4/15 in 3overs. Paresh Shah bowled in the right areas while he also kept on taking crucial breakthroughs which restricted them to just 110.

Malabar Hill Club lost the match by 59runs and Saurabh was declared ‘man of the match. Paresh’s bowling was also equally commendable and it played a equally big role in the win.

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