Raj Patil’s steady knock of 44* ensure a semi-finals win for PAB Cricket Academy in the U12 Salgaonkar Trophy’19

KC Gandhi High School after being put to bat first at Union Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyan managed to post a moderate total of 119/3 in 20 overs. Despite wickets in hand, they found it difficult to attack in the death overs. Karan (35*) and Prathamesh Patil (19*) with their quick cameos ensured atleast a respectable total for KC Gandhi. PAB bowlers really did an impressive job coming up with economical and tight bowling spells.  Darshan Rathod (1/25 in 4 overs), Pranay Shinde (0/21 in 4 overs) and Daksh Patil (0/20) were particularly impressive not allowing the batsman to free their arms.

PAB Cricket Academy in replay chased down the score in 19.4 overs winning the match by 5 wkts. Their openers put up a 65 run stand with opener Raj Patil contributing the bulk of the runs and remaining unbeaten on 44* off 62 balls. On a wicket which supported the bowlers more from both the teams, it was certainly difficult to score runs but a calm knock by Raj ensured his team crossed the victory line with ease.

Raj Patil was awarded the man of the match award for his steady unbeaten knock

It was a commanding win for PAB Cricket Academy as they reach the finals of the prestigious U12 Salgaonkar Tournament ‘19