Sachin Solanki’s 107 steers Sainath SC to a commanding win in Police Shield’21

Bombay Gymkhana after being put to bat first on Sainath SC’s homeground in Virar posted a total of 282/10 in 66.1 overs. From Bombay Gymkhana, Siddarth Mhatre (55 runs), Swapnil Biwalkar (65 runs) & Kumar Boresa (50 runs) chipped in with half centuries. From the bowlers, Amol Bhagat, Asif Shaikh and Yash Chavan took 3 wickets each.

Sainath Sports Club in reply chased down the score with ease scoring 333 runs in 48.1 overs where in 48 runs were rewarded as penalty. With the bat, Sainath SC scored 285/5 which included a brilliant century from no.4 batsman Sachin Solanki. Sachin came at a time when scoreboard was reading 82/3 however he anchored his team towards a memorable win scoring 107 off 104 balls which had 14 fours and 4 sixes. Sachin also stitched crucial stands with Yash Chavan (21 runs) and Karan More (57* off 70 balls).  Eventually, Karan More and Bharat Patil (32*) played the finishers role handing over a 5 wicket win to Sainath Sports Club.