Salil’s timely 6wkts and Solid Team Batting helps PJ Hindu Gymkhana win the title & Qualify to the A Div of Kanga League ‘18
30th September 2018- the final decider match between Parel SC and PJ Hindu Gymkhana, two teams who have given some amazing performances this season. It was the match which would decide who will lift the B Division title while also a win will make the winner promote to the top tier of the Kanga League.
Played at the PJ Hindu Gymkhana, Parel SC after being made to bat first were cruising at one point on 82/2 before left arm spinner Salil Agharkar delivered at the right time in a high pressure match. Salil went on to take 6/38 cleaning up the middle order while taking crucial wickets restricting Parel SC from 82/2 to 132all out in 32.4overs. It was a big twist to the game as Salil changed the game with his wily spin.
What’s more trailing 133 was a cakewalk for PJ Hindu Gymkhana’s in form batting line up with Sachin Katkar giving a great start opening the innings with 56runs. Prathamesh Pawar (76 off 107b) and Sachin Wagh (56* off 55b) smashed crucial half centuries steering the team to 233/3dec in 46 overs before the end of the game’s play where PJ Hindu Gymkhana Gymkhana won the finals on 1st innings lead.
With this win, PJ Hindu Gymkhana not only become the winners of B Division but also gets promoted to the A Div of Kanga league.
Some important pointers-
PJ Hindu Gymkhana Cricket secretary- Maulik Merchant, Sub-committee members Ashok Kadam and Bakul Mistry also played a important role in the team’s progress behind the scenes.
Skipper Anup Revandkar has led from the front with good leadership.
Sachin Wagh with 170runs at an average of 85.00 in 3matches along with a fifer and 7wkts overall has been PJ Hindu Gymkhana’s best all-rounder in top form.
Sachin Katkar with 155runs in 5innings has been a crucial contributor
Salil Agharkar with 9wkts in the Tournament takes him into the Top 10 Bowlers of B Div this season at no.7.
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