Sardar Claims 9 In the Match As U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 Takes First Innings Lead in a Drawn Contest

In an enthralling encounter in the Under-23 Madhav Mantri Cricket Tournament 2022-2023, U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 and U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 battled it out to a draw. U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 took the first innings lead, setting the stage for a closely contested match.

Winning the toss, U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 elected to bat first, looking to put up a competitive total on the board. However, they faced a tough challenge from the disciplined bowling attack of U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1. Shaun Rodrigues provided some resistance with a valuable knock of 35 runs. Rajesh Sardar, Arjun Dani, and Zaid Khan led the bowling effort, sharing wickets among them and restricting U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 to a total of 101 runs in 35 overs.

In response, U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 displayed determination and grit in their first innings. Contributions from Harsh Salunke (48), Vedprakash Jaiswal (41), and Ayush Zimare (32) guided their team to a total of 191 runs in 55.2 overs. Simant Dubey and Rugved More stood out with the ball for U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1, claiming 5 wickets for 44 runs and 3 wickets for 32 runs, respectively.

With U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 securing a crucial first innings lead, U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 faced an uphill battle in their second innings. Sandeep Saroj and Om Keshkamath showcased resilience, both scoring impressive half-centuries, contributing 57 runs each. However, Rajesh Sardar shone once again with the ball, claiming 5 wickets for 48 runs, as U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 were bowled out for 196 runs in 40.5 overs.

Setting a target of 107 runs for victory in the second innings, U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 comfortably reached a total of 100 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 19 overs before the match concluded. The drawn match saw U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 taking the first innings lead.

Both teams showcased their skills and determination throughout the match. Shaun Rodrigues’ contribution with the bat for U-23 Aniruddha Cricket Academy Kalwa Centre 1 and the bowling efforts of Rajesh Sardar for U-23 Police Gymkhana Centre 1 were notable performances in the match.

The drawn encounter reflects the competitive spirit of the Under-23 Madhav Mantri Cricket Tournament. Both teams can take pride in their performances and use this experience to improve in their upcoming matches.

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