Shams puts up an all-round show while Kartik bags 12wkts in the semis of the Madhav Mantri Tournament‘18

By CricketGraph Editor Last updated May 24, 2018

Played at the Western Railway, Mahalaxmi, it was the all important semi-finals clash between U23 Rohit Sharma XI and Ajinkya Rahane XI where in Rohit Sharma boys won the toss and elected to bat first.

Batting first, Rohit Sharma XI notched up 257/10 in 67.1overs with opener Kushal Dawane(45) and middle order bat Sagar Vishwas(44) top scoring with 40’s while the rest of the batsman just managed to give starts. From the bowlers, rising all-rounder Shams Mulani was the pick of the bowlers taking 3/28 in 22overs with 10maidens. Shams bowled an economic spell while also gave breakthroughs. Salman Khan also bagged 2wkts with his off spin. U23 Ajinkya Rahane XI in return were all out for 146runs with opener Sairaj being the pick of the bowlers with 40runs. Left-arm spinner Kartik Mishra who has been amongst the top wicket takers continued his good form with the ball bagging 6/35 in 13.2 overs.

**Opener Sairaj who scored 40’s in both the innings**

Rohit Sharma XI boys were all out for 181runs in their 2^nd innings with opener Kushal Dawane once again impressing with the bat scoring a brilliant 90 off 217balls at a time when the rest of the batsman struggled. Left arm spinner Shams Mulani took another 4/25 taking his tally to 6wkts in the match while Khizer also bowled well taking 4/69.

**Spinner Kartik Mishra who continued his brilliant form taking 6wkt hauls in both the innings**

With a target of 293 set for the Ajinkya Rahane boys, the openers gave a good start with opener Sairaj again looking good for his 49 while left handed Kunal Chalke scored a crucial 60. However, it was left-handed Shams Mulani at no.6 who took care of the chase scoring a match winning 98*off 104balls (5fours, 2sixes). Shams toiled hard at the crease while kept the scoreboard ticking eventually taking his team towards the victory line. Shams simply played brilliant cricket which helped his team win the match by just 2wkts. On the other hand, Kartik Mishra again took 6wkts taking 6/94 in 33overs taking his tally of wickets to 12 in the match.

**All-rounder Shams who scored 98* while chasing in 4th innings & also took 6wkts in the match**

U/23 Ajinkya Rahane XI won the match with Shams Mulani who took 6wkts and also scored 98* remained the standout performer while Kartik once again winning the hearts with his amazing display of spin bowling. Opener Kushal Dawne and Sairaj were also impressive with the bat.

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