Shantanu smashes a crucial 60 as Abbott Healtcare wins the finals lifting the title of the prestigious Salim Durani T20 Trophy ‘18

It was a great tournament which witnessed some wonderful performances and some really close matches. After a consistent show throughout the tournament, two of the best teams Abbott Healthcare and Willis Towers Watson took on each other for the all important finals where in Abbott Healthcare won the toss and elected to bat first.

Abbott Healthcare batting first managed to make a decent total of 150/5 in 20 overs despite a shaky start by the top order. Shantanu Chaudhary who came at no.4 ressurected the innings back with a match winning knock of 60runs in mere 40balls hitting 6fours and 3sixes while Nikhil remaining unbeaten with 25*. Shantanu Chaudhary was really impressive and was hitting the ball sweetly pushing the team total to a respectable one.

Defending a target of 150, it’s not the easiest of totals but is surely chaseable if batted well. However, Abbott bowlers did a fantastic job of bowling tight with almost everyone chipping in with wickets. Sandesh Bhoir was the pick of the bowlers being the most impressive of the lot while Shantanu Chaudhary(2/12) and  Sandesh Angare(2/28)  also chipping in with wickets.

Abbott team wins the all important finals on the back of excellent bowling by the bowlers and Shantanu’s all-round brilliance.

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