Siddhanth, Shubham shine in Apollo CC’s 20-run win “70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019”

Siddhanth Singh scored 68 runs in guiding Apollo CC to a 20-run win against Young Friends CC in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019.

Mumbai, April 21: The combined efforts of Siddhanth Singh who superb knock of 69 runs and left-arm spinner Shubham Kamat who picked up 4 wickets for 13 runs were instrumental in Apollo Cricket Club recording a 20-run win against Young Friends Cricket Club in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019, organised by the Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association, and played at the Islam Gymkhana ground.

Thanks to Siddhanth’s 43-ball knock which included nine boundaries and one six Apollo CC who batted first after winning the toss were dismissed for 137 in 18 overs. The no.4 batsman Siddhanth along with Siddharth Ghule (13 runs) were associated in a fourth wicket partnership which produced 61 valuable runs and boosted their innings. No.3 bat Abhinav Jagtap contributed 24 useful runs to the total, while Waqar Shaikh had the best bowling figures of 2 for 24 for Young Friends CC.

Defending a modest target, Apollo CC’s left-arm spinner Shubham teased and tormented the Young Friends batsmen and with good support from Siddharth Ghule (2 for 26) and Yash Kadam (2 for 22) bowled the opposition for 117 in 18.1 overs. Opener Amir Khan  was the only batsman who defied the Apollo bowlers and scoared 52 runs from 47 ball with four hits to the ropes and one massive six.

Brief scores: Apollo CC 137 all out in 18 overs (Siddhanth Singh 69, Abhinav Jagtap 24; Waqar Shaikh 2/24) beat Young Friends CC 117 all out in 18.1 overs (Amir Khan  52 (47b, 4×4, 1×6); Shubham Kamat 4/13, Siddharth Ghule 2/26, Yash Kadam 2/22) by 20 runs.