Skipper Rakesh Naik’s 96* & Himanshu’s 62* ensures a quarters win for Borivali CC in the Kanga Knockout’19

Borivali CC after opting to bat first at the Sunder CC, Cross Maidan posted a big total of 310/6 in 45 overs. The top order chipped in with 30’s while it was the middle and lower middle order coming good for Borivali  CC. Rakesh Naik coming at no.6 led from the front hitting a brilliant 96* in just 81 balls, his innings included 3 fours and 7 sixes much to the entertainment of the viewers. Naik also got great support from Himanshu Sonthalia who came at no.8 and scored a brilliant 62* runs off just 36 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes). Both Rakesh and Himanshu stitched an unbeaten 151* run stand for the 7^th wicket which is the highest partnership for 7^th wicket this season. Off-spinner Mandar Nalavde with 4/42 was the pick of the bowlers.

Gallant CC in reply were bundled out for 161 runs as Borivali CC bowlers ensured a tough life for them while chasing. Reliable and consistent left-arm spinner Vishal Kavaiya again was impressive with the ball taking 4/27 in 7.5 overs.

Borivali CC won the quarter-finals by 149 runs on the back of some great individual performances.