Smith Pardeshi’s 66 Powers Bank of Maharashtra to 60-Run Win in Insurance Shield 2026

Bank of Maharashtra delivered a commanding performance to defeat Automotive Sports Club by 60 runs in the Insurance Shield Cricket Tournament 2026.

After losing the toss, Bank of Maharashtra were put in to bat. What followed was a composed and match-defining innings from Smith Naresh Pardeshi.

Smith Pardeshi Leads from the Front

Opening the innings, Smith Pardeshi anchored the batting effort with a fluent 66. He built the foundation at the top, allowing the middle order to bat with freedom. Atif Khan provided strong support with a solid 47, ensuring the scoreboard kept moving.
Bank of Maharashtra finished at 181 for 5 in 20 overs, with 6 extras added to the total.

Automotive Sports Club struggled to build momentum despite starts from Aditya Shemadkar (26) and Jaishal Anthony Wadiyal (24). Contributions from Rupesh Singh (18), Manav Rahul Sanghvi (10), and Shoeb Suleman Ansari (7*) weren’t enough to keep the chase alive.

They were restricted to 121 for 7 in 20 overs.

Sangyam Vikas Khakte impressed with 2 wickets in 3 overs, while Pallav Dhandekar and Smith Pardeshi also picked up 2 wickets each. Atif Khan chipped in with 2 crucial breakthroughs as well. The disciplined bowling effort ensured Automotive Sports Club never came close to the target.

Match Summary

Bank of Maharashtra: 181/5 (20 overs)
Smith Naresh Pardeshi – 66
Atif Khan – 47

Automotive Sports Club : 121/7 (20 overs)
Aditya Shemadkar – 26
Result: Bank of Maharashtra won by 60 runs.

Here’s the thing. This wasn’t just a win. It was a complete performance. Smith Pardeshi set the tone with the bat and then returned to make an impact with the ball. When your top-order batter delivers 66 and contributes with the ball, that’s the kind of all-round presence that changes games.