Spinner Anirudha Mainkar bags 6/36 vs Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana in the Kanga League 2017
Played at the Khar Gymkhana, it was a match between two promising teams namely Khar Gymkhana and Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana where in Ghatkoper won the toss and elected to bowl first which most of the teams have been doing this season. What’s more the boys had the chance to play with the domestic legend and Indian Cricketer Wasim Jaffer who led Khar Gymkhana.
Batting first, Islam Gymkhana were all out for 121 in 33.1 overs. Skipper Jaffer top scored with a 53ball 33 while the rest of the batsman were not able to convert their good starts. Slow left arm spinner Prashant Karia was the pick of the bowlers taking 4/6 in 4 overs(2maidens). Prashant was extremely impressive with the ball and succeeded in troubling the batsman to the hilt.
Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana were all out for 144 in 47.3 overs where in Omkar Rahate scored a solid 44 while all-rounder Prashant Karia chipped in with the bat too scoring 36*. Left-arm spinner Anirudha Mainkar was the pick of the bowlers taking 6/36 in 17.3 overs(7maidens) Anirudha bowled in the right areas which helped him to consistently take wickets. Khar played an over in their 2nd innings before the match ended and Ghatkoper won the match on 1st innings lead. It was a tough fight given by both the teams and Anirudha was simply impressive with the ball while it was a treat to watch Wasim Jaffer after a long time. Cricketgraph congratulates the winning team while wishes luck to all the players for their upcoming matches.
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