U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 Takes First Innings Lead in a Drawn Match against U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2

In an exciting encounter in the Under-23 Madhav Mantri Cricket Tournament 2022-2023, U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 secured a first innings lead against U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 in a drawn match. The match showcased impressive performances from both teams, making it an enthralling contest.

Winning the toss, U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 elected to field first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total. U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 got off to a decent start, with Chaitanya Mhatre scoring 32 runs. However, the bowling duo of Satyam Choudhary and Rishikesh More took charge, picking up 4 wickets each. Their disciplined bowling restricted U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 to a total of 180 runs in 49.1 overs, which included 7 penalty runs.

In response, U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 displayed remarkable batting prowess in their first innings. Bhushan Talwadekar led the charge with an impressive knock of 95 runs, while Vedant Gadia contributed 78 runs. Sheesh Shetty remained unbeaten on 55 runs, and Vinay Kunwar added a valuable unbeaten half-century of 50 runs. Jash Ganiga also played a useful cameo of 40 runs. U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 declared their innings at 337 for the loss of 4 wickets in 67 overs.

In the second innings, U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 faced an uphill battle as they tried to overcome the significant first innings deficit. They managed to score 87 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 39 overs. Shubham Kharat and Nikhil Giri led the bowling attack, picking up 3 wickets each, putting the opposition under pressure.

The match ended in a draw with U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 taking the first innings lead. Both teams displayed skill and determination throughout the match, showcasing their talent in the tournament.

Bhushan Talwadekar’s superb knock of 95 runs and the contributions from Vedant Gadia, Sheesh Shetty, Vinay Kunwar, and Jash Ganiga were instrumental in U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2’s first innings dominance. Satyam Choudhary and Rishikesh More’s impressive bowling performances cannot be overlooked, as they played a crucial role in restricting U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 to a modest total.

Although the match ended in a draw, it highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of the teams participating in the Under-23 Madhav Mantri Cricket Tournament. Both U-23 National CC Cross Centre 2 and U-23 Chiklikar Ground Vangaon Centre 2 can take pride in their performances and look forward to further success in the tournament.