MARGAO
Canacona Warriors won the Sarsangan tennis-ball cricket championships by beating Mapusa Dream Crushers by 13 runs in the finals at Estilo Sports Ground, Bodgini, Mapusa.
Electing to bat first, Canacona Warriors made 64/2 in 5 overs with useful contributions from Siddesh Prabhu Alvenkar (26*), Rauji Kakodkar (24) and captain Amey Rajadhyax (12). Only Mahesh Churi, who took 1-14, was the successful bowler for Mapusa Dream Crushers.
In reply, Mapusa Dream Crushers could make only 51/7 in 5 overs with Pankaj Naik (16) and Venktesh Prabhu Verlekar (13) reaching double figures. For Canacona Warriors, only the captain Amey Rajadhyax was the successful bowler taking 2-5 while five Mapusa batters got run out. Rauji Kakodkar changed the complexion of the match with three huge sixes in his 22 and was named the Man of the finals. Prizes: Winners - Canacona Warriors,1st runners-up - Mapusa Dream Crushers, 2nd runners-up: Antruz GSB Parivaar and Cuncolim Strikers, Player of the tournament - Siddesh Prabhu Alvenkar, Best batter - Venktesh Prabhu Verlekar, Best bowler - Amey Rajadhyax, Best wicketkeeper - Rauji Kakodkar, Best fielder - Sukrut Pai, Spirit of Cricket - Gaurav Gaitonde, Emerging player - Tanmay Sukhthankar, Energetic player - Rajesh Colvalcar.
