PANAJI
Priority Titans and Madgaon Royal Warriors secured victories in their respective league matches of the Friendship Shield 2025 T20 cricket tournament at the SK ground.
Batting first, Rangers posted a total of 148 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Sudhir Shet (31), Roshan Naik (24), and Amod Borkar (24).
However, Priority Titans chased down the target with ease, scoring 153 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in 12.2 overs. Ved Mahambre led the charge with a brilliant innings of 77, supported by Pranav Biche's 27.
For Rangers, Vishal Kadam (1/33) and Siddhant Amonkar (1/42) managed to pick up a wicket each.
Ved Mahambre was deservedly named the 'Shin Player of the Match' and received his award from Abhishek Goyal. Vaibhav Naik was recognized as the 'Cafe 108 Game Changer' for his impactful performance.
In the second match of the day, Madgaon Royal Warriors batted first and scored 142 runs before being bowled out in 19.3 overs. Damodar Patnekar played a stellar innings, scoring 83 runs.
For SC United Divine Boys, Vishant Toraskar was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 16 runs, while Pratik Desai supported with 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Chasing the target, SC United Divine Boys were eventually bowled out for 103 runs in 16.4 overs. Vishant Toraskar top-scored for his team with 24 runs.
Madgaon Royal Warriors' bowlers put on a fine display, with Shaunit Sawardekar taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs and Siddesh Pandit also claiming 3 wickets for 16 runs.
Damodar Patnekar was awarded the 'Shin Player of the Match' and received his prize from Omkar Pai Khot. Shaunit and Siddesh jointly received the 'Cafe 108 Game Changer' award for their match-winning bowling performance.
After the completion of two rounds of league stage matches, Tridents CC, Madgaon Royal Warriors, Vetal Maharudra Cricketers, and Curtorim Warriors are currently tied at the top of the table, each with 4 points.
