MARGAO
The GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust at the MCC ground, Margao, got off to a grand start with a floodlit opening match between Priority Titans and Shamrao Tridents.
In the opening match of the tournament, Priority Titans defeated Shamrao Tridents by 15 runs. After being invited to bat first, Priority Titans posted a challenging total of 169 for 7 in 20 overs. Their captain, Yash Prabhugaonkar, played a blistering knock of 50 runs off just 19 balls, which included four fours and four sixes.
For Shamrao Tridents, captain Siddharth Ghanekar and Anish Kakode picked up two wickets each, conceding 21 runs apiece.
Chasing the target, Shamrao Tridents could manage only 154 for 7 in their 20 overs. Nityay Kunkolienkar top-scored for them with a fighting 46 off 35 balls. For Priority Titans, Animesh Prabhu delivered an impressive all-round performance, scoring 32 runs and claiming three wickets, to help his team register the opening win.
Earlier, the inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, who expressed that the tournament would play a vital role in strengthening unity, sportsmanship and sporting culture within the community.
Speaking on the occasion, Trust president Sidhit Raiturkar said the organisers were delighted to host the event. He added that the Trust plans to establish a sports academy and a community centre in the future, which would help bring the community closer together.
Margao Cricket Club president Raghuvir Kunkolienkar, Chirag Datta Naik, Managing Director of Commonwealth Developers, Dr Sagar Salgaoncar, Managing Director of GENO Pharmaceuticals, Rohan Ramesh Kamat, Director of Kamat Realty were also present.
