MARGAO
In a nail-biting encounter at the MCC Ground, Margao, the MCC Tigers edged past MCC Stallions by just 2 runs in the MCL 11 T20 cricket tournament. The match went down to the final over, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
Batting first, MCC Tigers were bowled out for 165 runs in 19.4 overs. While chasing, MCC Stallions were dismissed for 163, falling short by just 2 runs.
The Man of the Match award was presented to MCC Tigers’ Ketan Kunde for his brilliant performance. Batting first, MCC Tigers posted 165 runs in 19.4 overs, despite losing both openers cheaply. Key contributions came from the middle order, with Nikit Naik Dalal (38), Vaibhav Naik (37), and Ketan Kunde (35) stabilizing the innings. Late cameos by Rajaram Kundaikar (11)* and Dinraj Pai Khot (10) helped the Tigers reach a competitive total.
MCC Stallions bowlers kept things tight, led by captain Nikhil Virginkar (2/33) and Govind Gaonkar (2/28).
In reply, MCC Stallions put up a strong fight, finishing on 163 all out in 20 overs, falling agonizingly short. Explosive opener Infancio Correia smashed 37 off just 13 balls before retiring out. Rueben Karekar (34) and Marzinho Almeida Coutinho (35) kept the chase alive, followed by skipper Nikhil Virginkar’s 34. However, the Tigers held their nerve in the final overs to seal a dramatic win.
BRIEF SCORES
MCC Tigers – 165/10 (19.4 overs) Nikit Naik Dalal 38, Vaibhav Naik 37, Ketan Kunde 35, Rajaram Kundaikar 11*, Dinraj Pai Khot 10. Bowling (Stallions): Nikhil Virginkar 2/33, Govind Gaokar 2/28, Dr. Ankush Patil 1/19, Sidharth Desai 1/20, Siddhesh Bodke 1/28.
MCC Stallions – 163 all out (20 overs) Infancio Correia 37, Rueben Karekar 34, Marzinho Almeida Coutinho 35, Nikhil Virginkar 34 ). Bowling (Tigers) : Viraj Tar 25/2, Ketan Kunde 20/1, Mrunmay Das 28/1.
