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Avengers defeat Geno Dragons by 8 wickets to take 3-1 lead

Avengers defeat Geno Dragons by 8 wickets to take 3-1 lead
Ved Mahambre was awarded Man of the Match, Vismay Falgaonkar (Best Batter) and Pramay Prabhu (Best Bowler) at the hands of the dignitaries.


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In the 4th Test of the Desserts n More Sarsangan Junior Cricket Test Series, the Desserts n More Avengers defeated Geno Dragons by 8 wickets at Arlem Cricket Ground, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 6-match series.

Put in to bat, Geno Dragons posted a total of 210-7. Key contributions came from Vismay Falgaonkar (50), Sanat Prabhudesai (50), Nityay Kuncolienkar (34), Om Keny (27), and Sahil Neurenkar (12). For the Avengers, Ayan Borkar was the standout bowler, taking 2-13, with support from Ved Mahambre (2-40), Kush Pai Raikar (1-23), and Pramay Prabhu (1-39).

In reply, the Desserts n More Avengers scored 266-6, taking a 56-run first-innings lead. Key contributions included Pramay Prabhu (50*), Ved Mahambre (77*), Aditya Dalal (52), Shardul Kenkre (35), and Kaushal Churi (17). For Geno Dragons, Shriyans Prabhu Alvenkar (1-4), Shlok Borkar (1-16), Anurag Borkar (1-32), and Sahil Neurenkar (1-36) picked up the wickets.

Geno Dragons scored 160-3 in their second innings, with notable knocks from Vismay Falgaonkar (40*), Nityay Kuncolienkar (44*), and Atchut Naik Dalal (36). Sanat Prabhudesai contributed 17, but the Dragons’ total was still not enough to challenge the Avengers.

Needing 104 to win, the Desserts n More Avengers reached the target comfortably, finishing at 105-2 with 8 wickets to spare. Ved Mahambre top-scored with 35, supported by Aditya Dalal (25), Rajat Dalal (18), and Kush Pai Raikar (13*). Nityay Kuncolienkar took the only wicket for the Dragons.

Ved Mahambre was named Man of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance. Vismay Falgaonkar earned the Best Batter award, while Pramay Prabhu was recognized as the Best Bowler. The prize distribution ceremony was attended by guests Shraddha Kamat, Waman Prabhu, and Gaurav Borkar.

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