MARGAO
CD Margao Mega Strikers extended their unbeaten run in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament with a commanding 109-run victory over Canacona Mathagram United in a thrilling floodlit encounter on Thursday. The tournament is organized by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in association with the Goa Saraswat Samaj at the MCC Ground, Margao.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Canacona Mathagram United struggled to contain the aggressive batting of the Mega Strikers, who put up a formidable total of 196/7 in 20 overs. Yash Prabhugaonkar led the charge with a brisk 36 off 19 balls, supported by crucial contributions from Amod Borkar (32), Sidhit Raiturkar (30), and Aditya Angle (21)*.
Chasing a stiff target, Canacona Mathagram United faltered early, collapsing to 34/7 before a lone effort from Nikit Naik Dalal (38 runs) helped them reach 87 all out in 17.3 overs. The Mega Strikers’ bowling unit delivered a clinical performance, with Animesh Prabhugaonkar (3/13) emerging as the standout performer and earning the Man of the Match title.
With this victory, CD Margao Mega Strikers remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, securing their fifth straight win.
Brief Scorecard
CD Margao Mega Strikers: 196/7 in 20 overs (Yash Prabhugaonkar 36, Amod Borkar 32, Sidhit Raiturkar 30*, Aditya Angle 21; Krishnakant Hegde Desai 2/25, Sukrut Pai 1/15, Pranav Kamat 1/19, Vrushab Kuncolienkar 1/39)
Canacona Mathagram United: 87 all out in 17.3 overs (Nikit Naik Dalal 38, Sahil Mandrekar 13; Animesh Prabhugaonkar 3/13, Raunak Nargundkar 2/23, Aditya Angle 1/4, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 1/2, Durgesh Prabhugaokar 1/14, Yash Prabhugaonkar)
