PANAJI
Geno Dragons defeated Desserts n More Avengers by 198 runs in the 5th Test of the Desserts n More Sarsangan Junior Cricket Test Series at Arlem Cricket Ground, reducing the series deficit to 2-3.
Choosing to bat first, Geno Dragons posted a total of 282/7, with Atchut Naik Dalal leading the way with a top score of 83. Saish Hegde contributed an unbeaten 52, while Hrishi Wagle (50) and Sahil Neurenkar (22) also added valuable runs. For the Avengers, Kush Pai Raikar and Rajat Dalal each claimed 2 wickets, while Shwetang Kamat Ghanekar picked up 1 wicket.
In response, Desserts n More Avengers were bowled out for 154 in their first innings. Kush Pai Raikar (30) and Rajat Dalal (29) were the top scorers, but they struggled against the Dragons' bowlers. Avinash Sakhardande shone with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs, while Om Keny, Shriyans Prabhu Alvencar, Shlok Borkar, Atchut Naik Dalal, and Pranav Shenvi each picked up a wicket.
With a 128-run lead, Geno Dragons declared their second innings at 143/1, thanks to solid contributions from Saish Hegde (36), Vismay Falgaonkar (36), and Atchut Naik Dalal (39). The target set for the Avengers was 272. Aahesh Prabhugaonkar was the only bowler to pick a wicket in the second innings.
In their final reply, Desserts n More Avengers were restricted to 73/4, with Kush Pai Raikar (16) and Kunal Kuncolienkar (13) being the only players to reach double figures. Atchut Naik Dalal was the standout bowler with figures of 2/14, supported by Shlok Borkar and Sahil Neurenkar, who each took a wicket.
Atchut Naik Dalal was named Man of the Match, Saish Hegde was recognized as the Best Batter, and Kush Pai Raikar was awarded Best Bowler. The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Siddesh Pai Raikar, Krishnaprasad Kamat, and Shantaram Prabhu Alvencar.
