MARGAO
Madgaon Royals defeated Mathgram Warriors by 94 runs in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 cricket tournament organised by Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj on Saturday.
In the second match of the day, Sinq Rangers defeated Knight Archers by 36 runs. Both the matches were played at the Margao MCC ground.
In the morning session, Madgaon Royals scored 192/8 in their allotted 20 overs. They then skittled Mathgram warriors' for paltry 98 runs. For the winning team, Man-of-the-Match Aditya Dalal showed all-round brilliance. He contributed 36 runs with the bat and took 3 for 5 with the bowling. This was Madgaon Royals' first win in the tournament while Mathgram suffered their second consecutive defeat.
In the second match of the day, Sinq Rangers posted 147 for seven on the back of a 51-run partnership for the third wicket between Ved Mahambre and Sanat Mhapne. They then restricted The Knight Archers to 111 for 9 to seal the win. Sanat Mhapne, who scored 39 runs, was adjudged man of the match. It was The Sinq Rangers' second straight win in the tournament.
Brief Scorecard
Madgaon Royals 192 for 8 in 20 overs (Aditya Dalal 36, Granthik Buyao 36, Sanath Prabhudesai 28, Sheel Angle 20 not out, Sagar Kamat 35-2, Srinivas Keni, Rasik Pai Khot, Tanmay Sukhthankar, Nilay Naik Dalal 1 wicket each) Won Versus Mathgram Warriors 98 all out in 20 overs (Mayur Kamat 20, Ashay Ambe 19, Neelay Naik Dalal 16, Nimay Kamat 15-4, Aditya Dalal 5-3, Granthik Buyao13-2, Sheel Angle 1 wicket)
Sinq Rangers 147 for 7 in 20 overs (Sanat Mhapne 39, Ved Mahambre 36, Mihir Kundaikar 30, Gaurav Borkar 8-2, Nikit Naik Dalal 24-2, Vrishabh Cuncoliencar 1 wicket) Won Versus Knight Archers: 111 for 9 in 20 overs (Aamod Talaulikar 29, Chaitanya Kamat 17 not out, Yogesh Dalal 12, Ved Mahambre 17-2, Amey Prabhudesai, Suyash Kamat, Megh Netravalkar, Sanat Kamat 1 wicket each)
