MARGAO
Ultracon Madgaon Royals and Priority Titans emerged victorious in their respective matches on the 6th day of the 7th edition of the Rajdeep Builders Sarsangan Super Series Cricket 2024-25, at Arlem Cricket Ground. The Royals defeated MLT Cricket Club by 7 wickets, while the Titans overcame 108 Delite Titans by 27 runs.
Electing to field first, the Royals bowlers were put under pressure early by MLT Cricket Club's aggressive opening pair of skipper Adv Sachin Sardesai (35 from 21 balls, including 7 fours) and Atchut Naik Dalal (32), who helped MLT reach 44 in just 26 balls for the opening wicket. Nityay Kuncolienkar added 23 runs, helping MLT to a strong position at 92-2 at the halfway mark. However, the Royals bowlers rallied to restrict MLT to 147-9 in 20 overs. Only Kauntey Shenvi (18) managed to reach double figures besides the top three. The Royals' bowlers shared the wickets, with Saeeil Kossambe picking up 2-4, while Kartik Hattangadi, Siddesh Desai, Rohan Audi, Megh Netravalkar, and Nikit Naik Dalal each took one wicket.
In reply, the Ultracon Madgaon Royals were off to a strong start, thanks to captain Damodar Pai Patnekar (36 from 25 balls, with 4 fours and 1 six) and Nikit Naik Dalal (35 from 33 balls, with 3 fours). The pair put on 78 runs in the first 10 overs. Contributions from Megh Netravalkar (30), Kartik Hattangadi (11), and Mahendra Audi (18 not out) helped the Royals chase down the target, reaching 153-3 in 17.1 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 17 balls to spare. MLT's bowlers, Nityay Kuncolienkar (2-15) and Kauntey Shenvi (1-25), were the standout performers.
Drogaria Colvalcar Man-of-the-Match: Nikit Naik Dalal; Priority Constructions Best Batter: Sachin Sardesai; Wakao Best Bowler: Saaiel Kossambe
In the second match, opting to bat first, Priority Titans got off to a flying start with openers Sahish Mahambrey (38 from 28 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes) and Deval Karmali (37 from 15 balls, with 6 fours and 1 six) putting on 71 runs in just 6.3 overs. Swapnil Nachinolkar (15), Granthik Buyao (20), Rauji Kakodkar (38), and Animesh Prabhugaonkar (29) ensured the momentum was maintained, helping the Titans post a massive total of 195-3 in 20 overs. The successful bowlers for 108 Delite Titans were Krishnakant Hegde Desai, Amogh Agshikar, and Abhijeet Bhandare.
Chasing 196, 108 Delite Titans lost quick wickets early, including those of Viraj Puranik (6), Abhijit Bhandare (12), Sudhir Kenkre (13), and Vidheya Kossambe (18), leaving them at 68-4 in the 8th over. However, Nikhil Virgincar (37 from 29 balls, with 2 sixes) and Avinash Kossambe (36 from 28 balls, with 4 fours) fought back with aggressive batting. Despite their efforts, two quick run outs and only Aditya Tendulkar (16) contributing further meant the 108 Delite Titans finished at 168-7 in 20 overs, falling short by 27 runs. Granthik Buyao (2-25) and Nilesh Prabhudesai (1-6) were the pick of the bowlers for the Titans.
Drogaria Colvalcar Man-of-the-Match: Animesh Prabhugaonkar; Priority Constructions Best Batter: Deval Karmali; Wakao Best Bowler: Granthik Buyao.
