Om Fadte (MCC Thunder) receives the Man of the Match prize.
PANAJI
MCC Tigers and MCC Thunder emerged victorious in their respective MCL 11 T20 matches played at the MCC Ground, Margao.
MCC Tigers edged past MCC Avengers by 2 runs, while MCC Thunder outclassed MCC Stallions with a huge 68-run victory.
In the first match, MCC Tigers posted 153/8 in 20 overs, powered by solid contributions from Chaitanya Kamat (30), Nikit Naik Dalal (34) and skipper Vaibhav Naik (40). For MCC Avengers, Venkatesh Nevagi (2/26) and Gopal Gawas (2/45) were the main wicket-takers.
In reply, MCC Avengers were bowled out for 151 in 19.5 overs, despite fighting knocks from Sachin Datta Bhandare (37), Amod Borkar (38) and Vedant Naik (30). Tigers’ bowling was led by Vaibhav Naik (4/26), while Roshan Naik and others provided key support. Vaibhav Naik (MCC Tigers) was adjudged Man of the Match for his all-round brilliance.
MCC Thunder posted a strong 185/9 in 20 overs, with fine contributions from Dr Pawan Rane (35), Om Fadte (30) and Roshan Naik (26). Stallions’ bowling saw good spells from Rohit Mehta (2/30) and Rueben Karekar (2/29).
Chasing a daunting total, MCC Stallions could only manage 117/9 in 20 overs. Nikhil Virginkar (35) and Siddhesh Bodke (22) tried to steady the innings, but disciplined bowling from Thunder sealed the match. Thunder’s attack was spearheaded by Om Fadte (2/13), Sudesh Rane (2/20) and others. Om Fadte (MCC Thunder) was named Man of the Match.
BRIEF SCORES
MCC Tigers 153/8 in 20 overs (Chaitanya Kamat 30, Nikit Naik Dalal 34, Vaibhav Naik 40; Venkatesh Nevagi 2/26, Gopal Gawas 2/45) beat
MCC Avengers 151/10 in 19.5 overs (Sachin Datta Bhandare 37, Amod Borkar 38, Vedant Naik 30; Vaibhav Naik 4/26)
MCC Thunder 185/9 in 20 overs (Dr Pawan Rane 35, Om Fadte 30; Rohit Mehta 2/30, Rueben Karekar 2/29) beat MCC Stallions 117/9 (20 overs) Nikhil Virginkar 35; Om Fadte 2/13, Sudesh Rane 2/20)
