PANAJI
In the Late Rajan Bhai Angane Under-16 Memorial Cup, organized by Aim Cricket Academy, Sawantwadi, Millennium Cricket Academy, Sangli, edged past Oxford Cricket Club, Goa by just 1 wicket in a thrilling league match at Boarding Ground, Malvan.
Batting first, Oxford Cricket Club posted 256/7 in 45 overs. Farhan Shaikh, coming in at number seven, played a scintillating knock, smashing a brilliant century with 123 runs off just 77 balls with 17 fours and 3 sixes. Apart from his effort, Rehan Hubali (21) and Tanishq Naik (19) made modest contributions..
In reply, Millennium Cricket Academy chased down the target with determination, scoring 259/9 in 45 overs. Captain Viraj Keripale (62) anchored the innings with a composed knock. Parshwa Gare (46), Nihal Mulla (41), and Kasim Virani (35) also made valuable contributions. In a match that went down to the wire, the Sangli side clinched victory on the last wicket.
For Oxford, Farhan Shaikh, Yug Yadav, and Tanishq Naik picked up 2 wickets each, delivering a commendable bowling performance.
