Geno, Salgaocar post wins in Premier Division league Cricket
Panaji: Geno Sports Club and Salgaocar Cricket Club notched up victories in Wednesday’s matches of the Goa Cricket Association Premier Division One-Day League. Geno outplayed Chowgule Sports Club by seven wickets, while Salgaocar defeated Margao Cricket Club by 24 runs.
At the GCA Academy ground in Porvorim, Chowgule Sports Club struggled to build momentum despite a 51-run opening stand and were bowled out for 152 in 28.4 overs. Captain Darshan Misal top-scored with a fighting 62, while Gauresh Kambli (39) and Shubham Desai (25) chipped in. Geno’s bowlers kept things tight, with Leggie Manish Kakode and Nihal Surlakar claiming three wickets apiece and Shiven Borkar taking two.
Geno chased the target comfortably, reaching 154 for 3 in 25.2 overs. Veer Yadav struck 52 to provide a solid start, while captain Manthan Khutkar remained unbeaten on 61 to anchor the innings. Nihal Surlakar added a quick 14 not out to complete the chase.
In the second match at Sanguem, Salgaocar Cricket Club posted 234 for 8 in 40 overs after electing to bat. Captain Yash Kasvankar led from the front with a fine 92 off 88 balls, including eight fours and a six, while Yogesh Kauthankar and Piyush Yadav made useful contributions.
Margao Cricket Club responded with a spirited effort but fell short at 210 in 38.3 overs. Deepraj Gaonkar (53) and Chigurupati Venkata (55) kept the chase alive, but wickets at regular intervals derailed their pursuit. Kasvankar capped an all-round performance with three wickets, while Fardin Khan also grabbed three as Salgaocar sealed a 24-run win.
Brief Scores
Chowgule Sports Club – 152 all out in 28.4 overs (Darshan Misal 62, Gauresh Kambli 39, Shubham Desai 25, Extras 10; Manish Kakode 3/29, Nihal Surlakar 3/37, Shiven Borkar 2/9, Pundalik Naik 1/20) lost to Geno Sports Club – 154/3 in 25.2 overs (Manthan Khutkar not out 61, Veer Yadav 52, Nihal Surlakar not out 14, Extras 17; Mithil Karekar 1/24, Darshan Misal 1/35).
Player of the Match: Nihal Surlakar.
Salgaocar Cricket Club – 234/8 in 40 overs (Yash Kasvankar 92, Yogesh Kauthankar 33, Piyush Yadav 30, Azaan Thota 29, Extras 20; Heramb Parab 3/43, Deepraj Gaonkar 2/31, Rudresh Sharma 2/43, Chigurupati Venkata 1/14) beat Margao Cricket Club – 210 all out in 38.3 overs (Chigurupati Venkata 55, Deepraj Gaonkar 53, Devankumar Chittem 36, Extras 8; Yash Kasvankar 3/23, Fardin Khan 3/43, Ruthvik Naik 2/45, Yogesh Kauthankar 1/42).
Player of the Match: Yash Kasvankar.
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