MCC Royals cruise to seven-wicket win in MCL 12 opener
MARGAO: MCC Royals kicked off their Members League Cricket (MCL) 12 campaign in impressive fashion, registering a convincing seven-wicket victory over MCC Stallions in the opening encounter held at the Margao Cricket Club ground.
In the day-night fixture organised by Margao Cricket Club, Royals produced a disciplined bowling performance before chasing down a target of 129 with 20 balls to spare.
Batting first, MCC Stallions struggled to build momentum and finished at 128 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Nikhil Virginkar top-scored with 36 off 29 deliveries, striking five boundaries, while Roshan Naik chipped in with a valuable 39 off 35 balls, including two sixes. Dinraj Pai Khot remained unbeaten on 12.
Chirag Naik was the pick of the Royals’ bowlers, returning impressive figures of 2 for 11 in three overs. Captain Aditya Angle and Sumiran Amonkar also contributed with a wicket each to keep the Stallions’ total in check.
In response, Royals made light work of the chase, reaching 129 for three in just 16.4 overs. Despite losing Sumiran Amonkar early for four, Chaitanya Kamat (30 off 32) and Sidhit Raiturkar (35 off 31) stitched together useful contributions to steady the innings and keep the required run rate under control.
Pranav Biche then provided the finishing impetus with an unbeaten 25 off just 13 deliveries, striking three boundaries and a six. Viraj Tar supported him with an unbeaten 16 as Royals wrapped up a comprehensive victory to open their MCL 12 account in style. Chirag Naik was adjudged as the man of the match.
Brief Scores:
MCC Stallions: 128/9 in 20 overs – Nikhil Virginkar 36, Roshan Naik 39, Dinraj Pai Khot 12*; Chirag Naik 2/11, Aditya Angle 1/19.
MCC Royals: 129/3 in 16.4 overs – Sidhit Raiturkar 35, Chaitanya Kamat 30, Pranav Biche 25*, Viraj Tar 16*; Nikhil Virginkar 1/26, Sidharth Desai 1/26.
Result: MCC Royals won by seven wickets.
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