Chowgule SC, Salgaocar register emphatic wins
Panaji The final league round of the Goa Cricket Association’s Premier Division One-Day League was held on Sunday, following which the semi-finalists were confirmed. In the first semi-final, Geno Sports Club (Group 1 toppers) will take on Margao Cricket Club (Group 2 runners-up) on the morning of the 29th. Later in the day, Chowgule Sports Club (Group 1 runners-up) will face Salgaocar Cricket Club (Group 2 toppers) in the second semi-final.
In Sunday’s matches, Chowgule Sports Club and Salgaocar Cricket Club registered impressive victories over their respective opponents.
At the GCA Academy ground in Porvorim, Chowgule Sports Club defeated Dempo Cricket Club by 7 wickets. Batting first, Dempo posted 283 for 8 in 40 overs. Abhinav Tej Rana anchored the innings with a brilliant 160 off 112 balls, while Snehal Kauthankar (30) and Jeevan Chittem (26) provided support. For Chowgule, Felix Alemao starred with the ball, claiming four wickets.
In reply, Chowgule chased down the target comfortably, scoring 288 for 3 in 31.2 overs. Shivendra Bhujbal smashed an unbeaten 154 off 100 balls, turning the match decisively in his team’s favour. Madhur contributed a quickfire 81 off 55 balls.
Meanwhile, at the GCA ground in Sanguem-Kotarli, Salgaocar Cricket Club edged past Panjim Gymkhana by 5 runs in a thrilling contest. Salgaocar, batting first, scored 258 for 6 in 40 overs. Piyush Yadav (76) and Yash Kasvankar (unbeaten 72) led the charge, while Tunish Sawkar added a useful 27.
Chasing 259, Panjim Gymkhana were bowled out for 253 in 29 overs. Mohit Redkar’s 87 off 51 balls and Dishank Prabhu Misquin’s 60 kept their hopes alive, but Salgaocar bowlers held their nerve in the final stages. Ruthvik Naik picked up four wickets to play a key role in the win.
Brief Scores
Dempo Cricket Club – 283/8 in 40 overs (Abhinav Tej Rana 160*, Snehal Kauthankar 30, Jeevan Chittem 26; Felix Alemao 4/51, Kaustubh Pingulkar 1/54, Darshan Misal 1/33) lost to Chowgule Sports Club – 288/3 in 31.2 overs (Shivendra Bhujbal 154*, Madhur 81, Sanath Nevagi 23, Pradnesh Gaokar 13*; Samit Aryan Mishra 2/64, Rahul Mehta 1/48).
Salgaocar Cricket Club – 258/6 in 40 overs (Piyush Yadav 76, Yash Kasvankar 72*, Tunish Sawkar 27, Shaantanu Nevagi 26; Mohit Redkar 2/23, Vijesh Prabhudesai 1/50, Amit Yadav 1/68, Shadab Khan 1/59) beat Panjim Gymkhana – 253 all out in 29 overs (Mohit Redkar 87, Dishank Prabhu Misquin 60, Suyash Prabhudessai 40, Moh Huz 20; Ruthvik Naik 4/79, Fardin Khan 1/58, Gauresh Nagvekar 1/48, Yash Kasvankar 1/21)
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