Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Risers and 18 Juners emerged victorious in their respective encounters of the Advocates Cricket League (ACL) 2025–26, played at the Chicalim ground in Vasco on Monday. While it marked the opening match of the season for Risers, 18 Juners continued their impressive form by registering their second consecutive win.
In the first match of the day, Risers defeated Legal Titans by five wickets. Batting first, Legal Titans posted 124 for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with Satyam Ghogale top-scoring with 42 and Prasad Vaigankar remaining unbeaten on 31. For Risers, Abhishek Davaskar was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 17.
Chasing a modest target, Risers reached 125 for five in 17.1 overs. Opener Kalpesh Kamat led the charge with a fluent 42 off 30 balls, striking six boundaries and a six, while Anoop Kudtarkar added a valuable 36. Abhinav Marathe remained unbeaten on 23 to see his team home comfortably.
The second match of the day produced a thrilling contest as 18 Juners edged past Lawyer Challengers in the final over. Batting first, Lawyer Challengers put up a competitive 165 for seven in 20 overs, with Vrusaj Talaulikar scoring 44 and Achit Shigwan contributing 33. Krishnakant Hegde Desai and Rohan Shirodkar claimed two wickets each for 18 Juners.
In reply, 18 Juners chased down the target in dramatic fashion, reaching 168 for five in 19.5 overs. Opener Nikhil Ganpule anchored the innings with a composed 53 off 48 balls, while Pradosh Dangui remained unbeaten on 35 and Sachin Sardessai chipped in with 30. The victory sealed 18 Juners’ second straight win of the tournament, keeping them firmly in contention early in the season.
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