Margao : MCC Knights booked their place in Qualifier 2 of the MCL 11 T-20 cricket tournament with a commanding 58-run victory over MCC Masters in the Eliminator match played at the MCC Ground, Margao.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, MCC Knights put up a competitive total of 162/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Sairaj Dhond, who top-scored with a fluent 38. Valuable middle-order contributions from Vikram Gaitonde (23), Ameet Kakode (18), Kapil D.S. Borker (18) and Siddhant Ghanekar (18) ensured the Knights maintained momentum throughout the innings.
For MCC Masters, Dr. Prasad Ghode was the standout bowler with impressive figures of 3/30, well supported by Sudesh Prabhudesai (2/20) and Dr. Sunny (1/15).
In reply, MCC Masters struggled to cope with a disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for 104 runs in just 15 overs. Vikrant Prabhu (37) and Dr. Prasad Ghode (18) offered resistance, but wickets fell at regular intervals.
The Knights’ bowling was spearheaded by a sensational spell from Siddhant Ghanekar, who claimed 5 wickets for just 14 runs, effectively sealing the match. He received excellent support from Vipul Kalekar (2/8) and Vikram Gaitonde (1/20).
For his outstanding all-round performance, Siddhant Ghanekar was deservedly adjudged Man of the Match.
With this emphatic victory, MCC Knights now march into Qualifier 2, where they will face MCC Thunder on December 26, keeping their title hopes firmly alive.
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