Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral
Panaji: RC Goa and Priority Titans continued their strong run in the Panaji Gymkhana–organised PGML 5.0 tournament, registering convincing victories on Saturday at the Panaji Gymkhana ground, Campal.
In the first match of the day, RC Goa defeated Sun Estate Warriors by 54 runs. Batting first after Sun Estate won the toss and elected to bowl, RC Goa posted a formidable total of 199 for 7 in 20 overs. Openers Sachin Sardessai (35) and Megh Netravalkar (45) gave the innings a solid start with an 82-run partnership. The middle order sustained the momentum, with Vardhan Prabhu Misquin contributing 38, skipper Rajshekhar Harikant adding 34, and Gauresh Khandeparkar scoring a quick 26. Dhilan Shah was the most successful bowler for Sun Estate Warriors, finishing with figures of 2 for 28.
Chasing a stiff target, Sun Estate Warriors struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 145 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Sahish Mahambrey top-scored with 40, but the chase faltered as Rajshekhar Harikant led from the front with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 for 24. RC Goa thus sealed a comfortable 54-run victory.
The second match witnessed a closely contested encounter, with Priority Titans edging out Desserts N More Avengers by 16 runs. Priority Titans, batting first, posted 166 for 5 in 20 overs, anchored by an opening stand of 92 runs between Jaipal Mada (46) and Adeep Prabhu Miskin (37). Heramb Shankar Parab provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 23. For the Avengers, Ojas claimed 2 for 24.
In reply, Desserts N More Avengers got off to a promising start, with opener Ojas scoring a fluent 55 off 36 balls and Nityay Kunkolienkar adding 37. At one stage well placed at 94 for 1, the Avengers suffered a sudden collapse and were bowled out for 150 in 18.3 overs, handing Priority Titans a hard-fought victory.
Rajshekhar Harikant and Adeep Prabhu Miskin were adjudged Man of the Match in their respective fixtures for their all-round performances.
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