Desserts N More Avengers Register One-Sided Win in GSB Unity Cup 3.0

Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Desserts N More Avengers delivered a commanding performance to defeat Vimson Panjim Powerplay by six wickets in the ongoing GSB Unity Cup 3.0 tournament, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. The match was played under floodlights at the MCC Ground in Margao on Wednesday.

After winning the toss, Desserts N More Avengers elected to bowl first and successfully restricted Vimson Panjim Powerplay to 122 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

Sardesai’s Lone Effort

For Vimson Panjim Powerplay, Arsh Sardesai waged a lone battle with a brisk 55 off 34 balls, striking four boundaries and three sixes. Gaurish Agni and Nimay Kamat chipped in with 17 runs each, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled against disciplined bowling.

Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar led the bowling attack for Desserts N More Avengers with impressive figures of 2 for 15. He received good support from Kaushal Hattangadi (1/12), Vikram Gaitonde (1/19), Pratham Prabhugaonkar (1/25) and Akhil Nadkarni (1/23).

Comfortable Chase
Chasing a modest target of 123, Desserts N More Avengers completed the task in just 13.2 overs, reaching 125 for 4.

Smit Dalvi continued his fine form with a quick 39 off 26 deliveries, including three fours and three sixes. Sachin Bhandare (21) and Saish Hegde, who remained unbeaten on 22, ensured there were no late hiccups in the chase.

For Vimson Panjim Powerplay, Shivam Varik stood out with figures of 2 for 15, while Siddhant Amonkar (1/10) and Arsh Sardesai (1/11) picked up a wicket each.

Awards

Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar was named the Desserts N More Player of the Match, with the award presented by Dr. Siya Rajesh Ghodge and Gaurav Borker. Smit Dalvi received the Kamat Realty Hero of the Match award for his impactful innings.

Brief Scorecard
Vimson Panjim Powerplay – 122/9 in 20 overs
(Arsh Sardesai 55, Gaurish Agni 17, Nimay Kamat 17, Extras 4; Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 2/15, Kaushal Hattangadi 1/12, Vikram Gaitonde 1/19, Pratham Prabhugaonkar 1/25, Akhil Nadkarni 1/23)

Desserts N More Avengers – 125/4 in 13.2 overs
(Smit Dalvi 39, Saish Hegde 22*, Sachin Bhandare 21, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 11*, Extras 12; Shivam Varik 2/15, Siddhant Amonkar 1/10, Arsh Sardesai 1/11)