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Laziz CQS Ends Campaign on a High Note

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Margao: Laziz CQS wrapped up their Alcon GSB Unity Cup T-20 campaign with a commanding 68-run victory over Rising Stars of Antruz in their final league match, played under floodlights at MCC Ground, Margao, on Thursday evening.

Batting first, Laziz CQS posted an imposing total of 209 runs in 19.5 overs, led by contributions from Vidheya Kossambe (36), Varun Kudchadkar (35), Nikhil Virginkar (35), and Deval Karmali (33). In response, Rising Stars of Antruz struggled to keep up with the required run rate and managed 141/9 in 20 overs, with Paarth Kossambe (36) and Vaibhav Nagarsenkar (22) being the top scorers.

Sarvesh Sinari, who delivered a match-winning spell of 3/19, was named ‘Man of the Match’. Despite the win, Laziz CQS had already exited the tournament, while Antruz ended their campaign without securing a single victory.

Brief Scorecard:

Laziz CQS – 209 all out in 19.5 overs (Vidheya Kossambe 36, Varun Kudchadkar 35, Nikhil Virginkar 35, Deval Karmali 33; Vishlesh Shenvi 2/34, Devkinandan Prabhu 2/37, Eeshan Kamat 1/3, Paarth Kossambe 1/13, Prasheel Kamat 1/31)
Defeated
Rising Stars of Antruz – 141/9 in 20 overs (Paarth Kossambe 36, Vaibhav Nagarsenkar 22, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 17; Sarvesh Sinari 3/19, Ishan Hodarkar 2/27, Balkrishna Hodarkar 2/19, Sarvesh Prabhugaonkar 1/4)

Upcoming Fixtures:
• Qualifier 1: CD Margao Mega Strikers vs. Priority Titans | March 1, 9:30 AM, MCC Margao
• Eliminator: Canacona Mathagram United vs. Madgaon Royals | March 1, 2:00 PM, MCC Margao

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Mapusa Dream Crushers End on a High, Priority Titans Secure Top Spot in Alcon GSB Unity Cup

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Margao: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Goa Saraswat Samaj, saw thrilling encounters at the MCC Ground in Margao. While Mapusa Dream Crushers wrapped up their campaign with a resounding 90-run victory over Rising Stars of Antruz, the clash had little impact on the tournament, as both teams were already out of the race for the ‘Final Four.’

In the second match of the day, Priority Titans edged past CD Margao Mega Strikers by 3 wickets, ensuring they finished at the top of the standings. With this win, Priority Titans and CD Margao Mega Strikers will now face each other again in Qualifier 1.

In the opening match, Mapusa Dream Crushers put up a massive total of 224 all out in 20 overs. Their top order fired in unison, with Rajaram Kundaikar leading the charge with a quickfire 38 off 23 balls. In response, Rising Stars of Antruz struggled, managing only 134/8 in 17 overs. Kundaikar’s all-round contribution earned him the Man of the Match award.

In the second fixture, CD Margao Mega Strikers set a target of 136, scoring 135/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Priority Titans, despite losing wickets at regular intervals, chased down the target in 18 overs, finishing at 137/7. Kapil Sinai Borker’s impactful performance with both bat and ball (3 wickets for 28 runs and 17 runs) earned him the Man of the Match title.

Brief Scorecards:

Mapusa Dream Crushers 224 all out in 20 overs
(Rajaram Kundaikar 38, Nityay Kunkolienkar 37, Shailesh Mahajan 36, Venkatesh Verlekar 28, Mehank Dharwadkar 22; Devkinandan Prabhu 3/35, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 1/12, Aniket Kamat 1/15, Tanmay Sukhthankar 1/30)
defeated
Rising Stars of Antruz 134/8 in 17 overs
(Vivek Keni 38, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 33, Prasheel Kamat 11; Mahesh Churi 2/13, Mehank Dharwadkar 1/24, Venkatesh Verlekar 1/25, Nityay Kunkolienkar 1/12)

CD Margao Mega Strikers 135/9 in 20 overs
(Sidhit Raiturkar 38, Atchut Naik Dalal 22, Raunak Nargundkar not out 12, Sandeep Dalal 11; Kapil Sinai Borker 3/28, Smitesh Divekar 3/13, Vikrant Prabhu 1/16, Siddharth Ghanekar 1/27)
lost to
Priority Titans 137/7 in 18 overs
(Manish Kakode 35, Vikrant Prabhu 22, Samar Dubhashi 19, Kapil Sinai Borker 17; Yash Prabhugaonkar 2/20, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 1/36, Siddhant Amonkar 1/17, Sandeep Dalal 1/22)

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Priority Titans Storm into Top 4 with Fifth Victory in Alcon GSB Unity Cup

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MARGAO: Priority Titans continued their dominant run in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Goa Saraswat Samaj, securing their fifth victory by defeating Madgaon Royals by four wickets under the lights on Thursday.

Winning the toss, Priority Titans opted to bowl first. Despite resistance from Damodar Pai Patnekar (36) and Kartik Hattangadi (32 off 17 balls), Madgaon Royals struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 132 runs in 19.5 overs. Titans’ bowlers Smitesh Divekar (2/7), Manish Kakode (2/12), and Vikrant Prabhu (2/22) ensured a disciplined attack.

In response, Priority Titans chased down the target in 19.1 overs, with Samar Dubhashi (36), Sachin Sardesai (26), Anish Mahambre (22), and Siddharth Ghanekar (unbeaten 20) guiding the team home. Manish Kakode, for his stellar bowling performance, was named Man of the Match.

With this win, Priority Titans have secured a spot in the Top 4 with 10 points, strengthening their bid for the knockout stage. Meanwhile, despite the loss, Madgaon Royals remain in contention for the tournament.

Brief Scorecard:

Madgaon Royals – 132 all out in 19.5 overs (Damodar Pai Patnekar 36, Kartik Hattangadi 32, Arsh Sardesai 21; Smitesh Divekar 2/7, Manish Kakode 2/12, Vikrant Prabhu 2/22, Pranav Biche 1/19, Sridhar Keni 1/21, Siddharth Ghanekar 1/23)

Priority Titans – 133/6 in 19.1 overs (Samar Dubhashi 36, Sachin Sardesai 26, Anish Mahambre 22, Siddharth Ghanekar not out 20; Samprabh Phaldesai 1/22, Kartik Hattangadi 1/11, Aditya Dalal 1/18, Granthik Buyao 1/29)

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CD Margao Mega Strikers Continue Unbeaten Streak with Fifth Consecutive Win

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Margao:CD Margao Mega Strikers extended their unbeaten run in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament with a commanding 109-run victory over Canacona Mathagram United in a thrilling floodlit encounter on Thursday. The tournament is organized by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in association with the Goa Saraswat Samaj at the MCC Ground, Margao.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Canacona Mathagram United struggled to contain the aggressive batting of the Mega Strikers, who put up a formidable total of 196/7 in 20 overs. Yash Prabhugaonkar led the charge with a brisk 36 off 19 balls, supported by crucial contributions from Amod Borkar (32), Sidhit Raiturkar (30), and Aditya Angle (21)*.

Chasing a stiff target, Canacona Mathagram United faltered early, collapsing to 34/7 before a lone effort from Nikit Naik Dalal (38 runs) helped them reach 87 all out in 17.3 overs. The Mega Strikers’ bowling unit delivered a clinical performance, with Animesh Prabhugaonkar (3/13) emerging as the standout performer and earning the Man of the Match title.

With this victory, CD Margao Mega Strikers remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, securing their fifth straight win.

Brief Scorecard:

CD Margao Mega Strikers: 196/7 in 20 overs
(Yash Prabhugaonkar 36, Amod Borkar 32, Sidhit Raiturkar 30*, Aditya Angle 21; Krishnakant Hegde Desai 2/25, Sukrut Pai 1/15, Pranav Kamat 1/19, Vrushab Kuncolienkar 1/39)

Canacona Mathagram United: 87 all out in 17.3 overs
(Nikit Naik Dalal 38, Sahil Mandrekar 13; Animesh Prabhugaonkar 3/13, Raunak Nargundkar 2/23, Aditya Angle 1/4, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 1/2, Durgesh Prabhugaokar 1/14, Yash Prabhugaonkar)

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Margao Strikers Extend Winning Streak; SinQ Rangers Secure Second Victory

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Margao: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Goa Saraswat Samaj, witnessed an action-packed Sunday at the MCC Ground, Margao. CD Margao Mega Strikers continued their dominant run, securing their fourth consecutive victory, while SinQ Rangers UC notched their second win in the tournament.

In the first match of the day, CD Margao Mega Strikers remained unbeaten, edging past Madgaon Royals by 18 runs. Batting first, Mega Strikers posted 143/8 in their 20 overs, with Aditya Angle (36), Sidhit Raiturkar (25), and Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar (23) leading the charge. In response, Madgaon Royals fought hard but were bowled out for 125 in 19.2 overs, with Kaushal Hattangadi (34) and Kartik Hattangadi (31) being the top scorers. Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar, who contributed with both bat and ball (23 runs & 2/23), was named Man of the Match.

The second match saw SinQ Rangers UC register a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Rising Stars of Antruz with 25 balls to spare. After restricting Antruz to 149/7 in 20 overs, SinQ Rangers chased down the target in just 15.5 overs, finishing at 153/3. Megh Netravalkar (37 runs & 1/20) delivered an all-round performance, earning him the Man of the Match award.

With this defeat, Rising Stars of Antruz remain winless in the tournament, having lost all five of their matches.

Brief Scoreboard:

Match 1: CD Margao Mega Strikers vs. Madgaon Royals
CD Margao Mega Strikers: 143/8 in 20 overs
(Aditya Angle 36, Sidhit Raiturkar 25, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 23; Granthik Buyao 2/23, Samprabh Phaldesai 2/33)
Madgaon Royals: 125 all out in 19.2 overs
(Kaushal Hattangadi 34, Kartik Hattangadi 31, Arsh Sardesai 25; Aditya Prabhugaonkar 2/19, Yash Prabhugaonkar 2/16, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 2/23)
Result: CD Margao Mega Strikers won by 18 runs.

Match 2: SinQ Rangers UC vs. Rising Stars of Antruz
Rising Stars of Antruz: 149/7 in 20 overs
(Eeshan Kamat 40, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 29, Pratosh Pilgaonkar 21; Sanat Mhapne 2/26, Megh Netravalkar 1/20)
SinQ Rangers UC: 153/3 in 15.5 overs
(Megh Netravalkar 37, Sairaj Dhond 35, Sahil Adwalpalkar 34, Vardhan Prabhu Misquin 27; Amogh Namshikar 1/20)
Result: SinQ Rangers UC won by 7 wickets.

With the tournament progressing, all eyes will be on CD Margao Mega Strikers as they aim to extend their unbeaten run, while SinQ Rangers look to build on their momentum.