Margao: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj, saw high-intensity clashes over the weekend at MCC Ground, Margao.
CD Margao Mega Strikers booked their spot in the grand finale after a dramatic Super Over victory against Priority Titans in Qualifier 1 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Madgaon Royals secured a dominant 8-wicket win over Canacona Mathagram United in the Eliminator, keeping their title hopes alive.
With this result, Madgaon Royals will now face Priority Titans in Eliminator 2 on March 2. The winner of this crucial clash will battle CD Margao Mega Strikers under floodlights in the grand finale on March 8.
Qualifier 1: Super Over Thriller
Batting first, CD Margao Mega Strikers posted 129 all out in 19.5 overs, with Aditya Prabhugaonkar (32)* and Animesh Prabhugaonkar (23) making key contributions. Priority Titans matched the total, scoring 129/9 in 20 overs, leading to a Super Over to decide the winner.
In the Super Over, Priority Titans managed 9/1, but CD Margao Mega Strikers chased the target in just 4 balls, scoring 11/1, sealing their place in the final.
Eliminator: Madgaon Royals Cruise to Victory
Batting first, Canacona Mathagram United struggled, managing 135/9 in 20 overs. In response, Madgaon Royals comfortably chased down the target in just 13.5 overs, scoring 137/2, thanks to stellar performances by Sanat Prabhudesai (38), Damodar Pai Patnekar (37), and Aditya Dalal (30).*
Brief Scorecard:
Qualifier 1
CD Margao Mega Strikers – 129 all out in 19.5 overs (Aditya Prabhugaonkar 32, Animesh Prabhugaonkar 23, Sandeep Dalal 19; Siddharth Ghanekar 2/14, Smitesh Divekar 2/27)
Tied with
Priority Titans – 129/9 in 20 overs (Kapil Sinai Borker 39, Pranav Biche 22; Animesh Prabhugaonkar 3/14, Anish Prabhudesai 3/19)
Super Over:
Priority Titans: 9/1 (Pranav Biche 1, Samar Dubhashi 8)
Lost to
CD Margao Mega Strikers: 11/1 in 4 balls (Yash Prabhugaonkar 6, Siddesh Prabhu Alvencar 4)
Eliminator
Canacona Mathagram United – 135/9 in 20 overs (Viraj Puranik 32, Sumiran Amonkar 29; Aditya Dalal 3/19, Kaushal Hattangadi 2/15)
Lost to
Madgaon Royals – 137/2 in 13.5 overs (Sanat Prabhudesai 38, Damodar Pai Patnekar 37, Aditya Dalal 30, Sahish Mahambrey 26; Krishnakant Hegde Desai 1/21)
Upcoming Fixture:
Eliminator 2: Priority Titans vs. Madgaon Royals – March 2, MCC Ground, Margao
The tournament is reaching its climax, and the battle for the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 title is heating up!
