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Priority Titans Edge Baale Tigers by 1 Run, Storm into PGML 5.0 Final

Tanisha Cardozo

Panaji witnessed a heart-stopping cricket encounter as Priority Titans edged past Baale Tigers by a solitary run in Qualifier 2 of the PGML 5.0 tournament, organised by the Panaji Gymkhana. Played at the Bandodkar Ground, the high-stakes clash lived up to expectations, delivering a finish that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.

After being put in to bat, Priority Titans posted a competitive total of 163 for 9 in their 20 overs. Heramb Shankar Parab anchored the innings with a composed 50 off 41 balls, while Rijul Pathak added a steady 37. Kiran Shirwaikar provided the much-needed acceleration with a quickfire 34 off just 15 deliveries, and Jaipal Mada chipped in with an unbeaten 21 towards the end to push the total to a defendable score.

In response, Baale Tigers began confidently, with Lakshay Garg and Sandeep Dahad stitching together a solid opening stand. Samar Dubhashi further strengthened the chase with a well-paced 40, keeping his side firmly in contention.

The match reached a dramatic climax in the final over, with Baale Tigers needing 10 runs off the last two balls. Niraj Lotlekar’s boundary off the penultimate delivery reignited hopes, and four byes off the final ball brought the equation down to the barest margin. However, the Titans held their nerve to seal a thrilling one-run victory.

With this win, Priority Titans advance to the grand finale, where they will face RC Goa. Heramb Shankar Parab’s all-round brilliance, including his crucial half-century and two wickets, earned him the Man of the Match award.

As anticipation builds for the final, cricket fans can expect another electrifying contest, with dignitaries including Digambar Kamat and former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes set to grace the occasion.

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RC Goa Enter Final; Priority Titans Survive Super Over Thriller in PGM L 5.0

Tanisha Cardozo

RC Goa stormed into the final of the PGM L 5.0 Cricket Tournament organised by Panjim Gymkhana after defeating Baale Tigers by four wickets in Qualifier 1 at the Panaji Gymkhana ground in Campal. The much-anticipated final will be played on February 22.

In the morning clash between table-toppers RC Goa and second-placed Baale Tigers, RC Goa won the toss and elected to bowl in what turned out to be a low-scoring contest. Baale Tigers were bowled out for 117 runs in 19.5 overs, with Samar Dubhashi top-scoring with 33 runs, Lakshay Garg adding 27, and Dhiraj Fadte contributing 20. Ramnath Gaonkar was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a fiery spell of 4 for 17, while Gauresh Khandepakar and Nakul Mhamal chipped in with a wicket each.

Chasing 118 for victory, RC Goa faced early setbacks and were reduced to 59 for 4 in 12 overs. Ramnath Gaonkar once again made an impact, scoring 27 crucial runs. After his dismissal, RC Goa found themselves in trouble at 87 for 6. However, Gauresh Khandepakar rose to the occasion with a blistering unbeaten 24 off just 8 balls, including three sixes and a four, steering the team home in 19 overs with one over to spare.

In the Eliminator, Priority Titans defeated Manas Mavericks in a thrilling Super Over encounter. Batting first, Priority Titans piled up 199 for 5 in 20 overs, with Adeep Miskin scoring a quickfire 50 off 28 balls and Rijul Pathak adding 38. In response, Manas Mavericks matched the total at 199 for 9, thanks to half-centuries from Avishkar Mone and vital contributions from Sairaj Dhond and Pranav Biche, pushing the contest into a Super Over.

The Super Over drama saw Manas Mavericks lose both wickets without scoring a run. Priority Titans required just one run to win and secured victory off the very first ball, booking their place in Qualifier 2 against Baale Tigers. With high-intensity matches and dramatic finishes, the tournament at Panaji Gymkhana continues to deliver thrilling cricket action as the race to the title intensifies.

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Baale Tigers, Sherwin Shaw Falcons Register Convincing Wins in PGML 5.0

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Written by Alisha Fernandes || Allycaral

Panaji: Baale Tigers and Sherwin Shaw Falcons continued their strong run in the ongoing PGML 5.0 tournament with impressive victories in their respective league encounters at the Panjim Gymkhana ground.

In the morning match, Priority Titans won the toss and opted to bat first but were restricted to 138 for 8 in their 20 overs by a disciplined Baale Tigers bowling unit. Atharva Kumar fought hard with a well-made 53, supported by Yeshwant Barde’s 24. However, the Titans struggled to build momentum as Harshal Shah and Prasad Patil wreaked havoc, claiming three wickets each to keep the scoring in check.

In reply, Baale Tigers displayed calm and confidence during the chase. Openers Sandip Dahad (49) and Dishan Pujari (34) laid a solid foundation. The innings was then expertly steered home by Prasad Patil (21 not out) and Rajaram Kundaikar (28 not out), as Baale Tigers reached the target in 19.2 overs to seal a comfortable six-wicket victory.

The afternoon fixture saw Sun Estate Warriors post a competitive 155 for 8 after electing to bat first. Harsh Jethaji top-scored with 32, while Rohit Rane added 31. Sherwin Shaw Falcons’ bowlers kept the pressure on throughout, with Tunish Sawkar claiming three wickets and Iftikhar Agha picking up two crucial scalps.

Chasing the target, Sherwin Shaw Falcons came out with intent. Prajyot Rivonker anchored the innings with a solid 41, while Gourav Desai chipped in with a brisk 34. The turning point came in the form of Tunish Sawkar’s explosive cameo of 40 off just 16 balls, which powered the Falcons to 156 for 5 in just 16.4 overs. His all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award as Sherwin Shaw Falcons cruised to a five-wicket win.

With these victories, both Baale Tigers and Sherwin Shaw Falcons strengthened their positions on the PGML 5.0 points table, setting up an exciting phase ahead in the tournament.

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Sherwin Shaw Falcons and Baale Tigers Claim Victories in PGML 5.0 at Panaji Gymkhana

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 19, 2026: Sherwin Shaw Falcons and Baale Tigers recorded convincing wins in the Panaji Gymkhana-organised PGML 5.0 tournament on Sunday. Matches were held at the Panaji Gymkhana Ground, Campal.



In the morning fixture, Dempo Challengers posted 193 for 5 in 20 overs, powered by Vedant Naik’s explosive 43 off 16 balls, including six sixes, and Shailesh’s 38 off 20 balls. Sherwin Shaw Falcons chased down the total, finishing at 194 for 7 in 19.5 overs. Tunish Sawkar starred with 54 off 22 balls, while Sazu Naik (30) and skipper Iftikhar Agha (28*) played crucial cameos. For Dempo Challengers, Aditya Angle claimed a remarkable 5 wickets for 26 runs.

In the afternoon clash, Manas Mavericks were restricted to 138 all out in 19.3 overs, with Dishank Prabhu Misquin scoring 55 and Ajinkya Kudtarkar contributing 28. Baale Tigers chased the target comfortably, finishing at 139 for 4 in 18.3 overs. Sandeep Dahad led the innings with 55 off 45 balls, supported by Lakshay Garg (36) and the finishing pair Samar Dubhashi (13*) and Prasad Patil. Nilesh Bhonsle was the standout bowler for Baale Tigers with 3 wickets for 27 runs.

After three matches each, Manas Mavericks (NRR +2.370) lead the standings, followed by RC Goa (+1.983), Priority Titans (+0.063), Baale Tigers (-0.046), and Sherwin Shaw Falcons (-0.717), all on four points. Dempo Challengers and Sun Estate Warriors have two points each, while Desserts N More Avengers are yet to register a win.

Brief Scores:

Dempo Challengers 193/5 (20 overs)
Vedant Naik 43, Shailesh 38, Aditya Angle 35, Vishesh Behl 32; Tunish Sawkar 1/30, Iftikhar Agha 1/40, Sandesh Barekar 1/34
Lost to Sherwin Shaw Falcons 194/7 (19.5 overs)
Tunish Sawkar 54, Sazu Naik 30, Iftikhar Agha* 28, Gourav Desai 27; Aditya Angle 5/26, Sunny 1/28

Manas Mavericks 138 all out (19.3 overs)
Dishank Prabhu Misquin 55, Ajinkya Kudtarkar 28, Vijay Nagarajan 16; Nilesh Bhonsle 3/27, Lakshya Garg 1/14, Prasad Patil 1/22, Sandeep Dahad 1/26, Vinay Palekar 1/10
Lost to Baale Tigers 139/4 (18.3 overs)
Sandeep Dahad 55, Lakshay Garg 36, Samar Dubhashi* 13; Ajinkya Kudtarkar 1/21, Amey Dongrekar 1/18

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RC Goa, Sun Estate Warriors Register First Wins in PGML 5.0 at Panaji Gymkhana

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

RC Goa and Sun Estate Warriors registered their first victories of the tournament on Sunday in the ongoing PGML 5.0, organised by the Panaji Gymkhana at the Campal ground in Panaji.

In the morning match, RC Goa put up a dominant performance against Priority Titans. After winning the toss, Priority Titans elected to bat first and posted 106 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Rijul Pathak top-scored with 34 runs, while Heramb Shankar Parab contributed 22. RC Goa’s bowling unit shared wickets evenly, with Gauresh Khandepakar and Dattesh Priolkar claiming two wickets each.

Chasing a modest target, RC Goa reached 111 for 4 in just 10.5 overs. Skipper Rajshekhar Harikant stole the spotlight with a blistering unbeaten 55 off just 19 balls, smashing seven sixes and a boundary. His match-winning knock earned him the Man of the Match award, presented by chief guest Rajesh Dempo in the presence of Manish Karapurkar and Amit Nachinolkar.

The second match of the day saw Sun Estate Warriors take on Baale Tigers in another low-scoring contest. Baale Tigers opted to bat first after winning the toss but were restricted to 115 runs in 19 overs. Samar Dubhashi remained unbeaten on 37, while Dhiraj Phadte added 33. Sun Estate Warriors bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Balkrishna Hodarkar and Manish Kakode picking up two wickets each.

Sun Estate Warriors chased down the target comfortably, scoring 116 for 5 in 15 overs. Abhijit Bhandare top-scored with 51 runs off 30 balls, striking five fours and two sixes, while Mithun Govekar added a valuable 35 before retiring out. Bhandare was named Man of the Match, with the award presented by chief guest Harshvardhan Bhatkuly in the presence of Girish Parekh.

Both teams had suffered defeats in their opening matches, making Sunday’s victories an important boost as the PGML 5.0 tournament continues to deliver exciting local cricket action.