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CD Fountainhead, Sinq Rangers Shine in GSB Unity Cup 3.0 Thrillers


Margao witnessed an evening of gripping cricket action as CD Fountainhead and Sinq Rangers emerged victorious in their respective matches of the GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. Played under lights at the MCC ground, both encounters kept spectators engaged till the final overs.

In the first match, CD Fountainhead put up a competitive total of 169 for 7 in 20 overs. Manish Kakode anchored the innings with a well-crafted 49, supported by Anish Prabhudesai’s 45. The middle order capitalised in the death overs, with Vikrant Prabhu and Pranav Biche adding crucial runs to push the total to a challenging score.

Chasing 170, Desserts N More Avengers fought hard but fell just short, finishing at 161 for 7. Kaushal Hattangadi and Saish Hegde led the resistance, but disciplined bowling from Pranav Biche and Vikrant Prabhu ensured Fountainhead maintained control to seal the win.

The second match saw Sinq Rangers post a strong total of 182 for 6. Contributions came from across the batting lineup, with Sairaj Dhond, Nikhil Virginkar, Vismay Falgaonkar, and Megh Netravalkar all playing impactful knocks to build a commanding innings.

Priority Titans had a shaky start in response, losing early wickets and slipping to 22 for 4. However, Sahil Mandrekar’s half-century and Animesh Prabhugaonkar’s steady knock revived hopes. Despite the fightback, Mehanak Dharwadkar’s brilliant spell of 4 for 25 turned the tide, restricting Titans to 174 and sealing a well-earned win for Sinq Rangers.

With these results, the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 continues to deliver exciting cricket, highlighting emerging talent and competitive spirit in Goa’s local cricket circuit.

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Dempo Challengers Defeat CD Fountainhead by Six Wickets: GSB Unity Cup 3.0


Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Panaji: Dempo Challengers registered a commanding six-wicket win over CD Fountainhead in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 cricket tournament organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. The match was played under lights at the MCC ground in Margao on Wednesday.


After winning the toss, Dempo Challengers elected to bowl first. Skipper Aditya Angle led from the front with an impressive spell, claiming 4 wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. He was well supported by Shridhar Keni, who picked up 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Tunish Sawkar chipped in with one wicket.

For CD Fountainhead, captain Pranav Biche fought a lone battle, scoring a brisk 53 off 29 balls, including five boundaries and four sixes. Anish Prabhudesai added 20 runs, but the rest of the batting line-up failed to build partnerships as CD Fountainhead were bowled out for 136 in 19.3 overs.

Chasing 137, Dempo Challengers made light work of the target. Sumiran Amonkar and Tunish Sawkar struck impressive half-centuries and stitched together a crucial 78-run partnership for the second wicket. Amonkar smashed 51 off 30 balls with nine fours, while Sawkar scored 50 off 29 balls, hitting four boundaries and three sixes. Dempo reached 139 for 4 in just 13.5 overs to seal the win with 37 balls remaining.

For CD Fountainhead, Vikrant Prabhu and Niraj Wagle picked up a wicket each.

Aditya Angle was presented with the Desserts N More ‘Man of the Match’ award, while Tunish Sawkar received the Kamat Realty ‘Hero of the Match’ award from Amit Kamat and Vikram Gaitonde.

Brief Scores
CD Fountainhead 136 all out in 19.3 overs
(Pranav Biche 53, Anish Prabhudesai 20, Vikrant Prabhu 17, Extras 20; Aditya Angle 4/27, Shridhar Keni 3/25, Tunish Sawkar 1/40)

Lost to
Dempo Challengers 139/4 in 13.5 overs
(Sumiran Amonkar 51, Tunish Sawkar 50, Samar Dubhashi 12, Extras 9; Vikrant Prabhu 1/37, Niraj Wagle 1/10)