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Dempo Challengers Register Emphatic 87-Run Victory in GSB Unity Cup 3.0


Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Dempo Challengers delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Shamrao Tridents by 87 runs in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 tournament organised by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust. The floodlit match was played at the MCC Ground in Margao on Thursday.


Invited to bat first, Dempo Challengers piled up an imposing 216 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.

Half-Centuries Lay the Foundation
Tunish Sawkar (53) and Samar Dubhashi (55) were the architects of the big total, stitching together a crucial 118-run partnership for the third wicket. Tunish struck 2 boundaries and 3 sixes, while Samar’s fluent knock included 5 fours and a six.

Skipper Aditya Angle provided the late fireworks with a blistering unbeaten 39 off just 15 deliveries, smashing 4 fours and 2 sixes. Sumiran Amonkar chipped in with 23 runs. For Shamrao Tridents, Siddhant Kunde was the most successful bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 28 runs.

Chasing a daunting target of 217, Shamrao Tridents began strongly. Deval Karmali (24 off 13 balls) and Abhijit Bhandare (51 off 21 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes) added 72 runs in just 5.3 overs for the opening wicket, raising hopes of a competitive chase.

However, skipper Aditya Angle turned the game around by clean bowling Karmali, triggering a dramatic collapse. The Tridents’ innings unravelled rapidly as they were bowled out for 129 in 16.5 overs.

Angle led from the front with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 19. Raghuvir Gharse claimed 2 for 18, while Samar Dubhashi produced a remarkable spell of 2 for 2.

Aditya Angle was named the Desserts N More Player of the Match, while Samar Dubhashi received the Kamat Realty Hero of the Match award. The honours were presented by Dr. Sunil Kakodkar and Kapil Borkar.

Dempo Challengers – 216/4 in 20 overs
(Samar Dubhashi 55, Tunish Sawkar 53, Aditya Angle 39*, Sumiran Amonkar 23, Extras 34; Siddhant Kunde 2/28)

Shamrao Tridents – 129 all out in 16.5 overs
(Abhijit Bhandare 51, Deval Karmali 24, Rakesh Mallya 12, Extras 17; Aditya Angle 4/19, Samar Dubhashi 2/2, Raghuvir Gharse 2/18)

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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)

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Sinq Rangers Clinch Thrilling Super Over Win in GSB Unity Cup 3.0


Margao witnessed a gripping cricket encounter on Sunday as Sinq Rangers defeated Ultracon Madgaon Royals in a thrilling Super Over contest in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 tournament organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust at the MCC Ground.

Batting first, Sinq Rangers put up an imposing total of 196 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was built on a commanding 95-run opening partnership between captain Samrudh Bharne and Vismay Falgaonkar. Bharne struck a fluent 50 off 31 balls, including five fours and a six, while Falgaonkar contributed 50 off 39 balls with six boundaries. Nikhil Virginkar further accelerated the scoring with a blistering 50 off just 24 balls, smashing eight fours and a six. Sahil Adwalpalkar remained unbeaten on 21 as Rangers finished strongly.

In response, Ultracon Madgaon Royals matched the intensity from the outset, racing to 49 runs in the first six overs. Kartik Hattangadi scored a steady 50 off 35 balls with two fours and two sixes, while Sanat Prabhudessai added 50 off 34 balls, striking six boundaries. Captain Damodar Pai Patnekar chipped in with 32 runs, and Granthik Buyao’s crucial 16 runs in the final over ensured the Royals equalled the total at 196 for 6, pushing the match into a Super Over.

The Super Over brought heightened drama. Madgaon Royals managed only 4 runs in four balls, losing Granthik Buyao and Showmik Angle in the process, with Nikhil Virginkar claiming a wicket. Chasing 5 runs to win, Sinq Rangers showed composure under pressure. Samrudh Bharne took three runs off the first ball, and Vismay Falgaonkar struck a boundary off the second ball to seal the victory in emphatic fashion.

For their performances, Vismay Prabhugaonker received the Desserts n More Player of the Match award, while Nikhil Virginkar was presented with the Kamat Realty Hero of the Match award by Aditya Angle and Gurudatt Angle.

The match will be remembered as one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament, showcasing high-quality cricket and nerves of steel from both teams in a dramatic Super Over finish.

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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)

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Canacona Mathagram United, Madgaon Royals Dominate Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20


MARGAO: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 cricket tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj, witnessed thrilling encounters on Saturday at the MCC Ground, Margao. Canacona Mathagram United and Madgaon Royals registered emphatic wins to strengthen their positions in the tournament.

In the opening match, Canacona Mathagram United outclassed Laziz CQS by six wickets. Laziz CQS posted 114 runs in 18 overs, with Sarvesh Prabhugaonkar (40) leading the batting effort. However, United’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Man of the Match Vrushab Kuncolienkar (3/16), restricted them effectively. In response, United chased down the target in just 13.5 overs, scoring 118/4, courtesy of crucial knocks from Sahil Mandrekar (36), Sumiran Amonkar (31), and Sukrut Pai (22).

In the second encounter, Madgaon Royals crushed SinQ Rangers by a massive 103-run margin. Royals set an imposing target of 201/9 in 20 overs, powered by aggressive innings from Kaushal Hattangadi (40 off 19 balls) and Granthik Buyao (39 off 14 balls). Despite Sanat Mhapne’s effort with the ball (2/37), SinQ Rangers crumbled under pressure, managing only 98/9 in 11 overs. Vardhan Prabhu Misquin (36 off 16 balls) was the lone warrior for Rangers, while Granthik Buyao was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance.

Tournament Standings:
Priority Titans and CD Margao Mega Strikers currently hold the top two spots, with their clash on Sunday, February 23, set to decide the table leader. Madgaon Royals have secured third place, while Canacona Mathagram United remains in contention for the fourth slot.

Brief Scores:

Laziz CQS: 114 all out in 18 overs (Sarvesh Prabhugaonkar 40, Deval Karmali 30, Nikhil Virginkar 21; Vrushab Kuncolienkar 3/16, Kaushik Pai Fondekar 1/9)
Canacona Mathagram United: 118/4 in 13.5 overs (Sahil Mandrekar 36, Sumiran Amonkar 31, Sukrut Pai 22; Balkrishna Hodarkar 1/27)

Madgaon Royals: 201/9 in 20 overs (Kaushal Hattangadi 40, Granthik Buyao 39, Sanat Prabhudesai 28; Sanat Mhapne 2/37)
SinQ Rangers: 98/9 in 11 overs (Vardhan Prabhu Misquin 36, Sachin Kenkre 27; Shaunit Sawardekar 2/2, Mahendra Audi 2/8)