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Lawyer Challengers Crowned Advocates Cricket League 2025–26 Champions

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Lawyer Challengers produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Legal Titans by 45 runs and clinch the Advocates Cricket League (ACL) 2025–26 title in the grand final played at the GCA Academy Ground, Porvorim, on Saturday.

After winning the toss, Lawyer Challengers elected to bat first and posted an imposing total of 184 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings began on a shaky note as Dattaprasad Shirodkar and Rushab Sawaikar were dismissed early, leaving the team at 32 for 2. However, Swapnil Kambli and skipper Achit Shigwan steadied the innings with a crucial partnership to rebuild momentum.

Captain Achit Shigwan then led from the front, playing an aggressive yet composed knock. He reached his half-century in just 27 balls, smashing seven boundaries and two sixes. Vrusaj Talaulikar provided excellent support, and the duo added a vital 49-run stand that set the foundation for a formidable total. Talaulikar remained unbeaten on 53 off 34 balls, while Shailesh Redkar chipped in with a quick 27 not out to push the score beyond 180.

In response, Legal Titans faced early setbacks as Parag Veluskar and Iftikhar Agha struck in quick succession to remove the openers. Captain Pravin Gawas and Kyle Ticlo attempted a recovery with a brisk partnership, but once Ticlo was dismissed, the Titans lost momentum and wickets fell at regular intervals. The innings eventually folded for 139 in 19.1 overs, sealing a convincing victory for Lawyer Challengers.

The prize distribution ceremony was graced by High Court Judge Justice Ashwin Damodar Bhobe as the chief guest, along with District Judge Irshad Agha and senior advocates. Justice Bhobe praised the organisers for conducting a successful and well-contested tournament, highlighting the sporting spirit displayed throughout the season.

Tournament organiser Advocate Iftikhar Agha said the seventh edition of the ACL T-20 once again reflected the growing enthusiasm for cricket among the legal fraternity. Six teams participated in the tournament, which commenced on December 21, 2025, making the season competitive and memorable.

With standout performances throughout the tournament, Lawyer Challengers deservedly lifted the trophy, marking a fitting conclusion to another successful edition of the Advocates Cricket League.

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Achit Shigwan’s Century Powers Lawyer Challengers; United Brothers Beat 18 Juners

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

United Brothers and Lawyer Challengers emerged victorious in their respective encounters of the Advocates Cricket League 2025–26, with Achit Shigwan producing a standout performance at the Chicalim ground in Vasco.

In the first match, United Brothers put up a competitive total of 181 for 6 in 20 overs, built around a solid 81-run partnership between Devanand Korgaonkar and Rahul Shet. Korgaonkar anchored the innings with a well-compiled 50, while Shet contributed 40 and Raghu Parab added 30. Despite Viraj Tar’s impressive spell of 4 for 23, United Brothers maintained momentum throughout the innings.

Chasing 182, 18 Juners struggled to keep pace and were bowled out for 155. Kunal Nadkarni top-scored with a fighting 48 off 32 balls, but lacked support from the other batters. Ashish Dessai and Mylen D’Souza led the bowling effort for United Brothers with two wickets each, ensuring a 26-run victory.

The second match witnessed a batting spectacle from Achit Shigwan, who played a breathtaking unbeaten knock of 116 off just 56 balls to power Lawyer Challengers to 183 for 5. His innings featured four boundaries and nine towering sixes, dominating the Lotlikar Lions bowling attack. Chetan Sangelkar was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets.

In response, Lotlikar Lions could only manage 132 for 8 in their allotted overs. Dattaprasad Gawas scored 34, while Aditya Naik added 19, but the chase never gathered momentum. Achit Shigwan capped off an outstanding all-round performance by picking up two wickets, supported well by Adil and Shailesh Redkar, as Lawyer Challengers sealed a convincing 51-run win.

The results added further excitement to the Advocates Cricket League 2025–26, highlighting strong team performances and individual brilliance on a competitive day of T20 action.

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Risers Win Opener; 18 Juners Seal Second Straight Victory in Advocates Cricket League

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

Risers and 18 Juners emerged victorious in their respective encounters of the Advocates Cricket League (ACL) 2025–26, played at the Chicalim ground in Vasco on Monday. While it marked the opening match of the season for Risers, 18 Juners continued their impressive form by registering their second consecutive win.

In the first match of the day, Risers defeated Legal Titans by five wickets. Batting first, Legal Titans posted 124 for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with Satyam Ghogale top-scoring with 42 and Prasad Vaigankar remaining unbeaten on 31. For Risers, Abhishek Davaskar was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 17.

Chasing a modest target, Risers reached 125 for five in 17.1 overs. Opener Kalpesh Kamat led the charge with a fluent 42 off 30 balls, striking six boundaries and a six, while Anoop Kudtarkar added a valuable 36. Abhinav Marathe remained unbeaten on 23 to see his team home comfortably.

The second match of the day produced a thrilling contest as 18 Juners edged past Lawyer Challengers in the final over. Batting first, Lawyer Challengers put up a competitive 165 for seven in 20 overs, with Vrusaj Talaulikar scoring 44 and Achit Shigwan contributing 33. Krishnakant Hegde Desai and Rohan Shirodkar claimed two wickets each for 18 Juners.

In reply, 18 Juners chased down the target in dramatic fashion, reaching 168 for five in 19.5 overs. Opener Nikhil Ganpule anchored the innings with a composed 53 off 48 balls, while Pradosh Dangui remained unbeaten on 35 and Sachin Sardessai chipped in with 30. The victory sealed 18 Juners’ second straight win of the tournament, keeping them firmly in contention early in the season.