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Sinq Rangers Secure Dominant 23-Run Win in GSB Unity Cup 3.0

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Margao: Sinq Rangers registered an emphatic 23-run victory over Desserts N More Avengers in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 tournament organized by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust. The match, played under lights at the MCC Ground in Margao on Thursday, witnessed a clinical performance from the Rangers in both departments.


Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Sinq Rangers posted a competitive 162 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation was laid by a strong middle-order display, with Sairaj Dhond smashing a brisk 50 off just 25 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. Mehank Dharwadkar added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 40 off 24 deliveries, striking one four and three sixes. Sudhir Kenkre (23) and Vismay Falgavkar (18) chipped in with useful contributions. For the Avengers, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar was the standout bowler with figures of 2/29.

Chasing 163 for victory, Desserts N More Avengers started cautiously but struggled to keep pace with the required run rate as wickets fell at regular intervals. Captain Kaushal Hattangadi led from the front with a fighting 46 off 28 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. Smit Dalvi (24), Sachin Bhandare (15), and Bhushan Bambolkar (12) tried to steady the innings, but the mounting pressure proved too much. The Avengers eventually closed at 139 for 7 in their 20 overs.

The Rangers’ bowling attack was disciplined and effective, with Nikhil Virginkar, Krishnakant Hegde Desai, and Arin Angle claiming two wickets each. Tight bowling spells and sharp fielding ensured the target remained out of reach for the Avengers.

For his explosive half-century, Sairaj Dhond was named the Desserts N More Player of the Match, while Arin Angle received the Kamat Realty Hero of the Match award. The awards were presented by Anup Kudchadkar and Pranav Biche.

With this convincing win, Sinq Rangers strengthened their standing in the tournament and reaffirmed their credentials as strong contenders for the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 title

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RC Goa, Dempo Challengers Register Convincing Wins in PGML 5.0

Tanisha Cardozo

RC Goa and Dempo Challengers registered comfortable victories in their respective matches in the ongoing PGML 5.0 cricket tournament organised by Panjim Gymkhana at the Campal ground in Panaji.

In the first match of the day, Desserts N More Avengers, after being invited to bat, were bowled out for 108 runs in 19.5 overs. Vikas Shetty anchored the innings with a well-made 50 off 36 balls, striking two fours and three sixes, while Muktiar Kadri added 24 runs. However, the rest of the batting line-up struggled to build partnerships. Aryan Mashelkar led the bowling attack for RC Goa with an impressive spell of 3 for 16, well supported by Rajshekhar Harikant, Ramnath Gaonkar and others.

In reply, RC Goa chased down the target in just 11.3 overs despite losing five wickets. Aryan Mashelkar capped off an excellent all-round performance by scoring 31 runs off 25 balls. Captain Rajshekhar Harikant contributed 23 runs, while Ramnath Gaonkar added 19 to steady the innings. Aryan Mashelkar was adjudged Player of the Match for his impactful contributions with both bat and ball.

In the second encounter, Sun Estate Warriors batted first and were all out for 125 runs in 18.1 overs. Abhijit Bhandare played a blistering knock of 51 off just 20 balls, smashing seven fours and three sixes, while Dhilan Shah supported with 28 runs. For Dempo Challengers, Aditya Angle and Prashant Pangam picked up two wickets each to restrict the opposition.

Chasing 126 for victory, Dempo Challengers reached the target in 16.5 overs, finishing at 126 for 3. Vedant Naik produced a match-winning innings of 52 off 28 balls, which included three fours and four sixes. Sameer Chodankar added a steady 28 runs to guide the chase. Vedant Naik was named Player of the Match for his decisive contribution.

With consistent performances and competitive fixtures, the PGML 5.0 tournament continues to deliver exciting cricket action at the Panaji Gymkhana ground.

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

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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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Rising Stars of Ponda Register Convincing 39-Run Win in GSB Unity Cup 3.0

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Margao: Rising Stars of Ponda recorded a commanding 39-run victory over Sinq Rangers in the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 cricket tournament organised by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust. The floodlit match was played at the MCC Ground in Margao on Thursday.


Batting first after being invited to take strike, Rising Stars posted 151 all out in 19.5 overs. Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar led the charge with a fluent 51, while Sanat Mhapne contributed 28 runs. Nandan Acharya added 20 and Ved Mahambre chipped in with 18.

For Sinq Rangers, Nikhil Virginkar delivered an impressive spell, claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs. Arin Angle and Sanat Kamat picked up two wickets each, while Sairaj Dhond claimed one.

Chasing 152 for victory, Sinq Rangers suffered an early collapse and were reduced to 21 for 6. The innings slipped further to 44 for 8 following the dismissals of Sudhir Kenkre and Nikhil Virginkar (14).

Coming in at number nine, Mehank Dharwadkar mounted a brave fightback with a quickfire 50 off 33 balls, including two fours and two sixes. However, he lacked support from the other end as Sinq Rangers were bowled out for 112 in 17.1 overs.

With the ball, Nandan Acharya starred for Rising Stars, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, while Sanat Mhapne claimed 3 wickets for 14 runs to seal the win.

Social worker and cricket enthusiast Balkrishna Hodarkar, in the presence of Gurudatt Angle, presented the Man of the Match award to Sanat Mhapne and the Hero of the Match award to Nandan Acharya.

Brief Scores
Rising Stars of Ponda – 151 all out in 19.5 overs
(Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 51, Sanat Mhapne 28, Nandan Acharya 20, Ved Mahambre 18; Nikhil Virginkar 4/22, Arin Angle 2/21, Sanat Kamat 2/25, Sairaj Dhond 1/13)

Sinq Rangers – 112 all out in 17.1 overs
(Mehank Dharwadkar 50, Arin Angle 16, Nikhil Virginkar 14; Nandan Acharya 4/28, Sanat Mhapne 3/14)

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CD Fountainhead Edge Past Rising Stars of Ponda by Three Wickets in GSB Unity Cup 3.0

Tanisha Cardozo

CD Fountainhead registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over Rising Stars of Ponda in a league match of the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 at the MCC Ground, Margao, played under floodlights on Wednesday.

After winning the toss, Rising Stars of Ponda opted to bat first and posted 119 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Venkat Biche and Sanat Mhapne provided a brisk start with a 37-run partnership in just four overs. Nandan Acharya added 18 runs, while Paarth Kossambe remained unbeaten on 15 to help the team reach a competitive total. CD Fountainhead’s bowling attack was led by Manish Kakode, who delivered a standout spell, claiming four wickets for just 16 runs. He received excellent support from Aditya Prabhugaonkar and Vivek Keny, who picked up two wickets each.

In reply, CD Fountainhead found themselves in early trouble as Rising Stars’ disciplined bowling reduced them to 36 for 5. However, Manish Kakode once again turned the match in his team’s favour with a crucial knock of 50, anchoring the innings before retiring out. Pranav Biche chipped in with 12 runs, while Anish Prabhudesai remained unbeaten on 14 and Vivek Shantaram Keny added a steady 10 not out to guide Fountainhead safely to the target.

CD Fountainhead reached 122 for 7 in 14.5 overs, sealing a hard-fought win and earning valuable league points despite a strong bowling effort from Rising Stars, led by Sanat Mhapne and Ved Mahambre.

Manish Kakode was adjudged Man of the Match for his all-round brilliance, while Vivek Keny received the Hero of the Match award. The honours were presented by the chief guest, Jaiprakash Kunde, bringing a fitting close to an exciting contest.