Margao: In a competitive clash at the MCL Ground, Margao, MCC Royals secured a 16-run win over MCC Stallions in the MCL 11 T20 tournament. The match showcased impressive all-round performances, with both teams fighting hard until the final overs.
Batting first, MCC Royals posted a respectable 154/9 in 20 overs.
The top order delivered key contributions:
- Vijay Nagarajan – 40
- Abhishek Goyal – 35
- Shailesh Redkar – 30
The Stallions bowlers kept things tight, with Dr. Ankush Patil (2/16) emerging as the most economical performer. Govind Gaokar (2/32) and Rohit Mehta (2/36) also chipped in with important breakthroughs.
Chasing 155, MCC Stallions managed 138 all out in 18.1 overs.
Notable efforts came from:
- Infancio Correia – 38
- Rohit Mehta – 27
- Naval Naik – 21
However, the Royals’ bowling attack proved too strong. Aditya Prabhugaonkar (2/15) led from the front with disciplined bowling, while Shailesh Redkar (1/19), Chirag Naik (1/31), Aditya Angle (1/23), Venkat Biche (1/21) and Abhishek Goyal (1/23) picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals.
For his impactful all-round performance, Shailesh Redkar was awarded the Man of the Match.
