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RC Goa, Priority Titans Register Victories in PGML 5.0

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji: RC Goa and Priority Titans continued their strong run in the Panaji Gymkhana–organised PGML 5.0 tournament, registering convincing victories on Saturday at the Panaji Gymkhana ground, Campal.



In the first match of the day, RC Goa defeated Sun Estate Warriors by 54 runs. Batting first after Sun Estate won the toss and elected to bowl, RC Goa posted a formidable total of 199 for 7 in 20 overs. Openers Sachin Sardessai (35) and Megh Netravalkar (45) gave the innings a solid start with an 82-run partnership. The middle order sustained the momentum, with Vardhan Prabhu Misquin contributing 38, skipper Rajshekhar Harikant adding 34, and Gauresh Khandeparkar scoring a quick 26. Dhilan Shah was the most successful bowler for Sun Estate Warriors, finishing with figures of 2 for 28.

Chasing a stiff target, Sun Estate Warriors struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 145 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Sahish Mahambrey top-scored with 40, but the chase faltered as Rajshekhar Harikant led from the front with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3 for 24. RC Goa thus sealed a comfortable 54-run victory.

The second match witnessed a closely contested encounter, with Priority Titans edging out Desserts N More Avengers by 16 runs. Priority Titans, batting first, posted 166 for 5 in 20 overs, anchored by an opening stand of 92 runs between Jaipal Mada (46) and Adeep Prabhu Miskin (37). Heramb Shankar Parab provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 23. For the Avengers, Ojas claimed 2 for 24.

In reply, Desserts N More Avengers got off to a promising start, with opener Ojas scoring a fluent 55 off 36 balls and Nityay Kunkolienkar adding 37. At one stage well placed at 94 for 1, the Avengers suffered a sudden collapse and were bowled out for 150 in 18.3 overs, handing Priority Titans a hard-fought victory.

Rajshekhar Harikant and Adeep Prabhu Miskin were adjudged Man of the Match in their respective fixtures for their all-round performances.

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RC Goa, Sun Estate Warriors Register First Wins in PGML 5.0 at Panaji Gymkhana

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

RC Goa and Sun Estate Warriors registered their first victories of the tournament on Sunday in the ongoing PGML 5.0, organised by the Panaji Gymkhana at the Campal ground in Panaji.

In the morning match, RC Goa put up a dominant performance against Priority Titans. After winning the toss, Priority Titans elected to bat first and posted 106 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Rijul Pathak top-scored with 34 runs, while Heramb Shankar Parab contributed 22. RC Goa’s bowling unit shared wickets evenly, with Gauresh Khandepakar and Dattesh Priolkar claiming two wickets each.

Chasing a modest target, RC Goa reached 111 for 4 in just 10.5 overs. Skipper Rajshekhar Harikant stole the spotlight with a blistering unbeaten 55 off just 19 balls, smashing seven sixes and a boundary. His match-winning knock earned him the Man of the Match award, presented by chief guest Rajesh Dempo in the presence of Manish Karapurkar and Amit Nachinolkar.

The second match of the day saw Sun Estate Warriors take on Baale Tigers in another low-scoring contest. Baale Tigers opted to bat first after winning the toss but were restricted to 115 runs in 19 overs. Samar Dubhashi remained unbeaten on 37, while Dhiraj Phadte added 33. Sun Estate Warriors bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Balkrishna Hodarkar and Manish Kakode picking up two wickets each.

Sun Estate Warriors chased down the target comfortably, scoring 116 for 5 in 15 overs. Abhijit Bhandare top-scored with 51 runs off 30 balls, striking five fours and two sixes, while Mithun Govekar added a valuable 35 before retiring out. Bhandare was named Man of the Match, with the award presented by chief guest Harshvardhan Bhatkuly in the presence of Girish Parekh.

Both teams had suffered defeats in their opening matches, making Sunday’s victories an important boost as the PGML 5.0 tournament continues to deliver exciting local cricket action.