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CD Fountainhead, Sinq Rangers Shine in GSB Unity Cup 3.0 Thrillers


Margao witnessed an evening of gripping cricket action as CD Fountainhead and Sinq Rangers emerged victorious in their respective matches of the GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust. Played under lights at the MCC ground, both encounters kept spectators engaged till the final overs.

In the first match, CD Fountainhead put up a competitive total of 169 for 7 in 20 overs. Manish Kakode anchored the innings with a well-crafted 49, supported by Anish Prabhudesai’s 45. The middle order capitalised in the death overs, with Vikrant Prabhu and Pranav Biche adding crucial runs to push the total to a challenging score.

Chasing 170, Desserts N More Avengers fought hard but fell just short, finishing at 161 for 7. Kaushal Hattangadi and Saish Hegde led the resistance, but disciplined bowling from Pranav Biche and Vikrant Prabhu ensured Fountainhead maintained control to seal the win.

The second match saw Sinq Rangers post a strong total of 182 for 6. Contributions came from across the batting lineup, with Sairaj Dhond, Nikhil Virginkar, Vismay Falgaonkar, and Megh Netravalkar all playing impactful knocks to build a commanding innings.

Priority Titans had a shaky start in response, losing early wickets and slipping to 22 for 4. However, Sahil Mandrekar’s half-century and Animesh Prabhugaonkar’s steady knock revived hopes. Despite the fightback, Mehanak Dharwadkar’s brilliant spell of 4 for 25 turned the tide, restricting Titans to 174 and sealing a well-earned win for Sinq Rangers.

With these results, the GSB Unity Cup 3.0 continues to deliver exciting cricket, highlighting emerging talent and competitive spirit in Goa’s local cricket circuit.

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


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)