Half centurion Saurab Gaikwad steers Suburban Tigers to an easy win against Omni Marines in Chanawala Challenger T20 match
It was a good contest between Omni Marines and Suburban Tigers who faced each other on 21st May in Mumbai during the Chanawala Challenger T20 match. Batting first, Omni Marines posted a challenging 170-5 in 20 overs, thanks to a wonderful knock by Akash Patil at the top of the innings. Patil played well for his 66 off 54 balls and was a delight to watch. Hrishikesh Puranik was the pick of the bowlers picking up 2-33 in his four overs.
In reply, Suburban Tigers came hard at Omni Marines and chased down the target in 19 overs, winning the match by four wickets. Opening bat Saurabh Gaikwad cruised to a blistering 66 off 48 balls, smacking seven boundaries and a six in his entertaining knock. The southpaw shouldered the responsibility well providing a solid start to the run chase. Jeet Jadhav was the best bowler for Omni Marines accounting for 2-32 in his four overs.
Saurabh Gaikwad (66 runs off 48 balls) was declared as the Man of the Match for his brilliant batting.