The Patils- Openers Dnyansagar and Ajinkya Patil’s solid batting steers WNS to an easy win in the Times Shield Tournament ‘18

 

Played at the Jivdani Maidan in Mumbai, it was a crucial clash between WNS and Viva Super Markets where in Viva Supermarkets won the toss and elected to bat first with an aim of making a big 1st innings total to put the opposition under pressure.

Viva Supermarkets batting first were all out for 170runs as their decision to bat first proved to be a bit inaccurate. From Viva it was Umesh G at no.3 who top scored with a valiant 48. The rest of the batsman struggled as the bowlers were really tight with Ketan Desai being the pick of the bowlers taking 3/16 in 9 overs while Shivprakash chipping in with 2wkts.

Ajinkya Patil

Chasing 171, Viva Supermarkets did not allow WNS to win easily as the match remained interesting till the end. WNS did not win before Viva bowlers sent back their 9batsman back to pavilion despite a flying start provided by their openers Ajinkya and Dnyansagar Patil. While Ajinkya scored 48 off 61balls, Dnyansagar who has been in good form smashed yet another elegant 68 off 71deliveries. It was also in good spirits to see Shivam Kumar playing well despite going through an injury.

Eventually WNS crossed the victory line by mere one wicket on the back of solid opening start provided by their openers-Ajinkya and Dnyansagar Patil.

 

 

 

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