All-rounder Reetesh Shetty helps Abbott thrash Raptakos in style during the E-Merck Shield match
Abbott posted a daunting 201-10 in 27.4 overs against Raptakos on 2nd April at John Bright, Mumbai during the E-Merck Shield, organized under the aegis of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Coming in at no.8, Reetesh Shetty played a gem of an innings when he scored 55 runs off just 38 cherries, smacking nine boundaries. Shetty was a spectator’s delight as he played some good looking cricketing shots throughout his entertaining knock. Right arm medium fast bowler Ganesh Chandane was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 3-36 in his 6.4 overs.
In reply, Raptakos made a mess of the run chase as they were done and dusted for a humble 108 in 26.3 overs, losing the match by a big margin of 93 runs. Sabaji Angane top scored with 23 runs off 48 balls. Praveen Singh shined with the ball as he grabbed 3-10 in his 2.2 overs. Sandesh Bhoir and Sandeep Gedam also joined in the party by picking up two wickets each. Reetesh Shetty, who had played his role with the bat, rolled his arm over to pick up 1-14 in his 2.1 overs.
Reetesh Shetty (55 runs off 38 balls and 1-14 in 2.1 overs) was declared as the Man of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance.