Siddarth Raut’s fifer & Yash’s 4 wkts puts Parsee Gymkhana in a Strong Position in Police Shield’21
Mumbai, December 4: Fine bowling performances from Siddharth Raut (5 for 50) and Yash Dicholkar (4 for 37) have put Parsee Gymkhana in a strong position against Sainath Sports Club on the first day of their second round Group-C league match of the Automotive Manufacturing-74th Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2021-2022 and played at the Parsee Gymkhana ground on Saturday.
Parsee after winning the toss dismissed Sainath SC for a paltry 163 in 40.2 overs. Karan More was the lone Sainath batsman who managed to defy the rival bowlers and get a decent knock in the middle scoring 74 runs. In reply Parsee Gymkhana are placed at a healthy 78 for the loss of just two wickets in 17 overs and look poised to record their second successive victory. Vikrant Auti is batting on 32 at the draw of stumps.
In a Group-A match which started late due to the wet outfield, defending champions Payyade Sports Club scored 36 for the loss of one wicket in 16 overs against Automotive Cricket Club.
In Group-B encounters, Cricket Club of India made 94 for 3 wickets in 30 overs against National Cricket Club. Arya Satpute is unbeaten on 41 runs, while Ravinder Solanki picked 2 wickets for 30.
Former champions MIG Cricket Club managed to reach of total of 69 for 4 wickets from the possible 25 overs in the day against P.J. Hindu Gymkhana. Sheesh Shetty was batting on 21 runs while Ankit Singh claimed 2 wickets giving away just 7 runs.
Brief scores – Group – A: Payyade Sports Club: 36/1 in 16 overs Vs Automotive Cricket Club.
New Hind Sporting Club Vs Islam Gymkhana at New Hind S.C., Matunga, 1st Day called off due to wet outfield.
Group – B: Cricket Club of India: 94/3 in 30 overs (Arya Satpute 41*; Ravinder Solanki 2/30) vs National Cricket Club.
MIG Cricket Club: 69/4 in 25 overs (Sheesh Shetty 21*; Ankit Singh 2/7) Vs P.J. Hindu Gymkhana.
Group – C: Sainath Sports Club: 163 all out in 40.2 overs (Karan More 74; Siddharth Raut 5/50, Yash Dicholkar 4/37) Vs Parsee Gymkhana: 78/2 in 17 overs (Vikrant Auti 32*).
Shivaji Park Gymkhana: 118/3 in 36 overs (Ninad Kadam 61*, Sanket Bhaye 44*; Rushikesh Jadhav 2/21) Vs Bombay Gymkhana.
Group – D: Karnatak Sporting Association Vs Parkophene Cricketers, 1st Day called off due to wet outfield.
Mumbai Police Vs MCA Colts at Mumbai Police Gymkhana, 1st Day called off due to wet outfield.
COURTESY: GORDON D COSTA
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