Tenzing Niyogi (85*) & Kunal Chandawala (58) steer KCC to a win in the opening game of SMPL’19

SMPL-South Mumbai Premier League

KCC opting to bat first at Somaiya Cricket Ground indeed enjoyed batting first notching a healthy total of 197/5 in 20 overs. Opener Kunal Chandawala (58 off 47) and Tenzing Niyogi (85* off 51 balls) stitched a match winning 124 run stand for the 2^nd wicket which did the job for KCC. While Kunal provided stability to the innings, it was Tenzing turning the tables with his aggressive batting.

Royal Tigers chasing at almost 10 runs per over succumbed to the pressure of chasing a big total as they managed only 92/8 in 20 overs. KCC bowlers were simply spot on bowling at tight lengths. Himmat Obhan was stunning with the ball conceding mere 4 runs in 4 overs while also bagging 3 wkts along with a maiden. Himmat was nicely supported by other bowlers including Sammy who took 2/19 in 4 overs as KCC won the match by 105 runs.

Tenzing Niyogi for his unbeaten 85* was declared ‘man of the match’