PANJIM: A third wicket partnership of 77 runs by Tushar Kudnekar (33) and Sanat Prabhudesai (48 not out) steered Borda RCC, Margao to the semi-final by beating Panjim RCC by seven wickets, at Chicalim ground, on Sunday.
Electing to bat after winning the toss, Panjim RCC batsmen were kept under tight leash by the Borda bowlers especially by the diminutive leg-spinner Subhav Borkar (3 for 19). He was well supported by skipper Kaushal Singh (2 for 10) and Tushar Kudnekar (1 for 23) to restrict Panjim for 119 for 8 in 25 overs. Only Ketan Nandrekar (40 not out) defied the Borda bowling. Earlier, Sagar Wantamuri (29) and Uvraj Palkar (32) batted well for Panjim.
Sanath Nevgai (12) and Tushar gave a steady start of 35 runs when Sanath was bowled by Yatish. Borda was jolted further when their captain was run out soon after.
Then Tushar and Sanat Prabhudesai played sensible cricket and surpassed the target in the 23rd over. Borda play Margao RCC in the semi-final, on Monday.
