PANJIM: A vastly improved performance by the visitors could not prevent Borda RCC victory by six wickets in a closely fought third and the last of the friendly series played at SAG ground, Fatorda, on Wednesday.
Winning the toss and electing to bat on a batting pitch, the DY Patil School, Kolhapur were all out for 202 in 40 overs. Manav Chandwani batted well for a well compiled 69. Abhishek Bhola (35) and Rishikesh Chowgule (18) gave him good support.
Off spinner Tushar Patel (3/15) was the pick of the Borda bowlers. Tushar Kudnekar (2/26), Fardad Postwala (2/30) supported Tushar while Mandar Kurade, Kaushal and Udit Yadav picked a wicket each.
DY Patil School were sitting pretty with Borda RCC in trouble with five wickets gone and 60 runs to make but Udit Yadav (40 not out) had other ideas as he stroked Borda RCC to victory in the 39th over. Tushar Kudnekar (53). Pralav Kerkar (22) and Kaushal Singh (35) laid the foundation for the chase. Chetan Shinde, Manav Chandwani and Kiran took two wickets each.
