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MARGAO: Madgaon Royals registered a comprehensive 59-run victory over Canacona Mathagram United in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust in collaboration with the Goa Saraswat Samaj at the MCC ground, here, on Saturday.
Batting first after losing the toss, Madgaon Royals posted a strong total of 179/7 in 20 overs. Arsh Sardesai (40 off 23 balls), Sanat Prabhudesai (38 off 24), and Aditya Dalal (35 off 21) powered their innings with crucial contributions. Pranav Kamat (2/10) and Vrushab Kuncolienkar (2/32) were the pick of the bowlers for Canacona Mathagram United.
In response, Canacona Mathagram United fell short, getting bowled out for 120 in 15.1 overs. Their top scorers were Amey Rajadhyax (30 off 26), Viraj Puranik (24 off 12), and Sumiran Amonkar (19 off 11). However, the Madgaon Royals’ bowling attack, led by captain Vikram Gaitonde (3/22) and Aditya Dalal (2/23), ensured a comfortable win for their side. For his stellar all-round performance, Aditya Dalal was adjudged Man of the Match.
CD Margao Mega Strikers extended their unbeaten run with a commanding 109-run victory over Canacona Mathagram United in a thrilling floodlit encounter. With this victory, CD Margao Mega Strikers remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, securing their fifth straight win.
Earlier, CD Margao Mega Strikers continued their dominant run, securing their fourth consecutive victory, while SinQ Rangers UC notched their second win in the tournament.
Brief scores: Madgaon Royals: 179/7 in 20 overs (Arsh Sardesai 40, Sanat Prabhudesai 38, Aditya Dalal 35, Granthik Buyao 22, Samprabh Phaldesai 19; Pranav Kamat 2/10, Vrushab Kuncolienkar 2/32, Ramnath Prabhu Bam 1/36).
Canacona Mathagram United: 120 all out in 15.1 overs (Amey Rajadhyax 30, Viraj Puranik 24, Sumiran Amonkar 19, Vrushab Kuncolienkar 19; Vikram Gaitonde 3/22, Aditya Dalal 2/23, Kaushal Hattangadi 1/26, Granthik Buyao 1/36, Samprabh Phaldesai 1/0).
CD Margao Mega Strikers: 196/7 in 20 overs (Yash Prabhugaonkar 36, Amod Borkar 32, Sidhit Raiturkar 30*, Aditya Angle 21; Krishnakant Hegde Desai 2/25, Sukrut Pai 1/15, Pranav Kamat 1/19, Vrushab Kuncolienkar 1/39). Canacona Mathagram United: 87 all out in 17.3 overs (Nikit Naik Dalal 38, Sahil Mandrekar 13; Animesh Prabhugaonkar 3/13, Raunak Nargundkar 2/23, Aditya Angle 1/4, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 1/2, Durgesh Prabhugaokar 1/14, Yash Prabhugaonkar).