MCC Knights secured a five-wicket win over MCC Thunder in their MCL 11 T20 match at the MCC Ground in Margao. Chasing 167, the Knights wrapped up the contest in 19.3 overs following a disciplined batting display.
MCC Thunder, batting first, put up 166 for 8 in 20 overs with key contributions from Dr. Pawan Rane, who top-scored with 39 off 23 balls, and supporting knocks from Dr. Rohan Badve and Ved Mahambre, both scoring 29. For the Knights, Shaunit Sawardekar returned figures of 2 for 23, while Kapil D. S. Borker, Vipul Kalekar and Vinay Sambari claimed a wicket each.
In response, the Knights built their chase on steady partnerships. Ameet Kakode set the tone with a brisk 36 off 21 balls, followed by a composed 32 from Kapil D. S. Borker. Pranav Biche anchored the innings with an unbeaten 35, guiding the side to a comfortable finish. He was named Man of the Match for his match-winning contribution.
Brief Scores
MCC Thunder: 166/8 in 20 overs (Dr. Pawan Rane 39, Dr. Rohan Badve 29, Ved Mahambre 29; Shaunit Sawardekar 2/23, Kapil D. S. Borker 1/24, Vipul Kalekar 1/28, Vinay Sambari 1/29).
MCC Knights: 167/5 in 19.3 overs (Ameet Kakode 36, Kapil D. S. Borker 32, Pranav Biche 35*; Om Fadte 1/19, Sudhir Shet 1/20, Iftikhar Agha 1/37).
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