MARGAO
MLT cricket Club overcame the challenge of Mapusa Dream Crushers by 20 runs on the 11th day of the 7th edition of Rajdeep Builders Sarsangan Super Series Cricket 2024-25 at Arlem Ground while in the second match, Desserts n More Avengers won a thrilling contest against Vimson Panjim Powerplay by 3 wickets and 2 balls to spare.
In the first match, MLT Cricket Club set a target of 166, scoring 165/7 in 20 overs. Team owner Siddhesh Sinai Amonkar ended his lean run with 35 (29 balls, 4x4s, 1x6), while Atchut Naik Dalal (34), Nityay Kuncolienkar (38), and Manish Kakode (38) made vital contributions. Paarth Kossambe was the standout bowler for Mapusa Dream Crushers, taking 3/18, supported by Keshav Bhat (2/14) and Durgesh Prabhugaonkar (2/29).
In response, Mapusa Dream Crushers started well with Sarvesh Kamat (33) and Sanjay Netravalkar (27), but a brilliant spell by Siddhesh Bodke (4/22) put the brakes on their chase. Despite Varun Kudchadkar’s quickfire 16, the Dream Crushers were dismissed for 145 in 18.2 overs, giving MLT a 20-run victory and 2 points. MLT moved to 3rd place with 8 points after 5 league matches.
Individual awards: Man of the Match: Manish Kakode; Best Batter: Nityay Kuncolienkar
Best Bowler: Siddhesh Bodke.
In the second match, Vimson Panjim Powerplay posted a challenging 161/6 in 20 overs. Vardhan Prabhu Miskin top-scored with 37 (19 balls, 6x4s), supported by Sandeep Dalal (35), Prasad Bhende (22), and Siddhant Kunde (21). Nimay Kamat, Akhil Nadkarni, Samrudh Hegde Desai, and Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar took a wicket each.
In reply, Desserts n More Avengers chased down the target with 4 balls to spare, reaching 164/7 in 19.2 overs. Aditya Dalal led the charge with a blistering 38 (12 balls, 6x4s, 2x6s), while Vaibhav Kadkade made 35 (24 balls, 6x4s). Captain Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar (27), Akhil Nadkarni (18), and Sachin Bhandare (16) contributed to the win. The Avengers reached pole position with 8 points after 5 matches.
Individual awards: Man of the Match: Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar; Best Batter: Aditya Dalal; Best Bowler: Vardhan Prabhu Miskin
With these victories, Desserts n More Avengers lead the table with 8 points, followed by Priority Titans and MLT Cricket Club, both on 8 points, separated by Net Run Rate.