MARGAO
Priority Titans continued their dominant run in the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Goa Saraswat Samaj, securing their fifth victory by defeating Madgaon Royals by four wickets under the lights on Thursday.
Winning the toss, Priority Titans opted to bowl first. Despite resistance from Damodar Pai Patnekar (36) and Kartik Hattangadi (32 off 17 balls), Madgaon Royals struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 132 runs in 19.5 overs. Titans’ bowlers Smitesh Divekar (2/7), Manish Kakode (2/12), and Vikrant Prabhu (2/22) ensured a disciplined attack.
In response, Priority Titans chased down the target in 19.1 overs, with Samar Dubhashi (36), Sachin Sardesai (26), Anish Mahambre (22), and Siddharth Ghanekar (unbeaten 20) guiding the team home. Manish Kakode, for his stellar bowling performance, was named Man of the Match.
With this win, Priority Titans have secured a spot in the Top 4 with 10 points, strengthening their bid for the knockout stage. Meanwhile, despite the loss, Madgaon Royals remain in contention for the tournament.
BRIEF SCORES
Madgaon Royals – 132 all out in 19.5 overs (Damodar Pai Patnekar 36, Kartik Hattangadi 32, Arsh Sardesai 21; Smitesh Divekar 2/7, Manish Kakode 2/12, Vikrant Prabhu 2/22, Pranav Biche 1/19, Sridhar Keni 1/21, Siddharth Ghanekar 1/23)
Priority Titans – 133/6 in 19.1 overs (Samar Dubhashi 36, Sachin Sardesai 26, Anish Mahambre 22, Siddharth Ghanekar not out 20; Samprabh Phaldesai 1/22, Kartik Hattangadi 1/11, Aditya Dalal 1/18, Granthik Buyao 1/29)
