PANAJI
Public Works Department beat Social Welfare Department by 96 runs to move into the quarterfinals of the State Civil Services Cricket Tournament, at Peddem Sports Complex.
Electing to bat first, Public Works Department put up a humongous total of 201-4 in their allotted 18 overs with Vikas Desai hitting his 2nd consecutive half century, making 59. PWD was also aided by the batting from Sudhakar Kholkar (37), Naresh Parsekar (36), ex Ranji player Engr. Sahil Dhuri (27 no) and Siddesh Naik (20). Vishnu 2-34, Vipul 1-36 and Deepak 1-39 were the successful bowlers for the Social Welfare department.
In reply, the Social Welfare department could only muster 105-9 in their allotted 18 overs with contributions from Deepraj (21), Vishnu (21) and Aditya (17). For the PWD, the trio of Naresh Parsekar, Mayur Naik and Shailesh Naik picked 3 wickets each to skittle the opposition, giving a 96 run victory to the Public Works Department. Naresh Parsekar 3-15, Mayur Naik 3-30 and Shailesh Naik 3-33 were the successful bowlers.
Naresh Parsekar and Vikas Desai were jointly adjudged the Player of the Match. The Public Works Department will play the quarterfinals on March 25.
