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PANAJI: Panaji witnessed two convincing results in the ongoing Premier Division One Day League, as Geno Sports Club and Salgaocar Cricket Club registered wins in their respective matches on Wednesday.
At the GCA Academy ground in Porvorim, Geno Sports Club produced a clinical all round performance to defeat Chowgule Sports Club by seven wickets. Chowgule got off to a steady start with a 51 run opening stand but failed to maintain momentum, eventually being bowled out for 152 in 28.4 overs. Captain Darshan Misal led the resistance with a determined 62, supported by Gauresh Kambli’s 39 and Shubham Desai’s 25.
Geno’s bowling unit maintained consistent pressure, with Manish Kakode and Nihal Surlakar picking up three wickets each, while Shiven Borkar contributed with two crucial scalps. Chasing a modest target, Geno completed the task with ease, reaching 154 for 3 in 25.2 overs. Veer Yadav set the tone with a fluent 52, while skipper Manthan Khutkar anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61. Surlakar added the finishing touches with a quick unbeaten 14.
In the second fixture at Sanguem, Salgaocar Cricket Club overcame Margao Cricket Club by 24 runs in a competitive contest. Opting to bat first, Salgaocar posted a challenging total of 234 for 8 in 40 overs. Captain Yash Kasvankar played a standout knock of 92 off 88 deliveries, striking eight boundaries and a six. Valuable contributions from Yogesh Kauthankar and Piyush Yadav helped build a strong total.
Margao Cricket Club responded with determination, with Deepraj Gaonkar scoring 53 and Chigurupati Venkata adding 55. However, regular wickets stalled their chase, and they were eventually bowled out for 210 in 38.3 overs. Kasvankar capped off an impressive outing with three wickets, matched by Fardin Khan, sealing a well earned victory for Salgaocar.
