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Margao: MCC DNM Avengers secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over MCC Knights in the second league match of the Members League Cricket (MCL 12), organised by Margao Cricket Club, at the MCC ground in Margao on Thursday.
Batting first under lights, MCC Knights were bowled out for 149 in 19.5 overs. Rohit Mehta led the batting effort with 36 off 23 deliveries, striking three fours and two sixes. Raunak Nargundkar added 29 runs, while Sudhir Shet contributed 28 and Sairaj Dhond scored 17.
Avengers captain Amod Borkar spearheaded the bowling attack with figures of 2 for 20. Somay Naik, Yash Prabhugaonkar, Sushrut Nasnodkar and Sudesh Rane chipped in with a wicket each.
Chasing 150, Avengers completed the task in 18.4 overs, finishing at 153 for eight. Vedant Naik provided an explosive start with 35 off just 16 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. Borkar continued his impressive performance with 34 runs, while Sushrut Nasnodkar scored 21 and Iliyas Naroo contributed 17.
Siddhant Amonkar remained unbeaten on 15 to keep the chase on track. Despite regular wickets, Avengers maintained their composure, with Somay Naik striking the winning boundary to seal the contest.
For Knights, Sudhir Shet and Sairaj Dhond claimed three wickets each, while Vikrant Prabhu took one. However, missed opportunities and poor fielding at crucial moments proved costly for Knights.
Amod Borkar was named Player of the Match for his valuable contribution with both bat and ball.
Brief Scores
MCC Knights: 149 all out in 19.5 overs (Rohit Mehta 36, Raunak Nargundkar 29, Sudhir Shet 28, Sairaj Dhond 17; Amod Borkar 2/20, Somay Naik 1/14, Yash Prabhugaonkar 1/33, Sushrut Nasnodkar 1/23, Sudesh Rane 1/23).
MCC DNM Avengers: 153/8 in 18.4 overs (Vedant Naik 35, Amod Borkar 34, Sushrut Nasnodkar 21, Iliyas Naroo 17, Siddhant Amonkar 15 not out; Sudhir Shet 3/16, Sairaj Dhond 3/23, Vikrant Prabhu 1/29).
Player of the Match: Amod Borkar.
