Arch Mavericks opting to bat first at Vengarkar Mahul Ground in Mumbai were all out for 136 runs in 19.1 overs with opener Suraj Andhale (36 runs) and Mehul Rathod (31 runs) being the top scorers. From the bowlers, skipper Mangesh Hande was the pick of the lot taking 3/25 in 4 overs.
Defending a modest total of 136, the pressure was certainly more on the Arch Mavericks bowlers however they did a fantastic job of restricting Designer XL to just 87 all out in 17.3 overs. Skipper Nikhil Jain (3/15 in 2.3 overs) led from the front taking the top 3 wickets giving a perfect start to defend their target. The opening bowlers set the momentum and eventually every bowler chipped in not allowing any batters to settle down. Apart from Nikhil, Shamal Palod and Salil Riswadkar bagged 2wkts each as Arch Mavericks won the finals by 49 runs.
Skipper Nikhil Jain for his crucial bowling spell was declared ‘man of the match’ and also the ‘Best Fielder” of the tournament.
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