Modern Cricket Club batting first at Central Maidan Ground in Thane were all out for 213 runs in 38.2 overs. Rohan Karandikar at no.3 scored a half century while rest of the batters got starts but were unable to convert into something substantial. From the bowlers, Manas Chavan and Prem Gori with 3wkts each were the pick of the lot.
Chasing 214, Mazgaon CC chased down the total with absolute authority winning the match by 8 wkts. Openers Aditya Shelke (50 runs) and Abhijeet Rohandiya (73 runs off 86 balls) gave a solid start putting on 68 runs stand for the 1st wicket. Abhijeet played the anchors role first stitching partnership with Aditya and then later a 125 run stand with Nischay Navale (74* off 67 balls) as both the batters steered their team to a finals win to become the Champions of Thosar Shield Tournament.
Abhijeet played a key role for his team’s rise as he contributed with half centuries in quarterfinals (67*), semi finals (57) and in the finals (73) while Manas Chavan was the leading wicket taker taking 9wkts in 4 matches.
