Staff Reporter
Porvorim/Panjim
Dempo Cricket Club put themselves in a commanding position after bundling out Salgaocar CC for 163 on Day 1 of their Goa Premier League Super League clash at the GCA Ground, Porvorim, on Thursday. Atharva Ankolekar led the charge with a stellar 4/44, while Sagar Udeshi chipped in with 3/32.
Batting first, Salgaocar’s innings never quite took off despite a fighting 50 from Jaymeet Patel. Azaan Thota (25) and Sanath Nevagi (19) provided brief resistance, but the relentless Dempo attack ensured wickets fell at regular intervals.
In response, Dempo CC finished the day on 84/3 in 24 overs, with Suyash Prabhudessai anchoring the innings with a fluent, unbeaten 50. Keith Pinto added 19 before falling to Siddharth Desai, who picked up 2/28. Umer Nazir claimed the other wicket, leaving Dempo trailing by 79 runs heading into Day 2.
At the GCA Ground in Sanguem, Geno SC posted 214 before being bowled out in 73 overs against Chowgule SC. Anand Tendulkar top-scored with 69, while Vasu Tiwari (59) and Garry Randhawa (57) provided crucial contributions. Shubham Tari (3/49) and Samarth Rane (3/33) were the pick of the bowlers for Chowgule.
In reply, Chowgule SC were 29/2 at stumps, with Aryan Narvekar unbeaten on 17. Garry Randhawa (1/2) and Parth Bhut (1/15) struck early blows, leaving Chowgule trailing
by 185 runs.
Meanwhile, Manas Panjim Gymkhana dominated proceedings, piling up a massive 335/4 in 79 overs against Priority Constructions at the Panjim Gymkhana ground, Campal. Manthan Khutkar stole the show with a magnificent 155, while Subhranshu Senapati remained unbeaten on 105. Yogesh Kauthankar chipped in with 38, ensuring Manas Panjim finished the day in control.
