Staff Reporter
Arlem
SinQ Rangers cruised to a commanding nine-wicket victory over 108 Delite Titans, while Priority Titans kept their semifinal hopes alive with a seven-wicket win against MLT Cricket Club on the 15th day of the Rajdeep Builders Sarsangan Super Series at Arlem Cricket Ground.
Opting to bat first, 108 Delite Titans posted a competitive 179/7 in 20 overs, powered by Mayur Kamat (37), Amogh Agshikar (37), Avinash Kossambe (35), and Dhruv Bhende (29). SinQ Rangers’ bowlers kept the pressure on, with Mohit Kamat (2/14) and Siddhesh Shetye (2/31) leading the attack.
In response, SinQ Rangers made light work of the chase, racing to 180/1 in just 17.4 overs. Sandeep Thali (36), Sanket Prabhudesai (36), Amogh Namshikar (35), and Kaushik Pai Fondekar (28*) ensured a dominant finish. Bhende claimed the lone wicket for 108 Delite Titans.
In a must-win clash, MLT Cricket Club stumbled early at 36/4 in the seventh over. A crucial 49-run stand between Saeesh Prabhudesai (38) and Rakesh Mallya (30) provided some stability before Kauntey Shenvi’s quickfire 40 (22 balls, 4x4s, 1×6) lifted them to 155/7. Animesh Prabhugaonkar (2/16) and Sudin Kamat (2/26) starred with the ball.
Priority Titans overcame an early setback with a 67-run partnership between Sudin Kamat (35) and Sahish Mahambrey (38). Granthik Buyao (26*) and Akshay Dalvi (28*) then sealed the win with an unbeaten 53-run stand, chasing down 156/3 in 19.1 overs. MLT’s semifinal hopes were dashed with
the defeat.
