Staff Reporter
Margao
Antruz Aviators and Ultracon Madgaon Royals emerged victorious on Day 8 of the Sarsangan Priority Veterans Cricket Series 2025 at the Arlem Ground.
In the first match, Antruz Aviators posted 194/4 against Delite Titans, riding on solid contributions from Sudin Kamat (36), Sarvesh Kamat (35), and Sachin Kenkre (35). Delite Titans’ bowlers failed to pick a single wicket.
In response, Titans stumbled early to 3/2 and never recovered, folding for 140. Skipper Shiraj Pai Khot (36) and Paresh Prabhudesai (30) fought back, but four batters were stumped by keeper Mahendra Pai Kuchelkar. Antruz won by 34 runs, with seven bowlers taking a wicket each. Mahendra was named Drogaria Colvalcar Man-of-the-Match.
In the second match, Mapusa Dream Crushers posted 157/8, with Balkrishna Hodarkar (35) and Avinash Kossambe (29) leading the charge. Yatin Kaisare took 2/20 for Ultracon. Chasing, Ultracon reached 159/6 in 19.3 overs.
powered by Dr. Sarvesh Kamat’s unbeaten 33 and contributions from Rajendra Prabhudesai (30) and Yatin Kaisare (29). They won by 4 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
Ultracon (12 points) sealed a finals berth, while Aviators (10) and Dream Crushers (9) vie for the second spot. The final round of league matches on April 27 will decide the lineup for the May 4 grand finale.
