SM18 Cricket Academy entered the final of the Winter Challenger Cup with a convincing 46-run win over Cricket Mantras in Lucknow on Wednesday. Posting a competitive 161/9 in 20 overs, the team showcased an all-around performance in the semifinal, with F. Naikwade leading the batting charge by scoring a quickfire 34 off 21 balls, including five boundaries and a six. The bowlers sealed the win, with Aman Wani delivering a stellar spell, taking two wickets for just 17 runs in four overs. Aman was well-supported by A. Patil, who chipped in with two wickets for 28 runs. The second semifinal will be played on Thursday and the final on Friday. Total five teams participated the tournament which is livestreamed by SportVot in association with FPJ.
Brief Score: SM18 Cricket Academy – 161/9 in 20 overs (F. Naikwade 34) beat Cricket Mantras – 115 all-out in 18 overs (Aman Wani 2/17, A. Patil 2/28)
Om Kudale of Mumbai Upanagar Western team |
Mumbai Upanagar enter kabaddi quarters
Mumbai Upanagar entered the quarterfinals of the 51st Kumar & kumari Gut Rajya Ajinkyapad Nivad Chachni Kabaddi Spardha 2024 managed by Maharashtra Kabaddi Association in Sangli. Total 36 teams participated in the tournament. Mumbai Upanagar defeated Thane Gramin on better raid count after a 33-33 tie.
OM Kudale was the standout performer for the Mumbai Upanagar Western team.
