Mumbai: Mairaj Khan’s stellar all-around efficiency took centre stage in Shivaji Park Gymkhana’s commanding 135-run conquer defending champions MIG Cricket Membership through the second spherical of the UPL-76th Police Invitation Protect Cricket Match 2023. The showdown unfolded on the MIG CC floor in Bandra on a Sunday.
Dealing with the bat, Shivaji Park Gymkhana amassed a formidable 205 all out in 53.2 overs. Opener Aditya Anand showcased a stable 97-ball 65, complemented by Mairaj Khan’s affected person 87-ball 46 and Kunal Navrange’s 44 runs. MIG CC’s Ankush Jaiswal (3 for 41) and Shreyas Gurav (3 for 54) made important contributions to the bowling assault, claiming a number of wickets.
In reply, MIG Cricket Membership faltered towards Mairaj Khan’s disciplined off-spin, the place he clinched a formidable 5 wickets for simply 7 runs. Left-arm spinner Varun Joijode additionally performed an important position, securing 3 for 18, limiting their opponents to a mere 70 all out in 24.2 overs and securing a considerable victory margin.
This marked MIG CC’s second consecutive defeat whereas registering Shivaji Park Gymkhana’s first win.
In different matchups, Bombay Gymkhana secured a slender 4-run victory towards Nationwide CC, and P.J. Hindu Gymkhana comfortably defeated D.Y. Patil Sports activities Academy by 6 wickets. Each Bombay Gymkhana and Hindu Gymkhana now boast two wins every.
In the meantime, Mumbai Police Gymkhana suffered their second successive defeat, succumbing by 6 wickets to Parkophene Cricketers, who secured their first win within the group.