Margao: Dwarka Cricket Academy from Nashik defeated Chennai-based Adambakkam C. A. by 10 runs in a closely contested final of the 7th All-India Bhikoo Pai Angle Memorial U-15 Cricket Tournament at Fatorda on Sunday.
Winning the toss and batting first, Dwarka posted 113 runs in 44.2 overs. Arav Ahire (22), Shwas Ahire (18) and Aliasger (14) were the top-scorers.
Adambakkam bowlers put in impressive effort with Pralhad Elamkulam (3-15) and Vageeshwaran (3-13) being most successful on the day.
Chasing the low target of 114 in 45 overs, Adambakkam C. A. were looking comfortable at 97/5 in 30 overs. However, tight bowling by Dwarka bowlers derailed their rivals’ chase as they picked the remaining five wickets for just 6 runs and Adambakkam were dramatically all out for 103 runs in 37 overs.
Goa Cricket Association President Vipul Phadke was the Chief Guest for the prize distribution function. Margao MLA Digambar Kamat and Chirag Naik, were the Guests of Honour.
The following individual prizes were awarded: Man-of-the Match: Karan Kolhe (Dwarka Cricket Academy). Best Batter: Pratyush Vidhu (348 runs in 4 matches) (Margao Cricket Academy). Best Bowler: Mrunal Naik (13 wickets in 4 matches) Sports Authority of Goa). Man of the Tournament: Pratyush Vidhu (348 runs and 10 wickets).
