Mashem Cricket Club put on a spectacular show with the bat and ball to storm into the next round of the 44th Nanda Lolyekar Trophy on Sunday, crushing Betalbatim SC by 184 runs at the Nirakar Ground.
After winning the toss, Mashem CC chose to bat and were unstoppable. Reyan Kerkar stole the spotlight with a breathtaking 111 off just 63 balls, combining power and precision to dominate the Betalbatim attack. He was well-supported by Santosh Satarkar (51), Vaishnav Pednekar (50), and Vinesh Satarkar (24), helping the team reach a formidable 288/5 in 25 overs.
Betalbatim SC struggled to keep up with the relentless scoring. Their bowlers, led by Satish Mandrekar (2/67), tried hard but could not stem the flow, while Rajshad Shaikh and Narciv Talaulikar picked up a wicket each.
Chasing a mammoth target, Betalbatim never got going. Only brief resistance came from Kishan Tudalkar (18), Satish Mandrekar (15), and *Nehal Komarpant (12)**. Mashem’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Vishal Naik (3/11), along with Santosh Satarkar (2/25) and contributions from Ajinkya Desai and Rohit Kholkar, bundled them out for just 104 in 24 overs.
The comprehensive victory showcased Mashem CC’s all-round strength and made a clear statement as they march forward in the tournament.
Brief Scores:
- Mashem CC: 288/5 in 25 overs (Reyan Kerkar 111, Santosh Satarkar 51, Vaishnav Pednekar 50; Satish Mandrekar 2/67)
- Betalbatim SC: 104 all out in 24 overs (Kishan Tudalkar 18; Vishal Naik 3/11, Santosh Satarkar 2/25)
