Sahyadri Kings, Win Temple Club enter Pimpri Chinchwad Trophy semifinals

Sahyadri Kings and Win Temple Club beat their respective opponents in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals of the Pimpri Chinchwad Trophy. The inter-club open group T-20 cricket tournament is being organised by the Pimpri Chinchwad City Cricket Association at the Four Star cricket ground in Hinjewadi.

In the first match, Sahyadri Kings beat 2Nine Sports Club Pune by five wickets. Batting first, 2Nine Sports Club were all out for 119 in 19.5 overs. Pradyumna Atpadkar scored 33 and Himanshu Yadav added 19 to steady the innings. For Sahyadri Kings, Lokesh Chaudhari took three wickets, while Saish Shinde and Mayur Gokhale took two each.

Sahyadri Kings completed the chase in 11.1 overs, losing five wickets, to finish on 123. Sushil Jadhav laid the foundation of the win, hitting 64 off 36 balls with five fours and six sixes. Sushant Abhang made 18. Sarang Bawale took two wickets for 2Nine. Jadhav was named Man of the Match.

In the second match, Win Temple Club comfortably beat Avdika Sports Club by 91 runs. Batting first, Win Temple posted a big total of 231 for eight in 20 overs. Suhel Shrikhande played the biggest part, scoring 66 off 30 balls with six fours and five sixes.

Apart from Shrikhande, Sanket Mane contributed 45, Hari Sawant 32 and Harshal Hadke 21. For Avdika, Pushkar Borhade took two wickets for 43 runs and Devraj Barde took two for 61.

Chasing 231, Avdika Sports Club were bowled out for 140 in 17.5 overs. Devraj Barde fought a lone battle for the team with an innings of 66. Vishal Gavhane made 29. For Win Temple, Hari Sawant took four wickets for 32 runs, Vedant Kanpile took three for 25 and Rakesh J. took two for 24. Shrikhande was declared Man of the Match.

With both quarterfinals won, Sahyadri Kings and Win Temple Club have reached the semifinals. The tournament is still under way at the Four Star cricket ground in Hinjewadi.