Royal Cricket Association defeated Citi Gymkhana Cricket Club by 4 wickets to win the Guzder League ‘C’ Division One-Day Tournament organized by the VCA. In a keenly contested final, played at VCA’s Kalamna Ground on Sunday (May 7, 2023), Royal CA restricted Citi Gymkhana CC to 235/8 in the stipulated 50 overs before chasing down the target in 31.4 overs, losing only six wickets to emerge champions.
Opener Sarthak Magar top-scored with 59 for Citi Gymkhana while Kautubh Chikhale struck a hard-hitting unbeaten 46 off 43 balls to pilot his team to an even par score. Royal openers. Pratham Nagdive (67) and Karan Adwani (34) added 53 runs in 5.5 overs to set the tone of the chase. Pravesh Asudani (35), Alok Tiwari (29) and Vikram Batra (33 n.o.) all made useful contributions as Royals triumphed with ease.
Pratham Nagdive was declared the Player of the Match for his fine knock.
Brief scores:
Citi Gymkhana CC 235/8 in 50 overs (Sarthak Magar 59, Yash Talmale 36, Kautubh Chikhale 46 n.o; Manvirsingh Saini 3/42, Alok Tiwari 2/33).
Royal Cricket Association 239/6 in 31.4 overs (Pratham Nagdive 67, Karan Adwani 34, Pravesh Asudani 35, Alok Tiwari 29, Vikram Batra 33 n.o.; Dyanesh Mondhe 3/55)
Result: Royal Cricket Association won by 4 wickets
