
MUMBAI, MARCH 20: Big knocks by Sandesh Paralkar and Manish Bangera put MIG in a commanding position against Shivaji Park Youngsters, in their semi-final clash of the Comrade Shield cricket tournament at the MIG cricket ground, today. The two were responsible in MIG scoring 199 for 1 from 44 overs.
The two batsman contributed handsomely. While Paralkar showed aggression in his knock of 64 which contained nine hits to the fence, Bangera 67: 4 x 4 displayed a more cautious approach. Another player who made a valuable contribution to the MIG total was Amit Velaskar who stayed unbeaten on 44 4 x 4. In the second semis, Sameer Apte played an explosive innings in National CC8217;s knock of 136 for 7 from 46 overs against Shivaji Park Gym.
Brief scores:
MIG 199-1 in 44 overs Sandesh Paralkar 64, Manish Bangera batting 67, Amit Velaskar batting 44 vs Shivaji Park Youngsters.
National CC 136-7 in 46 overs Sameer Apte 73 vs Shivaji Park Gymkhana.
Arvind Savur dazzles
Trailing by 30points, 8220;Tornado Fats8221; Arvind Savur 60, dazzled when he came up with a quickfire break of 66 to beat Alban Monteiro 8 67-30 in the second-round of the AR Dias Open Break billiards tournament, sponsored by ATM Shipping, at the Catholic Gymkhana, today.
Other results: Second-round: CN Mistry 12 bt Neil Cardoz 7 98-90; H Mistry 12 bt Mohan Shetty 8 102-36; J Singaporewala 11 bt SB Vengurlekar 10 53-43.
Ravi Passi shines
Two penalty-corner conversions by Ravi Passi, were the hallmark of Central Railway Mumbai Division8217;s CRMD 4-1 victory over Nobody SC in the Punjab National Bank-sponsored BHA Senior Division hockey league at the Khalsa College ground, Matunga, today.
Mohammed Rizwan and Javed were the goalgetters for CRMD. While Christopher D8217;Sa reduced the margin for Nobody.