Yet another splendid batting performance from Ira Jadhav helped Shardashram Vidyamandir reach the final of the MSSA-Late Manoramaben Apte Girls U-16 cricket tournament.
At Cross Maidan on Friday, Oxford Public School made 101-2 in 15 overs with opener Ria Thakur slamming an unbeaten 50 off 43 balls. Shardashram chased down their target in 12.4 overs. Ira made 43 not out in 32 balls (3×4) while Mugdha Parte scored 40 not out in 33 balls (5×4) for Shardashram to win by nine wickets.
Meanwhile, National English School v Parag English School, played at the same venue, was supposed to be a 15 overs a side affair, but according to MSSA Secretary Nadim Memon, a late realisation of the slip up saw the umpires continue the match as a 10-overs encounter.
National scored 61-3 in their 10 overs. In reply, Parag chased down the target in just 7.3 overs without losing a wicket. Tanisha Sharma lead the charge with 40 off 24 balls (7×4). The Shardashram v Parag final (22 overs-a-side) will be held on February 26 at MCA’s BKC ground.
Brief scores
National English School 61-3 in 10 overs (Antara Tawde 26) lost to Parag English School 62-0 in 7.3 overs (Tanisha Sharma 40 not out, Swara Jadhav 20 not out) by 10 wkts.
Oxford Public School 101-2 in 15 overs (Ria Thakur 50 not out, Dhruvi Trivedi 24, Samiksha Kharde 18 not out) lost to Shardashram Vidyamandir 102-1 in 12.4 overs (Mugdha Parte 40 not out, Ira Jadhav 43 not out) by 9 wkts.