Rain ruined the two first-round matches in the 29th edition of the Bapuna Cup U-23 2-day tournament. In spite of a full day’s play at the VCA’s Civil Lines Stadium, the match between Bapuna XI and Maharashtra CA ended in a tame draw without the first innings of both sides being completed. Bapuna XI resumed on 164-4 and carried on till they reached 330-8 before declaring the innings. Prabhal Choukhande, unbeaten on 61 overnight, took his score to 82 before falling. Vishesh Tiwari scored 39 while Prem Ghode remained unbeaten on 59. In reply, Maharashtra could only muster 106-3 in the 31 overs possible.

 

Aniruddha made an unbeaten 59, while Salman Raza captured two wickets for the home team. The other match between Dinshaw XI and Kerala CA at the DY Patil School ground was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of soggy underfoot conditions. BRIEF SCORES: At VCA Civil Lines Stadium: Bapuna XI 1st innings: 330-8 decl in 74.2 overs (Prabhal Choukhande 82, Varun Bisht 67, Vishesh Tiwari 39, Prem Ghode 54 NO; Vaibhav 3-64). Maharashtra CA 1st innings: 106-3 in 31 overs (Aniruddha 59 NO; Salman Raza 2-28). Result: Match drawn. 1st innings result not achieved. At DY Patil School Ground: Dinshaw XI vs Kerala CA. Match abandoned with a ball being bowled.