PLAYER of the match Kaustubh Salve, who returned with match figures of 9-124, bowled All India Reporter to a huge 185 runs win over Indian Gymkhana in the semi-final of the Dorairajan Trophy played at VCA’s Kalamna ground on Monday. AIR will now clash with Reshimbagh Gymkhana in the final to be played at VCA’s Kalamna ground from April 25 to 27. Reshimbagh Gymkhana were lucky to be in the summit clash as rains halted Ministerial Services Sports Club charge in the other semis. All India Reporter, who resumed their second innings from 111-6 in 28 overs, were shot out for 189 in 43.4 overs. Spinners Parth Rekhade (5-105) and Gaurav Dhoble (5-70) shared the spoils helping themselves with five-wicket hauls.

 

Set to score 332 for a win on last day of their three-day last-four clash, Indian Gymkhana crumbled and were bundled out for 146 with Salve (6-37) and Satyam Bhoyar (3-33) doing the damage. In the other semi-final played at SB City College ground, Reshimbagh Gymkhana edged Ministerial Services Sports Club on the basis of first innings lead after unseasonal rain prevented the latter from forcing an outright victory. MSSC needed only 28 runs for victory with seven wickets in hand when rain put paid to their hopes. Yash Rathod (87*) and Sooraj Raj (36*), who were going strong, were at the crease. Sahil Sheikh of MSSC, who had match figures of 10-120, was adjudged the Player of the Match.

 

At VCA’s Kalamna Ground: All India Reporter 1st innings 392 all out in 75 overs (Vaibhav Chouksey 63, Danish Malewar 96 Mayank Jasore 55, Akash Kombe 76; Parth Rekhade 4-132, Gaurav Dhoble 4-126). Indian Gymkhana 1st innings 250 all out in 54.4 overs (Aahan Joshi 34, Tushar Suryavanshi 45, Kushal Pimpalkar 50; Kaustubh Salve 3-87, Pushpak Gujar 3-53). All India Reporter 2nd innings 189 all out in 43.4 overs (Parth Rekhade 5-105, Gaurav Dhoble 5-70). Indian Gymkhana 2nd innings 146 all out (Kaustubh Salve 6-37, Satyam Bhoyar 3-33). Result: All India Reporter won by 185 runs. Player of the Match: Kaustubh Salve.

 

At SB City College Ground: Reshimbagh Gymkhana 1st innings 222 all out in 61.4 overs (Siddharth Yeltiwar 41, Shree Choudhary 53, Sandesh Durugwar 56; Sahil Sheikh 5-37, Mandar Mahale 3-40). Ministerial Services Sports Club 1st innings 193 all out in 54.5 overs (Mandar Mahale 48, Vedant Jajoo 44, Yash Rathod 47; Aditya Khilote 5-58, Rahul Dongarwar 3-57). Reshimbagh Gymkhana 2nd innings 203 in 58 overs (Kedar Jagtap 54, Shree Choudhary 61, Sandesh Durugwar 48; Sahil Sheikh 5-83, Mandar Mahale 3-61). Ministerial Services Sports Club 2nd innings 205-3 in 34 overs (Vedant Jajoo 55, Yash Rathod 87 no, Sooraj Raj 36 no). Result: Match drawn; Reshimbagh Gymkhana won on first innings lead. Player of the Match: Sahil Sheikh.