MCA President’s Cup: Varun takes MIG to final

MIG’s Varun Lavande

MIG Cricket Club's Varun Lavande scored a fine 96 to power his team to an eight-wicket win over Victory CC in the A & B Division semi-finals of the MCA President Cup cricket tournament at Kandivli on Saturday.

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Lavande's knock came off 49 balls, including seven sixes and seven fours. Batting first, Victory CC posted 174 for 8 in their 20 overs, thanks mainly to opener Jay Bista's 67. MIG CC's Harsh Tanna picked 3-37. In reply, MIG chased the target with five balls and eight wickets to spare.

In the other semi-final, Karnatak SA beat National CC by 31 runs. Gaurish Jadhav's 91 off 49 balls (6x4,7x6) saw KSA post 207-5 in 20 overs. In reply, National could only manage 176 for eight.