Sportvot x FPJ: Meri Green To Meet Evershine CA In Final

Meri Green CC dominated their match against Krishna CA, securing a 96-run victory in the SSK Premier League S2 semifinal match in Nashik on Tuesday. Swapnil Jadhav delivered a sensational bowling performance, claiming six wickets for just five runs in his four overs. With the bat,

Y. Pagar led the charge, scoring 28 runs off 27 balls, and B. Dangar added a quickfire 24 off 15 balls, while R. Kadam contributed 21 runs off 19 balls.

Krishna CA, chasing a target of 159, faltered against Meri Green CC’s disciplined bowling attack, with B. Bhamare of Krishna CA standing out by taking three wickets for 31 runs in his four overs, though it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

Evershine CA emerged victorious in a high-scoring encounter against Rising Star, winning by 29 runs in the second semifinal. Pushkar Ahirrao delivered a stunning batting display, smashing 75 runs off just 35 balls with six fours and seven sixes at an explosive strike rate of 214. T. Pimpalse provided a steady 22 off 19 balls, hitting two fours and a six. He also shone with the ball, taking three wickets for just 12 runs in 3.3 overs. S. Attar supported well, claiming two wickets for 16 runs. Despite their efforts, Rising Star struggled to chase the target, getting bowled out for 143 in 18.3 overs.

MYJ-GMSC defeat CFCI in MPL

In an intense MFA Premier League showdown, MYJ-GMSC delivered a commanding 3-1 win over CFCI. Displaying superior possession with 55%, MYJ-GMSC outperformed their rivals with 13 shots, all on target. The team’s attacking brilliance was evident as they netted their first goal in the 15th minute , followed by two decisive strikes in the final moments at 84th minute and injury time.

CFCI's lone breakthrough came ten minutes into second half, but they couldn't overcome MYJ-GMSC’s organised gameplay and relentless offensive efforts. Despite earning six corners and committing fewer fouls, CFCI struggled to contain the dynamic performance of their opponents.

Notably, both teams maintained clean disciplinary records with no cards issued.