Mahi Thakkar’s 76 and 4-fer steers Payyade Sports Club to the semi-finals of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy

On Tuesday, Payyade Sports Club’s captain and all-rounder, Mahi Thakkar dazzled with bat and ball to power her side to the semi-final of the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy in Thane. Payyade Sports Club beat Fort Youngster Cricket Club by seven wickets as they chased 231 in just 26.3 overs.

Batting first, Fort Youngster Cricket Club posted a competitive total of 230 before they were bowled out in 34.3 overs. They did not last for the allotted 40 overs. Manasi Patil top scored with 57 with some contributions from Hiya Pandit (36), Sanmaya Upadhyay (36), and Bhumika Rai (22). However, the star of the day, Mahi Thakkar wreaked havoc with the ball as she scalped four wickets.

To pick up from where she left with the ball, Mahi dominated with the bat, scoring 76. The right-handed batter led the run chase from the front along with Ayushi Singh, who impressed with an unconquered 77. Fort Youngster Cricket Club had an ordinary day with the ball as they leaked runs in plenty. Vedika Magar was the most successful bowler for them with two wickets.

Brief Scores: Fort Youngster Cricket Club 230 all out in 34.3 overs (M Patil 57; M Thakkar 4/42) lost to Payyade Sports Club 235/3 in 26.3 overs (A Singh 77 not out; V Magar 2/30) by 7 wickets