Inspiring batting performance by Sai Shiv Narayan (72 n.o.) and V. Uttam Gowda (45 n.o.), helped Maharaja’s College, Mysuru, to register a facile six-wicket win over Sapient College of Commerce and Management, Mysuru and enter the final in the KSCA Mysuru Zone Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament 2019-20 played at the SDNR Wadiyar Grounds here yesterday.

Batting first, Sapient College of Commerce and Management posted a total of 156/7 in 30 overs. Useful contributions came in from S.J. Nikin Jose (54, 3×4) and M. Uttam Aiyappa (40).

In reply, Maharaja’s College were well-served by middle-order batsman Sai Shiv Narayan (72 n.o.) and V. Uttam Gowda (45 n.o.) and scored 159/4 in 26.4 overs.

Now, Maharaja’s College will meet SBRR Mahajana First Grade College (FGC) in the finals.

Scores – Semi-finals

Sapient College of Commerce & Management: 156/7 in 30 overs (S.J. Nikin Jose 54, M. Utham Aiyappa 40) lost to Maharaja’s College: 159/4 in 26.4 overs (Sai Shiv Narayan 72 n.o., V. Uttam Gowda 45 n.o.).