Openers macneil noronha

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Mangaluru Dragons delivered a commanding performance to overpower Shivamogga Lions, securing an eight-wicket victory at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Powered by explosive contributions by Rohan Patil (72) and Macneil Noronha (43), the Dragons chased down a target of 176 with ease. Despite a valiant unbeaten 84 not out from Abhinav Manohar that included nine sixes, Shivamogga endured their second consecutive loss.

Mangaluru Dragons had a lucrative Power-play. Openers Macneil Noronha and Rohan Patil batted with freedom to forge a 75-run partnership in 35 balls before Noronha was claimed by Rajvir Wadhwa. Noronha’s four boundaries and four maximums placed the Dragons well ahead of the equation early on.