🏏 Match Overview: Unsold Cup 2026 — Morbi Shaktivandna vs Bhavnagar 5 (21 Jan 2026)
Tournament: Unsold Cup 2026 (Limited-overs format)
Round: Round One
Date & Time: 21 January 2026, 08:55 AM
Venue: Giriraj Sinh Ground, Malod Rod, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
This contest was a close and competitive limited-overs match in the early stages of the Unsold Cup 2026. Both teams batted their full quota of 8 overs, with Morbi Shaktivandna ultimately defending a modest total to secure a narrow win by 5 runs over Bhavnagar 5.
🧠 Toss & Innings Summary
- Morbi Shaktivandna batted first and set a target.
- Bhavnagar 5 attempted to chase but fell short by 5 runs, finishing their 8-over innings unable to reach the total.
(Exact team innings scores weren’t fully detailed in the available summary, but the result and key performances are recorded.)
⭐ Key Performances
🏏 Batting Highlights
Morbi Shaktivandna
- Parth Shirohiya: 16 runs off few deliveries with an aggressive strike rate (231.25), hitting 4 fours.
- Mansuk Thakorkali: 13 runs, including 2 fours, providing useful support in the middle overs.
Bhavnagar 5
- Divyarajsinh Gohil (kareda): Top scorer for the chasing side with 17 runs from 6 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and striking at over 300.
These innings showed intent to score quickly, but Bhavnagar 5 couldn’t quite reach the target despite some violent hitting.
🎯 Bowling Impact
Morbi Shaktivandna
- Parimal 5151: Took 2 wickets (in his 1-over spell), pivotal in breaking partnerships.
- Yuvraj Gosai: Snagged 2 crucial wickets in 2 overs, helping to stem the chase.
Bhavnagar 5
- Darshan: The standout bowler for the bowlers of Bhavnagar 5 with 2 wickets in his 2 overs, trying to restrict the hosts.
These bowling efforts played a vital role in keeping the match tight and competitive throughout.
🔚 Result
✅ Morbi Shaktivandna won by 5 runs.
A well-fought limited-overs game, with Morbi Shaktivandna defending their total effectively through timely breakthroughs and disciplined bowling, despite good hitting from the Bhavnagar 5 batters.