MATKAR’S ALL-ROUND MAGIC POWERS CCI TO COMMANDING 6-WICKET WIN 76th Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 - Quarter-final Clash Matkar Shines with Bat and Ball in Dominant CCI Victory

 

MATKAR’S ALL-ROUND MAGIC POWERS CCI TO COMMANDING 6-WICKET WIN
76th Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 - Quarter-final Clash

Matkar Shines with Bat and Ball in Dominant CCI Victory

Mumbai, April 11: In a thrilling display of all-round brilliance, Dhrumil Matkar delivered a match-winning performance to steer Cricket Club of India (CCI) to a convincing 6-wicket win over Deccan Cricket Foundation in the quarter-final of the prestigious 76th Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, played at the iconic CCI ground, as his superb figures of 3 for 21 and an unbeaten 34 runs sealed a memorable triumph.

 

Clinical Bowling Effort: Matkar, Irfan Lead CCI’s Attack

After winning the toss, CCI opted to field first and executed their plans to perfection, bundling out Deccan Cricket Foundation for 142 runs in 19.3 overs, with Dhrumil Matkar leading the charge with 3 wickets for 21 runs, well supported by Irfan Umair, who claimed 2 wickets for 28 runs, restricting the opposition despite fighting contributions from Azeem Kazi (43), Nutan Goel (31), Yashraj D. (26) and Manan Bhat (20).

 

Solid Chase: Akash Anand’s Blitz Sets the Tone

In reply, CCI got off to a blazing start courtesy of opener Akash Anand, who played a scintillating knock of 50 runs off 25 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 1 six, laying a strong foundation for the chase and putting the opposition bowlers under immediate pressure.

 

Finishing Touch: Matkar Seals the Deal in Style

Continuing his stellar form, Dhrumil Matkar returned to anchor the chase with a composed unbeaten 34 runs, guiding CCI to 144 for 4 in 17.4 overs and ensuring a smooth finish, despite Azeem Kazi picking up 2 wickets for 25 runs for Deccan, as CCI marched confidently into the next stage.

 

Match Summary: Complete Performance Seals Victory

Brief Scores: Deccan Cricket Foundation – 142 all out (19.3 overs) (Azeem Kazi 43, Nutan Goel 31, Yashraj D. 26, Manan Bhat 20; Dhrumil Matkar 3/21, Irfan Umair 2/28) lost to Cricket Club of India – 144/4 (17.4 overs) (Akash Anand 50, Dhrumil Matkar 34; Azeem Kazi 2/25*). Result: CCI won by 6 wickets, powered by a sensational all-round show from Dhrumil Matkar.