Saad Khan’s impressive bowling was the highlight of P.J. Hindu Gymkhana’s 67-run victory against Bombay Gymkhana in a first round match of the Islam Gymkhana organized 76th Salar Jung Invitation Cricket Tournament 2026, on Sunday.
Saad Khan picked 5 wickets for 31 runs
Put in to bat first, Hindu Gymkhana were bowled out for 184 in 20 overs. The leading batters for Hindu Gymkhana was Sahil Gade 60 runs, Gautam Waghela 44 runs, while Mohd Riyaz and Rahul Kodavoor contributed 27 and 23 runs respectively. Osama Chaudhary 3 for 14, and Ashray Sajanani 2 for 43 claimed the wickets.
In response, Bombay Gymkhana batters failed to get going and were restricted to 117 for 8 in 17.4 overs. Kush Kaira scored 30 runs while Saad Khan picked 5 wickets for 31 and Meet Patl took 3 for 30 runs.
Brief scores: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana 184 all out, 20 overs (Sahil Gode 60, Gautam Waghela 44, Mohd Riyaz 27, Rahul Kodavoor 23; Osama Chaudhary 3 for 14. Ashray Sajanani 2 for 43) beat Bombay Gymkhana 117 for 4, 17.4 overs (Kush Kaira 30; Saad Khan 5 for 31, Meet Patl 3 for 30)..