<p>Costal Digest team lifted the Mangalore Premier League (MPL) Cricket Trophy by a narrow margin of six wickets against Maestro Titan team. The Ritesh Bhatkal-led Coastal Digest clinched the Mangalore Premier League-2016 title after humbling Maestro Titans in an almost one-sided encounter.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In the final match of the tournament held under floodlights at Dr B R Ambedkar Stadium in Panambur, Mangaluru on Friday, Maestro Titans won the toss and elected to bat first. In the very first over of the innings Mukka Express Arif dismissed two promising batsmen Rohan Kadam for nil and Vishwanathan for 4 when the total score was 8 on the board. <br /><br />The total score of the Maestro Titans was 119 in 17.5 overs. Coastal opener Mohammed Taha began his innings in a grand manner by smashing powerful boundaries. However, he was clean bowled by Rajath when the score on the board was 17. Sathya Swaroop and all-rounder Aditya Somanna’s fall of wickets gave a big blow to Coastal. <br /><br />However, opener Rishab G M’s sensible victory knock along with Ritesh Bhatkal, who scored a utilitarian 37 runs, ensured the team registered a six wicket win over Maestro’s. Rishab remained unbeaten at 52 off 54 balls.<br /><br />Akshaya Ballal received the Purple cap award for securing 16 wickets as a best bowler and orange cap as best batsman for securing 455 runs. He also received a Chevrolet car for being adjudged the Man of the series award. Rithesh Bhatkal was adjudged Man of the match. Adhoksh Hegde received the Saqco Kamal catch award as Best fielder. Team Karavali Warriors received the Fair play award.<br /><br />The sponsors of the tournament Zakharia Jokatte of Almuzine and Imran of Realtec were present at the prize distribution ceremony. <br />Brief scores<br /><br />Maestro Titans 119/all-out (17.5 over): Akshab Ballal 41; Lokesh 20; Sinan Abdul Khader 12, Abhilash 10, Arif Mukka 2-0-30-2, Vishwas H 4-0-17-3; Shreesha 2-0-14-1; Ritesh Bhatkal 4-0-25-1.<br /><br />Coastaldigest.com 120/4 (18.3 overs): Rishab GM 52 (not out); Ritesh Bhatkal 37, Akshay Ballal 4-0-18-2; Rajath Hegde 2-0-14-1.</p>
<p>Costal Digest team lifted the Mangalore Premier League (MPL) Cricket Trophy by a narrow margin of six wickets against Maestro Titan team. The Ritesh Bhatkal-led Coastal Digest clinched the Mangalore Premier League-2016 title after humbling Maestro Titans in an almost one-sided encounter.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In the final match of the tournament held under floodlights at Dr B R Ambedkar Stadium in Panambur, Mangaluru on Friday, Maestro Titans won the toss and elected to bat first. In the very first over of the innings Mukka Express Arif dismissed two promising batsmen Rohan Kadam for nil and Vishwanathan for 4 when the total score was 8 on the board. <br /><br />The total score of the Maestro Titans was 119 in 17.5 overs. Coastal opener Mohammed Taha began his innings in a grand manner by smashing powerful boundaries. However, he was clean bowled by Rajath when the score on the board was 17. Sathya Swaroop and all-rounder Aditya Somanna’s fall of wickets gave a big blow to Coastal. <br /><br />However, opener Rishab G M’s sensible victory knock along with Ritesh Bhatkal, who scored a utilitarian 37 runs, ensured the team registered a six wicket win over Maestro’s. Rishab remained unbeaten at 52 off 54 balls.<br /><br />Akshaya Ballal received the Purple cap award for securing 16 wickets as a best bowler and orange cap as best batsman for securing 455 runs. He also received a Chevrolet car for being adjudged the Man of the series award. Rithesh Bhatkal was adjudged Man of the match. Adhoksh Hegde received the Saqco Kamal catch award as Best fielder. Team Karavali Warriors received the Fair play award.<br /><br />The sponsors of the tournament Zakharia Jokatte of Almuzine and Imran of Realtec were present at the prize distribution ceremony. <br />Brief scores<br /><br />Maestro Titans 119/all-out (17.5 over): Akshab Ballal 41; Lokesh 20; Sinan Abdul Khader 12, Abhilash 10, Arif Mukka 2-0-30-2, Vishwas H 4-0-17-3; Shreesha 2-0-14-1; Ritesh Bhatkal 4-0-25-1.<br /><br />Coastaldigest.com 120/4 (18.3 overs): Rishab GM 52 (not out); Ritesh Bhatkal 37, Akshay Ballal 4-0-18-2; Rajath Hegde 2-0-14-1.</p>
