Armaan Jaffer's all-round show ensured defending champions Rizvi Springfield (Bandra) ended Day Two of the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA)-Mumbai Indians Harris Shield Elite Division final at Matunga Gymkhana yesterday on a high
Resuming on the overnight score of 241-6, IES VN Sule Guruji’s middle-order batsman Kunal Chalke (87) helped the Dadar school post 353 in 106.2 overs. Off-spinner Armaan scalped the wickets of Chalke, Heramb Parab (15) and Prathamesh Chavan (24).
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Rizvi Springfield’s Armaan Jaffer during his unbeaten 121 against VN Sule Guruji at Matunga Gymkhana yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK
The prolific batsman then scored an unbeaten 121 as Rizvi took firm control over the match. At stumps, the Bandra school was 263-2. Armaan has Sidak Singh (44 not out) for company at the crease.
Earlier, opener Prithvi Shaw gave the Bandra team a solid start by scoring 81 before being caught by wicketkeeper Prathamesh off Heramb.
Armaan was happy with his bowling effort though. “It was very satisfying. The wicket was a bit dusty and there was lot of turn. We were looking to bowl them out under 400,” said Armaan. u00a0
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