Maharashtra Mandal Ghana (MMG) Cricket Club saw their first league victory clearly within reach—until Rana Motors staged a dramatic second-innings comeback to force a draw in the ongoing Ghana Cricket Association Division One League, played on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Achimota Cricket Oval.
MMG, who lost the toss, were bowled out in 19.3 overs before Rana Motors responded with 115 runs in their innings on Oval A. MMG started brilliantly, taking three early wickets and unsettling the Rana Motors batting order by the end of the powerplay.
But Player of the Match Dinesh Butola (4.0-0-11-3) led the resistance, combining with Pradeep Tandale, who took the final two wickets, to stabilize Rana Motors. Subhasis Ray contributed a valuable 38(24) to push them to 115.
In the chase, MMG openers Dinesh Butola 44(42) and Vasant Shinde 24(13) gave a strong foundation, hitting boundaries off Shajahan Razak in the opening over. MMG reached 47/1 after the powerplay and looked in control at 81/2 by the 10th over.
But the momentum shifted dramatically after Butola fell LBW to Hari Prasad Mohanty in the 11.4 over. The collapse began, and with only 11 runs needed from 30 balls and 4 wickets in hand, MMG lost three wickets in the 18th over, thanks to the exceptional bowling of Richmond Baaleri Jamal.
MMG needed just two runs to seal victory going into the 19th over, but captain Shijo Devasia conceded six runs in just four balls, including two wides. A miscommunication led to a run out—Manish Rathod, dismissed by Alex Osei—ending MMG’s innings at 115/10 in 18.3 overs, sealing a dramatic draw.
MMG are 7th with 2 points, while Rana Motors stay 2nd with 7 points after five matches each.
Alpha dominate Evolve with 109-run win
Later in the afternoon, Alpha Cricket Club dismantled Evolve Cricket Club, securing a massive 109-run victory after electing to bat first.
Despite losing two early wickets, Srisurya Raj steadied the innings with a commanding 61(48) as Alpha posted 150/4.
Evolve crumbled in their chase, bowled out for just 41 runs in 12.5 overs.
Alpha’s Girish Varadarajan delivered a sensational spell—4.0-1-11-5—earning Player of the Match honors.
Alpha remain top of the Division One table with 9 points after five matches, while Evolve sit 4th with 6 points after six matches.
Division Two: Devnik crowned champions
In Division Two action, Devnik United wrapped up their season in style after beating Swami Sports Club by 55 runs on Oval B.
Devnik scored 161/8, led by Aqeel Israr Syed with a classy 51(33).
Aqeel completed a brilliant all-round performance with 3.0-0-9-2, earning the Player of the Match award as Devnik bowled Swami out for 106/10 in 20 overs.
Swami Sports finished their season with an emotional moment, giving a guard of honour to two outgoing players. They end bottom with 2 points, while Devnik lift the Division Two title with 12 points.
Hurricanes finish 3rd after beating Champions United
Earlier in the day, Hurricanes Cricket Club secured 3rd place with 7 points after successfully chasing 96/6 in 15.2 overs to claim their third win over Champions United this season.
Viprendra Partap was outstanding again, producing 4.0-1-11-3 with the ball and scoring 49(41) with the bat to earn yet another Player of the Match award.
Champions United, bowled out for 96 in 20 overs, finish 5th with 4 points and will aim for a stronger comeback next season.
Week 12 Fixtures
The Achimota Cricket Oval remains busy with league action. Coming up on Sunday, December 7, 2025:
Division One (Oval A)
- GT vs Salt n Pepper
- BGC vs Carel Super Kings
Division Three (Oval B)
- Achimota Cricket Club vs Royal King Panjab
By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey
