ARAIA , MCAS & GOA NSW Co-host 2011 Cricket ManGo Cup

The MCAS Cricket Team regained the ManGo Cup by winning against GOA NSW in a triangular series with the Australian Residents Anglo Indian Association (ARAIA), played on Sunday, 6 November. GOA NSW earlier held the Cup. Horsely Park provided a perfect setting with a good wicket, green turf, bright sunshine and a cool breeze. This annual cricket match is meant to promote the youth of ARAIA , MCAS and GOA and provide a platform for co-operation and promotion between the three associations. Many members and friends attended to cheer the teams.

The matches were played on a shortened T20 format. Each team played the other two teams, and the two top teams played in the finals. David Conquest (ARAIA), Joy Moras (MCAS) and Alwyn Henriques (GOA NSW) and were the three captains.

Over all the MCAS team played the most consistently and deserved to be winners. The ARAIA and GOA NSW teams played well and presented a good challenge. There were many excellent batting performances from all the teams.

Notable batting contributions were made by Ansel, Johnathan, Roshan and Shawn (MCAS), Joel and Alwyn (GOA) and Peter, Larry, Sahil (ARAIA). Michael (MCAS) produced a match winning bowling performance in the finals. Another feature was the exceptional catching at boundary line by fielders especially Larry Hill (ARAIA).

The results were:

Preliminary matches:

GOA NSW 50 for 1, Joel 38 no

MCAS 67 for 1, Ansel 38

ARAIA 57 for 4, Peter 22, Savio 2 for 22

GOA NSW 67 for 1, Joel 38

MCAS 69 for 2, Ansel 20, Johnathan 23 no, Shawn 16

ARAIA 56 for 5, Larry 18, Sahil 19, Ansel 2 for 14

Finals:

MCAS 88 for 3, Shawn 14, Roshan 36, Johnathan 11

GOA NSW 66 for 4, Joel 18, Alwyn 15, Michael 3 for 12

David Conquest, Chairman ARAIA, Stanley D’Cruz, president MCAS and Tony Colaco, president GOA NSW participated in the presentation of the trophies. The ManGo Cup was presented to Joy Moras, the captain of the winning MCAS team. Other awards were given to:

Player of the series: Ansel Castelino (MCAS)

Best Fielder: Larry Hill (ARAIA)

Best Batsman: Joel Fernandes (GOA NSW)

Best Bowler: Michael Fernandis (MCAS)

Thank you to all persons involved from all the three associations for co-hosting this event. All agreed it was an excellent event, and we are looking forward to enhance it in future years. Finally, we thank all the three team members, umpires, scorers, and scores of spectators who came to support their teams and enjoy a splendid day.

For a short period, photos of the day can be viewed at this link. Photos

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