Meanwhile, Senayan CC had to fight back for a win against Metro Indians which took them to 2nd place in Division 1 and made them viable contenders for the Division 1 crown. Haneef Hussain ran through the Metro Indians top order including the dangerous Kirubasankar. Skipper Prabhukaliraj & Sabu Joy put on a strong 69 runs partnership and Metro was back on track to putting up a competitive target. However, the wily Ashit Mehta derailed the Metro innings with three wickets in the 28th over which meant that Metro could only put on 141 runs.
The Metro bowlers fought back by taking wickets at regular intervals and at 57 for 4, things were looking tight. The entry of Rakesh Gowda who has been in smoking hot form this season, changed the tide as he started rebuilding the innings in the company of Parag Haldankar. When Parag & later Shaijal fell with 38 runs still needed, Rakesh stepped up a gear as he clubbed fives 6s to ensure Senayan galloped home with 4 wickets in hand.
