Goa, Feb. 26 -- Team Herald

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MARGAO: Vimson Panjim Powerplay secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Ultracon Madgaon Royals, at Arlem cricket ground, ending the Royals' hopes of reaching the semi-finals of Sarsangan Super Series 2024-25.

Opting to bat first in a must-win match, Ultracon Madgaon Royals lost opener Megh Netravalkar for a duck in the first over. Captain Damodar Pai Patnekar (35) and Sarvesh Prabhugaonkar (28) stabilised the innings with a 41-run stand, followed by a crucial 54-run partnership between Damodar and Mahendra Audi (33), taking the score to 98 in the 11th over. However, the lower order collapsed, with six batsmen falling for single-digit scores, as the Royals were bowled out for 14...