The ex-Mumbai U-23 left-handed batsman was the highest run-getter (205) in Talim Shield and scored 200-plus runs in the Madhav Mantri tournament.  

“We lost our top five early, but we were determined to score big and managed to stitch a good stand, which turned out to be a match-winning one,” Yadav, who scored 84 against Shivaji Park Gymkhana last week, told mid-day on Sunday.   

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Left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar and pacer Nikhil Date claimed four and three wickets respectively for the Bandra (East) club.

In reply, MIG CC were bundled out for just 128 in 42.4 overs. Medium pacer Siddharth Raut and left-arm spinner Mulani picked up four wickets each for the Marine Drive team. 
 
In the other semi-final, defending champions Payyade Sports Club outclassed Parkophene Cricketers by five wickets at Police Gymkhana where left-arm pacers, Royston Dias (4-35) and Atif Attarwala (4-54) helped bowl out Parkophene for 163. Payyade opener Akhil Herwadkar (42), skipper Siddhesh Lad (30) and No.5 Sagar Mishra (40) completed the formalities by securing a convincing win in 43.5 overs.   

Payyade SC will play Parsee Gym in a three-day final starting December 24 at Police Gymkhana.