Riding on spirited performances from captain Shireen, Smriti R and the experience Manisha Dange, Maharashtra’s eves pulled off an upset victory over defending champions Southern Railway in the opening women’s league match of the Rs 4 lakh prize money 8th Savio Cup All-India basketball tournament, sponsored by Tridhatu Realty India and United Phosphorous Ltd at Don Bosco (Matunga) yesterday.

Maharashtra’s Manisha Dange shoots against Southern Railway.u00a0Pic/Sameer Markande