Borivali Cricket Club Secures Victory in Third Ghosh Trophy Clash

In a captivating contest at the 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy (T20 Women’s Cricket Tournament), Borivali Cricket Club emerged victorious against Sainath Sports Club by 19 runs in the third match of the series. The tournament, organized under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association, has garnered immense support from sponsors like Redfox Media Corp., Avisa Sports, and SRG Sports Official. Significant contributions from Hansaben Mehta, Sandip Vichare, Depen Parekh, and Ashish Redij have played a pivotal role in promoting women’s cricket. The Woman of the Match award, sponsored by Nadim Memon, continues to be a significant motivator for players, recognizing their exceptional performances.

Led by Ms. Arundhati ‘Ghosh, Secretary of the Sporting Union Club, the event is meticulously managed by a dedicated organizing committee comprising Hemangi Naik, Laxmikant Amrutkar, Hemant Pednekar, Vidula Wagle, Ranjit Dalvi, and Suhas Joshi. Their collective efforts have ensured the smooth execution of this prestigious tournament, showcasing some of the best talents in women’s cricket.

Match Highlights

The match, played at Matunga Gymkhana on January 13, 2025, saw Borivali Cricket Club setting a target of 100/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Sachhi Londhe top-scored with a steady 37 runs off 54 balls, while Swara Hire contributed 30 runs off 52 balls. Sainath Sports Club’s bowlers faced a challenging time, with Vedika Patil being the most economical, picking up a wicket for 11 runs in her three overs.

In their chase, Sainath Sports Club was bowled out for 81 runs in 17 overs. Kinjal Kumar’s 17 runs were the highest score for the team. Borivali’s Shreya Hire delivered a match-winning performance with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 17 runs, earning her the Player of the Match title.

Brief Scores:

Borivali Cricket Club: 100/4 in 20 overs (Sachhi Londhe 37, Swara Hire 30, Vedika Patil 1/11)

Sainath Sports Club: 81 all out in 17 overs (Kinjal Kumar 17, Shreya Hire 3/17)

Result: Borivali Cricket Club won by 19 runs.

This thrilling encounter adds another exciting chapter to the ongoing Ghosh Trophy, with more action-packed matches anticipated in the days to come.