Dashing C.C. Secures Commanding Win in 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy

The 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy, a T20 women’s cricket tournament organized under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association, has drawn significant attention, thanks to the support of sponsors such as Redfox Media Corp., Avisha Sports, and SRG Sports Official. Additional backing from individuals like Hansaben Mehta, Sandip Vichare, Depen Parekh, and Ashish Redij has further bolstered the tournament’s prominence. The Woman of the Match award, sponsored by Nadim Memon, highlights exceptional performances, adding to the tournament’s competitive edge.

Spearheading the organizational efforts, Ms. Arundhati Ghosh, Secretary of the Sporting Union Club, along with a dedicated committee including Hemangi Naik, Laxmikant Amrutkar, Hemant Pednekar, Vidula Wagle, Ranjit Dalvi, and Suhas Joshi, has ensured the event’s continued success and delivered thrilling cricketing spectacles.

Match Recap: 4th Match: Dashing C.C. vs. Sponsor XI

On January 13, 2025, Dashing Cricket Club faced Sponsor XI in the 4th match of the tournament at the New Hindu S.C. ground in Matunga in a lopsided contest. Sponsor XI, after winning the toss and opting to bat, struggled to establish any momentum.

Sponsor XI’s Struggles

Sponsor XI managed a paltry total of 57 runs in 17.2 overs, losing all their wickets. Ankita Pujari (13 off 20 balls) and Prebana Pandey (10 off 14 balls) were the only batters to reach double digits, as the rest of the lineup faltered against Dashing C.C.’s disciplined bowling attack.

Shreya Suresh emerged as the bowling hero for Dashing C.C., delivering a match-winning spell with figures of 4 wickets for 5 runs in 3 overs. She received excellent support from Rachana Pagdhare (2 wickets for 9 runs) and Vedika Mantri (1 wicket for 5 runs).

Dashing C.C.’s Comfortable Chase

Chasing a modest target of 58 runs, Dashing C.C. completed the task effortlessly in just 9.3 overs. Rashmi Trivedi anchored the innings with a steady 20 runs off 34 balls, while Khushi Natraj’s aggressive knock of 30 runs off 20 balls sealed the deal. Garima Verma was the sole wicket-taker for Sponsor XI, dismissing Reo Thakur.

Result and Key Performances

Dashing C.C. clinched the victory by 9 wickets, displaying their superiority in all facets of the game. Shreya Suresh was deservedly named Player of the Match for her exceptional bowling performance, which dismantled Sponsor XI’s batting.

A Tournament Worth Celebrating

The 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy continues to provide a valuable platform for showcasing emerging talent in women’s cricket. The tournament’s organizers, sponsors, and players have collectively contributed to its success, creating an environment that celebrates skill, sportsmanship, and the spirit of the game. With more action-packed matches ahead, fans eagerly await further thrilling encounters.

Brief Scores

Sponsor XI: 57 all out in 17.2 overs (Ankita Pujari 13, Prebana Pandey 10; Shreya Suresh 4/5, Rachana Pagdhare 2/9)

Dashing C.C.: 58/1 in 9.3 overs (Khushi Natraj 30*, Rashmi Trivedi 20; Garima Verma 1/10)

Result: Dashing C.C. won by 9 wickets.