Eknath Shinde Cricket Club-1 Dominate with 136-Run Win in Thane Premier League 2025 Opener

Thane, May 4, 2025:
In a powerful display of all-round cricket, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club-1 began their  Thane Premier League (TPL) 2025 campaign with a thumping 136-run victory over Thane Warriors Cricket Club at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium.

Winning the toss, Thane Warriors opted to field first—a decision that backfired as Eknath Shinde CC-1 posted a massive 226/5 in 20 overs. The innings was headlined by an explosive partnership between Shashikant Kadam and Rohan Raje, both of whom remained unbeaten and scored half-centuries.

Batting Highlights:

Rohan Raje: 56* (36 balls, 6 fours, 4 sixes) – Player of the Match

Shashikant Kadam: 54* (47 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes)

Soham Bende: 37 (43 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)

Thane Warriors’ bowling couldn’t contain the onslaught, with Umar Khan and Shivam Gupta picking up two wickets each, but conceding heavily.

In response, Thane Warriors CC were bundled out for just 90 runs in 11.2 overs, struggling against the potent Eknath Shinde CC-1 bowling attack.

Bowling Brilliance:

Vidyadhar Kamath: 4 wickets for 18 runs (4 overs)

Shams Mulani: 3 wickets for 14 runs (3.2 overs)

Rohan Raje : 1 wicket for 14 runs (2 overs)

Kaustubh Pawar top-scored for Thane Warriors with 30 runs off 16 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the batting lineup. The team collapsed from 50/2 to 90 all out.

Key Performers for Eknath Shinde CC-1:

Shashikant Kadam – Anchored the innings with a composed 54*

Vidyadhar Kamath – Devastating with the ball, claiming 4 crucial wickets

Rohan Raje – All-round show with 56* and 1/14

Shams Mulani– Took key middle-order wickets, finishing with 3/14

With this commanding win, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club-1 has made a bold statement early in the tournament, with star performances from their top players.

Brand Power Backing TPL 2025

The tournament has garnered solid support from a strong network of sponsors and partners:

Associate Partners:
Fast Track Logistics, SR’s Group, Selection Centre Sports (SCS), Ambernath Rising Club, Bhumi World, Vijay Engineering, Mihir Enterprises, AT Sports, Eagle Thane Strikers, and Active Sports.

Media Partner:
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Equipment Partner:
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Apparel Partner: Unleash Your potential (UYP)

With the vision of Shri. Vikas Krishna Repale and the dedication of Maharashtra Maza Seva Sanstha, TPL 2025 has become a premier platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent at a competitive level under the esteemed umbrella of MCA.