Bhama Cricket Club Crushes Sponsors Team by 137 Runs at Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy

The 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy (T20 Women’s Cricket Tournament), conducted under the guidance of the Mumbai Cricket Association, continues to celebrate women’s cricket with exciting matches. Sponsors such as Redfox Media Corp., Avisa Sports, and SRG Sports Official, along with contributors like Hansaben Mehta, Sandip Vichare, Depen Parekh, and Ashish Redij, have played a vital role in making this tournament a success. The Woman of the Match award, donated by Nadim Memon, underscores the commitment to recognizing exceptional individual efforts throughout the event.

The tournament is steered by Ms. Arundhati Ghosh, Secretary of the Sporting Union Club, along with an industrious organizing team comprising Hemangi Naik, Laxmikant Amrutkar, Hemant Pednekar, Vidula Wagle, Ranjit Dalvi, and Suhas Joshi, ensuring seamless execution and thrilling cricketing moments.

Match Summary: Bhama Cricket Club vs. Sponsors Team

The match, played at New Hind, Matunga, on January 14, 2025, witnessed Bhama Cricket Club overpowering the Sponsors Team with a resounding 137-run victory.

First Innings: Bhama Cricket Club Posts a Mammoth Total

After winning the toss, Bhama Cricket Club opted to bat first and delivered a commanding performance. Anju Singh was the star of the innings, smashing an unbeaten 134 off just 50 balls, featuring a flurry of boundaries. She was well-supported by Hrudayesha Patil, who contributed a valuable 46 runs off 33 balls. Together, they propelled Bhama Cricket Club to a formidable total of 214 runs.

For the Sponsors Team, Reeya Bhavsar was the standout bowler, claiming 1 wicket in her 2-over spell.

Second Innings: Sponsors Team Struggles in the Chase

Chasing a daunting target of 215, the Sponsors Team could not build any significant partnerships and were restricted to a total of 77 runs. Reeya Bhavsar top-scored with 33 runs off 49 balls, while Ananya Bagwe added a quick 22 runs off 18 balls.

Bhama Cricket Club’s bowlers maintained tight control, with Chandani Kanojiya delivering an economical spell, taking 1 wicket in her 3 overs.

Highlights of the Match:

Woman of the Match: Anju Singh for her remarkable knock of 134* off 50 balls.

Batting Star: Hrudayesha Patil for her supportive 46 runs off 33 balls.

Bowling Excellence: Chandani Kanojiya for her disciplined spell (3-0-10-1).

Bhama Cricket Club’s comprehensive victory reflected their dominance in both batting and bowling, adding yet another exciting chapter to the 5th Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy. The match further highlighted the importance of such tournaments in nurturing and showcasing talent in women’s cricket.