On Tuesday, Payyade Sports Club’s captain and all-rounder, Mahi Thakkar dazzled with bat and ball to power her side to the semi-final of the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy in Thane. Payyade Sports Club beat Fort Youngster Cricket Club by seven wickets as they chased 231 in just 26.3 overs.
Batting first, Fort Youngster Cricket Club posted a competitive total of 230 before they were bowled out in 34.3 overs. They did not last for the allotted 40 overs. Manasi Patil top scored with 57 with some contributions from Hiya Pandit (36), Sanmaya Upadhyay (36), and Bhumika Rai (22). However, the star of the day, Mahi Thakkar wreaked havoc with the ball as she scalped four wickets.
To pick up from where she left with the ball, Mahi dominated with the bat, scoring 76. The right-handed batter led the run chase from the front along with Ayushi Singh, who impressed with an unconquered 77. Fort Youngster Cricket Club had an ordinary day with the ball as they leaked runs in plenty. Vedika Magar was the most successful bowler for them with two wickets.
Brief Scores: Fort Youngster Cricket Club 230 all out in 34.3 overs (M Patil 57; M Thakkar 4/42) lost to Payyade Sports Club 235/3 in 26.3 overs (A Singh 77 not out; V Magar 2/30) by 7 wickets
Kshama Patekar won back-to-back player of the match awards in the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy on Monday. Patekar’s all-round brilliance guided defending champions Rajawadi Cricket Club to a seven-wicket win over Victory Cricket Club. With this win, Rajawadi Cricket Club have confirmed their semi-final berth.
Chasing 187, Rajawadi Cricket Club cruised to the target in 31.3 overs at the loss of three wickets. Opener Saloni Kushte (66) top scored with a magnificent half century. Patekar, who early in the day, had claimed three wickets and was the most successful bowler for her side, made a useful contribution with the bat. She scored an undefeated 55 and stitched a 74-run partnership with Kushte. Pooja Shah picked up a couple of wickets for Victory Cricket Club but that didn’t prove to hamper Rajawadi’s chances of qualifying for the semi-final.
Batting first, Victory Cricket Club were reduced to 186/9 in 20 overs. Prisha Devrukhkar starred with the bat scoring a gritty 44. Nandita Trivedi and Kritika Yadav chipped in with 27 runs each. However, that wasn’t enough. Rajawadi Cricket Club’s bowlers came hard at them with Patekar leading the charge. Alongside her, Diksha Pawar tickled the wickets column with two scalps.
Brief Scores: Victory Cricket Club 186/9 in 40 overs (P Devrukhkar 44; K Patekar 3/35) lost to Rajawadi Cricket Club 190/3 in 31.3 overs (S Kushte 66; P Shah 2/44) by 7 wickets
Mumbai, December 8: Opening bat Varun Lavande’s century knock 101 runs (84-balls, 12×4,4×6) was the highlight of MIG Cricket Club’s 7-wicket win over Mumbai Police Gymkhana in a quarter-final match of the 108th Spinny-Purshottam Shield Cricket Tournament 2024, played at the MIG CC ground, Bandra on Sunday.
Batting first Mumbai Police Gymkhana put up a challenging total of 174 all out in 40.2 overs. Sachin Rao 46 runs was the policemen’s best batsman, while left-arm spinner Shreyas Gurav took 5 for 29. In reply, MIG Cricket Club’s powered by Lavande’s innings easily chased the target reaching 178 for 3 wickets in 28 overs. Om Keshkamat who had scored a century in the last match scored an unbeaten 34 runs.
Host P.J. Hindu Gymkhana also advanced to the semi-finals following their fluent 9-wicket win against MCA Cricket Academy.
Choosing to bat, MCA Cricket Academy. were bowled out for 125 runs in 27.3 overs. Harshwardhan B. 46 runs and Yogesh Shinde 22 were the only batters to get runs. Jitendra Paliwal 3 for 19, Atharva Bhosale 3 for 23, and Rahul Sawant 3 for 46 picked the wickets. In response, P.J. Hindu Gymkhana easily scored the winning runs losing just one wicket as they reached 126 in 21.5 overs. Eknath Kerkar 42 runs, Kaushik Chiklikar and Siddhant Adatrao were unbeaten on 39 and 33 as they crossed the finish line.
Brief scores (quarter-finals): Mumbai Police Gymkhana 174 all out, 40.2 overs (Sachin Rao 46; Shreyas Gurav 5/29) lost MIG CC 178 for 3, 28 overs (Varun Lavande 101 (84-balls, 12×4,4×6), Om Keshkamat 34*). Result: MIG CC won by 7 wickets.
MCA Cricket Academy 125 all out, 27.3 overs (Harshwardhan B. 46, Yogesh Shinde 22; Jitendra Paliwal 3/19, Atharva Bhosale 3/23, Rahul Sawant 3/46) lost P.J. Hindu Gymkhana 126 for 1, 21.5 overs (Eknath Kerkar 42, Kaushik Chiklikar 39*, Siddhant Adatrao 33*). Result: Hindu Gymkhana won by 9 wickets.
JVPG Club 216 for 9, 45 over (Abhinav Jagtap 48; A. Maniar 4/29, Jush J. 3/28) beat Muslim United 141 all out, 26 overs (Ajinkya Belose 66, Mahammad Yaseen 33; Yash Pathak 5/36, Samyak Gadhire 3/30). Result: JVPG won by 75 runs.
Ajay Mishra continued his brilliant run in the Purshottam Shield 2024-25, delivering match-winning performances in consecutive games for Payyade Sports Club.
In their first match against Shivaji Park Gymkhana at Oval Maidan, Payyade won the toss and opted to field. The decision paid off as Mishra’s lethal left-arm spin dismantled the opposition, taking 6 wickets for just 16 runs in 8 overs. Shivaji Park Gymkhana was bowled out for a mere 72 runs, and Payyade chased down the target comfortably.
The very next day, Payyade faced Parsee Gymkhana at Parsee Gymkhana Ground. Once again, they chose to field first, and Mishra delivered another masterclass. He picked up 5 wickets for 32 runs in 9 overs, cementing his position as Payyade’s top bowler this season.
With these impressive performances , Ajay Mishra further cemented his credentials as a prominent contender for selection in Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. His ability to perform under pressure and produce match-winning spells makes him a valuable asset.
Payyade Sports Club. continues to showcase dominance in the Purshottam Shield , with players like Ajay Mishra leading the charge. The team’s focus will now shift to maintaining this momentum as the tournament progresses.
Mumbai, December 10 – Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) won a thrilling 1-run victory over Matunga Gymkhana in the MCA President Cup ‘C & D’ Division final, played at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Despite a tough pitch and determined Matunga team, GJG held their nerve to emerge as champions in a dramatic finish.
Sent in to bat first, Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) a batters found it difficult to score quickly on the slow pitch, managing to post a modest total of 132 for 5 in their 20 overs. Left-handed batter Vedansh Patel top-scored with an unbeaten 33 runs, while Pratik Mhatre contributed 36 runs, and Jay Sangani added an unbeaten 24 runs. Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) struggled against Matunga Gymkhana bowlers, with left-arm spinner Yogesh Dicholkar (2 for 14) and off-spinner Kunal Gawand (2 for 22) doing the damage for Matunga.
Matunga Gymkhana, the defending champions, began their chase confidently with openers Ihsaan Amin (24) and Utkarsh Raut (31) putting on 38 runs for the first wicket. Raut and Ronak Shinde (30) followed with a 37-run partnership, but Jolly Gymkhana (GJG)’s bowlers struck at crucial moments, limiting Matunga’s progress.
With 16 runs needed from the final over, Matunga’s hopes rested on Kunal Gawand, who was facing Anzar Mirza. Mirza bowled superbly under pressure, and with 8 runs needed from the last ball, Kunal Gawand hit a six to bring the equation down to a single run. However, it was too late as GJG won the match by just 1 run, securing a dramatic victory.
Despite challenging conditions and a strong performance from Matunga Gymkhana, Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) solid team effort clinched the title in this thrilling final.
Brief Scores (Finals):
C & D Division:
Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana – 132/5 in 20 overs (Pratik Mhatre 36, Vedansh Patel 33*, Jay Sangani 24*; Yogesh Dicholkar 2/14, Kunal Gawand 2/22)
Matunga Gymkhana – 131/6 in 20 overs (Utkarsh Raut 31, Ronak Shinde 30, Ihsaan Amin 24; Vedansh Patel 2/24)
Result: Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana won by 1 run.
This exciting final will be remembered for its tense finish, as Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana managed to dethrone the defending champions in spectacular fashion.
In a do-or-die knockout match to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Purshottam Shield Tournament, P.J. Hindu Gymkhana delivered an outstanding performance to defeat the Cricket Club of India (CCI) by 113 runs. The match, held at the P.J. Hindu Gymkhana ground, was highlighted by a phenomenal 250-run partnership between Siddhant Adhatrao and Gautam Waghela, which turned the game in the home team’s favor.
Batting first after losing the toss, P.J. Hindu Gymkhana faced early trouble as e Cricket Club of India (CCI)’s experienced bowling attack claimed two quick wickets, leaving the team in a precarious position. With the pressure mounting, Siddhant Adhatrao stepped up in a match that was crucial for both his career and his team.
Adhatrao played a scintillating knock, smashing 150 runs off just 96 deliveries, decorated with 18 boundaries and six towering sixes. His counter-attacking innings not only stabilized the innings but also set a solid foundation for a competitive total.
Siddhant Adhatrao was brilliantly supported by Gautam Waghela, who scored an elegant 112 runs off 89 balls. Waghela’s composed innings included 13 fours and 2 sixes, and his partnership with Adhatrao added a massive 250 runs to the scoreboard. Together, they neutralized the early advantage Cricket Club of India (CCI) had gained and propelled P.J. Hindu Gymkhana to a daunting total of 389 runs.
In their chase, Cricket Club of India (CCI) , one of the most respected teams in Mumbai’s cricketing circuit, with a lineup of skilled and experienced players, struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Despite some determined efforts from their batsmen, the pressure of the chase and disciplined bowling from P.J. Hindu Gymkhana resulted in Cricket Club of India (CCI) being bowled out for 276 runs.
This victory marks a significant moment for P.J. Hindu Gymkhana, as they advance to the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament. For Siddhant Adhatrao, the match was a defining one, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure situations.
The match will be remembered for the exceptional partnership between Siddhant Adhatrao and Gautam Waghela,, which not only rescued their team from a tough position but also laid the groundwork for a memorable win. P.J. Hindu Gymkhana now looks ahead to the quarterfinals with confidence and momentum, while, Cricket Club of India (CCI) will reflect on what went wrong in this critical match.
Seldom does the team lose when one of its bowlers picks up a five-wicket haul. Such was the day for Bharat Cricket Club as they went down to Payyade Sports Club by three wickets in the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy on Saturday in Thane.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bharat Cricket Club managed to score 183 before getting bowled out in 37.5 overs. Skipper Ketki Dhure led the charge with a solid knock of 53. Alongside Dhure, opener Dhanashree Waghmare (38) and Shrutika Patil (22) made useful contributions with the bat. However, Bharat Cricket Club could not bat all of the 40 overs as Payyade Sports Club’s bowlers bowled well to scalp wickets at regular intervals. Disha Lote starred with the ball for Payyade Sports Club as she grabbed three wickets.
In reply, Payyade Sports Club chased the target with as many as 49 balls to spare. They lost seven wickets in the process and at one stage it appeared that the match could swing in Bharat Cricket Club’s favour. After the fall of Thakkar’s wicket, Bharat Cricket Club made Payyade Sports Club’s batters toil hard for every run. Eventually, Payyade Sports Club clawed their way back into the match, courtesy of 38-run partnership between Abhilasha Awatramani (17) and Ashlesha Barar (21 not out).
The run chase was well-orchestrated by captain Thakkar, who packed a punch with a blistering knock of 76 from just 42 balls that saw a dozen fours and three sixes. Despite Laxmi Saroj’s (5/69) heroics with the ball, Bharat Cricket Club could not defend the total. Saroj’s fifer was the first of this edition of the tournament.
With this loss, Bharat Cricket Club have been knocked out of the tournament. Payyade Sports Club will feature in the next stage of this competition.
Brief Scores: Bharat Cricket Club 183 all out in 37.5 overs (K Dhure 53; D Lote 3/28) lost to Payyade Sports Club 184/7 in 31.5 overs (M Thakkar 76; L Saroj 5/69) by 3 wickets
Victory Cricket Club’s Mahek Pokar smashed the first century of the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy as she plundered 112 runs off 101 balls against Sports Field Cricket Club on Friday in Thane to help her team register a humongous win of 202 runs.
Pokar’s power-packed innings that was laced with 20 fours steered Victory Cricket Club to a formidable score of 293/4 in 40 overs. Alongside this right-handed opening batter, her partner, Alina Mulla (61) stitched 184-run partnership to set the tone of the match. While the opening pair of Victory Cricket Club went hammer and tongs, the bowlers of Sports Field Cricket Club had no answers to stop the run flow. The only silver lining in the dark bowling cloud of Sports Field Cricket Club was Aakruti Bhoir, who, albeit bleeding 59 runs in her eight over spell, scalped two wickets.
Chasing a mammoth 294 for a win, Sports Field Cricket Club’s batting collapsed like a pack of cards. They were bowled out for a paltry 91 in 30.1 overs. Apart from Priyanka Rathod (31) and Palak Dharamshi (29) none of the batters looked in shape. For Victory Cricket Club, Aleena Khan stood out with the ball as she snapped three wickets conceding just 27 runs in her eight overs, including one maiden.
Having suffered a crushing defeat, Sports Field Cricket Club have made their way out of the tournament. Victory Cricket Club, on the other hand, have advanced to the next stage.
Brief Scores: Victory Cricket Club 293/4 in 40 overs (M Pokar 112; A Bhoir 2/59) beat Sports Field Cricket Club 91 all out in 30.1 overs (P Rathod 31; A Khan 3/27) by 202 runs
This Article is written by Juili Balal
Leading from the front, captain of Glorious Cricket Club, Sadhvi Sanjay powered her team to a mammoth 139-run win over Dahisar Sports Club on Thursday in the fourth match of the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy in Thane.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first at Central Maidan, Glorious Cricket Club put together 215 runs in 36.3 overs before they were bowled out inside the full quota of 40 overs. Sadhvi, who opened the batting, smashed 79 runs from 76 balls, including a dozen boundaries. She also stitched a crucial 97-run partnership with Sharaddha Shetty (50) for the second wicket to help her side post a respectable score on board. While Muskan Kanojia (3/64) and Sharanya Phadte (2/35) tried to create inroads by picking five wickets between them, they couldn’t stem the free-flow of runs.
In reply, Dahisar Sports Club toppled like nine pins as they were bundled out for a paltry 76 in 26.3 overs. The off-spin twins, Vaishnavi Verma (3/24) and Akshara Pillai (3/7) accounted for six wickets to take the wind out of the opposition’s sails. With wickets falling all around them, Tanvi Gawade (14) and Samiya Hussain (16) were the only two batters, who managed to score in double digits.
Dahisar Sports Club have been knocked out of the tournament, whereas Glorious Cricket Club have taken a step forward in this competition.
Brief Scores: Glorious Cricket Club 215 all out in 36.3 overs (S Sanjay 79; M Kanojiya 3/64) beat Dahisar Sports Club 76 all out in 26.3 overs (S Hussain 16; A Pillai 3/7) by 139 runs
This Article is written by Juili Balal
Sharvi Save, captain of Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Association, scored a scintillating half-century and picked three wickets against Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation on Wednesday in the third match of the fifth edition of the Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy in Thane. However, her valiant effort went in vain as her team fell shy of 43 runs chasing 229.
Batting first, Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation posted 228/9 in 40 overs. Former India player and captain of the team, Punam Raut led from the front with a stellar 78 off 75, smashing nine fours. Besides Raut, Sara Samant (28) and Anisha Shetty (30) were the other major contributors with the bat. Though the leg spin twins in Sharvi Save (3/34) and Yayati Gavad (4/50) struck at regular intervals, sloppiness in the field costed their team the match.
In response, Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Association were restricted to 185/9 in 40 overs. Save, who opened the batting, dazzled with a 67-ball 81, hammering 11 fours and a six. She failed to find able allies as wickets tumbled all around her. Snehlata Dhangada (26) and Lipi Deep (26) showed some resistance but they too perished against the run of play. Aditi Surve (2/22), Siddhi Pawar (2/31), and Kritika Krishnakumar (2/43) were impressive with the ball as they scalped two wickets apiece.
Having conceded a defeat against Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation, Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Association have made their way out of this tournament.
Brief Scores: Dilip Vengsarkar Foundation 228/9 in 40 overs (P Raut 78; Y Gavad Bisht 4/50) beat Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Association 185/9 in 40 overs (S Save 81; A Surve 2/22) by 43 runs
This article is written by Juili Ballal.