In the match between RDS Cricket Academy and Azamgarh Stadium , the former got the
opportunity to bat first scored 250 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 35 overs with Vishwakant Pratap
Yadav scoring 74 runs in 62 balls with 6 fours , 3 sixes and strike rate of 119.35! He was assisted by
Aman Maurya who scored 75 runs in 60 balls.
Muzzamil and Riyan of opposition took 3 wickets each. Their team could score only 117 runs at the loss of 10 wickets in 24.4 overs where Lukman of RDS Cricket Academy took 4 wickets!
In the U-17 Mira Bhayandar Challenger tournament, Virat Chaturvedi was awarded as “man of the series” as he took 11 wickets and scored 70 runs in the 4 matches played during the tournament! Playing for BCA U17 Team, Virat scored the highest 27 runs in 23 balls and also took 3 wickets in 3 overs giving only 19 runs vs United Sports ! In another match, Skipper Virat scored 20 runs in 22 balls and took 4 wickets in 3 overs with an economy of 6.00. Virat was also adjudged as the best fielder in the series taking 4 catches and affecting 2 run outs.
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NMSA Vashi U16 and Ghatkopar Center U16 clashed against each other on May 14 and 15 at Nerul Gymkhana. NMSA Vashi won the toss and elected to bat during the Kalpesh Govind Koli Memorial Tournament.
Batting first, NMSA Vashi were bowled out for a paltry 88 in 27.5 overs. Arya Gaikwad top scored with 22 runs off 35 balls. On the other hand, Ghatkopar Center’s Chirag Modak wreaked havoc with the ball and scalped 7-14 in nine overs. The left arm spinner bowled six maiden overs and spun the web around Vashi’s batters.
In reply, Ghatkopar Center posted 8-305 in 68.2 overs and took a handsome lead of 217 runs. Omkar Patankar starred with the bat scoring 76 runs off 88 balls. On the other hand, NMSA Vashi’s Arya Gaikwad was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed 3-88 in 19 overs.
Trailing by 217 runs, NMSA Vashi scored 188 in 64 overs and were bowled out in their second innings. Yash Jadhav (52) was the lone warrior in the fight. Ghatkopar Center’s Swaroop Rane bagged 4-43 in 13 overs and received good support from Chirag Modak. Picking up from where he had left in the first innings, Modak struck with 2-20 in 20 overs, including 14 maidens. In total, the left arm spinner accounted for 9-34 in 29 overs, including 20 maidens.
Chirag Modak was the top performer in the match. He picked up nine wickets and scored 24 not out off 77 balls. As a result, Ghatkopar Center beat NMSA Vashi by an innings and 29 runs.
On May 17, Viva Supermarket took on Cipla Ltd. in the semi-final of ‘D’ Division Times Shield. Viva Supermarket won the toss and elected to field at Western Railway cricket ground in Mumbai.
Invited to bat first, Cipla were bowled out cheaply for 98 in 18.5 overs. Daljit Thaker top scored with 28 runs off 36 balls but kept losing partners at regular intervals. On the other hand, Viva Supermarket had an extraordinary outing with the ball. Mayur Mangela and Bharat Patil were the wreckers-in-chief as they scalped 5-21 and 4-14 respectively in four overs.
In reply, Viva Supermarket made lightwork of the chase as they completed the formalities in 14.2 overs with six wickets in hand. Shikhar Thakur led the run chase with a run a ball 27. Umesh Gurjar too played his part as he scored 24 runs off 17 balls. On the other hand, Cipla’s Umar Khan was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed 2-25 in four overs.
Viva Supermarket beat Cipla Ltd. by six wickets to cruise to the finals of ‘D’ Division Times Shield.
Mumbai: All-rounder Tanish Shetty hogged all the limelight with his magnificent performances, taking 5 wickets for 72 runs and later a quick fire knock of 106 runs, which ensured Goregaon Centre emerged champions, getting the better of Vasai Centre on the basis of having gained the crucial first innings lead on the second day of their two-day final of the 25th Ajit Naik Memorial Under-14 selection trials cricket tournament 2022, organised by Worli Sports Club under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the WSC ground, Worli on Tuesday.
The energetic Tanish demonstrated his all-round prowess in great measure and his efforts tilted the scales heavily in favour of the Goregaon Centre. After destroying the opponents’ batting line-up on the first day, the number four bat, Tanish proved that he is equally proficient with the bat and his century effort came from just 75 balls and included 14 exquisite hits to the boundary ropes and two powerful strokes over the fence.
Opener Arjun Lotlikar also played a stroke-filled inning scoring 86 runs from 111 balls, with 11 boundaries and a solitary six. Middle-order bat Ishan Malaviya also enjoyed his stay at the crease making a 77-ball 73 runs which contained six boundaries. The other opening bat, Aayush Makwana contributed 31 runs in the team’s success. Vasai Centre’s all-rounder Aarav Malhotra (2/48) was their most successful bowler.
Earlier, Vasai Centre resuming at the overnight score of 216 for 5 wickets in 89 overs lost the remaining wickets for the addition of just 16 runs in 7.2 overs as their first innings closed at 232 in 96.2 overs. Goregaon Centre’s Left-arm spinner Tanish, who had taken 4 wickets on the opening day picked up one more, to finish with figures of 5 for 72 runs. Goregaon Centre’s second left-arm spinner Nikash Nerurkar (4/36) played a good supporting role claiming the other 4 wickets to fall on the second day.
Undoubtedly Tanish was later declared the ‘Player of the Match’.
Brief scores: Vasai Centre – 1st innings: 232 all out, 96.2 overs (Advait Kandalkar 64, Swapnil Verma 49, Kshitij Pradyumn Pal 42, Devansh Trivedi 31; Tanish Shetty 5/72, Nikash Nerurkar 4/36) drew with Goregaon Centre – ist innings: 380 for 6 wickets, 74 overs (Tanish Shetty 106 (75-balls, 14x4s, 2x6s), Arjun Lotlikar 86 (111-balls, 11x4s, 1x6s), Ishan Malaviya 73 (77-balls, 6x4s), Aayush Makwana 31; Aarav Malhotra 2/48). Result: Match drawn, Goregaon won on the basis of first innings lead.
Player of the Match: Tanish Shetty (Goregaon).

The leg spin is one of the most difficult bowling arts to master in cricket. Known as the art of spin bowling, it allows for the player to have amazing control over the ball. There is no question that it is one of the impactful delivery methods. Even though everyone performs it a bit differently, with focused practice and dedication, you can learn how to master leg-spin. To bowl leg spin, start by turning your left side toward the target if the ball is in your right hand. then, straighten your arms out to each side and use your front arm to generate momentum. Next, rotate your body to generate speed while swinging your back arm over your head.
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On May 16, New Hind Sports Club locked horns against Bharat Cricket Club in Kandivali, Mumbai during the U25 John Bright T20 Tournament. New Hind Sports Club won the toss and elected to bat.
Batting first, New Hind Sports Club posted 153 runs in 19 overs before they were bowled out inside 20 overs. Opening batter Rugved More starred with the bat as he muscled 63 runs off 45 balls. More’s innings was embellished with 10 boundaries. Apart from him, Karan Shah (24) and Harshal Jadhav (32) were the other top contributors with the bat. On the other hand, Bharat Cricket Club’s Ajinkya Pawar was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 3-26 in four overs.
In reply, Bharat Cricket Club were bundled out for 111 in 15.5 overs, falling short of 42 runs. Rahul Magade led the run chase from the front with a 24-ball 41 however did not find able allies. On the other hand, New Hind Sports Club’s bowlers had a good outing as they derailed the run chase. Yogesh Dongre and Viraj Jadhav were the wreckers-in-chief as they claimed three wickets apiece.
New Hind Sports Club’s Rugved More powered his team to a 42-run win over Bharat Cricket Club in U25 John Bright T20 Tournament.
On May 13, Datamatics Global Services took on Deutsche Bank in Mumbai during the quarter final of ‘E’ Division Times Shield. Datamatics Global Services won the toss and elected to bat.
Batting first, Datamatics Global Services posted a modest score of 9-117 in 20 overs. Akash Palande top scored with 25 runs off 28 balls. Saurabh Khaire (24) and Rohidas Koyande (22) also made useful contributions with the bat lower down the order. For Deutsche Bank, Sameer Desai was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 3-11 in four overs.
In response, Deutsche Bank failed to chase down the target as they were bowled out for a paltry 89 in 17.1 overs. Nishant Kamble (23) and Vineet Angne (20) fought hard but failed to see their side home. On the other hand, Datamatics Global Services’ Suyash Ghegade was the wrecker-in-chief as he claimed 3-15 in four overs. Ghegade was the most successful bowler as he derailed the opposition’s run chase.
Datamatics Global Services pipped Deutsche Bank by 28 runs to advance to the semi-finals of ‘E’ Division Times Shield.
Played at 40+ Cricket Ground in Belapur, NMSA Vashi U16 after opting to bat first were all out for 341 runs in 73.1 overs. Yaseen Saudagar coming at no.3 almost scored half of the team runs scoring a brilliant century. Yaseen smashed 166 runs off 205 balls smashing 28 boundaries and a six. From the bowlers, it was Mann Bhanushali being the pick of the lot. Right arm spinner Mann returned with exceptional bowling figures of 6/68 in 18.1 overs which included 4 maidens including the prized scalp of Centurion Yaseen.
Belapur Center U16 in reply were all out for 175 runs courtesy a fifer from left arm spinner Arya Gaikwad. Arya took 5/52 in 13 overs with a maiden. NMSA Vashi in 2nd innings were 105/3 in 22.4 overs where in Mann was again the pick of the lot taking 2 wkts ending with a match haul of 8 wkts.
NMSA Vashi won on 1st innings lead, Yaseen Saudagar was the standout performer with 166 runs while Arya and Mann impressed with the ball.
Played at Young Zoroastrian, Azad Maidan, SP Group Cricket Academy after being put to bat first posted a total of 118/10 in 25.2 overs. Opener Azim Khan top scored with 51 runs off 64 balls smashing 9 boundaries while no.3 bat Varun chipped in with 30 runs. From the bowlers, Chaitanya Patil with 3/16 in 4 overs including a maiden was the pick of the lot.

PRO Cricket Academy in reply were all out for 109 runs in 31.2 overs courtesy brilliant bowling from Sunny Jaiswar and Azim Khan. Azim who earlier top scored with the bat also bagged 3 wkts for 17 runs in 5 overs. Sunny Jaiswar with 3/6 in 5 overs and 2 maidens was the pick of the lot as SP Group Cricket Academy won the match by 9 runs. Azim Khan for his all-round performance was declared ‘man of the match’
