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’
Mumbai: Mumbai Police Gymkhana scored a comfortable 8-wicket win against Shivaji Park Gymkhana in the opening match of the John Bright Cricket Club organised MCA Rathod Trophy Under-25 T20 knockout cricket tournament, played at the Police Gymkhana ground on Monday.
Batting first, Shivaji Park Gymkhana was dismissed for 104 runs in 18.4 overs and in response Mumbai Police easily chased the target reaching 108 for 2 wickets in 13.4 overs. Harshit Janvadkar who scored 57 runs was later declared ‘Player of the Match’.
In other matches, Dr. D.Y. Patil SA defeated Islam Gymkhana by a narrow 18-run margin and Dadar Union charged to a 78-run win against Sainath SC.
Brief scores: Shivaji Park Gymkhana 104 all out, 18.4 overs (Jayesh Pokhre 30; Omkar Malekar 2/16, Saksham Parshar 2/20) lost to Mumbai Police Gymkhana 108 for 2 wickets, 13.4 overs (Harshit Janvadkar 57). Result: Mumbai Police Gymkhana won by 8 wickets.
Player of the Match: Harshit Janvadkar (Mumbai Police).
Dr. D.Y. Patil SA 148 for 8, 20 overs (Akshay Sardesai 80; Nadeem Shaikh 2/40) beat Islam Gymkhana 130 all out, 18.4 overs (Rahul Kesari 23; Shantanu Kadam 3/32, Uzar Khan 2/20). Result: D.Y. Patil SA won by 18 runs.
Player of the Match: Akshay Sardesai (Dr. D.Y. Patil).
Dadar Union 206 for 9, 20 overs (Siddharth Akre 88, Aashay Dube 38; Ritik Bohra 3/22, Durvesh Pitale 3/30) beat Sainath SC 128 all out, 11 overs (Rahul Nandgaonkar 43; Sangram Bhalekar 5/13, Pratul Devkate 3/12). Result: Dadar Union won by 78 runs.
Player of the Match: Siddharth Akre (Dadar Union).
Mumbai: Goregaon Centre produced a late fight back with left-arm spinner Tanish Shetty picking up three crucial wickets and restricting Vasai Centre to 216 for 5 wickets in 89 overs in their first innings at stumps on the first day of their two-day final of the 25th Ajit Naik Memorial Under-14 selection trials cricket tournament 2022, organised by WSC under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the WSC ground, on Monday. Pritesh Bengani and Aarav Malhotra were batting on 8 and 3 runs respectively at close of play.
Sent in to bat, Vasai were cruising along at 196 for 2 wickets in the 75th over and looked set for a big total. But, a sudden lapse in concentration saw them lose three wickets, all to the guiles of Tanish, and for the addition of just nine runs from as many overs. First, Tanish trapped opener Swapnil Verma who batted responsibly making 49 runs from 230-balls and in his next over clean bowled the well-set Advait Kandalkar for 64 (77-balls, 7x4s) runs. He then got rid of Yuvraj Patil who fell cheaply for just 5 runs and reduced Vasai to 209 for 5 in the 83rd over. Later, Pritesh and Aarav were cautious and ensured the team did not encounter more setbacks.
When play resumes on Tuesday, the lower order Vasai batsmen will have to stay focused and bat with purpose to score runs quickly, and build a big total in order to put pressure on the Goregaon batsmen.
Brief scores: Vasai Centre – 1st innings: 216 for 5 wickets, 89 overs (Advait Kandalkar 64 (77-b, 7x4s), Swapnil Verma 49 (230-balls, 7x4s; Kshitij Pradyumn Pal 42 (61-balls, 7x4s), Devansh Trivedi 31 (87-balls, 3x4s); Tanish Shetty 4/63) Vs Goregaon Centre.
Mumbai Cricket is one of the most competitive states in India where thousands of cricketers grind across different levels. To make it into the Mumbai’s Ranji Squad is indeed a matter of honor because only a few can make it in the playing XI. One such player who has made a mark for himself in this 2022 season is left-arm spinner Ajay Mishra. 26yr old Ajay Mishra who practices at Khar Gymkhana practices under Coach Bharat Karnik and the left arm spinner has left behind an impact in top MCA Touraments this season.
The season started with playing for Khar Gymkhana in Madhav Mantri Tournament where he bagged a brilliant fifer taking 5/13 vs Wellington Cricket Club followed by an impressive 4/18 vs PJ Hindu Gymkhana. Later in the Police Shield Match vs Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Ajay scored 55* for Parkophene Cricketers contributing in his team’s win by 161 runs. That was not all, Ajay continued his purple patch with the ball being one of the top bowlers in the Top Division Purshottam Shield Tournament bagging 15 scalps in 3 matches including two fifers with Best Bowling Figures of 7/20 vs Apollo Cricket Club.
Ajay Mishra Bowling in Nets: https://youtube.com/shorts/wTSKNrYCO4c?feature=share
Post his brilliant individual performances in MCA Tournaments, Ajay also impressed in Times Shield which is one of the marquee Corporate Tournaments of Mumbai Cricket. Representing Teleperformance, Ajay bagged 4wkts vs Repro India helping Teleperformance win in commanding fashion. Ajay also recently played in T20 Thane Premier League taking 3/14 in 4 overs vs Vijay Shirke C.A representing Benetton Cricket Club.
With a slew of consistent performances throughout the season, left-arm spinner Ajay has certainly made a strong case of himself for the upcoming Ranji Selections.
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