Played at Dadaji Konddev Stadium in Thane, DSCA Sports Group opting to bat first posted a total of 104/8 in 20 overs. Omneel Jadhav at no.6 top scored with 29* while Hrusikesh Pawar was the pick of the lot taking 3/12 in 4 overs.
Chasing 109 looked like a mere formality as opener Hrushikesh who earlier grabbed 3 wkts also opened the innings to score a thrilling 83* off mere 34 balls to take the game away from the opposition. Golden Star CC won the match by 10 wkts and 12.2 overs to spare in what turned out to be an outright commanding win.
Invited to bat first, Bank of Baroda were bundled out for 170 in 31. 5 overs. Opening batter Neeraj Sharma was the lone warrior in the fight as he muscled a 72-ball 98. Sharma missed out on a well deserved century as Shiv Puri got the better of him. Puri and Vivek Tiwari were the wreckers-in-chief for Golden Eagle as the duo scalped four wickets apiece.
In reply, Golden Eagle made light work of the run chase as they completed the formalities in just 13. 4 overs. Vinayak Gupta, who opened the batting, led the run chase with an undefeated century. Gupta plundered a blistering 126 off 54 balls to power his team to a comprehensive win. This was his third consecutive century in the tournament. On the other hand, Bank of India’s bowling looked listless as they had no answers to the questions posed by Golden Eagle.
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Mumbai: Kiran Khanvilkar’s superb bowling spell of 6 wickets for just 9 runs was the highlight of BEST Arts & Sports Club’s fighting 46-run victory over General Insurance Corporation (GIC) CC in the Plate Category semi-final match of the 10th Insurance Shield T20 Inter-Office Cricket Tournament, organised by Oriental Insurance Corporation under the aegis of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) and played at the Air India ground, Kalina.
BEST after winning the toss elected to bat, but the batting was unable to dominate the GIC bowlers and they could only manage to score 106 runs for 9 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Sunil Raut was the only batsman to stay long in the middle and make 31 runs, while GIC bowlers Anikit Goutam 4 for 17 and Anand Yadav 2 for 15 claimed most of the wickets.
Defending a low target, BEST rose to the challenge as they showed solid determination and Khanvilkar did the trick taking crucial wickets and with Kunal Misal (3 for 22) providing good support, they dismissed GIC for just 60 runs in 15.3 overs.
In the other semi-final, Shiva Yadav’s all-round abilities (2 wickets for 10 runs and unbeaten 41 runs) helped Larsen & Toubro charge to 8-wicket win against hosts Air India ‘B’ and to set up a clash with BEST in the final.
Air India chose to bat after winning the toss and managed to close their innings at 122 for 7 wickets from the stipulated 20 overs. Only Niketan Advirkar 30 runs was able to get some good runs to prop the Air India total. In response, Larsen & Toubro lost only two wickets in surpassing the rival total reaching 123 for 2 wickets in 16.4 overs. Yadav was unbeaten on 41 runs and keeping him company till the end was Sagar Kamble 30 not out.
Brief scores – Plate Group (semi-finals): BEST Arts & SC 106 for 9 wickets, 20 overs (Sunil Raut 31; Anikit Goutam 4/17, Anand Yadav 2/15) beat General Insurance Corporation CC 60 all out, 15.3 overs (Kiran Khanvilkar 6/9, Kunal Misal 3/22). Result: BEST A&SC won by 46 runs.
Air India ‘B’ 122 for 7 wickets, 20 overs (Niketan Advirkar 30; Shiva Yadav 2/10) lost to Larsen & Toubro SC 123 for 2 wickets, 16.4 overs (Shiva Yadav 41 not out, Sagar Kamble 30 not out). Result: Larsen & Toubro won by 8 wickets.
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Mumbai: An impressive bowling spell by Aarav Malhatora who claimed 6 wickets for 31 runs secured Vasai Centre a thumping victory against Nallasopara Centre by an innings and 12 runs on the second day of their first round match 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 Sainath Sports Club ground, Virar. Aarav who finished with 8 wickets was declared as the ‘Player of the Match’.
Nallasopara were bowled out for 147 in the first innings and in reply Vasai declared their first innings at 245 for 5 wickets after Kshitij Pal missed a century falling for 97 runs (141-balls, 14x4s, 1x6s) and to take a 98 runs lead. The Nallasopara batters fared miserably in the second, getting dismissed for 86 runs in 31.5 overs and losing the game.
Chinchani Centre strike bowler Aarush Thakur also had a fruitful day taking 7 wickets for 19 runs in the second innings to send Tarapur Centre crushing to a 238-run defeat. Aarush had claimed 2 wickets in the first innings and with a total of 9 wickets in the match was named ‘Player of the Tournament’.
Batting first, Chinchani Centre scored 338 for 9 wickets declared in 87 overs in the first innings and declared the second innings after scoring 134 runs for 3 wickets in 15 overs. Tarapur Centre boosted by captain Daiwik Save’s century 102 runs and Vedant Raut’s 45 runs managed to score 175 all out in 45.1 overs. In the second innings, the Tarapur batting collapsed as they folded for just 59 in 34.5 overs. Aarush and Vidhiraj Sukla 2 for 5 did the damage.
In another match, all-rounder Gajanan Narapgol played a key role with bat and ball to help Azad Maidan Centre inflict a comprehensive innings and 107 runs victory against Elf Oval Centre at the Elf ground Oval Maidan. Azad Maidan declared their first innings at 275 for 9 wickets in 81 overs with Gajanan scoring 58 runs.
Elf Oval batting flopped in both innings. They were dismissed for 88 in 39 overs in the first essay with Saransh Sharma claiming 3 wickets for 10 runs. In the second innings Elf were again bundled out for 80 runs in 22.5 overs. Yuhan Sharma 4 for 21 and Gajanan 3 for 15 destroyed the Elf innings. Gajanan won the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
Brief scores: Nallasopara Centre 147 all out, 42.1 overs & 86 all out, 31.5 overs (Aarav Malhotra 6/31, Adved Raut 2/21) lost to Vasai Centre 245 for 5 wickets declared, 64.2 overs (Kshitij Pradyumn Pal 97 (141-balls, 16x4s, 1x6s), Nathaniel Fereira 42, Advait Kandalkar 34 not out; Vedant Sutar 3/18, Prasoon Singh 2/48). Result: Vasai Centre won by an innings and 12 runs.
Chinchani Centre 338 for 9 wkts decl, 87 overs & 134 for 3 wkts decl, 15 overs (Devik Bhoir 53 not out) beat Tarapur Centre 175 all out, 45.1 overs (Daiwik Save 102, Vedant Raut 45; Priyansh Pawar 3/53, Harshit Tiwary 2/25, Nirbhay Keni 2/28, Aarush Thakur 2/15) & 59 all out, 34.5 overs (Vedant Raut 39 not out; Aarush Thakur 7/19, Vidhiraj Sukla 2/5). Result: Chinchani Centre won by 238 runs.
Azad Maidan 275 for 9 wkts decl, 81 overs (Gajanan Narapgol 58) beat Elf Oval 88 all out, 39 overs (Saransh Sharma 3/10) & 80 all out, 22.5 overs (Yuhan Sharma 4/21, Gajanan Narapgol 3/15). Result: Azad Maidan won by an innings and 107 runs.
Matunga Centre 114 all out, 52.3 overs (Shaurya Rai 39; Shlok Kadav 4/25, Saad Khan 4/33) and 129 for 5, 61 overs (Aayush Shete 58 not out, Shaurya Narvekar 33) drew with Mahul Centre 247 for 6 wickets, 53 overs (Aeklavya khade158, Alanbhya Dhulekar 37; Dhairya Rasam 3/30). Result: Match drawn, Mahul took 1st innings lead.
Nerul Centre 422 for 4 wicket, 82 overs & 60 for no loss, 11 overs (Aayush Shinde 33 not out) drew with Chembur Centre 145 all out, 62.2 overs (Siddhant Kedar 34; Vedant Gore 3/38, Vedant Sonawale 3/23). Result: Match drawn, Nerul took 1st innings lead.
Mumbai: Aayush Shinde was in sparkling batting form and scored a 205-ball double century, 208 runs, to steer Nerul Centre to a commanding 422 for 4 wickets in 82 overs against Chembur Centre on the first day of their 2-day match 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 SRT-2 ground, Kandivali on Monday.
The opening bat Aayush’s marathon innings was laced with 40 sweetly-times shots to the boundary ropes. Aayush’s teammates Aagneya Aadi 58 runs, Kanav Saini batting 42 runs, Varad Magar 41 runs, and Sudhan Sundarraj 36 runs made the Chembur bowlers toil. Shoaib Ansari 2 for 105 was the most successful Chembur bowler.
In another match, Azad Maidan Centre look set to take the lead against Elf Oval Central. Batting first, Azad Maidan declared their first innings at 275 for 9 wickets in 81 overs. Het Patel top-scored with 77 runs, Gajanan Narapgol and Nikhil Verma contributed 58 and 38 runs respectively, while Krishna Datta claimed 5 wickets for 59 runs and Atharva Bangar took 2 for 15 runs. Later, Saransh Sharma grabbed two quick wickets as Elf Oval were reeling at 2 wickets for just one run on the board.
Vasai Centre were well-placed to take the first innings lead against Nallasopara Centre at the Sainath Sports Club ground, Virar. Vasai dismissed Nallasopara Centre for 147 runs in 42.1 overs with Elton F. 49 runs and Prasoon Singh 31 runs being the only two Nallasopara batsmen to get some runs. Vasai bowlers Yuvraj Patil 3 for 34, Nathaniel Fereira 2 for 35, Aarav Malhotra 2 for 20, and Adved Raut 2 for 28 shared the wickets. In reply Vasai Centre were comfortably placed at 103 for 2 wickets in 30 overs with Kshitij Pradyumn Pal making 43 runs.
Brief scores:
T.S. Naidu Group: Azad Maidan Centre 275 for 9 wickets declared, 81 overs (Het Patel 77, Gajanan Narapgol 58, Nikhil Verma 38; Krishna Datta 5/59, Atharva Bangar 2/15) Vs Elf Oval Centre 1 for 2 wickets, 1 over (Saransh Sharma 2/1).
Ajit Naik Group: Nerul Centre 422 for 4 wickets, 82 overs (Aayush Shinde 208 (205-balls, 40s), Aagneya Aadi 58, Kanav Saini 42 batting, Varad Magar 41, Sudhan Sundarraj 36; Shoaib Ansari 2/105) Vs Chembur Centre.
Naresh Sahani Group: Nallasopara Centre 147 all out, 42.1 overs (Elton F. 49, Prasoon Singh 31; Yuvraj Patil 3/34, Nathaniel Fereira 2/35, Aarav Malhotra 2/20, Adved Raut 2/28) Vs Vasai Centre 103 for 2 wickets, 30 overs (Kshitij Pradyumn Pal 43).
Bernard Santiago Group: Kalyan Centre 99 all out, 32.3 overs (Aditya V.S. 27; Ronil Jhanjani 4/23, Himanshu Singh 3/19) Vs Badalapur Centre 172 for 1 wicket, 48 overs ((Vansh Chumble batting 68, Mayur Wadhwani batting 40, Shubam Gupta 40).
On May 2, Sainath Cricket Academy handed a crushing 111-run defeat to BCA Rangers during the Mira Bhayandar Challenger League (MBCL). BCA Rangers won the toss and elected to field at the Bravo Cricket Academy.
Riding on Sanchit Sawantakar’s delectable half-century, Sainath Cricket Academy put together 6-170 in 20 overs. The opening batter mustered 58 runs off 59 balls, including eight boundaries. Sumesh Jadhav was the other major contributor with the bat as he muscled a 34-ball 45. On the other hand, Yuvraj Singh and Akshar Darji were the most successful bowlers for BCA Rangers. The duo struck with two wickets apiece.
In reply, BCA Rangers were bundled out for a paltry score of 59 in 13.3 overs. None of the batters scored in double digits for BCA Rangers. Captain Pratik Suvarna top scored with 8 runs off 18 balls. On the other hand, Sainath Cricket Academy’s Veer Shinde was the wrecker-in-chief as he scalped 3-4 in two overs.
Sanchit Sawantakar was the top performer in the match. Sawantkar’s half-century steered Sainath Cricket Academy to a 111-run win over BCA Rangers during the Mira Bhayandar Challenger League (MBCL).
On April 28, BCA Warriors locked horns against BCA Rangers during the Mira Bhayandar Challenger League (MBCL). BCA Rangers won the toss and elected to field at the Bravo Cricket Academy.
Invited to bat, BCA Warriors posted a commanding total of 2-176 in 20 overs. Opening batter Pankaj Singh plundered a blistering century to power his team to a competitive score. Singh smashed 14 boundaries and a six during his blitzkrieg of 103 not out from 67 balls. On the other hand, BCA Rangers’ bowling had no answers to the questions posed by the attacking batting of BCA Warriors. Dhyey Dave and Vedat Pavaskar were the only two wicket-takers as they chipped in with one each.
In reply, BCA Rangers were bowled out cheaply for 86 in 18.1 overs. Opening batter Yuvraj Singh was the lone warrior in the fight as he top scored with a 22-ball 29. On the other hand, BCA Warriors’ Vedant Shetty and Aniket Chaurasia wreaked havoc with the ball as they struck with two wickets apiece.
Pankaj Singh was the top performer in the match. Singh’s century guided BCA Warriors to a 90-run win over BCA Rangers during the Mira Bhayandar Challenger League (MBCL).
Played at Dadaji Konddev Stadium in Thane, Maharashtra Cricket Academy opting to bat first posted a modest total of 111/10 in 19.1 overs. Nehal Katakdhond at no.4 was the top scorer with 31 runs off 25 balls. From the bowlers, spinner Parikshit Valsangkar with 3/20 in 4 overs and Ashish Chuaa with 3/21 in 3.1 overs were the pick of the lot.
Ambernath Sports in reply chased down the total with ease winning the match by 8 wkts and 7.3 overs to spare. Parikshit Valsangkar who was sent to open the innings made full use of the opportunity scoring an impressive 49 off 32 balls. Sumit Dawani at no.3 remained unbeaten on 45* off 31 balls helping Ambernath cross the victory line in an commanding fashion.
Ambernath Sports won by 8 wkts, Parikshit Valsangkar declared ‘man of the match’ & Sumit Dawani declared ‘game changer of the match’
Boys CC after being put to bat first at Dadaji Konddev Stadium in Thane posted a total of 168/8 in 20 overs. Opener Avadhoot Dandekar provided a brilliant start with his knock of 64 runs in just 35 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) despite wickets tumbling from the other end. Manish Rao who came at no.6 played a blinder taking his team in a strong position as he plonked a 23 ball 54 smashing 3 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 234.78! From the bowlers, Yash Chauhan with 2/20 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot.
FTL CC in reply were cleaned up for 61 runs in 14.3 overs with only 2 batters managing to score in double digits. From the bowlers, Vedant Khambe with 3/14 in 2.3 overs was the pick of the lot while Sahil Phegage and Manish Rao bagged 2 wkts each. Manish bagged 2 wkts conceding only 5 runs in 2 overs.
Boys CC won the match by 107 runs, Manish Rao declared ‘man of the match’ & Avadhoot Dandekar declared ‘game changer of the match’
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Played at Dadaji Konddev Stadium in Thane, Eknath Shinde ‘2’ opting to bat first posted a total of 140/7 in 20 overs. Onkar Jadhav who came at no.3 top scored for the team with 41 runs off 39 balls which included 3 fours and a six. From the bowlers, Akhtar Shaikh and Ravindra Sante bagged 2 wkts each.
PAB Cricket Academy in reply were bundled out for 68 runs in 14.3 overs courtesy a match winning bowling spell by Siddhant Singh. Siddhant returned with envious bowling figures scalping 6 wkts in his 3.3 overs while conceding only 14 runs. Siddhant took a wicket almost every 3 ball making it impossible for the opposition team to settle down.
Eknath Shinde ‘2’ won by 72 runs, Siddhant Singh declared ‘man of the match’ and Onkar Jadhav declared ‘game changer of the match’
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