Played at Parsee Cyclists Wicket on Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Datamatics Global after being put to bat first scored 155 all out in 31.5 overs. Vicky Patil at no.3 was the highest scorer with 30 runs while the rest of the batters also could’nt convert their starts. From the bowlers, Pankaj Kori with 4/33 in 6.5 overs bowled an impressive spell being the pick of the lot. Utkarsh Raut also bagged 3 wkts for 29 runs in his spell of 7 overs.
Mahindra Logistics in reply chased down the score successfully courtesy a 99* runs unbeaten stand by middle order batters Utkarsh Raut and Sameeran Chalke. Datamatics lost some quick top order wickets with scoreboard reading 60/3 at one stage, however Utkarsh Raut who came at no.4 scored 65* off 48 balls smashing 9 fours and a six alongiwith Sameeran who remained 40* off 45 balls with 6 boundaries.
Mahindra Logistics eventually won the finals by 7 wkts and 12 overs to spare while Utkarsh Raut was declared ‘man of the match’
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@utkarsh_raut20
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Thane: Alina Mulla of Nerul Gymkhana defeated Tushi Shah of Negiv Cricket Academy by just one run in the final ball match to clinch the first Khandu Ranganekar Smriti Women’s Singles Wicket at the Mumbai Cricket Association for the first time in almost 25 years.
In the decisive match of the tournament played at the Central Ground organized by Sporting Club Committee, Tushi scored 16 runs from 12 balls without being dismissed. In the face of this challenge, Alina scored 17 not out with two fours and won the cash prize of Rs 5,000. Runner-up Tushi had to settle for Rs 3,000. In the match for third place, Aditi Surve defeated Pragya Bhagat by two runs. Pragya set a target of 12 for Aditi without losing his wicket in two overs of four balls. Aditi won the match by 14 runs keeping his wicket intact.
Muskan Kanojia of Dahisar Sports Club was selected for the Best Fielder award given by Sarvasvi Subhash, Hareshwar and Vivek Morekar in memory of his father Motiram Morekar. 32 women cricketers participated in the tournament.
Semi-final result: (4 balls one over): Tushi Shah – 19 not out wins against Aditi Surve – 17 – 2 = 15 (once out). Alina Mulla – 8 not out against Aditi Surve – 6-2 = 4 (once out).
On March 29, Shweta Enterprises Warriors took on Somaiya Sports Academy during the MCA Corporate Trophy tournament. Shweta Enterprises Warriors won the toss and elected to bat first.
Shweta Enterprises Warriors posted a competitive score of 274 in 38.5 overs. Ankur Singh top scored with a 114-ball 149. Batting at number three, Singh smashed 24 boundaries and four sixes. The top order batter played some good looking shots and ran well between the wickets. On the other hand, Abhishek Jain was the pick of the bowlers for Somaiya Sports Academy as he struck with 4-30 in eight overs.
In reply, Somaiya Sports Academy could only manage to score 80. They were bowled out in 25.4 overs. None of the batters looked in shape as they failed to put up a strong fight. On the other hand, the bowlers of Shweta Enterprises Warriors had a good outing. Anuj Bhosale and Abu Sufiyan Shaikh were the wreckers-in-chief as they struck with 3-9 and 3-26 respectively.
Ankur Singh was the top performer of the match. Singh powered Shweta Enterprises Warriors to a 194-run win over Somaiya Sports Academy during the MCA Corporate Trophy.
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Ashirwad Cricket Club opting to bat first at Jivdani Cricket Ground in Mumbai posted a total of 160/5 in 20 overs. After losing openers early, Lucky Singh at no.3 scored 74* off 59 balls stitching 97 run stand with Ashish Yadav who scored 44 runs at no.4. From the bowlers, Shreyas Gurav with 2/17 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot alongwith Mehul Mankar who took 2/27 in 4 overs.
RS Group chased down the score with ease in 18.2 overs winning the match by 8 wickets. Captain Shreyas who was the pick of the bowlers also opened the innings to score a match winning 73* off 57 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes), Shreyas and his opening partner Aditya Parulekar (46 runs off 28 balls) gave a flying start of 88 runs within the first 10 overs while Smith at the middle order remained unbeaten at 33* off 22 balls.
RS Group won by 8 wkts, Shreyas Gurav declared “Player of the Match”
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@gurav_69
Played at Dilip Vengsarkar Ground in Mumbai, Ageas Federal DVA opting to bat first posted a total of 225/5 in 35 overs. After their openers giving a solid 60 run opening stand, it was Ayush Vartak who took the momentum ahead and helped his team reach in a commanding position. Coming at no.3, Ayush went on to score an impressive 112 runs off 72 balls smashing 16 fours and 2 sixes.
Sai Sia Cricket Academy in reply managed only 194/9 in 35 overs with skipper Roneet Thakur fighting it out alone batting from start to end scoring an unbeaten 109* off 97 balls smashing 17 boundaries. Ageas Federal DVA won the match by 31 runs while Ayush Vartak who his knock of 112 was declared ‘man of the match’
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@_ayush_vartak
@roneet_thakur
@Shreyass_97
Mumbai: The combined fine efforts of left-arm spinner Shreyas Keskar 4 wickets for 34 runs and prolific number 3 batsman, Ayush Vartak unbeaten half century (51 runs) knock helped E. Merck Sports Club emerge champions defeating Bhavishya Nidhi Staff CC by eight wickets in the ‘D’ Division final of the 1st MCA Corporate Trophy Cricket Tournament and played at the Parsee Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Tuesday.
Merck electing to field after winning the toss proved to be a good decision as their bowlers tormented the opposition batsmen and picked up wickets at regular intervals and dismissed Bhavishya Nidhi CC for 104 all out in 26.3 overs. Medium pacers Kazim Sayyed (2/18) and Vaibhav Sawant (2/37) got the initial breakthroughs before Keskar and off-spinner Prashant Patil (2/13) scalped the remaining wickets. Dushyant Kadam was the lone batsman to offer some resistance making 22 runs (27 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s) to lift the innings.
Defending a low target, Bhavishya rocked the E. Merck innings with an early wicket of Mandar Lambe for eight runs and with 33 runs on the board. But, the other opening bat Harsh Rane 39 (40 balls, 7x4s) and Vartak 48 balls innings which included 8 well-timed boundaries and 2 huge sixes stitched together 43 runs in 9 overs for the second wicket and to put their team in the driver’s seat and charge to a fluent victory. Left-arm spinner Pratham Salaskar (1/14) and medium pacer Saurabh Sharma (1/31) claimed the two wickets.
Brief scores: Bhavishya Nidhi Staff CC 104 all out, 26.3 overs (Dushyant Kadam 22 (27 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s); SLA-Shreyas Keskar 4/34, Kazim Sayyed 2/18, Vaibhav Sawant 2/37) lost to E. Merck SC 107 for 2 wickets, 20.1 overs (Ayush Vartak 51* (48 balls, 8x4s, 2x6s), Harsh Rane 39 (40 balls, 7x4s), Pratham Salaskar 1/14). Result: E. Merck SC won by 8 wickets.
ESWA emerge champions of Enthusiasts Premiere League (ESPL- Edn III 2019) trophy played on 26 March 2022 at Imampuri, Kharghar between ESWA and Knightwatchmen. Young Pratik Shukla and Veteran Vaibhav Mali ensure clinical win with their all round performances. The finals were played after a 2 years long COVID break. The edition was earlier set 2019-20 but had to be temporarily suspended due to COVID19.
Match Summary
Knigthwatchmen electing to bat first after wining the toss had a shaky start loosing first wicket by a brilliant direct throw from Pramod Nayak from covers in 2nd ball of the match. Later Mandar Rane 2 for 7 in 2 overs, Vaibhav Mali 1 for 12 in 4 overs, Amit Patil 1 for 7 in 2 overs & Gaurav Bengre 2 for 28 crumpled Knigthwatchmen batting. Knights could not recover from then and lost top 7 wickets for 59 runs in 10 overs. Rachit Shah the lone batsman from knights ensured recovery allowing his team a fighting total of 133 in crucial finals. Rachit scored brilliant 53(36) with 3sixes and 2 fours.
Pratik Shukla and Ashwin Mali picked one wicket each for ESWA.
ESWA in their chase were looking good with 38/0 in no loss with youngster Pratik Shukla smashing opposition bowlers all over park including first ball six over bowlers head. Pratik made quick 42(22)with 3 sixes and 4 boundaries) However the batting toppled due to brilliant left arm spin bowling by Atul Singh and medium pace Gaurav Chichani with ESWA at 65/4 in 5th over. Atul bagged 2 wickets in first over he bowled and Gaurav bagged 2 quick wickets halting easy march of ESWA towards win. From there ESWA all rounder Vaibhav Mali set the tone scoring a quick 44(21) with 3sixes and 5 fours and was well supported by Chirayu More.
ESWA chased the score in 14th overs with 5 wickets to spare. Gaurav Chichani bagged 2 for 28 in 3 overs and Sujay shetty bagged 1 for 21 in 3 overs for Knigthwatchmen.
Player of the Match: Vaibhav Mali from ESWA 44(21) & 1 for 12
Player of Series: Atul Singh from Knighwatchmen
Best Bowler: Atul Singh from Knightwatchmen, 9 wickets in 3 matches with 4.93 economy.
Best Batsman: Rachit Shah from Knightwatchmen 66 in 2 matches.
Tournament Host: Enthusiasts Sports &Welfare Association.
Instagram Id: @enthusiastssports
Into the all important finals of the 72nd Salarjung T20 Invitation Tournament played on 27th March. Islam Gymkhana after being put to bat first posted a total of 144/10 in 19.5 overs. All-Rounder Shubham Ranjane top scored with 36 runs off 34 balls while Sagar Udeshi with 2/12 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot. Apart from Sagar, Shams and Aqib also bagged two wickets each.
Chasing 145, Parsee Gymkhana crossed the victory line in the 18th over itself wit 7 wkts in hand to win the finals in a commanding manner. Opener Aakarshit Gomel anchored the chase with a brilliant 66* off 47 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes) while Parsee Gymkhana’s Mr.Dependable of all formats Nikhil Patil played the finishing cameo of 32* off 14 balls to lift the Salarjung Cup.
Man of the Finals: Aakarshit Gomel
Man of the Series: Shubham Ranjane
Best Batsman of Tournament: Swapnil Salvi
Best Bowler of Tournament: Aquib Quereshi
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@akarshitt_6
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On March 25, MTNL Mumbai locked horns against Saraswant Bank Kala Krida Mandal during the MCA Corporate Trophy tournament. Saraswat Bank Kala Krida Mandal won the toss and elected to bowl first.
MTNL Mumbai posted a competitive score of 6-227 in 40 overs. The opening pair of Sanket Paralkar (33 runs off 40 balls) and Harsh Gharsun stitched a 62-run partnership. The opening stand set the base for MTNL Mumbai. After Paralkar departed, Durgesh Deorukhkar (61 runs off 62 balls) joined hands with Gharsun to put together 110 runs for the second wicket. Apart from the top three batters of MTNL Mumbai, there were no major contributions from the middle order. Gharsun top scored with a brilliant 100 off 111 balls, smashing eight boundaries. On the other hand, Aryan Agle and Nitesh Pawar were the wicket-takers for Saraswat Bank Kala Krida Mandla as they struck with 2-35 and 2-43 respectively.
In reply, Saraswat Bank Kala Krida Mandal fought hard as they scored 9-215 in 40 overs. Abhijit Kshirsagar (39), Darshan Patil (35), Veeraj Pawar (35) and Rahul Muthukrishanan (33) got off to starts but failed to capitalize. Apart from these batters, there were none, who contributed big with the bat. On the other hand, MTNL Mumbai’s Santosh Bhatkar wreaked havoc with the ball, as he picked up 4-35. The right arm off spinner bowled well in the middle overs and provided the team with the breakthroughs.
Harsh Gharsun was the top performer of the match. Gharsun powered MTNL Mumbai to a 12-run win over Saraswat Bank Kala Krida Mandal during the MCA Corporate Trophy.
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On March 25, Valuefy Technologies P.L. played against Dream Mills during the MCA Corporate Trophy tournament. Valuefy Technologies P.L. won the toss and elected to bat first.
Valuefy Technologies P.L. posted a paltry score of 70 in 20.5 overs. Aditya Barve was the lone warrior in the fight as he top scored with 41 runs off 40 balls. Barve, a middle order batter, smashed five boundaries and a six in his innings. However, he failed to find able allies with the bat. On the other hand, Satyam Yadav wreaked havoc with the ball as he scalped 5-24. Yadav, a right arm speedster opened the bowling for Dream Mills and rattled the opposition in a jiffy. He bowled seven overs and conceded just 24 runs at an economy of 3.42.
In reply, Dream Mills made light work of the run chase as they completed the formalities in just 9.4 overs. Jay Kikani top scored with 24 runs off 14 balls. Kikani came in at number three and plundered three boundaries and a six during his unbeaten innings. The opening pair of Maitrik Thakkar (11 runs off 7 balls) and Tanmay Buram (18 not out off 37 balls) made useful contributions with the bat. On the other hand, Sandeep Maurya was the solitary wicket-taker for Valuefy Technologies P.L. as he struck with 1-22 in four overs.
Satyam Yadav was the top performer of the match. Yadav guided Dream Mills to a nine-wicket win over Valuefy Technologies P.L. during the MCA Corporate Trophy.