Lalchand Rajput XI opting to bat first at SRT, MCA posted a total of 350/10 in 90.1 overs. After a decent start by the openers Bhupen (34) and Sahil (34), it was Suved Parkar at no.3 who turned things around with a massive knock of 193 runs in 228 balls. Suved smashed 32 fours and 2 sixes and once again showed his appetite to score big under crunch situations. Varun Joijode at no.8 also played a handy cameo scoring 48 runs off 129 balls.
Chandrakant Pandit XI in reply were all out for 349 runs resulting in a dramatic 1 run win for Lalchand Rajput XI. Harshal Jadhav (67 runs), Pragnesh Kanpillewar (59 runs) & Yashraj Malap (55 runs) registered half centuries. From the bowlers, Varun Joijode was the star performer taking 6/79 in 29 overs with 6 maidens.
Lalchand Rajput XI in the 2nd innings scored 264/5 in 58 overs before the end of the game’s play where they won the match on 1st innings lead of 1 run and a 2nd innings lead of 265 runs. Opener Bhupen Lalwani scored an unbeaten 125* off 190 balls smashing 16 fours and 3 sixes while the rest of the batters batted around him in the 2nd innings.
Lalchand Rajput XI won the finals and got the trophy from hands of Chandrakant Pandit and Amol Muzumdar who were the chief guests along with Shahalam Shaikh, Secretary of MCA and other members.
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Spottlightt Social Scorchers opting to bat first at Somaiya Cricket Ground could not muster a big total on board 118/6 in 20 overs. No.3 Batsman Abhishek Jhaveri was the lone warrior smashing 53 runs off 48 balls. The rest of the batters found it difficult to get going as Hemant Tools Tornadoes bowlers did an impressive job of sticking to tight lengths. From the bowlers, Rahul Arora was the pick of the lot taking 2/15 in 3 overs.
Hemant Tools Tornadoes in reply chased down the score in 15.1 overs winning the Gold Finals by 7 wkts. Openers Preet Singh (24 runs) and Captain Vivek Zaveri (31 runs) gave a 79 run opening stand while Nilesh Samant played the finishers role smashing an unbeaten 30* off 18 balls.
Result: Hemant Tools Tornadoes win by 5 wkts. Rahul Arora declared Man of the Match while Abhishek Jhaveri declared Team Player of the Match
Played at Somaiya Cricket Ground in Mumbai, Marshalls Royals opting to bat first posted a total of 143/10 in 18.2 overs. None of their batters could convert their starts into substantial scores with Jitin Manji (32 runs) & Aazaz Khan (33 runs) at the middle order being the top scorers. From the bowlers, Manvendra Mishra with 3/18 in 3 overs was the pick of the lot while Skipper Piyush Patel also bowled an economical spell conceding 28 runs in 4 overs alongwith 1 wicket.
DDPL XI Strikers in reply chased down the score in 18.1 overs winning the match comfortably by 5 wkts. Skipper Piyush Patel opening the innings scored 29 runs but DDPL did lost some quick top order wickets until in form Ojas Mehta stepped in to once again turnaround the game for DDPL. Ojas came at no.5 scoring 54* off 43 balls while he got good support from Aneesh at no.6 who scored 28 off 24 balls.
DDPL XI Strikers won the match by 5 wkts, Ojas Mehta declared “man of the match”
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd opting to bat first at Navroz CC, Azad Maidan posted a massive total of 351/5 in 40 overs. Opener Amar Narkar displayed amazing batsmanship as he registered the highest individual score of MCA Corporate Trophy smashing a stunning 211 runs off 129 balls. Aman went all guns blazing smashing 27 fours and 5 sixes. Pranay Patil at no.5 also scored 56 runs off 71 balls.
In reply, Thane Municipal Corporation were all out for 138 runs courtesy tight bowling by Macleods bowlers. Rohan Sawant, Pritam More, Jayraj Thakur and Vaibhav Nagvankar bagged 2 wkts each as Macleods Pharma won the match by 213 runs.
On March 9, Route Mobile Ltd. took on Automotive Manufacturers in Mumbai during the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) Corporate Trophy tournament. Route Mobile Ltd. won the toss and elected to bat first.
Batting first, Route Mobile Ltd. were bowled out for 283. Three batters from Route Mobile scored delectable half-centuries, including Vaishnav Narvekar (86 runs), Vishal Dhagaonkar (78) and Sumeet Dhekale (50) to help their team post a formidable score on board. Narvekar was the top scorer for Route Mobile Ltd. For Automotive Manufacturers, Jayshal Wadiyal and Akash Kharvi chipped in with three wickets apiece.
In reply, Automotive Manufacturers could only manage 87 as they were bundled out in 29.2 overs, losing the match by 196 runs Dashrath Chavan fought hard for his 30 runs but failed to find able allies that would bat with him to see the team home. For Route Mobile Ltd. it was Shashikant Kadam, who wreaked havoc with the ball striking with 5-15. Kadam was handsomely rewarded for his consistency. He received good support from Saeed Shaikh who scalped 3-8.
Route Mobile Ltd.’s batter Vaishnav Narvekar and bowler Shashikant Kadam were the top performers of the match and their match winning contributions helped the team clinch a 196-run win over Automotive Manufacturers during the MCA Corporate Trophy.
On March 9, Bank of Baroda took on Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai during the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) Corporate Trophy tournament. The Reserve Bank of India won the toss and elected to bat first.
Batting first, Reserve Bank of India were bowled out for a paltry 75 in 31 overs. Varun Sood wreaked havoc with the ball for Bank of Baroda as he scalped 5-32. Sood ran through the opposition line up in a jiffy and was duly rewarded for his consistency with line and length. Kunal Thorat was the other bowler, who picked up 4-30, making useful contributions with the ball.
In reply, Bank of Baroda chased down the target with ease as they won the match by nine wickets. They completed the formalities in just 10 overs. Rohan Kadam top scored with an unbeaten 41 to lead the run chase from the front. The Reserve Bank of India’s bowlers did not have a great day at the office as they managed to pick just one wicket.
Bank of Baroda’s Varun Sood was the top performer with the ball in the match as he scalped five wickets to help his side win by a margin of nine wickets against Reserve Bank of India during the MCA Corporate Trophy.
Played at Young Zoroastrian, Azad Maidan, Times of India Sports Club after being put to bat first were all out for 165/10 in 36.2 overs. ONGC bowlers bowled tight with left arm spinner Arvind Bane taking 4/29 in 8 overs. Sagir Shaikh also bagged 2 wkts conceding just 7 runs in 6.2 overs.
ONGC in reply chased down the total with ease winning the match by 7 wkts. Opener Parth Phatak anchored the chase with a brilliant 112* off 74 balls smashing 16 fours and a six helping ONGC cross the victory line in the 21st over. Parth counter attacked the bowlers and looked pretty confident at the crease helping ONGC topple Times of India in a commanding manner.
When a single match witnesses multiple performances, the match is bound to get interesting. In one such interesting match between DY Patil and Indian Oil, the game witnessed twin centuries from Hardik Tamore, Centuries from Musheer Khan & Aditya Tare and a fifer from spinner Karsh Kothari.
DY Patil B opting to bat first at MIG CC in Mumbai posted a 1st innings total of 366/10 in 87.1 overs. Wicket-Keeper Batsman Hardik Tamore confidently piled on runs coming at no.3 as he went on to score a brilliant 167 off 206 balls. Hardik smashed 16 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 80+ keeping the scoreboard ticking. From the bowlers Musheer Khan and Khizar Dafedar with 3 wkts each were the pick of the lot.
Indian Oil in reply posted a massive total notching up 551 runs in 116.5 overs with centuries from opener Musheer Khan and Aditya Tare. Opener Musheer scored 123 off 185 balls smashing 19 fours and a six while Aditya Tare who came at no.5 scored 138 off 182 balls smashing 20 fours and a six. From the bowlers, it was spinner Karsh Kothari taking 5/184 in 44 overs including 9 maidens. Dinesh Salunkhe also bagged 3 wkts.
DY Patil in reply are now batting at 274/1 with openers Arun Yadav (84 runs) and Hardik Tamore (164*) giving a flying start. Hardik brought up his back to back hundred in the match and looks in ominous touch smashing 17 fours and 8 sixes so far taking mere 133 deliveries to reach a score of 164*. DY Patil B lead by 89 runs at present. Click on the link below to check the latest score:
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MV Sports Club opting to bat first at MCA BKC Ground in Mumbai posted a total of 173/2 in 25 overs. Opener Ishan Malaviya top scored in the match with an impressive knock of 79 runs in 85 balls, a knock which included 8 boundaries. Ishan was also well supported by Shahid Khan at no.3 who scored run a ball 49.
United Friends in reply could only managed 121/8 in 25 overs courtesy tight bowling by the MV Sports Club bowlers. Spinner Avnesh Shukla with 3/20 in 5 overs was the pick of the lot while Deep Kanojia also bagged 2wkts for 25 runs.
M.V Sports Club won the match by 52 runs while Ishan Malaviya stood out as the performer of the match.
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Played at Jaganath Krida Sankul in Badlapur, MS Cricket Club after being put to bat first posted a very good total on board smashing 193/9 in 20 overs. Kedar Patil who came at no.4 top scored for his team smashing an impressive knock of 58 runs in 35 balls, an innings where he mostly dealt in boundaries as he hit 11 fours at a strike rate of 165.71
Sportsman Club in reply were cleaned up for 38 runs courtesy brilliant bowling performance by the MS CC bowlers. Sumit Sharma with 3/20 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot while Hrishikesh Jagtap (2/2) and Praful Patil (2/6) also bowled crucial spells.
Result: MS Cricket Club won by 155 runs, Sumit Sharma declared ‘man of the match’
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