In a highly anticipated encounter of the Mira Bhayander Challenger League Season 3, Speed Sports Club (SC) and MK Cricket Association (CA) locked horns in a gripping cricket match that had spectators on the edge of their seats. The match showcased exceptional individual performances, intense rivalries, and nail-biting moments that kept fans hooked until the last ball was bowled.
Winning the toss, MK Cricket Association elected to field, placing the pressure on Speed SC to set a formidable target. Speed SC’s batsmen, led by the dynamic Subhash Nagarajan, stepped onto the crease with a clear mission in mind – to amass a challenging total.
Nagarajan, displaying a masterful blend of technique and power, wreaked havoc on the opposition’s bowlers. His unbeaten knock of 89 runs off just 59 deliveries, including nine boundaries and three towering sixes, anchored Speed SC’s innings and propelled them to a competitive total of 143 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Supporting him was Ved, who contributed a steady 30 not out off 33 deliveries.
The bowling prowess of Kaitik Kosadiya and Abhi Makwana proved to be the highlight for MK Cricket Association, as they managed to pick up two wickets each. Their disciplined and skillful spells helped keep the opposition’s run rate in check.
As the second innings commenced, MK Cricket Association faced an uphill battle, requiring 144 runs for victory. Mohit Rana took charge for his team, displaying remarkable composure and an array of powerful shots. His explosive knock of 83 runs off just 41 balls, consisting of 10 boundaries and four sixes, kept MK Cricket Association’s hopes alive.
However, the hero of the day for Speed SC was their star bowler Virat, who showcased his impeccable bowling skills and took the game away from the opposition. Virat’s sensational figures of 5 wickets for a mere 9 runs in 3.4 overs left MK Cricket Association reeling. His devastating spell, which included crucial breakthroughs at crucial moments, proved too much for the opposing batsmen to handle.
Despite Rana’s valiant effort, MK Cricket Association could not sustain the momentum, eventually falling short by 14 runs. They were bowled out for 129 runs in just 16.4 overs. Speed Sports Club emerged victorious, celebrating a hard-fought and well-deserved win.
The match showcased the essence of the Mira Bhayander Challenger League, with both teams displaying remarkable skills, fighting spirit, and unwavering determination. Subhash Nagarajan’s sensational innings and Virat’s match-winning spell will undoubtedly be remembered as standout performances in this thrilling encounter.
As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the Mira Bhayander Challenger League, where new battles will be fought, heroes will emerge, and cricketing excellence will continue to captivate audiences.
Mumbai: Thane Marathas dished out solid fighting performances and did well to record a shock 6-run win against fancied Shivaji Park Warriors in a keenly contested semi-final match of the Mumbai Cricket Club (MCC) and Jwala Sports Foundation (JSF) organized MitsuiShoji T20 Cricket League (Season 9), played at the Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Wednesday.
Put in to bat first, Thane Marathas produced a late charge to put on the board a challenging total of 173 runs for 9 wickets from their 20 overs. The middle-order batting duo of skipper Ronak Shinde 37 runs (27-balls, 5×6) and left-hander Nehal Katakdhond 30 runs (23-balls, 2×4,2×6) stitched together a face-saving 71-run partnership for the sixth wicket which lifted the Marathas’ innings. Veera Sigamani 23 runs and Siddhant Adatrao 21 runs added valuable runs to boost the total. Warriors’ medium pacer Yashraj P. 4 for 20, and left-arm spinner Yash Chauhan 2 for 29 claimed the wickets.
In reply, Shivaji Park Warriors, who were on a roll having won all their first seven league matches convincingly, before losing to Mumbai Police City Riders in the concluding league match on Tuesday, succumbed to their second defeat in as many days. Chasing an attainable target, they suffered a middle order collapse and could only manage to score 167 for 7 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Left-handed bat Jayesh Pokhre led Warriors fight with a blistering 26-ball knock of 60 runs which contained five boundaries and four well-struck sixes. But after his dismissal, the other batters were unable to force the pace and take their team past the finish line. Opening batsmen Siddhant Singh, who had cracked a century 105 runs in the last match, managed to make 33 runs (31-balls, 3×4,1×6) and Onkar Jadhav made 27 runs. Marathas’ medium pacers Bhavya Attrey 2 for 26 and Deeve Modi 2 for 28 bowled well in tandem to restrict the opposition batters and clinch their close victory.
Warriors’ batsman Pokhre was declared ‘Man of the Match’ and former Sri Lanka medium pacer Chaminda Vaas presented him with the trophy and the cheque.
Thane Marathas will clash with the winners of the second semi-final in the grand finale to be played under floodlights at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Saturday. Mumbai Police City Riders and Ghatkopar Jets will clash in the second semi-final at the Air India Sports Club ground, Kalina on Thursday.
Brief scores (semi-finals): Thane Marathas 173 for 9, 20 overs (Ronak Shinde 37, Nehal Katakdhond 30, Veera Sigamani 23, Siddhant Adatrao 21; Yashraj P. 4 for 20, Yash Chauhan 2 for 29) beat Shivaji Park Warriors 167 for 7, 20 overs (Jayesh Pokhre 60, Siddhant Singh 33, Onkar Jadhav 27; Bhavya Attrey 2 for 26, Deeve Modi 2 for 28). Result: Thane Marathas won by 6 runs.
In a match of the 48th All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Cricket Tournament (Regd.) between golden eagle cricket club vs friends cricket club, Golden Eagle C opted to ball first. Kunwar Bidhuri scored splendid ton 143 to take his side score 314/8 in 40 overs limited overs game, with him Sumit Mathur scored 83 gritty knock. From Golden Eagle CC Ronak took 6 wickets and gave away 56 runs only.
In reply Golden Eagle cc started poorly and lost early top 3 wickets cheaply. Ekansh Dobhal came in and start rotating strike and in between tonking huge sixes, he batted superbly and scored a magnificent ton 163. With him Vaibhav Sharma scored 55 runs which turned out to be handy in the chase as they lost 9 wickets and won the game by just 1 wicket left & in 39th over.
From Friends CC Yogesh Sharma took 3 wickets and Arnav Baliyan took 2 wickets.
Kimati Products & VSP Travels Man of the Match was Ekansh Dobhal for his 163.
VSP Travels Most Promising Cricketer Award given to Kunwar Bidhuri for his 143.
Next match is scheduled to play on 18th may between Collage Sports Club vs Ravi Brothers
In a nail-biting encounter in the Dham Super League U-13, MIG emerged victorious against U-13 Home Ground by a mere 1 wicket in a thrilling contest at New Era, Azad Maidan. U-13 Home Ground won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting battle between the two teams.
U-13 Home Ground got off to a modest start as they faced a disciplined bowling attack from the MIG team. Ahaan Sharma played a responsible innings, remaining unbeaten with 34 runs off 48 balls. Sharma’s patient knock formed the backbone of the innings, helping his team reach a total of 101 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Shahid Khan was the standout bowler for MIG, impressing with figures of 3/18. His accurate and incisive bowling created regular breakthroughs, restricting the U-13 Home Ground batsmen from gaining momentum.
Chasing a target of 102 runs, MIG faced a challenging task against a determined U-13 Home Ground bowling attack. Aryan Desai displayed composure and skill, contributing a vital 34 runs off 32 balls. Desai’s innings was crucial in steadying the MIG innings and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
However, it was Yuvraj Merchant’s exceptional bowling performance that kept the match on a knife’s edge. Merchant was in devastating form, wreaking havoc among the MIG batsmen and claiming remarkable figures of 6/22. His spell kept U-13 Home Ground in contention throughout the match. Despite Merchant’s heroics, MIG managed to hold their nerve and reached the target with just one wicket remaining. The tense finish showcased the determination and fighting spirit of the MIG team.
MIG clinched a thrilling victory by 1 wicket, with their last pair managing to seal the win in the 18.4 overs. The match proved to be a true testament to the competitive nature of the Dham Super League U-13.
Both teams displayed excellent sportsmanship and showcased their skills in a closely fought contest. The tournament continues to provide a platform for young cricketers to exhibit their talent and passion for the game.
In an exhilarating encounter in the Dham Super League U-13, Sanjeevani CA emerged victorious against CCI in a closely contested match at New Era, Azad Maidan. Sanjeevani won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a thrilling clash between the two teams.
Sanjeevani got off to a solid start as their captain and star batsman, Shreyas Khilare, led the charge with a scintillating innings. Khilare’s unbeaten knock of 93 runs off 70 deliveries laid the foundation for his team’s competitive total. Displaying exceptional skill and determination, Khilare anchored the innings, striking boundaries with precision and rotating the strike effectively.
Alongside Khilare, Harsh Kadam provided valuable support, contributing a well-crafted 36 runs off 33 balls. The duo built a crucial partnership, propelling Sanjeevani to a commendable total of 160 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Aayush Warankar was the standout bowler for CCI, claiming two wickets while conceding just five runs. His disciplined bowling performance created some moments of tension for Sanjeevani, but their strong batting display ensured a formidable target for the opposition.
Chasing a target of 161 runs, CCI had a challenging task ahead. Skipper Siddhant Sanghvi led from the front with a resilient knock of 64 runs off 52 deliveries. Sanghvi exhibited fine stroke play, combining aggression with composure to keep his team’s hopes alive.
Yuvraj Bhingare provided valuable support to the captain, playing a crucial unbeaten innings of 32 runs off 24 balls. The duo showcased determination and skill, but the Sanjeevani bowlers made scoring difficult with their disciplined line and length. Anuj Singh was the pick of the bowlers for Sanjeevani, maintaining excellent control and conceding only 21 runs in his four overs. His crucial wicket added to the pressure on the CCI batsmen, ultimately contributing to Sanjeevani’s victory.
Sanjeevani emerged triumphant, winning the match by 25 runs, thanks to their dominant batting performance and disciplined bowling effort. This victory showcased the talent and teamwork displayed by Sanjeevani CA, led by their captain, Shreyas Khilare. Khilare’s exceptional innings was the standout highlight of the match, setting him apart as a star player in the tournament.
Both teams exhibited great sportsmanship and showcased their skills in an entertaining contest. The Dham Super League U-13 continues to be a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and nurture their passion for the game.
In a thrilling encounter, UK 11 defeated Spartan X1 by 4 wickets in the ninth league match of the Ultra Edge Season 3 Super 7 Cup co-powered by Cric Willowforu, held on May 7th, 2023, at the CRB Sports Ground in Gurugram.
Winning the toss, Spartan X1 opted to bat first and put up a challenging total of 189/6 in 20 overs. Puneet Bhardwaj from Spartan X1 was the star performer with the bat as he scored 54 runs in just 35 balls, including four fours and three sixes. Vipin Vohra and Vipin Gautam also contributed significantly, scoring 48 and 29* runs, respectively.
In response, UK 11 had a shaky start as they lost two wickets in the first 6 overs. However, Tarun Choudary played a brilliant knock of 48* runs off just 29 balls, including ten fours, to stabilize the innings. Bharat Sehrawat also played a fiery cameo of 23 runs in just 8 balls, including three sixes and a boundary, to give UK 11 a much-needed boost.
Chasing a target of 190 runs, UK 11 reached the total in the final over with just two balls remaining, thanks to some brilliant batting by their lower order batsmen. Tarun Choudary was adjudged both the Man of the Match and the Bowler of the Match for his all-around performance.
The match was a treat for the spectators as both teams played aggressively and hit boundaries all around the park. It was a great display of cricketing skills and sportsmanship, and the fans were thrilled with the nail-biting finish. UK 11 will be looking to carry forward the momentum, while Spartan X1 will aim to bounce back in their next match.
The Ultra Edge Season 3 Super 7 Cup Co-Powered by Cric Willworforu promises to be an exciting tournament, and cricket enthusiasts can expect more such thrilling encounters in the upcoming matches.
Risers Club emerged victorious in the eighth league match of the Ultra Edge Season 3 Super 7 Cup, co-powered by Cric Willowforu, against S&P Global at Yug Sports Gurugram. After winning the toss, Risers Club elected to bat first, which turned out to be a wise decision. They put up an impressive total of 202 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was Saurabh Rathore’s blistering knock of 89 runs in just 38 balls, including 6 fours and 8 sixes. Rishant and Bangia also contributed with 42 and 24 runs respectively, which helped the team reach the massive total.
In response, S&P Global could only score 166 runs by losing 8 wickets in their 20 overs. However, Deepak Vijay fought hard and scored a half-century, scoring 52 runs in 44 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Hinank also played a crucial knock of 38 runs, but it was not enough to prevent Risers Club from winning the match.
Ashish Sharma from Risers Club was declared the Bowler of the match, having taken 3 wickets in 4 overs, conceding only 31 runs. Tushar Arora from S&P Global was declared the Outperformer, having taken 2 wickets and scoring 25 not-out runs in 13 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.
The Man of the Match award was given to Saurabh Rathore for his scintillating batting display, which played a crucial role in the team’s victory. The win has given Risers Club 2 crucial points in the Ultra Edge Season 3 Super 7 Cup, co-powered by Cric Willowforu.
Mumbai, May 16: Young Zoroastrian Azad Maidan Centre defeated Kalyan Centre on the basis of the first innings lead on the second day of their quarter-final match of the 26th Late Ajit Naik Memorial Under-14 selection trials cricket tournament 2023, organised by WSC under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the Worli SC ground on Tuesday.
Batting first Young Zoroastrian first innings finished at 151 all out in 61.3 overs at the end of the first day. Kalyan Centre batsmen also struggled to deal with the rival bowling attack as was dismissed for 143 runs in 42.4 overs. Harsh Nadkar, who had claimed 7 wickets for 39 runs, was Kalyan Centre’s best batsman and scored 42 runs but his team fell short and conceded a crucial 8 run lead to Young Zoroastrian, which ensured they advanced to the semi-finals. Zoroastrian’s bowler Shon Koregaonkar 5 for 35 was responsible for the team grabbing the lead.
In the second innings, Young Zoroastrian reached 101 for 4, in 28 overs. Once again the top-scorer was Satyanarayan Ghuge who made 37 runs and the match ended in a draw.
Kalyan Centre’s all-rounder Harsh Nadkar who picked 7 wickets for 39 runs and then top-scored with 42 runs for his team was adjudged as the ‘Player of the Match’.
Brief scores: Young Zoroastrian Azad Maidan – 1st innings: 151 all out, 61.3 overs (Satyanarayan Ghuge 34; Harsh Nadkar 7 for 39) & 101 for 4 in 28 overs (Satyanarayan Ghuge 37) Vs Kalyan Centre – innings: 143 all out, 42.4 overs (Harsh Nadkar 42; Shon Koregaonkar 5 for 35). Result: Young Zoroastrian Azad Maidan won on 1st innings lead.
Mumbai: Shivaji Park Gymkhana’s opening batsman Siddhant Singh’s stroke-filled 65-ball century knock 105 runs (15×4,2×6) went in vain as a determined Mumbai Police City Riders produced a solid fight and snatched a tense 3-run victory in the eight and concluding round match of the Mumbai Cricket Club (MCC) and Jwala Sports Foundation (JSF) organized MitsuiShoji T20 Cricket League (Season 9), played at the Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Tuesday.
Opting to field first, the Shivaji Park bowlers were unable to contain the Mumbai Police batsmen who batted freely and went on to amass a massive total of 194 for 2 wickets from their 20 overs. Opener Aakarshit Gomel top-scored with a solid innings of 84 (56-balls, 4×4,7×6) while Sagar Mishra 50 runs (32-balls, 4×4,3×6) and Tanmay Mayekar 40 runs (24-balls, 4×4,3×6) helped swell the Mumbai Police total. Later, Shivaji Park Warriors started the chase in a positive fashion with Siddhant Singh leading the way with a solid knock. Jayesh Pokhre 39 runs (28-balls, 5×4,1×6) and Puneet Tripathi 21 runs kept Warriors hopes alive, but the Mumbai Police players stayed calm and did well to restrict the opponents to 191 for 5 from their 20 overs.
In the last league match, Bandra Heroes defeated Thane Marathas by 8 runs. Batting first Bandra Heroes scored 191 for 8 wickets in 20 overs and then managed to restrict Thane Marathas to 183 for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Shivaji Park Warriors who suffered their first defeat stayed at the top with 14 points while Mumbai Police who registered their fifth successive win finished in second position with 10 points followed by Ghatkopar Jets with 8 points. Thane Marathas and Bandra Heroes both tallied identical 4 points each, but the latter with a better run quotient claimed the fourth position, while Bandra Heroes finished in the fifth place. The top four teams advanced to the semi-finals.
Brief scores: Mumbai Police City Riders 194 for 2, 20 overs (Aakarshit Gomel 84 (56-balls, 4×4,7×6), Sagar Mishra 50 (32-balls, 4×4,3×6), Tanmay Mayekar 40 (24-balls, 4×4,3×6) beat Shivaji Park Warriors 191 for 5, 20 overs (Siddhant Singh 105 (65-balls, 15×4,2×6), Jayesh Pokhre 39 (28-balls, 5×4,1×6), Puneet Tripathi 21; Sujit Nayak 2 for 28). Result: Mumbai Police City Riders won by 3 runs.
Bandra Heroes 191 for 8, 20 overs (Ajit Yadhav 98, Ayaz Khan 22, Ankush Paswan 22; Veera Sigamani 2 for 28, Parikshit Valsangkar 2 for 35) beat Thane Marathas 183 for 6, 20 overs (Harshal Jadhav 87, Ronak Shinde 69*; Aman Maniar 3 for 22). Result: Bandra Heroes won by 8 runs.
In a one-sided contest, Sahgal Cricket Club began with a victory in the 48th All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Cricket Tournament. The tournament between Sahgal Cricket Club and Players Academy kicked off today to boost the enthusiasm of the players. Chief guests Shri Pawan Gulati, Treasurer of DDCA, Shri Rajan Manchanda, Secretary of DDCA, Shri Ashok Sharma, Director of DDCA, Manish Agarwal, President of Roshanara Club, and Shri Kimti Lal, Director of Kimti Sports, graced the inauguration of the tournament, enhancing the grandeur and excitement of the players.
Players Academy won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mohit Ahlawat’s explosive batting scored an unbeaten 145 runs (81 balls), accompanied by Deepak Khatri’s 64 runs (32 balls), Laksh Thareja’s 58 runs (45 balls), and captain Mohammad Sultan Ansari’s 56 runs (37 balls). With their contributions, the team set a target of 392 runs in 40 overs.
From Players Academy, Naman Gupta took 2 wickets, giving away 64 runs in 7 overs.
From Players Academy, Vedansh Siotia scored 102 runs off 85 balls, well-supported by Aryan Gaur with 82 runs off 69 balls. However, they fell short by 120 runs from the target, managing to score only 272 runs.
From Sahgal Cricket Club, Faizan Alam, Laksh Thareja, Deepak Khatri, Vinay Sharma, and Ankit Kumar each took 1 wicket.
Today’s Awards:
Kimati Man of the Match: Mohit Ahlawat’s unbeaten 145 runs from Sahgal Cricket Club
The award was presented by Shri Ajay Sharma and Shri Vikas Vij, the Tournament Secretaries. The next match on May 17, 2023, will be played between Friends Cricket Club and Golden Eagle Cricket Club.