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1:21 – Bonding with team-mate Rajeshwari Gaikwad
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5:12 – The beginning of Cricket Journey…
8:44 – Feeling of making it big….
10:28 – About taking hat-trick in World Cup vs Sri Lanka
13:30 – Playing Women’s IPL in Dubai after a long break….
15:50 – Experience of reaching finals in 2017 World Cup…
20:21 – Treating One Days and T20’s differently as a bowler….
21:41 – Prized wickets in International Cricket….
23:42 – Quick Questions!
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Payyade Sports Club after being put to bat first at Shivaji Park, Dadar managed to accumulate a total of 261/8 in 45 overs. Young all-rounder Musheer Khan asked to open the innings returned with a fine knock of 53 runs off 82 balls while it was Raunaq Sharma at no.6 bringing his consecutive half century for Payyade Sports Club. Raunaq clobbered 5 sixes out of which 4 were back to back off Shashank Attarde. In his previous outing he smashed 4 back to back sixes to Saksham Jha as Raunaq’s tally of sixes now reach 14 sixes in two games in Police Shield’21.
Shivaji Park Gymkhana in reply were bundled out for 220 runs courtesy speedster Badrey Alam who clean bowled 3 batters in his fiery spell of 5/51 in 9 overs. Badrey was bang on with his line and length as he provided crucial breakthroughs at regular intervals.
Result: Payyade Sports Club won by 41 runs
Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64195/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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Regarded as one of the top teams of Mumbai which was won numerous tournaments over the last few seasons, MIG Cricket Club certainly seems to be in no mood to let that title slip away from them. Batting first at Islam Gymkhana ground in Marine Lines, MIG amassed a huge total of 385/7 in 45 overs. MIG Skipper Kevin Almeida once again came good with a fine knock of 96 runs falling 4 short of a well deserved century. With a few wickets falling in between, it was India U19 star Pragnesh bringing back the momentum with a stylish century off mere 75 balls.
The left hander scored 112 off 75 balls with a strike rate of almost 150 which included 10 fours and 6 massive sixes. The surprise package for MIG was Arjun Tendulkar who was literally in some other zone taking on the bowlers with absolute disdain. Arjun probably proved himself more than his critics as he backed himself up with 8 massive sixes en-route his 26 ball 77* with a strike rate of 296.15!
Islam Gymkhana in reply were all out for 191 runs with two half centuries registered from their side. No.3 batsman Mihir Agarwal scored 77 while the experienced veteran Praful Waghela scored 57 runs in an otherwise dismal batting performance. Ankush Jaiswal was the pick of the lot taking 3/31 in 7.5 overs alongwith left arm spinner Shreyas Gurav who took 3/34 in 9 overs. It was a day to remember for the young man Arjun Tendulkar as he also chipped in with 3 wickets for 41 runs.
- Result: MIG Cricket Club won by 194 runs
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64197/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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New Hind Sporting Club after being put to bat first at Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana were all out for 87 runs in 18.3 overs. A strong batting line up like New Hind which has experienced players probably found it difficult to get going on that particular day courtesy brilliant pace bowling by Jitendra Paliwal.
Jitendra managed to rough up the feathers of entire top order providing crucial breakthroughs with his disciplined bowling as he came up with a sensation spell of 6/22 in 7.3 overs. Apart from him, another experienced spinner Salil Agharkar chipped in with 2/2 in 3 overs alongwith 2 maidens.
PJ Hindu Gymkhana in reply chased down the score in 20.3 overs winning the match by 7 wickets. All-rounder Karan Nandey coming at no.5 remained unbeaten on 35* to ensure a victory over New Hind Sporting Club.
- Result: PJ Hindu Gymkhana won by 7 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64193/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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Known to be a handy all-rounder in domestic cricket for Mumbai team and a prolific batsman at the top division club level, Shubham Ranjane continues to impress the selectors with a stroke filled knock of 169 runs at Islam Gymkhana last weekend. Playing for DY Patil team, Shubham who came at no.4 started to dominate the bowlers from the word go taking only 122 balls to score his 169 runs which had 20 fours and 7 sixes with a strike rate of close to 140! Apart from him, Srujan Athawale was the 2nd highest scorer in the match with a fine knock of 75 runs opening the innings for DY Patil.
Islam Gymkhana in reply were all out for 164 runs with opener Usaid Cutlerywala top scoring with 61 runs off 83 balls. DY Patil’s workhorse and a consistent performer, Karsh Kothari – the left arm spinner was the pick of the lot for DY Patil taking 4/49 in 9 overs.
- Result: DY Patil won by 199 runs
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64190/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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MCA Colts batting first on DY Patil Stadium posted a more than decent total of 294/1 in 45 overs. With a shaky start at the top of the order, it was Nikhil Patil at no.4 scoring a quickfire 96 off 64 balls. Nikhil smashed 13 fours and 5 sixes mostly dealing in boundaries at a commanding strike rate of 150.00 while Shashank Attarde’s (49* off 28 ball) quick cameo down the order further pushed their total towards 300.
Sponsor XI in reply chased down the team total 42.5 overs winning the match by 5 wickets. After losing their experienced opener Kaustub Pawar early, it was opener Sumit Ghadigaonkar stitching a massive 194 run stand for the 1st wicket with Aashay Sardesai which changed the game for their team. Sumit played the aggressor role smashing a brilliant 105 off just 76 balls (14 fours , 2 sixes) while Aashay Desai who is known for his robust technique displayed elegance en-route his solid 122 off 126 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes).
- Result: Sponsor XI win by 5 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64196/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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New Hind Sporting Club after being put to bat first posted a total of 233/9 in 45 overs. A total not so threatening but not to be taken lightly either! Opener Karan Shah blasted his way though with a quick 24 ball 40 while Kushal Dawane at no.4 top scored with 51 runs in an innings where most of the batters got starts but were unable to convert it into something big. From the bowlers, the experienced left arm spinner Vighnesh Solanki with 3/32 in 8 overs was the pick of the lot from Karnatak S.A.
Chasing 234, the openers namely Karan Vasodhia and Shrideep Mangela gave a perfect platform for the chase putting on 109 runs in 17 overs. Karan was dismissed on 47 while Shrideep continued to anchor the chase with a sublime knock of 100 runs in 99 balls (10 fours , 2 sixes). Shrideep who has been scoring well consistently since many seasons displayed a calm head even though wickets were tumbling from the other end.
- Result: Karnatak Sporting Association win by 5 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64202/tournament-details/POLINVSHICRITOU2
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Ranjane’s cracking 169-run knock powers Dr. D.Y. Patil SA to big win
Mumbai, February 13: Mumbai Ranji Trophy batsman Shubham Ranjane hogged the limelight by cracking a massive 169 runs (20×4,7×6) to power D.Y. Patil SA to a comprehensive 199 runs victory against Islam Gymkhana in a first round Group-A clash of the D.Y. Patil Group sponsored 73rd Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2020-2021, at the Islam Gymkhana ground on Saturday. This prestigious tournament, is organized under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and is the first cricket competition in the city since the lockdown due the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Shri. Param Bir Singh (centre), Commissioner of Police, Mumbai and Hon. Chairman Mumbai Police Gymkhana. Also present was Shri. Satya Narayan, Additional Commissioner of Police, South Region, Mumbai & Hon. Secretary, Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Shri. Shashikumar Meena, DCP, Zone I, Mumbai, Shri. Subhash Shinde, API, Mumbai and Jt. Hon. Secretary, Mumbai Police Gymkhana along with MCA officials. A two-minute silence was observed at the start as a mark of respect for the Police personnel who lost their lives due to COVID-19 pandemic.
D.Y. Patil Group also tasted success as they inflicted a 6-wicket defeat on MCA Colts in a Group-D encounter. Century knocks from Aashay Sardesai 122 runs (11×4, 2×6) and Sumit Ghadigaonkar 105 runs (14×4, 2×6) helped D.Y. Patil Group easily surpass their target scoring 296 for the loss of just four wickets in 42.5 overs. MCA Colts had scored 294 for 9 wickets from 45 overs.
Defending champions MIG Cricket Club suffered a defeat against strong contenders Parsee Gymkhana in another Group-A match. Batting first Parsee Gymkhana amassed 314 runs for 5 in 45 overs. Nikhil Patil made an unbeaten 102 not out (16×4, 2×6), while Aakarshit Gomel 63 runs and Swapnil Pradhan 47 runs propped the Parsee Gym innings. MIG Cricket Club failed in their chase and were bowled out for 253 runs in 38.4 overs. Arjun Tendulkar 47 runs and Pragnesh Kanpillewar 43 runs were MIG CC’s top scorers. Parag Khanapur picked up 3 for 32 runs.
Meanwhile, last year’s runners-up Parkophene Cricketers made a winning start defeating hosts Mumbai Police Gymkhana 57-runs in a Group-B encounter at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground.
Parkophene Cricketers who were put in to bat were restricted to 214 all out in 42.2 overs, but they bowled well to dismiss Mumbai Police Cricket Club for 157 in 31.1 overs to clinch their win.
Islam Gymkhana’s decision to field first back-fired as D.Y. Patil’s middle order batsman Ranjane was in smashing form and along with opener Surjan Athawale 75 runs (5×4,5×6) put on 118 runs partnership for the third wicket and later he was associated in a 125-run partnership with Yogesh Takawale 43 runs for the fourth wicket. D.Y. Patil finished their innings at a healthy 363 runs, which included 54 penalty runs as Islam Gymkhana had bowled two overs short (27 runs penalty for each over).
Islam Gymkhana failed miserably in their chase and were dismissed for just 164 in 18.4 overs. D.Y. Patil’s leg-break blower Karsh Kothari (4 for 49), left-arm medium pacer Uzair Khan (2 for 44) and leg-spinner Pravin Tambe (2 for 5) were the main wicket takers.
Brief scores
Group-A: Parsee Gymkhana: 314 for 5, 45 overs (Nikhil Patil 102 not out (16×4, 2×6), Aakarshit Gomel 63, Swapnil Pradhan 47) beat MIG Cricket Club: 253 all out, 38.4 overs (Arjun Tendulkar 47, Pragnesh Kanpillewar 43; Parag Khanapur 3/32). Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by 61 runs.
Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy: 363 for 5 wickets, 43 overs (Shubham Ranjane 169 (20×4, 7×6), Surjan Athawle 75, Yogesh Takawale 43) beat Islam Gymkhana: 164 all out, 28.4 overs (Usaid Cutleriwala 61; Karsh Kothari 4/49). Result: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy won by 199 Runs.
Group-B: Parkophene Cricketers: 214 all out, 42.2 overs (Sagar Mishra 81; Yash Chavan 3/22) beat Mumbai Police Cricket Club: 157 all out, 31.1 overs (Yash Chavan 57; Sagar Mishra 5/27). Result: Parkophene Cricketers won by 57 runs.
Cricket Club of India: 259 for 9 wickets, 45 overs (Akash Anand 49, Kruthik Hanagavadi 45*, Rudra Dhanday 44, Aryan Bangar 41) beat Bombay Gymkhana: 243 all out, 43.3 overs (Pranav Kela 90, Sujay Thakkar 40; Prathmesh Dake 4/30, Vaibhav Mali 3/31). Result: Cricket Club of India won by 16 runs.
Group-C: New Hind Sporting Club: 87 all out, 18.3 overs (Siddhant Adhatrao 40; Jitendra Paliwal 6/22) lost to P.J. Hindu Gymkhana: 89 for 3 wickets, 20.3 overs (Karan Nandey 35*). Result: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana won by 7 wickets.
Karnatak Sporting Association: 265 for 8, 45 overs (Ramanpreet Ghuman 65, Shrideep Mangela 62) beat National Cricket Club: 188 all out, 41.1 overs (Vishal Dhagaonkar 53, Prathmesh Pawar 50). Result: Karnatak Sporting Association won by 77 runs.
Group-D: Payyade Sports Club: 261 for 8 wickets, 45 overs (Raunaq Sharma 63, Musheer Khan 53, Siddhesh Lad 44; Varun Joijode 3/49) beat Shivaji Park Gymkhana: 220 all out, 40 overs (Badreyalam Khan 5/51). Result: Payyade Sports Club won by 41 runs.
MCA Colts: 294 for 9 wickets, 45 overs (Nikhil Patil (Jr.) 96, Shashank Attarde 49*, Akhil Rajput 42) lost to D.Y. Patil Group (Sponsors XI): 296 for 4 wickets, 42.5 overs (Aashay Sardesai 122 (11×4, 2×6), Sumit Ghadigaonkar 105 (14×4, 2×6). Result: D.Y. Patil Group (Sponsors XI) won by 6 wickets.