In ongoing H.D kanga Knockout Tournament Gay Cavaliers CC beat Parsee Pioneer CC by 6 wickets. It was a low scoring match of group C of Kanga Knockout played at Karnataka S.A cross Maidan.
Parsee Won the toss and elected to bat first but they got to a horrible start losing Rohan and Rugved for duck and were five for two. And it got worse and worse as they kept losing wickets. It was a late surge by Ashish and Girish down the order that helped Parsee CC reach 113 in27.5 overs. The bowling contributions came by everyone and every bowler to bowl from Cavaliers took wicket but the Major Contribution came from Raj Mandhesiya as he picked 4 for 30 in his 7 over spell. He first took wickets at the top to remove both Rohan and Rugved and then picked two of the middle order batsmen putting the hopes of a comeback to end. With Raj Mandesiya putting up a stellar performance with the ball the job of batsman’s got easier.
Chasing a modest total of 114 runs Cavaliers got to a steady start, after a 34-run opening stand another 50-run stand made their position in the match very firm. The top performance came from the top where Yadnesh Sawant scored 60 runs from 89 balls. After getting to a good start, he made sure that he stays there and play a defining knock so that the team is out of trouble. He also completed his milestone of reaching half century in making sure his team gets to the line with ease. With performance and support by Maitrik the Cavaliers won the match by 6 wickets chasing 114 in 37.4 overs.
It was a fantastic effort by both Raj and Yadnesh that helped Cavaliers for another easy won in the tournament. with this fantastic win they move ahead.
BREIF SCORE; Gay Cavaliers CC 114/4 in 37.4 overs (Yadnesh S 60, Maitrik 25, Vinod B 2/29) beat by Parsee Pioneer CC 113/10 in 27.5 overs (Girish 35, Ashish 29, Raj Mandhesiya 4/30) by 6 wickets.
Founded by Abhishek Binge and his friends in December 2022 with just 11 players, The Ancients have emerged as the most active cricket team in Mumbai. According to statistics from Cricheroes, they boast a staggering 150 players today. Remarkably, they are the only team in Mumbai to have played every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season, participating in various tournaments.
As the season draws to a close, The Ancients are geared up to host their own inaugural annual internal cricket tournament – The League of Ancients. This exciting event comprises four teams, each named after constellations: Scorpius, Draco, Lupus, and Aquila. The captain explains that these names pay homage to the timeless Ancients who existed before us.
Set against the backdrop of the illustrious Omtex ICWC Saphale, renowned for its international standard cricket facilities, the tournament promises an unparalleled experience for cricket enthusiasts. The buzz around the League of Ancients caught the attention of prominent cricket brands, with Omtex and Z-bats signing on as main sponsors. Additionally, Metashot has joined as the Man of the Series sponsor, while Active Sports and CAA have partnered with The Ancients as gifting partners. PhysioHub has also come on board as the league’s physio partner, ensuring the well-being of the players.
Abhishek Binge, the driving force behind The Ancients, not only leads the team but also manages the tournament operations. His vision is clear: to provide players with unforgettable experiences at affordable costs. The League of Ancients embodies this vision, promising cherished memories for all participants.
As The Ancients prepare to showcase their talents on the esteemed grounds of Omtex ICWC Saphale, the stage is set for a thrilling cricketing spectacle. The League of Ancients is not merely a tournament; it’s a testament to passion, camaraderie, Brotherhood and the enduring spirit of the game.
The tournament kicked off on May 12th with two matches. In the first game, Ancients Aquila faced Ancients Lupus. Aquila set a target of 145 runs, with Shubham Acharya top-scoring with 42 runs off 33 balls. In response, Lupus fell short, being all out for 105 runs in 17.2 overs. Yatish Mudaliar, with 4 wickets for 13 runs, and Captain Edward Phillip, with 3 wickets for 7 runs, led Aquila to victory.
In the second match, Ancients Scorpius clashed with Ancients Draco. Scorpius set a formidable target of 165 runs, with Sunny Jadhav’s commanding 61 runs off 49 balls leading the charge. Adding to the onslaught was Rishabh Dube, who contributed a brisk 23 off just 8 deliveries. In response, Draco’s chase concluded at 147 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Draco started strong, courtesy of Sumeet Londhe’s aggressive batting. However, despite Ashish Saroj’s valiant effort with 33 runs off 23 balls, the innings faltered. It was the combined efforts of Kunal Patel and Abhishek Binge that stemmed Draco’s momentum, sealing their fate. As a result of his stellar batting display, Sunny Jadhav was awarded the Man of the Match accolade.
With these exciting matches, the tournament began on a high note, promising more thrilling action ahead.
Brief scores:
- Aquila 145/10 (Shubham A 42, Nihal 6/2) defeated Lupus 105/10 (Amit S 38, Yatish M 14/4, Edward P 7/3) by 40 runs.
- Scorpius 165/6 (Sunny J 61, Harshit 23/2) defeated Draco 147/10 (Ashish S 33, Kunal P 12/2) by 18 runs.
In a thrilling clash at the U-23 Rathod Trophy MCA tournament, Dadar Union Sporting Club (DUSC) triumphed over Oriental Cricket Club (OCC) in a super league showdown, largely fueled by Sumit Prajapati’s exceptional bowling display. Prajapati’s dream spell saw him scalping six crucial wickets in just 3.2 overs, conceding a mere six runs with an additional maiden over. The left-arm spinner’s relentless attack dismantled OCC’s middle order, restricting them to a meager total of 65 runs before being bundled out in 12.2 overs.
With a modest target to chase, DUSC’s batsmen approached the task with confidence. Despite losing a few wickets, they comfortably chased down the total in a mere 6.5 overs, securing victory with six wickets in hand. Adding to the jubilation, it was Sumit Prajapati himself who sealed the win with a boundary, further cementing his heroics in the match.
Following this remarkable triumph, DUSC now occupies the second spot in their super league A group, boasting a commendable record of one win and one loss in two games. As they prepare to face Islam Gymkhana in their next encounter, the team finds themselves riding high on confidence, buoyed by Sumit Prajapati’s stellar performance.
Sumit Prajapati’s heroics have not only propelled DUSC to victory but have also instilled a sense of optimism and determination within the team as they march forward in the tournament.
Brief Score:OCC: 65 all out in 12.2 overs (R. Shaikh 19, S. Prajapati 6/6)DUSC: 67 runs in 6.5 overs (S. Girkar 17, SS Narayan 2/21)
In a MCA Womens Knockout match between Bombay Union Sports Club and Crescent cricket Club, Crescent Cricket Club beat Bombay Union Sports Club by 7 wickets in a 35 over match at Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana 1, Kandivali, Mumbai.
Bombay Union after winning the toss choose to bat first and after the loss of early wicket the partnership for second wicket looked solid. But what followed next was an unreal collapse.
After being 16 for 1 and then 64 for 2 things were looking good for the Bombay Unions but then wickets kept falling on regular intervals and even tough another 33-run partnership the Bombay union were bowled out for 131 in 25 overs.
Even tough it was a team effort with the ball as Swanandi, Shreya and Arya all took three (3) wickets each. Arya stole the show by taking a hattrick at the end of the innings. She got Saanjh, Jai and Shravani all on three consecutive deliveries, and from 131 for 7 Bombay Unions went to 131 all-out.
To chase the modest total of 132 the Crescent Cricket Club got to a solid start courtesy Arya the hattrick girl and Riya. They both together put a century stand for the first wicket.
In batting the star of the show was the opening batsman Riya Pawar who scored a brilliant half century in fast pace. She scored 56 runs from 63 balls hitting 9 boundaries. With the Batting Effort of Riya and Bowling Effort of Arya Crescent won the match by ease as they chased down the score in just 23 overs with 7 wickets to spare. It was also impressive as the Bombay Union team was assisted by None other than Indian Women’s teams opening batter Poonam Raut. The young Players were in aww of her and it was a great learning for them as well.
Breif Score – Bombay Unions Cricket Club 132/10 in 25 overs ( Priyadarshini 26, Arya 18/3, Shreya21/3, Swanandi 24/3) lose to Crescent Cricket Club 132/3 in 23.3 overs( Riya Pawar 56, Arya 26, Priyadarshani 10/1)
Swanandi, Shreya and Arya all took three (3) wickets ![]()
In an eventful game of cricket, Ambernath Rising Cricket Club pipped Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II by just three runs to win the coveted 12th edition of the Thane Premier League on Wednesday at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium.
Put in to bat first, Ambernath Rising Cricket Club were bowled out for a humble 125 in 19.4 overs. Amit Pandey, Aman Khan, and Dhrumil Matkar bowled well in tandem and scalped two wickets apiece. For Ambernath Rising Cricket Club, middle-order batter Shreeraj Gharat was the lone warrior in the fight as he piled up an unbeaten 50 from 41 balls, including eight hits to the fence.
Chasing 126 for championship, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II battled hard but fell shy of just three runs in the end. They were restricted to 122/9 in 20 overs. Opening batter Aman Khan (22; 10b, 4×3, 6×1) provided a quick start but did not receive much support from the rest of his colleagues, except from Vicky Patil, who top-scored with a run-a-ball 31. Parikshit Valsangkar and Prathamaesh Mahale dazzled with the ball as they claimed three scalps each.
Ambernath Rising Club outplayed Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II in the final of the Thane Premier League to bag the championship.
In a low scoring encounter, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II beat Thane Warriors by six wickets in the semi-final of the Thane Premier League on Tuesday at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium.
Batting first, Thane Warriors were bowled out for a paltry 105 in 16.4 overs. Left arm spinner Dhrumil Matkar did the damage with 3/8 in 3.4 overs. Matkar found able allies in Hemant Buchade and Arjun Shetty, as they claimed two wickets each. For Thane Warriors, the opening pair of Ramanpreet Singh (26; 20b, 4×3) and Jitesh Raut (33; 13b, 4×4, 6×2) made major contributions with the bat.
Chasing a modest 106 for a berth in the final of the Thane Premier League, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II overhauled the target in 18.5 overs at the loss of four wickets. Aman Khan (33; 29b, 4×1, 6×2) and Nikhil Patil (33*; 30b, 4×1, 6×2) guided the run chase and helped their side register a comfortable win. For Thane Warriors, Khizar Dafedar was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 2/19 in four overs.
Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II will play their sixth consecutive final of the Thane Premier League.
Ambernath Rising Cricket Club handed a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Boys Cricket Club in the semi-final of Thane Premier League on Tuesday at the Dadoji Konddev Stadium.
Asked to bat first, Boys Cricket Club posted 160/8 in 20 overs. Opening batter Aditya Rawat picked up from where he had left in the quarter-final and struck another fine half-century. Rawat muscled 69 runs from 41 balls, including four fours and five sixes. Like Rawat, Harshal Jadhav too smashed back-to-back fifties as he mustered 54 runs from 36 balls, including three fours and four sixes. For Ambernath Rising Cricket Club, Prathamesh Mahale, Parikshit Valsangkar, and Bhavin Darji scalped two wickets apiece.
In reply, Ambernath Rising Cricket Club cruised to the target in 16.4 overs at the loss of just three wickets. Anil Ronanki provided a perfect start to the run chase with a 24-ball 49, including eight fours and a six. Later, Prasad Pawar (54*; 24b, 4×3, 6×2) and Shreeraj Gharat (39*; 30b, 4×1, 6×2) completed the formalities at a canter.
With this stellar win, Ambernath Rising Cricket Club are set to play the final of the Thane Premier League.
The fiercely fought quarter-final of Thane Premier League between Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I and Boys Cricket Club on Monday at Dadoji Konddev Stadium ended in a tie. The result was determined by the Super Over in which Boys Cricket Club emerged victorious.
Deciding to bat first, Boys Cricket Club made 159/9 in 20 overs. Opening batter Aditya Rawat pummeled 81 runs from 53 balls, including three fours and five sixes. Rawat found an able ally in Harshal Jadhav, who struck 51 runs from 32 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes. For Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I, Nipun Panchal was the pick of the bowlers with 2/28 in four overs.
In response, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I matched the score set by Boys Cricket Club. Shashi Kadam top scored with a fiery 46 not out from just 22 balls, peppering the boundary rope four times. Opening batter Japjeet Randhawa was the other major contributor as he chipped in with 39 runs from 28 balls, that saw two fours and three sixes. For Boys Cricket Club, Piyush Kanojiya was the most successful bowler with 2/16 in three overs.
The match was decided by the Super Over in which Boys Cricket Club chased the target of 12 set by Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I. Boys Cricket Club have advanced to the semi-final of the Thane Premier League.
In a humdinger of a clash, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II snatched victory from the jaws of defeat as they beat Benetton Cricket Club by one wicket in the quarter-final of the Thane Premier League on Monday at Dadoji Konddev Stadium.
Riding on Kiran Solkar’s fantastic knock of 61 from 47 balls, Benetton Cricket Club II scored 123/8 in 20 overs. The left-handed opening batter smashed half a dozen fours and two sixes. However, besides Solkar, there were not too many major contributions from the batters of Benetton Cricket Club II as the bowlers of Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II bowled decisive lines and lengths. Dhrumil Matkar starred with the ball as he claimed 3/22 in four overs. He bagged the player of the match award for his match-winning bowling performance.
Chasing a modest 124, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II completed the formalities in 19.3 overs with one wicket in hand. Atul Singh was the top run-getter with a 31-ball 28, that included three hits to the fence. Benetton Cricket Club had a good outing with the ball however failed to hold their nerves towards the business end of the match. Saif Khan, Rahul Solkar, and Abhishek Srivastava scalped two wickets apiece.
With this win, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II have made it to the semi-final of the Thane Premier League.