The second match of the Thane Premier League (TPL) 2025 saw a brilliant performance from FTL (XI) as they defeated Sportsman Cricket Club by 64 runs at Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane.
Batting first, FTL (XI) scored a huge total of 244 runs in 20 overs. The star of the match was Sairaj Patil, who played an outstanding knock of 129 runs in just 41 balls, hitting 4 fours and 12 sixes. He reached his century in just 34 balls, making it the fastest century in the history of the Thane Premier League (TPL). Yatin Madhavi also played a quick innings of 34 runs
In reply, Sportsman Cricket Club tried their best but could only reach 180 runs. Sanket Jadhav scored 42 runs, but the team fell short. Sairaj Patil also bowled well and took 2 wickets, making him the clear Man of the Match.
Match Summary:
FTL (XI): 244/6 in 20 overs (Sairaj Patil 129, Yatin Madhavi 34)
Sportsman Cricket Club: 180/7 in 20 overs (Sanket Jadhav 42, Rushikesh Jadhav 2/24)
Result: FTL (XI) won by 64 runs
Man of the Match: Sairaj Patil
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With the vision of Shri. Vikas Krishna Repale and the dedication of Maharashtra Maza Seva Sanstha, TPL 2025 has become a premier platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent at a competitive level under the esteemed umbrella of MCA.
Thane, May 1, 2025: The cricketing fever in Thane has reached new heights as the 13th season of the Thane Premier League (TPL) was officially inaugurated today at the iconic Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane West. The tournament is being organised by Maharashtra Maza Seva Sanstha and Shri. Vikas Krishna Repale under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
The grand inauguration was graced by Shri. Eknathji Shinde Hon. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and Shri. Nareshji Mhaske Member of Parliament, who declared the tournament open in the presence of players, officials, and other dignitaries. Their presence marked the strong support this tournament has from the cricketing fraternity.
Scheduled from May 1st to May 8th, TPL 2025 features some of the finest local cricketing talent in the state and promises to deliver an exciting week of competitive cricket.
Over the years, the Thane Premier League has earned a stellar reputation as one of Maharashtra’s premier grassroots tournaments, and this year, the stakes are higher with 16 dynamic teams participating:
Participating Teams
- Ambernath Rising Cricket Club
- Union Cricket Club
- Boy’s Cricket club Dombivali
- AT Sports
- Eknath Shinde cricket club -I
- Thane Warriors cricket club
- FTL XI
- Sportsman Cricket Club
- SR’S Group
- Golden Star
- Benetton Cricket Club
- Saludar N.M.
- SKCAS
- Maharashtra Cricket Academy
- Eknath Shinde Cricket Club- II
- Salgaonkar Sports Club
These teams reflect the depth and diversity of talent from across Thane, Dombivli, Ambernath, and the surrounding regions in Thane district with several players also groomed under MCA-accredited setups.
Cricketers Who Rose Through TPL
The Thane Premier League has served as a proven launchpad for many players who’ve gone on to represent Mumbai, play in the IPL, and even dom fhe India blue. Some of the notable names who once showcased their skills in TPL include:
- Shivam Dube
- Shardul Thakur
- Shams Mulani
- Shashank Singh
- Roystan Dias
- Suryansh Shedge
- Ronak Sharma
- Prashant Solanki
- Tanush Kotian
- Musheer Khan
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With the vision of Shri. Vikas Krishna Repale and the dedication of Maharashtra Maza Seva Sanstha, TPL 2025 has become a premier platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent at a competitive level under the esteemed umbrella of MCA.
The opening day saw enthusiastic crowds, electrifying performances, and a promising start to what is expected to be one of the best seasons yet.
Stay tuned for daily match updates, player spotlights, and tournament highlights as Thane Premier League (TPL) 2025 unfolds!
In a thrilling inter-academy encounter, Ghatkopar Hurdles 11 emerged victorious against Kurla Hurdles Club by 41 runs in a low-scoring but action-packed game.
Batting first, Ghatkopar Hurdles 11 posted a competitive total of 106 runs in 19.4 overs. Their innings was anchored by Vihaan Shah, who top-scored with a crucial 34 off 33 balls, laced with 5 boundaries. Despite early setbacks and a flurry of quick wickets, a vital late cameo of 14 off 11 balls from Farhan helped push the total into triple digits.
Kurla Hurdles Club’s bowlers put up a spirited performance. Akib Shaikh led the bowling attack with 3 wickets for just 10 runs in his 4 overs. He was ably supported by Khushi, who also picked up 3 wickets, and Abdul, who took 2 crucial scalps, restricting the opposition and ensuring wickets fell at regular intervals.
In reply, Kurla Hurdles Club faltered under pressure and were bundled out for 65 runs in 13.3 overs. None of the batters could withstand the disciplined bowling attack of Ghatkopar Hurdles 11. Hurera was the top scorer with 14 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup collapsed around him.
The Ghatkopar bowling unit was exceptional, with Farhan and Samarth picking up 3 wickets each, while Anuj and Pant chipped in with 1 wicket apiece. They maintained tight lines and created relentless pressure, bowling Kurla out well short of the target.
Man of the Match: Vihaan Shah
For his all-round contribution — a top score of 34 and economical bowling — Vihaan Shah was rightly adjudged the Man of the Match, playing a pivotal role in his team’s victory.
With this commanding win, Ghatkopar Hurdles 11 showcased their depth in both departments and highlighted young talent ready to shine on bigger stages.
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Cross Maidan, Mumbai – The RSAT-20 Tournament final witnessed an exciting clash between Winz Cricket Club and MTNL Cricket Club at the iconic MTNL Ground, Cross Maidan. In a thrilling contest, Winz Cricket Club emerged victorious by 27 runs to lift the prestigious RSAT-20 title.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Winz Cricket Club posted a competitive total of 139 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Aayush Makhwana played a steady knock, anchoring the innings with 36 runs off 39 balls. He received good support from Aditya Balivada and Nihar Magre, who contributed 25 runs each to build a solid foundation for the team.
Chasing 140 for victory, MTNL Cricket Club struggled to build momentum as Winz bowlers kept striking at regular intervals. Akshat Jain was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a superb spell of 4 overs and claiming 3 key wickets. He was well supported by Aman Yadav, who bowled 3.3 overs and also picked up 3 wickets, dismantling MTNL’s middle and lower order.
MTNL was eventually bowled out for 112 runs, falling short by 27 runs. The disciplined bowling and teamwork displayed by Winz Cricket Club proved to be the difference in the final.
For his outstanding bowling performance, Akshat Jain was adjudged the Man of the Match, playing a pivotal role in his team’s title-winning effort.
The triumph was a proud moment for Head Coach Vikrant Gupta, whose guidance and strategies played a key role in shaping the team’s success throughout the tournament.
With this win, Winz Cricket Club not only claimed a deserving victory but also lifted the coveted RSAT-20 Tournament trophy, marking a memorable day for the team and their supporters.
Mumbai, April 22: About three quarters of an hour to Tuesday midnight, MCA Colts‘ Shashank Attarde hit the skipper and left-arm spinner Shams Mulani for a six of the last ball of the final to bring a remarkable two-wicket victory for his side to win the R.F.S.Talyarkhan Memorial Inviational T-20 tournament at Bombay Gymkhana’s floodlit ground.
Chasing a stiff target of 174, the Colts outfit showed its allround depth to achieve a win that seemed unlikely at rhe halfway mark, when they had lost half the side for 90 runs. In the circumstances, Colts, led initially by Sidharth Akre and Atharva Ankolekar kept hopes alive in their dug out with a recovery stand of 39 for the sixth wicket.
Thereafter the pendulam swung towards the Kennedy Seaface based side when seamer Sylvester D’Souza got rid off Akre and effected the run out of Saksham Jha. But Ankolekarand Attarde kept themselves busy with a bold and brave 32 run stand for the eighth wicket that brougt the Colts within striking distance of the target and the title. The colts needed 30 in the last three and they accomplished a splendid feat when the chips were down..
After the innings break the Gymkhana fast bowler Zaid Patankar struck in the
fourth ball of his first over – the fifth of the powerplay – by removing former India opener and the Colts captain Prithvi Shaw who made a 13-ball 15 with three boundary.(4s) shots. Patankar was relentless as he proceeded to get rid of Suved Parkar in his next over.
The Colts scored 51 at the conclusion of the powerplay, a shade better than their opponent,. but lost three wickets, including that of a game-changer in Shaw. The Colts chase began with a first-ball dismissal of Divyansh Saxena to D’Souza.
Earlier the Gymkhana side scored at a little over eight runs an over at the half-way mark (82/3) after a modest 49 for 2 in the first 6-over powerplay and sustained the scoring rate of eight plus an over to finish its innings at 173 for seven wickets.
Mulani, who took guard at the fall of the fourth wicket, held fort with a 22-ball 38 with one 4 and three 6s. He and Sagar Chhabria (26 off 15 balls) added 51 runs for the sixth wicket.
The Gymkhana side lost opener Kevin Almeida in The in the last ball of the third over and Ishan Mulchandani in the third ball of the sixth. Mulchandani was quick off the block making a 17-ball 31 with three hits to the fence and two over it.
IThe middle- order batters, Vikrant Auti.and Sachin Yadav made good contributions making 26 and 21 before Mulani and Chhabria forged the highest partnership of their innings. In all the Gymkhana side hit ten 4s and nine 6s.
The scores: Parsee Gymkhana 174 for 7 in 20 overs (Shams Mulani 38, Ishan Mulchandani 31, Vikrant Auti 26, Sagar Chhabra 26, Sohan Sabnis 2 for 26) lost to MCA Colts 179 for 8 in 20 overs (Sidharth Akre 35, Atharva Ankolekar 31, Jai Jain 26, Shashank Attarde 25 not out, Sylvester D’Souza 2 for 39, Zaid Patankar 2 for 20, Aayush Vartak 2 for 39).
In a high-octane MCA Women’s Knockout encounter between Sunrise Sports Club Association and Aarey Cricket Club, it was the young and talented players of Risinng Cricket Star Academy, under the expert mentorship of Coach Nandu Jadhav, who stole the show.
Sunrise Sports Club, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and managed to post a competitive total of 197 in their 40 overs. The batting unit looked strong but was kept in check by some brilliant bowling from Aarey Cricket Club.
The standout performers with the ball were:
Chhaya Gupta, whose fiery 4-over spell conceded just 24 runs and picked up a crucial wicket, showcasing excellent control and consistency.
Riya Venjale, a crafty left-arm spinner, weaved magic with her 8-over spell, scalping 3 wickets for just 37 runs, putting a halt to the Sunrise SCA’s scoring momentum.
Behind the stumps, Riddhi Gehlot put up a solid performance with smart wicketkeeping, complementing the bowlers effectively and helping restrict the opponents under 200.
Chasing 197, Aarey Cricket Club had a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, Riddhi Gehlot rose to the occasion, showing tremendous composure and maturity beyond her years. She played a match-winning knock of 59 runs in 58 balls, peppered with 7 elegant fours and a magnificent six, guiding her team to victory in 38.3 overs.
Swara Magar, another promising talent from Rising Star Academy, chipped in with a composed 10 runs, providing vital support in the batting innings.
Her all-round performance, both with the gloves and the bat, was instrumental in Aarey CC’s successful chase and eventual win.
All three of these standout players – Riddhi Gehlot, Riya Venjale, and Chhaya Gupta – are products of the Risinng Cricket Star Academy, one of Mumbai’s most respected coaching centers. Spearheaded by Coach Nandu Jadhav, the academy has earned a reputation for nurturing talent and instilling a professional approach to the game.
Coach Nandu Jadhav training methods and mentorship have consistently helped players from across India improve their game. The academy’s commitment to grassroots development and personalized coaching has made it a go-to destination for aspiring cricketers, especially young kids looking to make their mark in competitive cricket.
This win is not just a victory for Aarey Cricket Club, but a testament to the quality training and mentorship at Risinng Cricket Star Academy, which continues to shape the future of women’s cricket in Mumbai and beyond.
Renewable Division became the champions of the Tata Power Inter-Division Tournament 2024–25 with a strong win against Head Office Parel-Carnac in the final match. The game was full of excitement, with some brilliant batting and bowling performances from the Renewable team.
Head Office Parel-Carnac won the toss and chose to bowl first. Batting first, Renewable put up a huge total of 261 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. The team’s batting stars were:
Rohan Bane, who scored 64 runs in 33 balls with 11 fours and 2 sixes
Kuldip Kumar, who hit 65 runs in just 28 balls with 4 fours and 7 sixes
Nilesh Shelke, who made 63 runs in 31 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes
In reply, Head Office Parel-Carnac struggled to chase the big target and were all out for 168 runs. The Renewable bowlers did a great job:
Vivek Jagtap took 4 wickets in 4 overs
Siva picked up 3 wickets in just 2 overs
Rohan Bane also helped with 1 wicket
Thanks to their all-round performance, Renewable won the final by 93 runs.
Rohan Bane was the star of the match and the tournament. He was named both the Man of the Match and Man of the Series for his excellent batting and bowling.
It was a great day for the Renewable team as they lifted the trophy with pride and showed great team spirit and talent.
Mumbai, April 12: In what turned out to be one of the most electrifying finals of the season, Mafatlal SC held their nerve to pull off a last-ball win against a valiant DTDC Sports Club side in the grand finale of the RCF T20 Cricket Tournament 2025 for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup. The tournament was organized by the RCF Sports Club under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at the RCF ground.
Anis Chaudhary Best Batsman of the Tournament Batting first, DTDC Sports Club set the stage ablaze with a power-packed total of 203 for 7. Their top order fired with precision and aggression — Gautam Waghela played a stylish knock of 62 off 36 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes), while Omkar Ghule was explosive in his 30-ball 57 (3 fours, 4 sixes). Anish Choudhary continued his dream form with a valuable 38, anchoring the innings when needed most.
Despite the daunting target, Mafatlal SC found a savior in Dashrath Chavan, whose blistering unbeaten 103 off just 45 balls (9×4, 7×6) turned the tide. With wickets falling around him, Dashrath stood like a rock, steering his team home in dramatic fashion. He was aptly awarded Man of the Match and Best Fielder for his all-round brilliance. Saurabh Singh also contributed significantly with 38 runs and a tidy spell of 2/32.
DTDC’s bowlers — Saksham Parashar (2/33) and Pratik Mishra (2/42) — bowled with heart, making the chase a tough one till the final delivery. The contest went right down to the wire, but Mafatlal SC crossed the finish line with three wickets in hand.
Though the trophy slipped away this time, DTDC Sports Club remarkable consistency deserves rich applause. This was their third participation in the tournament — having reached the semi-final once, qualified for the finals twice, and even lifting the championship once. Their journey is a testament to their growing stature and reliability as a top cricketing outfit.
Anish Choudhary’s standout tournament performance earned him the Best Batsman award, while Mafatlal’s Kartik Mishra was declared the Best Bowler for his spell of 2/31 in the final.
Vedant Murkar of DTDC Sports Club was declared as the Man of the Series in DR. Babasaheb Ambedkar T20 cup 2025.
Brief Scores (Final):
DTDC Sports Club – 203/7 in 20 overs (Gautam Waghela 62, Omkar Ghule 57, Anish Choudhary 38; Kartik Mishra 2/31, Saurabh Singh 2/32)
Mafatlal SC – 204/7 in 20 overs (Dashrath Chavan 103* (45b), Saurabh Singh 38; Saksham Parashar 2/33, Pratik Mishra 2/42)
Result: Mafatlal SC won by 3 wickets
DTDC may have finished runners-up, but their legacy of consistent excellence in the tournament continues to grow stronger with each season.’
Kevin Almeida, a well-known name in Mumbai’s first-class cricket, continues to prove his talent with solid performances across formats. Playing for Tata Sports Club and Parsee Gymkhana, Kevin has been in great form this season, putting up impressive numbers in both the DY Patil T20 and prestigious club tournaments like the Times Shield and Talim Shield.
DY Patil T20 Tournament – Red Hot Form
Kevin started the year strong in the DY Patil T20 tournament, scoring 203 runs in 3 matches:
114 vs Route Mobile – A classy century full of clean hitting. Despite the loss, his knock was one of the tournament’s finest.
20 vs DY Patil Red – A quick-fire start to the innings.
69 vs Take Sports* – A match-winning innings while chasing, where Kevin anchored the second innings beautifully and took his team over the line.
Times Shield – Solid Contributions in Both Innings
Playing against Income Tax, Kevin showed his ability to score in both innings:
85 in the 1st innings – A key knock that gave Tata Sports Club a strong foundation.
25 in the 2nd innings – Continued to contribute, fighting it out on a tricky pitch.
Talim Shield – Quarterfinal Hero
Kevin also played a crucial role for Parsee Gymkhana in the Talim Shield:
72 vs Yogi Sports Club – A well-crafted innings that helped set up a strong total.
82 vs New Hindu Cricket Club – A standout knock in the quarterfinal, showcasing his temperament in pressure situations.
He scored 219 runs in 6 matches in the Talim Shield, proving his consistency across the tournament.
In Summary:
Kevin Almeida recent run with the bat highlights his class, composure, and hunger for big scores. Whether it’s T20s or multi-day games, he continues to be a vital part of Tata Sports Club and a reliable performer in Mumbai’s domestic cricket scene.