DY Patil opting to bat first Western Railway Ground in Mahalaxmi were all out for 200 runs in 53.5 overs in their 1st innings. Left-handed opener Sangram Bhalekar top scored hitting 89 runs of 151 balls while the rest of the batsman struggled. From the bowlers, off-spinner Shubham Taldeokar with 4/25 in 10.5 overs was the pick of the bowlers. Police Gymkhana in reply were all out for 212 runs with middle order batsman Rohit Desai fighting it out with a gritty 85* off 142 balls.
DY Patil trailing 12 runs in their 2nd innings again were found to be struggling getting bundled out for 159 runs. Leg break bowler Aditya Khanvilkar came up with a crucial spell taking 5/29 in 10 overs with 2 maidens. The all-rounder received good support from Shubham who took 2 wkts while took his tally of wickets to 6wkts in the match.
Chasing a modest 150 runs, Police Gymkhana batters chipped in with starts while all-rounder Aditya Khanvilkar played the finishing role scoring 42* off just 39 balls at no.6 as U23 Police Gymhana Center won the match by 5 wkts.
Aditya has been performing consistently at the local level where in he took 10 wkts in Shalini Bhalekar Tournament, 10 wkts in last year’s Madhav Mantri. He also took a stunning 6 wkt haul in mere 4 overs in the Inter Collegiate Match while scored 71* vs Ahmedabad in the Redbull Zonat Match. Looking at his all-round consistency, aditya is certainly one player to look out for in the coming years.
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Mulund Gymkhana opting to bat first at the SPCA Ground in Kalyan posted an average total of 138/7 in 20 overs. Openers Abhinav Saha (45) and Arnav Thorat (38) gave a 93 run opening stand but the batsman below them failed to capitalize. From SPCA, Harsh Patil (2/4) and Gaurav Rajput (2/39) were the pick of the bowlers.
Defending a modest total of 139, Santosh Sports Cricket Academy were restricted to just 69 runs all out thanks to some really tight bowling by the Mulund Gymkhana bowlers. Nihar Pathak was fabulous with the ball becoming the pick of the bowlers coming up with match winning bowling spell of 4/8 in 4 overs. All-rounder Abhinav Saha who top scored with the bat also chipped in with 2 wkts for mere 5 runs in his 1.1 overs as Mulund Gymkhana won the match by 69 runs.
Abhinav Saha for his all-round performance was declared ‘Man of the Match’
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Salgaonkar Sports Club opting to bat first at the SPCA Ground in Kalyan managed to reach only 112/8 in 20 overs. Shubham Thakkar’s 25* at no.9 helped the team cross 100 run mark in what was a virtual batting collapse. The bowler who inflicted this collapse and maximum damage was Abhyanshu Jha coming up with excellent bowling figures of 4/19 in 4 overs. Abhyanshu kept on taking breakthroughs at regular intervals which proved to be useful for his team.
Vijay Indup Cricket Club Thane chased down the score in 18.5 overs winning the match by 5 wkts. All-rounder Abhyanshu Jha played the finishers role to perfection hitting a quick 32* off 30 balls laced with 7 boundaries.
It was a big win for VICC team while Abhyanshu Jha was declared ‘man of the match’
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Salgaonkar Sports Club Thane opting to bat first at SPCA Ground in Kalyan posted a healthy total of 152/8 in 20 overs. Openers Sohan and Shivank gave a flying start putting up 95 runs for the 1st wicket while Shivank top scored for his team hitting an impressive 56 off 56 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes).
Chasing 153, Speed Cricket Academy in reply were bundled out for mere 50 runs all out. Almost all the bowlers chipped in with wickets with Arnav Charpe being the pick of the bowlers taking 2 wkts for mere 1 run.
Salgaonkar SC won the match by 102 runs while opener Shivank Rao was declared “Man of the Match”
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Salgaonkar Sports Club Thane opting to bat first could not muster a big total managing only 105/6 in 20 overs. From the bowlers Niteel Negi with 2/16 was the pick of the lot while the rest of the girls also did a commendable job coming up with economical spells.
Chasing 107 was a mere formality for Sri Ma Vidyalaya as they chased down the total in mere 11.4 overs. Opener Sanika Chalke played a swashbuckling innings hitting an unbeaten 61* off mere 34 balls Sanika who was declared ‘man of the match” took on the bowlers with dominance hitting 9 fours and 2 sixes en-route her match winning knock as Sri May Vidyalaya won the match by 9 wkts.
As it has been the case throughout the tournament, Shivaji Park Lions have suffered when it comes to their batting line up. Siddhesh lad found it difficult to get going eventually giving his spot to players who deserve a chance which was a good thing to do. Apart from him too, Shivaji Park team has lacked a batsman who could be consistent or score 70-90 odd runs alone in a single game. Yes, Raunaq Sharma tried his best with some flashes of brilliance so was Sachin Yadav but the team overall needs to buck up when they enter the season 3.
Batting first, Shivaji Park Lions could only muster 127/6 in 20 overs, Nikhil Patil with his unbeaten 37* was the highest scorer while the rest of the batsman found it difficult to get going. Arjun Tendulkar (1/23 in 4 overs & Nehal Katakdhond (0/15 in 4 overs) were the pick of the bowlers as both the youngsters were simply brilliant.
A target of 128 seemed to be a formality for Aakash Tigers as opener Bhavin Thakkar (65* off 49) and all-rounder Shams Mulani (40* off 32) stitched an unbeaten 89* run stand to steer Aakash Tigers to a 7 wkt win. Bhavin played some ecletic shots while Mulani as he has been throughout the series played the finishers role to perfection as Aakash Tigers qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.
- Brief Scores-
- Shivaji Park Lions-127/6 in 20 overs, Nikhil Patil 37*, Hardik Tamore 23, Arjun Tendulkar 1/23, Shams Mulani 1/10
- Aakash Tigers Mumbai-131/3 in 17.2 overs, Bhavin Thakkar 65*, S Mulani 40*, Jay Kothari 1/21, Vijay Gohil 1/23
- Result-Aakash Tigers win by 7 wkts
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Though semi-final hopes for both the teams was over but it was a match which certainly had to be finished on a good note for both the sides and many players got the opportunity to play in the match which was virtually the last of the T20 season for both the teams.
Namo Bandra Blasters batting first again had their batsman chipping in but they lacked someome who could score 60-70 odd runs. Shrideep Mangela finally looked good after getting chances in all the matches, Mangela finally came good hitting an impressive 42 off 34 balls (3 fours, 1 six). From the bowlers, Krutik Hanagawadi with 2/33 in 4 overs was the pick of the bowlers.
Chasing 149, the general perception was that the chase will be done and match will be taken to the last over as it has been in most of the cases at Wankhede while chasing 150 or 150+ score. However, Eagle Thane Strikers wanted to sign off the tournament in style as they chased down the score in mere 11.2 overs. Skipper Aditya Tare who has been the backbone of the team with 244 runs at an average of close to 50.00 took on the bowlers en-route his 27 ball 50. Tare let loose and played some humungous shots as he knew this was the last match for his team for this year. What’s more, Aditya Tare and Rakesh Prabhu stitched 91 runs in mere 34 balls as Rakesh displayed some amazing fireworks at Wankhede.
A glorious 64* off mere 21 balls as Rakesh brought up the fastest fifty of the tournament which also included 8 big sixes much to everyone’s entertainment and to the bowlers disdain.
Eagle Thane Strikers won the match by 7 wkts and 8.4 overs to spare while it was definitely Aditya Tare and Rakesh Prabhu stealing the show with their swashbuckling batting.
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OFA Ambernath Center opting to bat first at the SRT Ground Kandivali registered a total of 265/10 in 89 overs. Opener Dishan Rane (51) and Dasrath Chavan (62) at the middle order chipped in with crucial half centuries while Shashwat Jagtap also played a handy role hitting 48 runs down the order. From the bowlers, leg break spinner Parth Satvik with 4/47 and left arm spinner Aakash Sharma with 4/53 were the pick of the bowlers.
Bengal Center in reply lacked batsman who could score a big individual score, they were bundled out for 153 runs thanks to some really tight bowling by the OFA Ambernath Center bowlers. Off-spinner Dasrath Chavan with 3/7 was the pick of the bowlers while Prayag Kumar (3/32), Tushar Kadam (2/29) and Shashwat (2/36) also came in handy with the ball.
Ambernath Center wins the finals by taking 1 st innings lead and becomes winners of the Naren Tamhane
Tourament’19. This win is definately going to be a special one as this is the 1st time Ambernath Center has won the Naren Tamhane Tournament. Credit also goes to the coaches Amol Ghodke and Yashodhan Vaidya who have worked hard on the players in the Summer Camp Center.
Highest Run Getters-
– Aadithyan Dev (DY Patil)-298 runs in 5 innings at an average of 59.60 and strike rate of 63.40
– Sahil Jadhav (Dilip Vengsarkar Center)- 297 runs in 4 innings at an average of 74.25 & strike rate
of 78.36
– Vighnesh Kharghe (Ambernath Center)- 232 runs in 8 innings at an average of 33.14 & strike
rate of 55.50
Highest Wicket Takers-
-Aman Manihar- 24 wkts in 6 innings at a bowling average of 5.00 and econ of 1.56
-Yash Singh-23 wkts in 8 innings at a bowling average of 10.00 and econ of 2.46
-Rajesh Sardar-19 wkts in 6 innings at a bowling average of 10.00 and econ of 2.13
North Mumbai Panthers batting first posted a total of 153/6 in 20 overs which has been the average total at Wankhede this season. Despite a sloppy start with team struggling at 55/4 at one stage in the 8thover, It was some excellent batting by Sairaj at no.6 which brought them back into the game. Sairaj scored 59* off mere 39 balls which also had 4 lusty blows over the fence much to the entertainment of the crowd who had came in support the players. Left arm quickster Royston Dias with 2/34 in 4 overs was the pick of the bowlers.
Triumph Knights who are known for their strong batting line up which includes players like Suryakumar and in form batters like Parikshit Valsangkar & Akash Parkar failed to keep up with the run rate managing only 109/7 in 20 overs. Experienced spinner Pravin Tambe was the pick of the bowlers with 2/17 in 4 overs while Atif Attarwala with 2/31 in 4 overs was the 2nd best of the lot.
It was a big win for the Panthers and quite a blow on the powerful TKMNE team!
- Brief Scores-
- North Mumbai Panthers-153/6 in 20 overs, Sairaj Patil 59*, S Salvi 19, R Dias 2/34, A Parkar 1/18
- Triumph Knights-109/7 in 20 overs, A Parkar 20, M Avasthi 13*, A Attarwala 2/31, P Tambe 2/17
- Result- North Mumbai Panthers win the match by 44 runs
Into the all important finals of the Kanga Knockout Tournament, Gamdevi Cricketers opting to bat first at Youth’s Own Union Cross Maidan were bundled out for a total of 97 runs in 31.5 overs. Opener Amar Narkar scored 36 runs while Chetan Gharat at no.8 gave a crucial cameo of 36 runs in 35 balls. From the opposition, left arm spinner Arya Ikhe with 3/9 was the pick of the bowlers while the rest of the bowlers also did a good job.
In what was a low scorer thriller, Gamdevi Cricketers made a comeback with the ball after a dismal batting performance as Youth’s Own Union CC were restricted to 96 runs all out. In a nerve wrenching thriller where 2 runs were needed with just a wicket in hand, Nikhil Aigaonkar came up with a breakthrough which was possibly one of the most crucial wickets he must have taken in his career as that wicket helped his team promote to the G Division of Kanga League winning the finals by 1 run. Pankaj Kori with 3/9 also played a crucial role with the ball.
Gamdevi Cricketers team is a Mahindra Logistics team which played in the Kanga Knockouts. Vinod Banda and Nikhil Aigaonkar with 10 wkts each were the leading wicket takers for their team while Aniket Juvekar (210 runs) and Pratik Lad (168 runs) were the highest scorers in the tournament.