Thane Centre after opting to bat first at the Dadkar Maidan scored a total of 275/10 in 75.3 overs. Despite the openers getting out early, it was Tejas Chavan hitting a fluent 136* off 199 balls (23 fours). Tejas got good support from Sahil Jadhav (49) with whom he stitched a crucial partnership too. The rest of the batters struggled but Tejas kept on building his innings helping his team reach a respectable total. Medium Pacer Aditya Giri with 4/50 in 10.3 overs was the pick of the bowlers.
Matunga Center who have a equally strong batting line up managed to reach only 215/9 in 88 overs thanks to a brilliant spell of spin bowling by Anurag Singh. The left arm spinner took crucial wickets at regular intervals coming up with an envious bowling spell of 5/24 in 24 overs with as many as 10 maidens! Opener Prince Singh (97) slogged it out alone batting for 222 deliveries while falling short of just 3 runs on what could have been a deserving ton.
Atharva Bhosale 7* off 52 balls and Ritesh Nalawade 1 off 31 balls fought it out and tried to bat as much as they could resulting in the end of the game’s play with a wicket in hand which resulted in a memorable draw for Matunga Team.
Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana after opting to bat first at the Western Railway, Cross Maidan were reduced to just 108 runs all out in 34.3 overs. Apart from opener Akash Tripathy (48), the rest of the batsman found it difficult to get going. Leg-break bowler Rohit Kambli with 4/33 was the pick of the bowlers while left-arm spinner Bhushan Kastur (3/33) also proved to be quite effective.
Dilip Vengsarkar Oval Center were off to a flying start thanks to their top order batsman chipping in with good knocks. Opening the innings, Sahil Jadhav went on to score a marathon innings of 181 runs in 183 balls. Sahil smashed 23 fours and 5 sixes en-route his brilliant 181 while Yash Salunkhe at no.4 was the 2nd highest scorer with 66 runs off 104 balls as the team declared their innings on 362/6d in 74.3 overs.
Thanks to some excellent bowling by the Vengsarkar boys, Ghatkoper Jolly Gymkhana were again bundled out for 128 runs as Dlip Vengsarkar Oval Centre went on to win the match by an innings and 126 runs.
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The final match of GDCL was played between Osian Cricket Club and Cricket Club of India on Sunday at the latter’s home in Mumbai. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the home team put up a dismal show as they could only score 134-9 in 20 overs. Opening batsman Tejas Patani top scored with 33 (26), and was complimented well by Rohan Punjani (23) and Rupen Jhaveri (26). However, Osian’s bowlers got the better of CCI and the side was reduced to a below par score. Aditya Singh was the pick of the bowlers for Osian as he scalped 2-19 in his four overs.
In reply, Osian Cricket Club achieved the target with ease as they chased down the target in 17.4 overs winning the final by seven wickets. Despite losing his opening partner Vishal Shah for a duck, Kamran Ahmed steadied the ship and batted throughout for his scintillating knock of 81 (58). Kamran smashed 10 boundaries and two sixes in his match winning knock. Ankit Chopra (29) and Nirav Bheda (14 not out) proved to be Kamran’s able aegis as they saw their team home. For CCI, Tejs Patani, Shaleen Toshnival, and Hrishi Desai struck with ne wicket each.
The Man of the Match for the GDCL Final was presented to Osian Cricket Club’s Kamran Ahmed for his unbeaten knock of 81.
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Eknath Shinde CC vs Benetton CC
Eknath Shinde CC after being put to bat first mustered an average total of 146/8 in 20 overs. They had everyone chipping in with cameos but no one was able to convert their 10’s and 20’s. Rahul Solkar (2/25) and Shravan Gupta (2/35) were the pick of the bowlers for Benetton CC
Defending a moderate total, the onus was now on the bowlers to deliver and they did bowl well restricting Benetton CC to just 123 all out in 19.1 overs. The bowlers were economical taking wickets at regular intervals which resulted in a commanding win for Eknath Shinde CC.
Vidyadhar Kamath was declared ‘”man of the match” for his all-round performance.
- Brief Scores-
- Eknath Shinde CC-146/8 in 20 overs, Vidyadhar Kamath 29, Rohan Raje 21, Ashish More 21, Rahul Solkar 2/25, Shravan Gupta 2/35, Emroz Khan 1/22
- Benetton CC-123/all out in 19.1 overs, Mahesh Jadhav 38, Farman Khan 33, Anant Tambekar 2/14, Rohit Singh 2/32, Rohan Raje 1/17
- Result-Eknath Shinde CC won by 23 runs
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Eknath Shinde CC II vs Sporting CC
Sporting CC after opting to bat first reached a very modest total of 138/9 in 20 overs. Oninder Singh Gill at no.3 played a sparkling innings of 51 but he lacked support from the other end. Ashay Palkar was the pick of the bowlers coming up with a crucial spell of 4/24 in 4 overs with a maiden while Atul Singh with 2/23 was equally impressive.
Chasing 139 was a mere formality for a strong batting line up of Eknath Shinde CC II which included an experienced player like Kaustub Pawar opening the innings for them. Kaustub smashed the bowlers out of the park en-route his brilliant 42 ball 80* as Eknath Shinde CC II won the match by 9 wkts and 6.5 overs to spare.
Aashay Palkar was declared ‘”man of the match” for his bowling performance.
- Brief Score-
- Sporting CC- 138/9 in 20 overs, Oninder Gill 51, Gaurav S 39, Aashay Palkar 4/24, Atul Singh 2/23
- Eknath CC II- 142/1 in 13.1 overs, Kaustub Pawar 80*, Vishal Jain 30, Ashay Sardesai 29*
- Result- Eknath Shinde CC II won the match by 9 wkts and 6.5 overs to spare.
- Date-5th May, 2019
- Venue-Dadaji Konddev Stadium
- Format-T20
- Organizer-Maharashtra Majha Seva Sanstha and Corporator Vikas Krishna Repale
Positive Leap Management vs PAB Cricket Academy
Before we begin the match report, let us give you one interesting fact about this match-The match witnessed 4 players with same first names called Ajinkya! – Ajinkya Patil, Ajinkya Kadam, Ajinkya Deshpande and Ajinkya Dhumal !
Positive Leap Management after being put to bat first posted a healthy total of 164/8 in 20 overs. Opener Ajinkya Patil scored a quickfire 67 off 47 balls laced with 5 fours and 3sixes while the rest of the batsman chipped in with cameos. From the bowlers, Ajinkya Kadam came up with the best bowling figures of season 9 coming up with a brilliant spell of 5/23 in 3 overs.
PAB Cricket Academy despite a good start by opener Bhavin Thakkar failed to capitalize in the last 10 overs as they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals eventually getting all out for 139 runs in 19.1 overs.
Positive Leap Management won the match by 25 runs while opener Ajinkya Patil was declared ‘man of the match”
- Brief Scores-
- Positive Leap Management-164/8 in 20 overs, Ajinkya Patil 67, Shardul Bhave 28, Ajinkya Kadam 5/23
- PAB Cricket Academy-139/10 in 19.1 overs, Bhavin Thakkar 63, Ajinkya Deshpande (3/23), Ajinkya Patil (2/20), Ketan Kharat (2/25)
- Result-PLM won the match by 25 runs
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Boys Cricket Academy vs Union Cricket Club
After opting to bat first, Boys CC openers displayed fireworks on the ground from their willow stitching a 114 run stand from the first 10 overs. Srujan Athawale played a strokeful innings of 107 in mere 60 balls (15 fours, 3 sixes) bringing in the 1st ton of TPL season 9. His opening partner, Harsh Tank with his 37 ball 67 (7 fours, 4 sixes) looked equally dangerous. It was on the back of a wonderful start, Boys CC reached a big total of 208/9 in 20 overs.
Chasing a 200+ score is always difficult and Boys CC took the advantage of that added pressure on the chasing team as they restricted Union CC to just 151/8 in 20 overs. Shreyas Gaurav came up with one of the impressive spells so far taking 3/17 with a maiden in his spell of 4 overs.
Boys CC won the match by 57 runs while Srujan Athawale was declard “Man of the Match”
- Brief Scores-
- Boys CC-208/9 in 20 overs, Srujan Athawale 107, Hersh Tank 67, Prasad Shingote-2/30, Meet Samani 2/23
- Union CC-151/8 in 20 overs, Sagar Mishra 49, Meet Samani 27, Shreyas Gurav 3/17, Yash Singh 2/24
U16 Kalina Center after opting to bat first at Ours CC Ground notched up a heavy total of 376/9 in 65.1 overs. Openers Jash Ganiga (74) and Angkrish (46) gave a solid opening stand of 123 runs while Shashwat Jhunjhunwala coming at no.4 top scored in the match hitting a fluent 92 off 81 balls (15 fours , 2 sixes). Late cameos by Umar Khan (57 off 45) and Aman Shaikh (48 off 54) ensured Kalina Center had a big total in hand.
Kalina Center apart from having good batsman also have an added advantage of having two really promising spinners in their unit as they restricted PDTSA for just 93runs in 36 overs. Left-arm spinner Zenith Sachdev who is hailed by many as one of the spinners to lookout for bowled to perfection coming up with envious bowling figures of 7/35 in 10 overs with 3 maidens.
Recieveing a follow on, PDTSA were bundled out for 118 runs and this time it was off spinner Khush Jain getting the better of the batsman with impressive bowling figures of 5/47 in 13.5 overs. Zenith Sachdev was again nothing but impressive taking 4/18 with 6 maidens in 10 overs as both the spinners propelled Kalina Center to innings win and 165 runs.
Borivali CC after opting to bat first at the Sunder CC, Cross Maidan posted a big total of 310/6 in 45 overs. The top order chipped in with 30’s while it was the middle and lower middle order coming good for Borivali CC. Rakesh Naik coming at no.6 led from the front hitting a brilliant 96* in just 81 balls, his innings included 3 fours and 7 sixes much to the entertainment of the viewers. Naik also got great support from Himanshu Sonthalia who came at no.8 and scored a brilliant 62* runs off just 36 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes). Both Rakesh and Himanshu stitched an unbeaten 151* run stand for the 7th wicket which is the highest partnership for 7th wicket this season. Off-spinner Mandar Nalavde with 4/42 was the pick of the bowlers.
Gallant CC in reply were bundled out for 161 runs as Borivali CC bowlers ensured a tough life for them while chasing. Reliable and consistent left-arm spinner Vishal Kavaiya again was impressive with the ball taking 4/27 in 7.5 overs.
Borivali CC won the quarter-finals by 149 runs on the back of some great individual performances.
Into the Quarter-finals stage of the tournament, it was an exciting clash between Mohan CC and Hansoty Brothers.
Hansoty Brothers after opting to bat first at Oval Maidan were reduced to just 126 runs thanks to some really tight bowling by the Mohan CC bowlers. Left arm fast bowler Fazil Mukadam bowled an excellent spell of 4/9 in 5.4 overs with 2 maidens becoming the pick of the bowlers. Sagar Khatri with 3/36 was also quite effective with the ball.
Mohan CC in reply chased down the score in just 25.4 overs and won the match by 5 wkts. Opener Prashant Yadav scored a solid 43 providing a good start while Ameya Dighe scored 33 as Mohan CC reach semis of the Kanga Knockout Tournament. Bhavin Bansal from Hansoty brothers fought it hard coming up with a fighting spell of 5/39 in 9 overs but Mohan CC eventually emerged to be victorious.
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Into the 3rd T20 league round for girls, Sulonia Cricket Academy after opting to bat first posted a decent total of 121/5 in 20 overs. They had their batsman chipping in with everyone providing cameos to ensure the team reaches a decent total.
Yuva Multi Sports Dombivali in reply failed to keep up with the run rate of almost 6 runs per over which rose to almost 10 in the death overs. The bowlers did a terrific job with Ishawri Gaikwad’s 2/7 in 3 overs alongwith a maiden being the best bowling figures in the match.
Sulonia Cricket Academy won the match by 53 runs while Ishwari Gaikwad for her all-round performance of 22 runs in 29 balls (3 fours ) and 2wkts was declared “man of the match”