Prime Group CC after opting to bat first at the Goregaon Sports Club notched up an excellent total of 308/9 in 45 overs. Opener Samrat Mitra played a fine knock of 85 runs in 97 balls (12 fours) while the middle order failed to capitalize on the good start. However, al-rounder Rohit Phatak who came at no.7 scored an unbeaten 69* off 70 balls (9 fours) pushing the team towards a healthy total. From the bowlers, Ganesh Shinde and Mrunal Shah were the pick of the bowlers taking 3 wkts each.
Chasing 300+ in 45 overs is always a difficult task and Park CC must have felt the pressure getting bundled out for 119 runs in 36.2 overs. Rohit Phatak who first scored a crucial half century ran through the opposition batsman with his medium pace coming up with match winning bowling figures of 6/25 in 7.2 overs. Left arm spinner, Shubham Sardar also looked impressive for his 3 wkts as Prime Group CC went on to win the match by 189 runs.
It was a domination from Prime Group boys right from the beginning while Rohit Phatak and Samrat were the highlight performers.
Rizvi College after being put to bat first at the National CC ground pounced upon the bowlers hitting 395 runs in their quota of 45 overs (22 runs penalty). Openers Onkar Jadhav (47) and Srujan gave a solid start of 84 runs for the 1st wicket while Aman coming at no.3 continued the onslaught stitching a 96 run stand with Srujan. Aman Khan smashed 71 runs in his usual aggressive batting style while it was an equally impressive 75 by the opener Srujan which propelled team towards a big total. The rest of the batsman chipped in with 20’s and 30’s which came in quite handy.
Khalsa College in reply were all out for 139 runs thanks to a ravishing spell by Dhrumil Matkar which changed the game in his team’s favor.
Khalsa who have a solid batting line up lost the semi- finals by 256 runs as Dhrumil came up with bowling figures of 5/18 in 7 overs taking breakthroughs at regular intervals.
United CC after opting to bat first at the Azad Maidan were in for a shocker after being dismissed for just 60 runs all out in 22 overs. The major reason for the batting collapse was New Era’s fast bowler Deepak Singh wrecking havoc over the opposition. Deepak came up with stunning bowling figures of 7/18 in 9 overs with 3 maidens which are till date the best bowling figures for the season. Deepak bowled at sharp line and length which helped him trouble the batsman to the hilt.
A target of 61 was a mere formality as New Era chased it down with 6 wkts in hand. The chase was finished off in mere 6 overs as they won the match by 4 wkts while Deepak’s bowling was surely the highlight performance of the match.
Hind Sevak CC after opting to bat first at the Cross Maidan Ground were all out for 151 runs in what was a perennial batting collapse as only one batsman managed to cross more than 30+ runs. Sagar Khatri was spot on with the ball proving to be pick of the bowler for Mohan CC as he came up with excellent bowling figures of 5/31 not allowing any batsman to settle in or stitch partnerships.
Chasing 155, it seemed to be a mere formality for Mohan CC as Ramiz Darvesh took on the bowlers and thrashed them in every corner of the ground to hit a sparkling ton.
Rameez scored 100* in mere 60 balls which is so far the fastest ton in Knockout this season. He was supported well by Mohsin Mojawala (26*) and Prashant Yadav (20) who chipped in with cameos.
It was the crucial 120* stand between Mohsin and Rameez which ensured that Mohan CC won the match by 8 wickets with more than 25 overs remaining.
On Sunday, GDCL witnessed a lopsided encounter when Osian Cricket Club and PJ Hindu Gymkhana faced each other at Oval Maidan, Mumbai. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Osian Cricket Club posted a challenging score of 165-8 in 20 overs, thanks to Nirav Bheda’s delightful knock of 62 off 35, hitting seven boundaries and two sixes. The opening pair of Vishal Shah (21) and Kamran Ahmad (35) provided a solid start to the innings, and towards the end it was Parth Tolia’s (20) cameo helped helped Osian Cricket Club to go beyond the 150-run mark. With the ball, it was Dwij Adhvaryu wo wrecked havoc picking up 3-27 in his four overs and was assisted well by Paresh Shah and Bakul Mistry, both scalping two wickets each.
In reply, PJ Hindu Gymkhana had a horrendous outing with the bat as the side was done and dusted for 99 in 18.4 overs, losing by 66 runs. Opening batsman Suhel Mistry top scored with 20, but received no support from the rest of the line-up. For Osian Cricket Club, Rohit Shukla was the star performer with the ball as he picked up 3-14 in his four overs. Vishal Shah and Parth Tolia also bowled well as they struck with two wickets apiece.
Osian Cricket Club’s Nirav Bheda was presented with the Man of the Match for his scintillating batting performance.
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Karan Tiwari : Souvenier Karan Tiwari Medum pacer Karan Tiwari picked 4 wickets for 31 runs in Souvenir CC’s 82 runs win against Marwari CC in in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019.
Usaid Cutlerywala: Opening batsman Usaid Cutlerywala scored 69 runs in Souvenir CC’s 82 runs win against Marwari CC in in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019.
Mumbai, April 22: Opening batsman Usaid Cutlerywala batted steadily in scoring 69 runs and medium pacer Karan Tiwari bowled well to finish with impressive bowling figures of four for 31 runs, and their combined efforts guided Souvenir Cricket Club to a comprehensive 82 runs win against Marwari Cricket Club in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019 and played at the Islam Gymkhana ground.
Souvenir amassed a massive total of 185 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs while Marwari CC chasing 186 for a win were bundled out for a paltry 103 runs in 16.3 overs.
Sent in to bat first Souvenir CC suffered an early jolt as opener and captain Usman Malvi was dismissed after scoring just five runs. But, Usaid and number three batsman Swapnil Salvi 43 runs added 64 valuable runs of second wicket in 6.4 overs. Later Usaid and number seven bat Akshay Ambike (18 runs not out) put on 43 quick runs in 4.3 overs to boost the Souvenir innings which closed at 185 for 7 wickets. Medium pacer Imran Haq (2 for 21), and off spinners Aman Farooqi (2 for 34) and Kabir Ahmeed (2/31) were the Marw
ari bolwers who got the wickets.
In reply, Marwari CC started positively as left-handed batsman Ehsan Ahmeed struck a 35-ball 47 runs but with not much support from the other batsmen they badly fell short of their target. Medium pacer Karan Tiwari caused all the damage taking 4 for 31 to secure Souvenir’s big win.
Brief scores :-
1st Match : – Souvenir CC 185 for 7 wickets in 20 overs (Usaid Cuttlerywala 69, Swapnil Salvi 43; Imran Haq 2/21, Aman Farooqi 2/34, Kabir Ahmeed 2/31) beat Marwari CC 103 all out in 16.5 overs (Ehsan Ahmeed 47, Karan Tiwari 4/31) by 82 runs.
Siddhanth Singh scored 68 runs in guiding Apollo CC to a 20-run win against Young Friends CC in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019.
Mumbai, April 21: The combined efforts of Siddhanth Singh who superb knock of 69 runs and left-arm spinner Shubham Kamat who picked up 4 wickets for 13 runs were instrumental in Apollo Cricket Club recording a 20-run win against Young Friends Cricket Club in a first round match of the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2019, organised by the Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association, and played at the Islam Gymkhana ground.
Thanks to Siddhanth’s 43-ball knock which included nine boundaries and one six Apollo CC who batted first after winning the toss were dismissed for 137 in 18 overs. The no.4 batsman Siddhanth along with Siddharth Ghule (13 runs) were associated in a fourth wicket partnership which produced 61 valuable runs and boosted their innings. No.3 bat Abhinav Jagtap contributed 24 useful runs to the total, while Waqar Shaikh had the best bowling figures of 2 for 24 for Young Friends CC.
Defending a modest target, Apollo CC’s left-arm spinner Shubham teased and tormented the Young Friends batsmen and with good support from Siddharth Ghule (2 for 26) and Yash Kadam (2 for 22) bowled the opposition for 117 in 18.1 overs. Opener Amir Khan was the only batsman who defied the Apollo bowlers and scoared 52 runs from 47 ball with four hits to the ropes and one massive six.
Brief scores: Apollo CC 137 all out in 18 overs (Siddhanth Singh 69, Abhinav Jagtap 24; Waqar Shaikh 2/24) beat Young Friends CC 117 all out in 18.1 overs (Amir Khan 52 (47b, 4×4, 1×6); Shubham Kamat 4/13, Siddharth Ghule 2/26, Yash Kadam 2/22) by 20 runs.
Star Eleven batting first at the PDTSA ground were off to a flying start with Kaushik Chikhlikhar hitting a quick half century. Kevin Almeida coming at no.4 went in the acceleration mode from the word Go hitting a blazing 76* off just 32 balls which had 5 fours and 7 biggies in it staying unbeaten till the end. Kevin took minimal time to change gears as he toiled with the bowlers while opener Kaushik also scored an equally impressive 36 ball 56 (8 fours, 1 six). The rest of the batters chipped in as Star Eleven reached a decent total of 204/5 in 20 overs.
Chasing 205 in the finals of any T20 tournament is a difficult task as there is lot of pressure while chasing. Azad Strikers who were 19/ 3 at one stage got back into the game with opener Aakarshit Gomel continuing from where he left behind hitting back to back half century. Gomel took just 32 balls to score a brillaint 65 which had 12 fours in it while Karan who came at no.5 also scored a brilliant 51 off 35 setting the tone for a perfect chase. Gomel and Karan even stitched an almost match winning stand of 88 runs in just 42 balls. What’s more the hopes of winning were further raised when Prasad Patil coming at no.8 thrashed the bowlers in every corner of the ground hitting a brutal 24 ball 47.
However, despite a fightback by the team, their rest of the batsmen failed to convert their score in double digits. The Rising Eleven bowlers made a quick comeback taking wickets at regular intervals. Rakesh Prabhu with 3/30 in 4 overs and Kaushik with 2/33 in 4 overs were the pick of the bowlers coming up with important wickets at crunch situations.
Azad Strikers reached a score of 187/9 in 20 overs as Star Eleven won the match by 17 runs.
Kaushik Chikhlikar was declared ‘man of the match”
Musaddique Jaffar Shaikh was declared “Emerging Player Award”
Kevin Almeida was declared “Man of the series”as well as player with Maximum sixes award with 15 sixes to his name in the tournament.
Some snaps from the finals-
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The opening match which was between Kochipata Sports Academy and Raju Rane Sports & Cricket Foundation witnessed some impressive performances. KSA after opting to bat first mustered a total of 185/6 in 30 overs. Om Mhatre (47 off 44 balls) and Purshkar Pawar (36 off 28 balls) were the highest scorers for their team.
Chasing a total of 186, Raju Rane’s boys chased it down with dominance winning the match by 9 wkts and 11.1 overs. Rohan Kardikar played a classy knock of 88 runs in mere 55 balls (13 fours) which changed the game in a matter of few overs. Rohan was also supported well by Ayush Patil who scored a gritty 47 off 43 (6 fours) as Raju Rane Sports & Cricket Foundation emerged victorious.
Brief Scores-
Kochipata Sports Academy-185/6 in 30 overs, Om Mhatre (47 off 44 balls) and Purshkar Pawar (36 off 28 balls)
Rohan Rane Sports & Cricket Foundation- 188/1 in 18.5 overs, Rohan Kardikar (88 off 55 balls), Ayush Patil (47 off 43 balls)
Result- RRSCF won the match by 9 wkts
Man of the match-Rohan Kardikar
Misfits Clothing 137 for 2 beat Wel Spun 135 for 6 by eight wicket in a match of Pulse Honesty White Ball Corporate T-20 League 2018-19, organized by Pulse Sports Entertainment Event and played at the Sachivalay Gymkhana, Nariman Point, Churchgate, Mumbai on 13th April. Wel Spun won the toss and elected to bat first. Nilesh hit a 20-ball 34 and Abhishek hit a 12-ball 23. Although several batsmen got starts, no one could push beyond 20. Puneet Tripathi took two as the Wel Spun collapsed from 70 for 2 to 135 for 6 in 20 overs.
While chasing, Misfits lost their first wicket very quickly in the second over. Puneet Tripathi struck six sixes and twelve ground boundaries in his 96 off 38 and then took 2 for 17 from his two overs. Khushal Shah gave him a positive company and he scored unbeaten 23 off 14. Puneet and Khushal also produced a 116 run partnership for the second wicket after losing the early first wicket in a very second over. Misfits won the match in just 58 balls.
No doubt, Puneet Tripathi of Misfits Clothing won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. Puneet finished with figures of 2 for 17 in his two overs. And he smashed 96 runs off just 38 balls, including twelve fours and six sixes. What a stamina! Although Puneet was easily the Misfits’ best bowler and batsman.
At the same day, Nirbhay Meher’s stunning 72 off 38 powered Inditrade to a 70 run victory against Jack & Jones in a match of same tournament, played at Oval Maidan Cricket Ground, Churchgate, Mumbai. Put in to bat, Inditrade lost their three wickets inside the first eight overs, and then Inditrade had made mammoth 196 for 6 in 20 overs. Ashish was the best pick of the Jack & Jones. In reply, J&J were at 126 for 8 after 20th over. Inditrade won the match by 70 runs mainly because of Nirbhay Meher’s performance. He also won the ‘Man of the Match’ title.
Earlier that day, Ravi Parmar’s amazing 82 off 55 powered RBL Bank to a 114 run stunning victory against Symbo Insurance in a match of Pulse Corporate Pink Ball Tournament 2018-19, played at Oval Maidan Cricket Ground, Churchgate, Mumbai. Put in to bat, RBL lost their first wicket in sixth over, and then RBL had made mammoth 206 for 4 in 20 overs, only because of 101 run massive partnership for the second wicket. Ashish was the best pick of the Symbo Insurance. In reply, Symbo were at 92 for all out after 17.2 overs. RBL Bank won the match by 114 runs mainly because of Ravi Parmar’s performance. He also won the ‘Man of the Match’ title.
Brief Stats:
Wel Spun vs Misfits Clothing
Best Batting Figures from Spun – Nilesh (34)
Best Batting Figures from Misfits – Puneet Tripathi (96 off 38)
Best Bowling Figures from Spun – Swapnil 1-7
Best Bowling Figures from Misfits – Puneet Tripathi 2-17
Inditrade vs Jack & Jones
Best Batting Figures from Inditrade – Nirbhay Gharat (72 off 38)
Best Batting Figures from J&J – Zainuddin (48 off 55)
Best Bowling Figures from Inditrade – Bharat Singh 3-17
Best Bowling Figures from J&J – Ashish 2-36
RBL Bank vs Symbo Insurance
Best Batting Figures from RBL – Ravi Parmar (82 off 55) and Aditya (50 off 28)
Best Batting Figures from Symbo – Chirag (21)
Best Bowling Figures from RBL – Sandesh 4-23 and Samir 2-20
Best Bowling Figures from Symbo – Ashish 2-37