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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
Pratik Patil’s 60 off 57 and Milind’s 37 off just 31 powered Sony Pictures Networks India to a 13 runs victory against CMI in a round match of The Dreamz Trophy 2018-19, organized by Dreamz Sports and played at the Sunder, Cross Maidan, Mumbai on 13th April.
After the toss, Sony had made 133 for 10 in 20 overs. After losing the wicket at the very first ball, they lost two more wickets in next 3 overs. Pratik and Milind, they produced a strong 95 run partnership for the fourth wicket. What-a-Comeback! While, the death overs were tough, as they lost 6 major wickets in last three overs of the innings. First and last three overs of this inning went extremely good for the CMI. CMI bowlers took 7 wickets during the death overs. From 107 for 3 in 15 overs, Sony had made 133 for 10 in 20 overs.
CMI’s openers, both batted in scoring 18 runs each but unfortunately they received no support from the other batters. Coincidentally, starting was quite good but both the openers got out at the same score. Pratik Patil took four as the CMI collapsed from 46 for 1 to 107 for 8 in pursuit of 134 in 20 overs.
Pratik Patil of Sony Pictures Networks India won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. He smashed sensible 60 off 57 balls, including six fours. And he also took four wickets. This performance was full of energy and strong dedication. What else you want? Brilliance, Superb!
Brief Stats: Sony vs CMI
Best Batting Figures from Sony – Pratik Patil (60) and Milind (37)
Best Batting Figures from CMI – Zeeshan and Ritesh (18)
Best Bowling Figures from Sony – Pratik Patil 4-17 and Dipesh 2-12
Best Bowling Figures from CMI – Sanket 4-12, Manish 3-32 and Parag 2-23
New Social Union CC after being put to bat first at Sassanian CC suffered a top order collapse eventually getting all out for 133 runs. Off-spinner Prashant Gajare was the pick of the bowlers taking 3/25 in 7.4 overs while the rest of the bowlers chipped in with a wicket each.
Chasing a meagre total of 134, opener Sandeep Agarwal took the onus on his shoulders smashing a quickfire 76 in 64 balls.
Agarwal’s innings included 13 boundaries and a six as Catholic Gymkhana won the match by 4 wkts in 25.5 overs.
DTDC team after opting to bat first at the Oval Maidan Ground posted a competitive total of 178/7 in 20 overs. Rakesh Naik was the highest scorer for his team hitting an aggressive 42* while Lalit Sharma (31), Tarun Jadhav (24) and Sushant Kadam (21) chipped in with cameos.
4E Advisrory in reply were bundled out for 66 runs in 16 overs thanks to some tight bowling by the DTDC bowlers. Rajesh Gorde (3/15), Rakesh Sawant (2/15) and Balwant (2/19) were quite effective with the ball instrumental in restricting the opposition to a low total.
DTDC won the finals by 112 runs while Rakesh Naik was declared ‘man of the match”. In 5 matches, Rakesh was named “man of the match” 4 times.
Naik was also declared “Man of the Series” score 180 runs & 16 wickets leading from the front as a captain for DTDC Company.
Sporting CC after opting to bat first at Central Maidan mustered a total of 276/6 in 45 overs. Opening the innings, Omkar Rahate once again played a splendid knock of 131 runs. Taking less than run a ball, Omkar kept the scoreboard ticking hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes as his knock ensured the team reached a respectable total.
Deccan Cricket Club in reply were all out for 216 runs in 41.2 overs. Opener Vivek Yadav scored a gritty half century while Rohit Phatak’s quick 41 balls 66 at no.9 suddenly raised hopes for a blinder of a win.
Eventually, Sporting CC won the match by 60 runs while it was Omkar grabbing the limelight with his impressive ton.
Islam Gymkhana batting first posted a total of 175/5 in 20 overs which is quite a competitive total to defend. Opener Shoaib Khan gave a good start scoring 41 runs while it was Hashir Dafedar scoring a quick 24 ball 43 which had 3 sixes in it. From the bowlers, Anirudh Mainkar (1/25 in 4) and Santosh Shinde (1/29 in 4) were the pick of the bowlers.
Mumbai Police Gymkhana who were 10/2 at one stage with both the openers out on duck were in a difficult situation at one point. However, a match winning stand of 140 runs in just 86 balls by Mayur Sanap and Shrikant Limbole changed the game in their team’s favor.
Mayur who is in terrific form scored his 3rd consecutive half century hitting 71 off 66 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes) while Shrikant smashed a brutal 81 in 39 balls (14 fours, 1 six) as Mumbai Police Gymkhana won the match by 5wkts and 4 balls to spare.
Star Eleven after opting to bat first posted an average total of 142/7 in 20 overs. Opener Kushal played a solid knock of 53 in 42 balls but the rest of the batsman failed to convert their 10’s and 20’s. Udayan Shukla with 2/13 in 3 overs was the pick of the bowlers while Shams Mulani with 1/29 in 4 overs equally impressive.
Chasing 143, Azad Strikers were off to a flying start with both the openers Udayan Shukla and Aakarshit Gomel giving a flying start. Udayan who was impressive with the ball also smashed a handy 32 in mere 16 balls (6 fours, 1 six) as the chase got easier.
Sumit who came at no.3 scored a quickfire 34 ball 51 while Gomel who is known for his solid batting once again scored a classy 51 off 45 balls (7 fours).
Azad Strikers eventually won the match by 8 wkts and 4 overs to spare.
Played at the PDTSA Ground, VIVA stars after opting to bat first notched up a massive total of 221/5 in 20 overs. Shashikant Kadam opening the innings tore apart the bowlers hitting a powerful knock of 86 in 45 balls which had as many as 7 sixes! Kadam’s opening partner Shikhar also did not spare the bowlers hitting a 19 ball 42 while Bharat P who came at no.3 scored 38 off 17 balls. Most of the bowlers were taken for a beating with fast bowler John Abraham being the pick of the bowlers with 3/44 in 4 overs.
Chasing 222, VIVA stars were looking favorites and the pressure is usually on the team chasing during such situations but the prolific line up of Rising Indians ensured they did not gave up so easily. Hardik Tamore (64 off 45balls) and Arjun Shetty (51 off 27) set up the tone for the chase putting up a strong opening stand.
Tushar Mhapankar coming at no.3 continued the positive momentum left behind by the openers hitting a blazing 47 in just 21 balls. Manan at no.4 and Kalpesh (14* off 7) lended the finishing touch as Rising Indians went on to win a thriller of a chase by 3 wkts and 3 balls to spare reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.
Singhania School after opting to bat first at the Kalyan Wagle Nagar Ground notched up a decent total of 224/6 in 40 overs. Opener Ritvik mohanty was the highest scorer smashing a solid 89 off 101 balls. Ritvik smashed 8 fours and 2 sixes as he took on the bowlers confidently. Aryan Dalal coming at no.3 chipped in with 32 runs. From Vasant Vihar High School, Ayush Parab with 4/56 was the pick of the bowlers.
Defending a total of 225, Vasant Vihar High School were bundled out for 123 runs in 35.2 overs. Off-spinner Anuj Iyer who is the highest wicket taker in the tournament so far continues to trouble the batsman this time coming up with a spell of 4/28 in 7.2 overs being the pick of the bowlers for his team. Anuj picked up wickets on regular intervals not allowing any pairs to stitch a match threatening partnership. Raj Jain also bowled well taking 2 wkts in his 2 overs.
Singhania School won the match by 101 runs and qualify for the all important finals.