Indian Oil after opting to bat first at the DY Patil stadium mustered a total of 222/10 in 46.1 overs. Apart from opener Paresh Patel’s solid 42 (92b), the rest of the batsman found it difficult to get going. All-rounder Swapnil Singh with 4/41 in 11 overs was the pick of the bowlers while the rest of the bowlers also did a decent job of restricting Indian Oil to a low total.
Chasing 223, DY Patil A were off to a superb start with openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (63 off 27) Anand Singh (43 off 28) putting on 103 runs in just 8.3 overs. Vaidik Murkar coming at no.3 further capitalized on the good start left behind by the openers scoring a classy 57 in 40 balls. Speaking exclusively to Cricketgraph when asked why they were chasing as if it was a T20 game, Vaidik replied “We wanted to finish the game on Day 1 itself” which speaks a lot about the overall confidence the side possesses.
Yogesh Takawale (42* off 27) and Swapnil Singh (14* off 3) finished off the chase in style as DY Patil A won the match by 6wkts and quailify for the finals vs Jain Irrigation.
DY Patil B after opting to bat first at the DY Patil University Ground notched up a total of 277/10 in 86 overs which in DY Standards could have been better. Skipper Subramaniam Doraswamy opening the innings scored a polished knock of 71 runs in 206 balls continuing his from from the last match where he scored a match winning hundred. Harmeet Singh at no.8 scored his 2nd back to back half century this time a quick 54 ball 56 to push DY to a respectable total. Left arm fast bowler Samad Fallah was the pick of the bowlers with 3/34 in his spell of 15 overs.
Jain Irrigation who were off to a patchy start with openers getting our early got back into the game thanks to their no.3 batsman Varun Deshpande.
Varun went on to score a solid 104 off 155 balls (17 fours, 2 sixes). Varun also stitched a crucial partnership with Mansingh Nigade who scored a strokeful 73 in 125 balls (8 fours, 3sixes). Urvesh Patel at no.5 (67* off 58 balls, 11 fours) finished off the game in what was a great win for Jain Irrigation.
The strong DY Patil B team were dethroned by the promising batting line up of Jain Irrigation winning by 6 wkts as they qualify for the A Div finals vs the prolific DY Patil A in the Times Cricket Shield.
A total of 14 teams, including defending champions Parsee Gymkhana, will be competing for the top honours in the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by the Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association, which commences from Friday, April 19, to April 27, 2019.
The format of the event is a direct knockout and all the matches will be played as per the New Model Rules of the Mumbai Cricket Association.
On the opening day on Friday, Combined Cricket Club will take on Young Mohammedan Cricket Club at 10.00am followed by the second match to be played between Muslim Sports Club and P.J. Hindu Gymkhana at 2.00pm at the Hindu Gymkhana ground.
Last year’s champions Parsee Gymkhana have been provided a first round bye and will launch their campaign on April 25 against the winner of the first round match between Bohra Cricketers and Bombay Gymkhana.
It was a close encounter during the GDC when Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) XI faced Bombay Gymkhana on April 11 in Mumbai. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, MCA posted a respectable 149-9 in 20 overs, thanks to some solid performances in the middle order. After losing the opening pair of Ojas Mehta (7) and Yash Ramchandani (0) cheaply, a lot was expected from the MCA middle order. Standing up to the expectations, Jeetinder Diwan (24), Mukund Jalan (30), Vijay Singh (37), and Amit Nayyar (29) contributed well with the bat to take up their side to a decent total. With the ball, Charan Shetty was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 3-28 in his four overs. Vikrant Rambhia and Shailendra Singh also bowled well to pick up two wickets each.
In reply, Bombay Gymkhana started off the chase on a positive note as the opening pair of Praveen Lekhraj (40) and Sumeir Zaveri (28) stitched a 69-run partnership in 56 balls. However as Zaveri departed, the wickets started to fall in a flurry. It was Amit Nayyar who got into the thick of things as he managed to pick up 4-17 in his three overs. Piyush Patel and Yash Ramchandani were the other bowlers who accounted for one wicket each. In the end, Bombay Gymkhana was reduced to 136-7 in 20 overs, thus falling short of 12 runs.
First with the bat and then with the ball, Amit Nayyar had an wonderful outing and was deservingly awarded as the Man of the Match.
Click here for Mumbai Cricket Association XI VS Bombay Gymkhana Match Scorecard …..
Century Rayon Cricket Club 150 for 9 beat Omni Global 149 for 9 by one wicket in a sensational match of T20 Challengers Trophy 2018-19, Organised by “Mariya Sports Academy” played at the Parsee Cyclist Sports Club, Azad Maidan, Mumbai on 13th April. Omni Global won the toss and elected to bat first. Vishal hit a 26-ball 42. Karan Chavan struck two sixes and three ground boundaries in his 40 off 23 and then took 3 for 27 from his four overs, consistently rushing batsmen with his deceptive pace. Pranit Shelar, sixteen year old young talent, took 3 for 23 as well from his four overs. Previously on 6th April, Pranit Shelar took 5 for 9 from his four overs against the Akumentis Sports Club. Well, and Pranit shelar took 28 wickets so far this season for Omni global sports management. In upcoming days He definitely forced to be reckoned with. this young boy is very talented and consistently maintaining the good performance.
While chasing, Century Rayon Cricket Club lost their in-form openers inside the first two overs, and they brutally lost their three wickets in second over. In this over, Pranit Shelar, left-arm spinner of Omni Global, lost the golden chance of a hat-trick, but still he claimed 3 wickets from this over. Ultimately they lost their four wickets just for 5 runs in first three overs. Ravi’s Shedge 34 and Vinay’s Kene 35 powered Century Rayon Cricket Club to a 1 wicket victory because of penalty. Yes, because of following up the wrong uniform at the field, Omni Global faced a penalty of 10 runs from the final score. Everything was under control for the Omni Global, but 20th over went terrible for them. Century Rayon Cricket Club scored 8 runs from this last over to achieve the victory.
Karan Chavan of Omni Global won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. Karan Chavan finished with figures of 3 for 27 in his four overs. Although Karan Chavan was easily the Omni Global’s best bowler, the attack actually put in an excellent performance between them. Pranit Shelar claimed 3 for 23 from his four overs and Hrishikesh Puranik took 2 for 13 from his two overs.
Brief Stats: Omani Global vs Century Rayon Cricket Club
Best Batting Figures from Omni Global – Vishal Pendurkar (42) and Karan Chavan (40)
Best Batting Figures from Century Rayon Cricket Club – Vinay Kene(35) and Ravi Shedge (35)
Best Bowling Figures from Omni Global – Pranit Shelar 3-23 and Karan Chavan 3-27
Best Bowling Figures from Century Rayon Cricket Club – Sanjeet Sawant 2-10 and Roshan Jadhav 2-28
Click here for Omni Global VS Century Rayon Cricket Club Match Scorecard ….
A lopsided match between National Sports Club of India (NSCI) and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) XI was witnessed on April 13 at Chembur gymkhana, Mumbai during the GDCL. Batting first, NSCI posted a humongous total of 210-5 in 20 overs, thanks to a powerpacked batting display. Opening batsman Paras Zaveri smashed 53 off 24, hitting 12 boundaries. The middle order complimented Zaveri well as Jairaj Thakkar (34), Vishal Shah (35), Harsh Mehta (35 not out), and Sanjay Bohra (39 not out) contributed significantly with the bat. Aarya Diwan was the pick of the bowlers for MCA as he scalped 3-18 in his four overs.
In reply, MCA was done as dusted for a modest 132 in 17.5 overs, thus falling short of 78 runs. Apart from Kumar Adnani (23), Yash Ramchandani (22 not out), and Amit Nayyar (27), none of the other batsmen got off to a start. Harsh Mehta (3-32 in four overs) and Kalpesh Sanghvi (2-34 in four overs) bowled well in tandem to bundle out MCA inside 20 overs.
Harsh Mehta of NSCI was presented with the Man of the Match award for his stellar performance with both, bat and ball.
Click here for National Sports Club of India VS Mumbai Cricket Association Match Scorecard …..
Union Cricket Academy after being put to bat first at the Central Maidan, Thane posted a decent total of 243/9 in 45 overs. Shashwat Jagtap (50) and Omkar Pashte (50) chipped in with crucial half centuries Shirish More scored 44 runs. From the bowlers, it was medium pacer Parag Jadhav being the pick of the bowlers taking 4/59 in 9 overs. Prashant Kadam was also impressive in his spell of 4/62 in 9 overs. The middle order of United CA played well coming up with crucial cameos helping their team reach a fightable total.
Sportsmen CC were bundled out for 190 runs in which all-rounder Parag who was the pick of the bowlers also top scored with the bat after coming at no.3. A fighting knock of 69 in 109 balls alongwith Sanket Jadhav’s 48 did not prove to be enough as the other batters failed to convert their starts.
United C.A won the quarter finals of the Thosar Shield Tournament and qualify for the semi-finals spot.
Anil Bhalala, opener batsman of Trafigura, provided the super fast start, and built an outstanding platform. A target of 165 always seemed easy for Trafigura. Anil Bhalala’s 103 off just 46 powered them to a six wicket respective victory against Clear Trip in a match of the Dreamz Champions Trophy Regular White Ball 2018-19, organized by Dreamz Sports and played at the Young Zorastrain, Azad Maidan, Mumbai on 13th April.
After the toss, Clear Trip elected to bat first and they had made decent 164 for all out in 20 overs. They face difficulty in negotiating the rival bowling attack and scored runs hardly and they amassed a low total. While, they were keep losing the wickets without any favorable partnership. Ryan and Vicky were good at the pitch. Nawaz Kazi claimed 4 for 34 from his four overs.
While chasing, Trafigura lost the early wicket of Anis in second over. Now they were looking for a favorable partnership. Anil Bhalala made the most significant contribution, scoring the century of his career. Anil Bhalala and Shoaib responded with a 84-run second wicket stand to put Trafigura in the driver’s seat. Great comeback! Ryan took 2 for 21 for CT.
Anil Bhalala of Trafigura won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. He smashed stormy 103 off 46 balls, including thirteen fours and six sixes. This performance was full of energy and strong dedication.
Brief Stats: Clear Trip vs Trafigura
Best Batting Figures from Clear Trip – Ryan (56) and Vicky (32)
Best Batting Figures from Trafigura – Anil Bhalala (103 off 46)
Best Bowling Figures from Clear Trip – Ryan 2-21
Best Bowling Figures from Trafigura – Nawaz Kazi 4-34 and Prashnna 2-22
Deepak Shetty’s 74 off 36 and Aakash’s 66 off 39 powered Mahindra Insurance Brokers to a 5 wicket big victory against Deutsche Bank in a final match of the Inbox Woods T20 Corporate League 2018, organized by Inbox Woods Events & Entertainment and played at the Venus Sports Academy Ground, Goregaon West, Mumbai on 13th April.
Put in to bat, Deutsche Bank had made massive 211 for 5 in 20 overs. They didn’t face any difficulty in negotiating the rival bowling attack and scored runs freely and they amassed a huge total, and they also produced a strong 84 run partnership for the third wicket. While, the 16th over was a tough time to travel, as they lost 2 major wickets in this over. Last three overs of this inning went extremely good for them. Sanket Sawant scored unbeaten 52 off 14, including seven sixes. From 154 for 4 in 17 overs, they had made 211 for 5 in 20 overs.
Set a target of 212 on a batting road, Mahindra Insurance Brokers coasted to 113 for 1 in 9.4 overs as Deepak Shetty brought up a half-century at the halfway point of the innings. Openers stole the show and they also produced a strong 113 run partnership for the first wicket. When they lost 2 consecutive wickets on 2 consecutive balls of 16th over, Gaurav took the charge in his hand. Aakash smashed 66 of 39, including eight fours and two sixes. Deepak Shetty of Mahindra Insurance Brokers won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. He smashed sensible 74 off 36 balls, including six fours and six sixes. And Mahindra Insurance Brokers won the title of this tournament.
Brief Stats: Deutsche Bank vs Mahindra Insurance Brokers
Best Batting Figures from Deutsche Bank – Abhishek Sharma (63 off 28) and Sanket Sawant (52 off 14)
Best Batting Figures from Mahindra Insurance Brokers – Deepak Shetty (74 off 36) and Aakash Lanjekar (66 off 39)
Best Bowling Figures from Deutsche Bank – Vineet Angne and Vinayak Verma 1-34
Best Bowling Figures from Mahindra Insurance Brokers – Kunal Gowand 1-21
Click here for Mahindra Insurance Broker VS Deutsche Bank Match Scorecard ….
Mumbai after winning consistently and reaching the all important finals of the U23 Women’s ODI Tournament, it was a time for the final blow vs Bengal team which is known to be a equally competitive opposition.
Mumbai opting to bat first after winning the toss mustered a modest total of 179/10 in 49.1 overs. It was once again Jemimah top scoring for Mumbai with a fighting knock of 55 runs in 70 balls (6 fours, 1 six) while Vrushali Bhagat with 40 runs at no.3 came in handy. All-rounder Manali Dakshini at no.7 scored 29 while the rest of the girls failed to convert their scores. Mumbai team even though have been excellent in most of the departments but one part where they need to work on is their batting. Jemimah has been single handedly scoring half of the team runs in most of the matches while Vrushali and Manali chipping in with starts. The rest of the batters needs to fire and provide support in order to reach big totals in big games. As Sourav Ganguly had said once “You just can’t rely on one or two batsmen/batswoman in cricket no matter how consistent or talented they are”
Bengal team in reply chased down the score in what was a brilliant tough fight by the Mumbai bowlers. Saniya Raut who is the leading wicket taker in the tournament came up with an excellent spell of 5/34 in 9 overs making it her 3rd five wkt haul in 10 games. All-rounder Deepti from Bengal who took 3 wkts also opened the innings to score an unbeaten 105* pushing Bengal to a 2 wkt win in the finals.
It was a tough fight between two talented teams where in the match witnessed some impressive individual performances. Saniya Raut ended up being the highest wicket taker while Jemimah became the highest run scorer in the tournament.
Nevertheless we are proud of our Mumbai Girls to become the runners up in the tournament. Many players emerged out to be impressive which is nothing but a good sign for the future of Mumbai and Indian cricket.
Some pick of the performers for Mumbai team in the tournament.
Saniya Raut-
Matches-11, Wkts-29, Average-11.16, 5wh– 3, Best-5/18
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Jemimah Rodrigues-
Matches-11, 50’s-6, 100’s-4, Runs-962, Average-137.42, Strike Rate- 102.63, Best-185* alongwith 7 wkts
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Vrushali Bhagat-
Matches-11, Runs-279, Average-25.63, Best- 64 & wkts-12
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Manali Dakshini-
Matches– 11, Innings– 8, Runs-189, Average- 21.16, Highest-49. wkts-14