Left arm pacers and medium pacers are a treat to watch and the amount of line, length and accuracy they derive at times is very impressive. Left arm medium pacer Jayesh Tandel just bowled one of the better spells of this season by a left arm medium pacer.
Dahisar SC batting first were all out for 156 runs and a major credit must go to Jayesh ripping apart 8 out of 10 wkts to his name which included 4 batsman getting out clean bowled and 4 lbw’s. Jayesh was the pick of the bowlers for Sunrise SC taking 8/49 n 17.3 overs as he displayed impressive line and accuracy to trouble the batsman.
In what turned out to be a neck to neck match, Sunrise SC fell just 2 runs short of winning the match as Dahisar SC bowlers made this match nail biting till the very end. Even though his team lost the match by 2 runs, it was Jayesh who was the performer of the match.
Saurav has been one talent from Delhi who has performed consistently well becoming a limited overs specialist. In his recent match between Delhi and Punjab, he just showed why he is a perfect all-rounder to have for big T20 Tournaments like IPL.
Delhi team batting first posted a big total of 294/4 in 35 overs as Saurav opening the innings thrashed every bowler in every corner of the ground smashing an envious 172 off mere 104 balls. What’s more apart from 17 fours, he also spanked the bowlers with 10 sixers much to the entertainment of his team mates and the spectators.
In reply, Punjab were all out for 184 runs where in Saurav Chipped in with the ball too taking 3 wkts making it an all round performance. Delhi team won the match by 110 runs and Sourav definitely stole the show.
Aggressive openers can change the game in T20 and they are the most in demand batsman because not only do they provide entertainment but also manage to win games. Vipin Chaurasia is one such opener who helped his team win the match with his dashing batting.
Sony Pictures batting first notched up 167 for the loss of just 1 wkt in 20 overs. Opening the innings, Arif (59 off 58 balls) and Vipin took on the bowlers with a brilliant 166runs stand in 118balls. Arif played the anchor’s role while Vipin dominated with a match winning 61 ball 93 laced with 9 fours and 5sixes at a strike rate of 150+.
KPMG in reply were all out for 134 runs as Sony Pictures won the match by 33 runs. It was Vipin’s 93 which played a crucial role in the win as he was declared the ‘man of the match”
There are bowling spells, there are extra-ordinary spells and then there are spells which simply amazes you as a cricket fan and off-spinner Yogesh just bowled one of those spells where he won the hearts of many with his terrific spin bowling.
Parsee Cyclists batting first declared their innings at 165/9 at the Cross Maidan and all-rounder Ajit Rodrigues down the order chipped in with a crucial 34runs. Kunj Vora with 6/67 was the pick of the bowlers for Sunder CC.
Sunder CC were 80/8 before the match ended in a draw. Sunder CC escaped a narrow defeat but the bowler who impressed one and all was their off spinner bowling one of the most economical spells of this season. Yogesh not only bagged a fifer but conceded mere 12runs in 18overs with as many as 14 maidens that means an economy of less than 1 run per over. Ajit Rodrigues also bowled well taking 2/14 in 11 overs.
Medium pacers who can chip in with a few over in between and break partnerships while also bowl full spells when required are an asset and Paresh Shah is one such bowled who is a utility bowler whose bowling can be used in various stages of the game.
In one of the recent matches at Worli SC, Taki Team were bundled out for 124 runs in 36 overs as most of the batsman found it difficult to get going. Medium Pacer Paresh Shah who relies on accuracy along with line and length was the pick of the bowlers taking 5/32 in 15 overs with 5 maidens in what turned out to be an impressive spell. Medium pacers Sachin and Nirnay bagged the other 5wkts between themselves in what was a good bowling perfomance by Sangam SC.
In reply, Sangam SC were 118/8 where they fell just 7runs short of winning the match on 1st innings lead.
JP Morgan Chase B after being made to bat first did not manage to put a heavy total on the board managing only 121/5 in 20 overs. opener Rajesh Vayal anchored the innings with a brilliant half century. Rajesh scored 66* off 66 balls batting till the end smashing 8 fours and a six. Rajesh kept his nerve not losing his wicket despite wickets falling from the other end.
Chasing at just above 6 runs per over in T20 is just a formality nowadays as Aditya Nikam and Ajinkya Patil chipped in with crucial 30’s as JP Morgan won the match convincingly.
WNS A won the match by 7 wkts and Aditya Nikam was declared ‘man of the match’ for taking 2wkts and scoring 35runs. JP Morgan’s Rajesh Vayal’s 66* was also impressive.
A match where both the teams give their best with all their batsman chipping in with contributions always turns out to be a neck to neck interesting encounters and one such match was between Bombay Gymkhana and PJ Hindu Gymkhana at PJ Hindu Gymkhana ground.
PJ Hindu Gymkhana batting first were off to a brilliant start as their top order fired with perfection. Sachin Katkar opening the innings scored a solid 72 off 86balls while his partner Ankit Revandkar fell 4 short of a deserving 50. Anup Revandkar who came at no.3 scored 90 ball 59 while also stitched a good partnership with Sachin Wagh. Sachin Wagh who had a great all-round season in Kanga continued his good form scoring an aggressive 87ball 97 (12 fours, 2 sixes). Sachin confidently took on the bowlers propelling his team towards a good total of 352/9 in 70 overs.
In reply, Bombay Gymkhana despite a poor start gave a good fight winning the match by 2 wkts and 4 overs to spare. Ishan Mulchandani at no.3 scored a crucial 64 while the 175run stand between Pratik Desai and Sujoy Thakkar changed the game for Bombay Gymkhana. Pratik 96(89 balls) fell just 4 runs short of a match winning ton while Sujoy played the anchors role with a 103 ball 81 pushing their team to a stunning win.
Hundreds are always difficult in Kanga and especially when you are chasing and trying to play at a strike rate of 140+. Young Muslim SC declared their innings at 189/7 at the CCI ground expecting the score would be enough to defend against the Kerala Windsor boys.
However, Keral Windsor’s opener Raj was in a completely different zone smashing the ball from the word go. Right handed Raj Khandwala went on to score a belligerent ton smashing 100 off just 71 balls laced with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Raj ensured every corner of the ground was covered with his fluent batting as he handed over a 5wkt win to his team with ease. Sahil Purohit at the middle order also gave good support scoring 53 off 52 balls. Raj’s 71ball ton also happens to be the 2nd fastest ton in Kanga this year.
Mahindra Logistics batting first at Directors of Logistics ground notched up a very healthy total of 169/4 in 20 overs despite a sluggish start by their top 3 batsman.
However their middle order comprising of Vedant Ingle (50* off 43 balls) and Rohan Kalbhor (63 off 38balls) got their team back into the game 100+ stand. While Vedant played the anchors role it was Rohan taking on the bowlers smashing 5fours and 4sixes en-route his swashbuckling half century.
In reply, Reliance ADA was all out for 148 runs as Pankaj Kori ran through their batting line up taking 4 wkts for 20 runs. It was a dominating win for the Mahindra team as they won by 23 runs.
Datamatics after opting to bat first notched up a very good total of 189/3 in 20overs with their opener Dishan Rane giving a solid start smashing 85 off 57 balls anchoring the innings well. Dishan smashed 4 fours and 3 sixes while also kept his nerve when it was require as the rest of the batsman chipped in with 20’s and 30’s. The bowling could have been better as there were as many as 40 extras being conceded.
Pidilite were bundled out for 88runs as Rohidas Koyade ran through Pidlite’s batting line up coming up with match winning bowling figures of 5/11 in 4overs. Bowling figures like these are nothing but impressive in a T20 match as Datamatics won the match by 101runs.
Rohidas seems to be in a excellent form with the ball continuing his good nick from Kanga where he took 16wkts in his last 3 games.