Mumbai: Shivaji Park Gymkhana’s opening batsman Siddhant Singh’s stroke-filled 65-ball century knock 105 runs (15×4,2×6) went in vain as a determined Mumbai Police City Riders produced a solid fight and snatched a tense 3-run victory in the eight and concluding round match of the Mumbai Cricket Club (MCC) and Jwala Sports Foundation (JSF) organized MitsuiShoji T20 Cricket League (Season 9), played at the Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Tuesday.
Opting to field first, the Shivaji Park bowlers were unable to contain the Mumbai Police batsmen who batted freely and went on to amass a massive total of 194 for 2 wickets from their 20 overs. Opener Aakarshit Gomel top-scored with a solid innings of 84 (56-balls, 4×4,7×6) while Sagar Mishra 50 runs (32-balls, 4×4,3×6) and Tanmay Mayekar 40 runs (24-balls, 4×4,3×6) helped swell the Mumbai Police total. Later, Shivaji Park Warriors started the chase in a positive fashion with Siddhant Singh leading the way with a solid knock. Jayesh Pokhre 39 runs (28-balls, 5×4,1×6) and Puneet Tripathi 21 runs kept Warriors hopes alive, but the Mumbai Police players stayed calm and did well to restrict the opponents to 191 for 5 from their 20 overs.
In the last league match, Bandra Heroes defeated Thane Marathas by 8 runs. Batting first Bandra Heroes scored 191 for 8 wickets in 20 overs and then managed to restrict Thane Marathas to 183 for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Shivaji Park Warriors who suffered their first defeat stayed at the top with 14 points while Mumbai Police who registered their fifth successive win finished in second position with 10 points followed by Ghatkopar Jets with 8 points. Thane Marathas and Bandra Heroes both tallied identical 4 points each, but the latter with a better run quotient claimed the fourth position, while Bandra Heroes finished in the fifth place. The top four teams advanced to the semi-finals.
Brief scores: Mumbai Police City Riders 194 for 2, 20 overs (Aakarshit Gomel 84 (56-balls, 4×4,7×6), Sagar Mishra 50 (32-balls, 4×4,3×6), Tanmay Mayekar 40 (24-balls, 4×4,3×6) beat Shivaji Park Warriors 191 for 5, 20 overs (Siddhant Singh 105 (65-balls, 15×4,2×6), Jayesh Pokhre 39 (28-balls, 5×4,1×6), Puneet Tripathi 21; Sujit Nayak 2 for 28). Result: Mumbai Police City Riders won by 3 runs.
Bandra Heroes 191 for 8, 20 overs (Ajit Yadhav 98, Ayaz Khan 22, Ankush Paswan 22; Veera Sigamani 2 for 28, Parikshit Valsangkar 2 for 35) beat Thane Marathas 183 for 6, 20 overs (Harshal Jadhav 87, Ronak Shinde 69*; Aman Maniar 3 for 22). Result: Bandra Heroes won by 8 runs.
In a one-sided contest, Sahgal Cricket Club began with a victory in the 48th All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Cricket Tournament. The tournament between Sahgal Cricket Club and Players Academy kicked off today to boost the enthusiasm of the players. Chief guests Shri Pawan Gulati, Treasurer of DDCA, Shri Rajan Manchanda, Secretary of DDCA, Shri Ashok Sharma, Director of DDCA, Manish Agarwal, President of Roshanara Club, and Shri Kimti Lal, Director of Kimti Sports, graced the inauguration of the tournament, enhancing the grandeur and excitement of the players.
Players Academy won the toss and opted to bowl first. Mohit Ahlawat’s explosive batting scored an unbeaten 145 runs (81 balls), accompanied by Deepak Khatri’s 64 runs (32 balls), Laksh Thareja’s 58 runs (45 balls), and captain Mohammad Sultan Ansari’s 56 runs (37 balls). With their contributions, the team set a target of 392 runs in 40 overs.
From Players Academy, Naman Gupta took 2 wickets, giving away 64 runs in 7 overs.
From Players Academy, Vedansh Siotia scored 102 runs off 85 balls, well-supported by Aryan Gaur with 82 runs off 69 balls. However, they fell short by 120 runs from the target, managing to score only 272 runs.
From Sahgal Cricket Club, Faizan Alam, Laksh Thareja, Deepak Khatri, Vinay Sharma, and Ankit Kumar each took 1 wicket.
Today’s Awards:
Kimati Man of the Match: Mohit Ahlawat’s unbeaten 145 runs from Sahgal Cricket Club
The award was presented by Shri Ajay Sharma and Shri Vikas Vij, the Tournament Secretaries. The next match on May 17, 2023, will be played between Friends Cricket Club and Golden Eagle Cricket Club.
New Era, Azad Maidan witnessed an exciting clash between CCI and U-13 Home Ground in the inaugural match of the U-13 Dham Super League. U-13 Home Ground won the toss and elected to field, a decision that proved to be the right one as they sealed a resounding victory by ten wickets.
CCI took to the crease for their 1st innings and managed to accumulate a total of 94 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Aayush Nilesh Warankar emerged as the highest scorer for CCI with a gritty knock of 22 runs off 39 deliveries. Despite his efforts, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to find their rhythm against the disciplined bowling attack of U-13 Home Ground.
Yuvraj Merchant was the standout performer with the ball for U-13 Home Ground, claiming two wickets for 31 runs in his four-over spell. His accurate line and length troubled the CCI batsmen and created pressure on them throughout the innings. Merchant’s ability to extract movement off the pitch proved to be crucial in restricting the opposition to a modest total.
In pursuit of 95 runs to secure victory, U-13 Home Ground displayed a dominant performance, reaching the target without losing a single wicket. Shaan Doshi led the charge with an impressive unbeaten knock of 58 runs off 53 balls, including eight boundaries. Doshi’s elegant stroke play and impeccable timing left the CCI bowlers searching for answers.
Partnering with Doshi was Ahaan Sharma, who provided a steady contribution with the bat. Sharma played a patient innings, accumulating 24 runs off 38 deliveries to complement Doshi’s aggressive approach. The duo’s unbeaten partnership ensured that U-13 Home Ground achieved their target comfortably, registering a comprehensive victory with 33 balls to spare.
U-13 Home Ground’s dominant display was a result of their disciplined bowling and composed batting performance. The team showcased their talent and potential, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators. On the other hand, CCI will have to regroup and analyze their shortcomings to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.
The U-13 Dham Super League continues to provide a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience. The tournament aims to nurture and groom the future stars of the game, and this match served as a testament to the immense talent present at the U-13 level.
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In an exhilarating under-16 Kalpesh Koli match between Thane Centre and Dahisar Centre, the latter emerged victorious with a commanding performance. The match, held at an undisclosed location, showcased the talent and skills of young cricketers vying for glory.
Thane Centre won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a formidable target. However, their batting line-up struggled against the relentless bowling attack of Dahisar Centre. Thane Centre’s first innings concluded at a disappointing 53 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 16 overs. Vedant Chavan contributed the highest score for his team with a modest 14 runs.
The standout performers with the ball for Dahisar Centre were Shaurya Kanse and Jatin Jethwa, both of whom proved to be relentless in their attack. They claimed impressive figures of 4 wickets for 9 runs each, leaving the Thane Centre batsmen in a state of despair.
In response to Thane Centre’s meager total, Dahisar Centre took to the crease with a determined mindset. They displayed a strong batting performance, accumulating a commanding total of 301 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 77.1 overs during their second innings.
Shaurya Sharan played a memorable knock, amassing a brilliant century. He scored an impressive 118 runs off 168 deliveries, including 14 boundaries. Kshitij Pal also made a notable contribution, scoring 74 runs off 113 balls, while Dhruv Athule added 46 runs off 95 deliveries to the team’s total.
During Thane Centre’s second innings, they faced an uphill battle to overcome the massive deficit. Despite their best efforts, Thane Centre could only manage to post a total of 185 runs before being bowled out in 60 overs.
Amanant Hussain showcased his batting prowess for Thane Centre, scoring a valiant 73 runs off 110 deliveries. Abhinandan Chawan supported the innings with a patient knock of 35 runs off 77 balls.
Jatin Jethwa emerged as the star performer of the match, claiming an impressive 10-wicket haul. His exceptional bowling figures of 7 wickets for 45 runs were instrumental in restricting Thane Centre’s second innings.
Shaurya Sharan’s century in the first round remained unparalleled, as he was the sole batsman to reach this milestone throughout the match.
With an exceptional all-around performance, Dahisar Centre U-16 emerged triumphant, defeating Thane Centre U-16 by an innings and 63 runs. Their dominant display with both bat and ball secured a well-deserved victory for the team.
This match highlighted the emerging talents in under-16 cricket, and it will be fascinating to see how these young cricketers develop their skills and make their mark in the future.
In the match between Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre B and MCA Colts Centre 2, MCA Colts Centre 2 won the toss and elected to bat first.
MCA Colts Centre 2 scored 177 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 52.1 overs. Abhinav Singh top-scored with 60 runs, while Agastya Bangera and Varun Ragji took 3 wickets each for Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre B.
In response, Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre B posted a total of 264 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 65.4 overs. Varun Ragji was the star performer with an impressive knock of 123 runs, while Sanskar Dahelkar contributed 40 runs. Parth Ankolekar was the standout bowler for MCA Colts Centre 2, taking 6 wickets for 74 runs.
In the second innings, MCA Colts Centre 2 scored 82 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs. Atharva Pisal remained unbeaten on 41 runs.
Although the match ended in a draw, Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre B took the first innings lead, giving them an advantage in the match. The match witnessed notable performances from Abhinav Singh, Varun Ragji, and Parth Ankolekar.
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In the match between MCA Colts Centre 1 and MCA STG Kandivali 1B Centre, MCA Colts Centre 1 won the toss and elected to bat first.
MCA Colts Centre 1 posted a total of 267 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 55.3 overs. Rambhajan Rajbhar played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 74 runs, while Sarth Waghela and Shiva Maurya contributed with scores of 67 and 54 respectively. Rudra Datey was the most successful bowler for MCA STG Kandivali 1B Centre, taking 5 wickets for 70 runs.
In response, MCA STG Kandivali 1B Centre put up an impressive total of 411 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 69.5 overs. Alap Dasmahapatra was the standout performer, scoring a magnificent 212 runs. Vedant Gaggar contributed with 43 runs. Shiva Maurya and Manas Mukadam were the main wicket-takers for MCA Colts Centre 1, with Maurya taking 4 wickets for 95 runs and Mukadam taking 3 wickets for 58 runs.
The match ended in a draw, but MCA STG Kandivali 1B Centre took the first innings lead by scoring more runs. Alap Dasmahapatra’s double century was the highlight of the match, and Rudra Datey’s five-wicket haul also stood out.
In the match between Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre and Dilip Vengsarkar Academy, Mahul Centre, Jolly Gymkhana won the toss and elected to bat first.
Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre scored 109 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 42.3 overs. Aaditya Parab top-scored with 32 runs, while Pruthvi Gowari was the standout bowler for Dilip Vengsarkar Academy, taking 4 wickets for 12 runs.
In response, Dilip Vengsarkar Academy could only manage to score 93 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 38.3 overs. Indal Patel top-scored with 34 runs, while Kavya Gori was exceptional with the ball for Jolly Gymkhana, taking 6 wickets for 24 runs. Aadit Degankar also contributed with 3 wickets for 17 runs.
In the second innings, Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre scored 164 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 49 overs. Naman Jhawar remained unbeaten on 61 runs, while Omkar Patankar contributed 50 not out. Aaditya Parab also made a valuable contribution with 40 runs.
Although the match ended in a draw, Jolly Gymkhana, Ghatkopar Centre took the first innings lead, giving them an advantage in the match. The match saw notable performances from Pruthvi Gowari, Kavya Gori, and Aaditya Parab.
In the match between Air India Kalina Centre and Gharat Cricket Ground, Sec 3 Kharghar Centre, Gharat Cricket Ground won the toss and elected to bat first.
Gharat Cricket Ground, Sec 3 Kharghar Centre scored 160 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 47.5 overs. Hrishikesh Chavan top-scored with 62 runs, while Altamesh Malik was the standout bowler for Air India Kalina Centre, taking 5 wickets for 40 runs.
In response, Air India Kalina Centre posted a total of 220 runs in their 1st innings, including 24 penalty runs, in 48.5 overs. Vasim Khan was the top scorer with 45 runs, followed by Sairaj Vinayamooorthy with 39 runs and Hamza Khan with 37 runs. Mihir Bhatkar impressed with the ball for Gharat Cricket Ground, taking 5 wickets for 23 runs, while Mehboob Alam contributed with 3 wickets for 38 runs.
In the second innings, Gharat Cricket Ground, Sec 3 Kharghar Centre scored 147 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 28 overs. Shubham Shinde top-scored with 53 runs.
Although the match ended in a draw, Air India Kalina Centre took the first innings lead, giving them an advantage in the match. The match was marked by significant contributions from Hrishikesh Chavan for Gharat Cricket Ground and Altamesh Malik for Air India Kalina Centre. Mihir Bhatkar’s five-wicket haul and Vasim Khan’s crucial innings were notable performances as well.
In the match between Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre A and Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre, Karnatak SA won the toss and elected to bat first.
Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre scored 131 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 46.2 overs. Anuj Giri top-scored with 40 runs, while Tanay Khandeshi took 4 wickets for Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre A.
In response, Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre A struggled with their batting and were bowled out for 108 runs in 38.3 overs in their 1st innings. Jeevan Karlekar top-scored with 34 runs, but Anuj Giri and Mohammed Taha shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets each for Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre.
In the second innings, Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre managed to score 142 runs before being bowled out in 45.2 overs. Sai Angre was exceptional with the ball, taking 6 wickets for Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre A. Rajsinh Deshmukh, Aaryaraj Nikam, and Aaryaran Nikam contributed with 32 and 30 runs respectively.
Although Shivaji Park Gymkhana Centre A improved their performance in the second innings, the match ended in a draw as there was not enough time for a complete result. Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan Centre took the first innings lead, giving them the advantage in the match.