In the match between Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan Centre and MCA STG Kandivali 1A Centre, MCA STG Kandivali 1A Centre won the toss and elected to bat first.
MCA STG Kandivali 1A Centre scored 187 runs in their 1st innings, getting bowled out in 62.3 overs. Shreay Sarang top-scored with 67 runs, while Pranay Rane and Jainam Shah took 3 wickets each for Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan Centre.
In response, Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan Centre had a strong batting performance, scoring 281/5 in 83 overs in their 1st innings. Sarvesh Shirvalkar played a brilliant innings, scoring 106 runs, and Pranay Rana contributed with 82 runs. Aryan Deshmukh also made a valuable contribution of 41 runs.
As a result, Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan Centre took the first innings lead, giving them an advantage in the match. However, the match ended in a draw, as there was not enough time for a complete result.
Overall, it was a good batting display by both teams, but Young Zorastrian, Azad Maidan Centre had the upper hand with their strong 1st innings performance.
In the match between Dandekar College Ground Centre and Sainath Sports Club, Virar Centre, Sainath Sports Club won the toss and elected to bat first.
Sainath Sports Club had a strong batting performance in their 1st innings, scoring 314/7 in 91.4 overs. Sarvesh Yadav remained unbeaten on 100 runs, while Sunny Tambe, Bhavesh Chauhan, and Tanish Meher also made valuable contributions with scores of 53 each. Krish More was the standout bowler for Dandekar College Ground Centre, picking up 3 wickets for 46 runs.
In reply, Dandekar College Ground Centre struggled in their 1st innings and were bowled out for just 92 runs in 48.4 overs. Kartikay Shukla was the star bowler for Sainath Sports Club, claiming 4 wickets for 16 runs.
With a substantial 1st innings lead of 222 runs, Sainath Sports Club decided to enforce the follow-on, asking Dandekar College Ground Centre to bat again in the 2nd innings.
Dandekar College Ground Centre had a brief second innings, scoring 4/1 in just 1 over before the match ended in a draw.
As a result, the match ended in a draw, but Sainath Sports Club, Virar Centre had the advantage as they took the first innings lead, thanks to their strong batting performance.
In the match between Patil’s Mountain View Gymkhana, Badlapur and Dombivali Gymkhana, Dombivali Centre, Patil’s Mountain View Gymkhana won the toss and elected to field first.
Dombivali Gymkhana, Dombivali Centre batted first and were bowled out for 178 runs in 58.3 overs. Parth Mhatre top-scored with 45 runs, followed by Siddhant Bhandekar with 38 runs. Rohit Kore from Patil’s Mountain View Gymkhana took 5 wickets for 55 runs, while Bhushan Sanghvi claimed 3 wickets for 51 runs.
In their first innings, Patil’s Mountain View Gymkhana, Badlapur scored 229 runs before getting all out in 64 overs. Aditya Rawat scored 61 runs, Bhushan Sanghvi contributed 40 runs, and Vedant Badve added 35 runs to the team’s total. Yaseen Shaikh took 5 wickets for 69 runs, and Prem Devkar picked up 3 wickets for 63 runs for Dombivali Gymkhana.
The match ended in a draw, but Patil’s Mountain View Gymkhana, Badlapur took the first-innings lead.
In the match between Central Maidan, Thane Centre and Challenge Sports Club Cricket Ground, Bhiwandi, Challenge Sports Club Cricket Ground won the toss and chose to field first.
Central Maidan, Thane Centre batted first and declared their 1st innings at 232/9 in 65.5 overs. Arush Patankar top-scored with 88, while Vedant Haridas contributed 56 runs. Ayush Sawant took 4 wickets for Challenge Sports Club Cricket Ground, Bhiwandi, and Anurag Singh claimed 3 wickets.
In response, Challenge Sports Club Cricket Ground, Bhiwandi declared their 1st innings at 315/7 in 77.1 overs. Pratik Warang played a brilliant innings, scoring 151 runs, and Shivam Gupta scored 116 runs.
The match ended in a draw, but Challenge Sports Club Cricket Ground, Bhiwandi took the first-innings lead.
In the match between Chimaji Appa, Vasai Centre and PDTSA Centre, PDTSA Centre won the toss and chose to bat first.
PDTSA Centre struggled in their 1st innings and were all out for just 57 runs in 19.2 overs. Meet Mayekar and Ashish Yadav were the star performers with the ball for Chimaji Appa, taking 3 wickets each. The batting lineup of PDTSA Centre had a poor outing, resulting in a low total.
In response, Chimaji Appa, Vasai Centre declared their 1st innings at 193/8 in 39 overs. Aayush Vartak played a brilliant knock of 141 runs, anchoring the innings. Anas Khan took 3 wickets for PDTSA Centre, while Kush Lakhani also contributed with 3 wickets.
With a significant lead of 136 runs, Chimaji Appa, Vasai Centre enforced the follow-on, asking PDTSA Centre to bat again in the 2nd innings.
PDTSA Centre struggled once again and were bowled out for 85 runs in 34.3 overs in their 2nd innings. Aditya Chaurasia was the key bowler for Chimaji Appa, taking 3 wickets for just 11 runs.
As a result, Chimaji Appa, Vasai Centre won the match by an innings and 51 runs, showcasing their dominant performance with both bat and ball.
Mumbai: Inspired by the solid batting performance from middle-order bat Simran Shaikh who smashed an unbeaten 25-ball 63 runs (7×4, 3×6) and impressive bowling from off-spinners Nivya Ambre 3 wicket for 8 runs and Samrudhi Rawool 3 wickets for 19 runs steered Team Green to a 46-run victory against Team Red in the final of the 2nd Women’s Cricket T20 Cricket Tournament 2023, organized by the Victory CC and played at the MCA ground, BKC.
Put in to bat first, Team Green batswomen dominated the rival bowlers and went on to post a challenging total of 155 for 3 wickets from their 20 overs. Simran received good support from opener Aanchal Walanju who struck a 59-ball 58 runs (7×4, 1×6) to further boost the Team Green innings.
In reply, Team Red batters struggled and were dismissed for 109 in 18.5 overs. Siddheshwari Paghdare managed to score 31 runs (18-balls, 6×4) and opener Vrushali Bhagat made a steady 21 (26-balls, 1×4), but they did not receive much support from the teammates.
Simran Shaikh of Team Green was adjudged as the Woman of the Match, while the Best Fielder award went to Mahi Thakkar also from Team Green.
Brief scores: Team Green 155 for 3, 20 overs (Simram Shaikh 63* (25-balls, 7×4,3×6), Aanchal Walanju 58 (59-balls, 7×4,1×6) beat Team Red 109 all out, 18.5 overs (Siddheshwari Paghdare 31 (18-balls, 6×4), Vrushali Bhagat 21 (26-balls, 1×4); OS Nivya Ambre 3 for 8, Samrudhi Rawool 3 for 19). Result: Team Green won by 46 runs.
Woman of the Match: Simran Shaikh (Team Green).
Best Fielder: Mahi Thakkar (Team Green).
In a Kanga Knock Out match between Paramount CC and Shastri Hall CC played at Navroz CC, Paramount CC won the toss and elected to bat.
Paramount CC posted a total of 228 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 45 overs. The standout performer for Paramount CC was Swapnil Patil, who scored an impressive century, making 101 runs off 89 balls with 10 fours. Ashish Vishwakarma was the most successful bowler for Shastri Hall CC, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs.
In the second innings, Shastri Hall CC struggled to build a strong batting performance and were bowled out for just 66 runs. None of their batsmen managed to cross the 15-run mark. Kiran Bobade, Ritesh Palav, and Vinod Mishra were the key wicket-takers for Paramount CC, taking 2 wickets each.
With this dominant performance, Paramount CC won the match by a massive margin of 162 runs.
Title: Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre Dominates Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana with a Convincing Innings Victory
In a thrilling match between Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana, Juhu Centre, and Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre, the latter emerged as the dominant force, securing an impressive victory by an innings and 75 runs.
Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre won the toss and chose to bat first, setting the stage for a formidable batting display. The batsmen of Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre seized the opportunity and unleashed a relentless assault on the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana bowlers. Pritesh Bengani showcased his batting prowess with a brilliant knock of 123 runs, while Shahid Khan remained unbeaten on 112 runs, contributing significantly to the team’s total. Kunj Akbari and Aarav Gupta also made valuable contributions of 49 and 31 runs, respectively. Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre declared their innings at a commanding score of 336/4 in 57.2 overs.
In response, Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana struggled to find their footing against the disciplined bowling attack of Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre. The Juhu Centre batsmen found it challenging to build partnerships and were eventually bowled out for a meager total of 83 runs in their first innings. Pratik Sable was the standout bowler for Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre, claiming an impressive 5 wickets for just 30 runs, while Advait Bhat also made significant contributions with 3 wickets for 5 runs.
With a substantial lead in hand, Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre enforced the follow-on, putting additional pressure on Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana. However, the Juhu Centre batsmen showed more resilience in their second innings. Sumedh Desai played a defiant knock of 51 runs, supported by Mihir Sawant’s contribution of 41 runs. However, the bowling attack of Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre, led by Advait Bhat with 3 wickets for 66 runs, proved to be too strong. Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana was eventually bowled out for 178 runs in 61.5 overs, falling short of the target.
The impressive victory by Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre showcased their strong batting performance, disciplined bowling, and superior tactics. The outstanding centuries by Pritesh Bengani and Shahid Khan laid the foundation for their triumph, while Pratik Sable’s remarkable bowling display played a crucial role in restricting Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana’s scoring opportunities.
Congratulations to Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre for their dominating performance, and commiserations to Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana for their valiant efforts. The match provided an exciting display of cricketing skills and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams.
Overall, it was a memorable encounter, with Bhayander Municipal Ground Centre emerging as the deserving winners. Their exceptional performance will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they continue their campaign in the tournament.
Mumbai: Mumbai Police City Riders continued to enjoy another successful outing posting their third successive victory by handing Thane Marathas a 9-wicket defeat in their sixth round round match of the five-team double leg Mumbai Cricket Club (MCC) and Jwala Sports Foundation (JSF) organized MitsuiShoji T20 Cricket League (Season 9), played at the Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive.
Deciding to field first, Mumbai Police bowling attack destroyed the Thane Marathas innings reducing them to 89 all out in 17.2 overs. Veera Sigamani was the only batter to get 30 runs while Salman Khan 3 for 10, Deepak Shetty 3 for 14 and Sagar Mishra 2 for 13 were responsible to pick up the wickets. In repy, Mumbai Police City Riders easily chased down the target reaching 92 runs for the loss of for 1 wicket in just 6.2 overs. Sujit Nayak slammed an unbeaten half century knock of 53 runs (20-balls, 9×4,2×6) and all-rounder Sagar Mishra scored an unbeaten 37 runs (17-balls, 5×4,2×6) to guide Mumbai Police to a convincing victory.
Later in the day, Shivaji Park Warriors maintained their impressive winning run and defeated Bandra Heroes by 7 wickets. Batting first, Bandra Heroes were bowled out for 138 in 19.2 overs. Except for the solid batting of Ajit Yadav who struck an aggressive 81 runs (53-balls, 3×4, 7×6) none of the other Bandra batters were able to defy the rival bowlers and stay long at the wicket. Warriors bowlers Yash Dichalkar 3 for 13, Atharva Ankolekar 2 for 22 and Puneet Tripathi 2 for 23 shared the wickets.
Shivaji Park Warriors faced a bit of struggle before Yash Chavan 51 runs (33-balls, 2x43x6) and Atharva Ankolekar 50 runs (32-balls, 4×4,3×6) helped them to cross the winning line scoring 139 for 7 wickets in 16.3 overs. Akash Sharma 3 for 7 and Adarsh Singh 2 for 22 tried to put up a fight.
Shivaji Park Warriors stay atop the standing with the full 12 points from an all-win record, while Ghatkopar Jets with 8 points occupy the second position. Mumbai Police who scored their third win in 6 matches are placed third with 6 points followed by Thane Marathas who have 4 points from 6 matches. Bandra Heroes with a solitary win in 7 matches stay at the bottom with 2 points.
Brief scores: Thane Marathas 89 all out, 17.2 overs (Veera Sigamani 30; Salman Khan 3 for 10, Deepak Shetty 3 for 14Sagar Mishra 2 for 13) lost to Mumbai Police City Riders 92 for 1, 6.2 overs (Sujit Nayak 53* (20-balls, 9×4,2×6), Sagar Mishra 37* (17-balls, 5×4,2×6). Result: Mumbai Police City Riders won by 9 wickets.
Bandra Heroes 138 all out, 19.2 overs (Ajit Yadav 81 (53-balls, 3×4, 7×6); Yash Dichalkar 3 for 13, Atharva Ankolekar 2 for 22, Puneet Tripathi 2 for 23) lost to Shivaji Park Warriors 139 for 7, 16.3 overs (Yash Chavan 51 (33-balls, 2x43x6), Atharva Ankolekar 50 (32-balls, 4×4,3×6); Akash Sharma 3 for 7, Adarsh Singh 2 for 22). Result: Shivaji Park Warriors won by 3 wickets.
In an exhilarating encounter of the Times Shield tournament, Finorion Pharmaceuticals and Macleods Pharmaceuticals clashed at the iconic LIC, Cross Maidan. The match turned out to be a one-sided affair as Macleods Pharma displayed exceptional batting prowess and bowling prowess, ultimately securing a commanding victory over their opponents.
After winning the toss, Macleods Pharma captain elected to bat, setting the stage for an impressive batting display. The Macleods Pharma batsmen took full advantage of the opportunity and unleashed a relentless assault on the Finorion Pharmaceuticals bowlers. Nitesh K showcased his batting prowess with an unbeaten knock of 156 runs off just 118 balls, which included a flurry of boundaries and timely strokes. Aman Narkar joined the party with a magnificent innings of 149 runs off 88 balls, featuring 19 fours and a towering six. Their explosive partnership laid a solid foundation for Macleods Pharma’s formidable total of 415/5 in their allotted 45 overs. Additionally, Parnay contributed a valuable 62 runs off 43 balls, further bolstering the team’s imposing score.
In response, the Finorion Pharmaceuticals batsmen faced a daunting challenge as they stepped onto the crease. However, they struggled to find their rhythm and failed to mount a substantial partnership. None of the batsmen managed to cross the 10-run mark, resulting in a disappointing second innings total of 56/10. Pritam wreaked havoc with the ball, claiming an impressive 4 wickets for just 15 runs, while Aqib also showcased his bowling skills by taking 4 wickets for 29 runs.
The dominant performance by Macleods Pharma in both batting and bowling proved to be too much for Finorion Pharmaceuticals to handle. The match concluded with Macleods Pharma emerging victorious by a staggering margin of 359 runs.
The players of Macleods Pharmaceuticals showcased their exceptional skills and teamwork throughout the match, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators. Nitesh K’s unbeaten century, Aman Narkar’s explosive innings, and the brilliant bowling performances by Pritam and Aqib were the highlights of the match.
The resounding victory for Macleods Pharmaceuticals against Finorion Pharmaceuticals is a testament to their strength as a team and their determination to excel in the tournament. With this impressive win, Macleods Pharma has made a strong statement and will undoubtedly be a team to watch out for in the upcoming matches of the Times Shield tournament.
Overall, the match provided an enthralling display of cricketing talent and showcased the competitive spirit of both teams. Congratulations to Macleods Pharmaceuticals for their outstanding performance, and commiserations to Finorion Pharmaceuticals for a tough day on the field.