The year begin with nail bitting match between Deutsche Bank vs Hdfcergo in Dreamz Corporate Tournament. Deutsche Bank was restricted to a meager total of 109 in 20 overs. Yogendra took 3 wickets and gave 18 runs. It looked like a cakewalk to Hdfcergo however Deutsche had different plans altogether they reduced Hdfcergo 32 for 5 when Tanmay steadied the ship along with nikhil. However the partnership did not last for long and again a collapsed took place match was brought to closer by sachin nanichkar and the 11 th man Kamlesh, where they scored 5 runs in last over and won the match. Yogendra Pednekar was announced man of the match for 3 wickets and his 17 runs stand
However the partnership did not last for long and again a collapsed took place match was brought to closer by sachin nanichkar and the 11 th man Kamlesh, where they scored 5 runs in last over and won the match. Yogendra Pednekar was announced man of the match for 3 wickets and his 17 runs stand
Match article by Nitin Mistry
The much awaited Shiraz-E-Hind Trophy 2016 got off to a great start with match between two good teams, Syntel and Omni Marines at the Parsi cyclist pitch in Mumbai.
Kunal Dhake, opening the batting for Syntel, scored patient 43 runs off 78 balls hitting 7 boundaries. Syntel deciding to bat first could muster only 161 runs off 33 overs. Extras played an important role as they were third highest runs in Syntel’s line up. Syntel’s middle order completely collapsed against some accurate bowling by Amey Parab (4 wickets) and Sachin Chaudhary (3 wickets). It was some good pinch hitting lower down the order by Ashutosh Shukla that propelled Syntel to some decent score. Ashutosh hit 39 runs off 42 balls that included 4 boundaries and a six.
Omni Marines did not get off to a good start in a tricky chase and lost quick wickets. When Omkar Maldikar was there at the crease, Omni were in with a decent chance. Introduction of Kunal in the bowling changed the course of the game completely. Kunal Dhake, carried his confidence from batting into his bowling. He claimed an incredible 6 wickets. His spell read 8 overs 13 runs and 6 wickets. Omni scumbbled to Kunals impeccable line falling short of the target by 30 runs.
Winner of the day was Syntel – Consider IT done!
Harnesh Shukal starred with both bat and ball, hitting an unbeaten quick fire 64 and picking up 1 wicket. Prafulla’s knock helped Bamana achieve the required target of 150 in just the 19th over.
It was an interesting match between Punasan and Bankhor played at Azad Maidan. The match was closely contested and saw many ups and downs and finally team who held their nerves won.
Punasan set up a good total for Bankhor to chase. Jinesh, Vinit and Daksh of Punasan helped set up a target of 198. Shammi took 3 while Rushabh and Ashish took 2 wickets each.
Bankhor lost their 4th wicket in the 28th over when the score read 147. Needing 52 more to win in the last 8 overs, Dharmesh played a sensible knock while Shammi at the other end went behind the bowlers. Dharmesh scored an unbeaten half century ensuring the goal was achieved in the 34 th over without any further damage.
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TMBB Cup is organized by Trivedi Mewada Bhraman Barishi Samaj (TMBB).
Match between Pedhmala and Bhiloda teams was played at Shree Lad Cricket Ground, Azad Maidan. Pedhmala won the toss and chose to bat.
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It turned out to be an easy outing for team Pedhmala as they won by hefty 144 runs. Pedhmala’s opening batsman Prafulla Upadhay was in good nick and scored 96 runs in just 80 balls, hitting 16 fours. He missed his century by a whisker but enabled his team to a great total of 232 in 35 overs. Vishal of the Bhiloda team took 4 wickets.
Bhiloda’s batting collapsed against Nishid who claimed 5 wickets. Bhiloda could only manage 88 runs and lasted for 19 overs.
Prafulla was named Man of the Match
Don Bosco won the toss and chose to bat first. Rohit Desai batted in a different league today and no St. Joseph’s bowler could get him out. Rohit remained unbeaten on 129 runs. Manal Kawale scored 86. Both these batsmen helped Don Bosco post out of reach total of 367 for 6 in 45 overs. The only solace for St. Joseph was the bowling of Aman Ulla who took 3 wickets
Kotak Mahindra Bank met RCC in the Kurukshetra Trophy last weekend. Kurukshetra Cup is organized by Beyond-infiniti founded by Rai brothers – Devashish and Piyush.
Kotak batted first to set up a challenging total of 178 runs. Kotak’s innings highlight was bright and stormy knock of Premal Saraiya. Premal took just 41 balls to stay unbeaten on 69. His knock was decorated with 12 hits to the boundary. He was very well supported by Ajinkya Patil who scored 36. For RCC Imran Khan and Sandeep Mhatre took 3 wickets each.
Till the time Irfan Shaikh (49) and Farooq Ahmed (35) were on the crease for RCC, they were in with a good chance. But both of them were done in by Ajinkya Patil to trigger a mini collapse and take away the momentum away. In the end, RCC managed only 160, losing by 18 runs. Premal was adjudged Man of the Match.
The Shiraj-E-Hind Trophy organized by Mariya Sports Academy begins on 02 Jan 2016, Saturday at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Very few organizers in Mumbai organize a 40 overs tournament for Corporates and this is a good platform for corporate teams to hone their skills in the long format before the Times Shield tournament. 3 League matches are guaranteed for entry fee of Rs.25,000/- All the matches are played on Saturday.
For updates on this tournament, keep tracking www.cricketgraph.com
As per the official website of M.C.A , umpires preparatory course will be run from 7 th January 2016 to 26 February 2016, Monday to Friday for 2 hours, from 6.30 PM – 8.30 PM at Wankhede stadium. If interested please contact the MCA office from 4 pm – 7 pm.
Registration fees are Rs. 500/- + 14.5% service tax.
Umpires Application form can be downloaded from here.
Dipesh Hemdev scored a patient 43 and also took 4 scalps as his school VMP Mulund easily defeated Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel Kandivali school by 6 wickets.
