In the Times Shield Quarter Finals, Tata Power faced off against ICICI Bank. After winning the toss, Tata Power elected to bowl first. ICICI Bank managed to score 209 runs in 45 overs losing 8 wickets in the process. Opener Ansh Shah contributed 35 in an anchoring 78-ball innings as wickets were tumbling from the other end. Coming down the order, Aniket steadied the sinking ship by scoring a 59 runs in just 68 balls. Besides him, Ajinkya Patil hammered 50 off just 30 balls to push the total ahead.
The Tata bowlers made sure to keep things tight. Rohan Bane claimed 2 wickets in a crucial spell of 7 overs. Apart from him Garv, Rohit, Aryan and Uday claimed a wicket each.
The openers provided a flying start to Tata as the pair notched up a tremendous partnership. Akhand Singh scored 50 as Rohan Bane made 53 off just 34, setting the tone for their team. However, ICICI made a comeback by claiming quick wickets in middle overs. Aryan’s crucial 40 runs down the order saw Tata close in on the total and win the game with just 2 wickets in hand.
Powai CA locked horns against SK Sainath CA in the MD MEMORIAL CUP 2023 U-14 CRICKET TOURNAMENT. Batting first, Powai CA could manage a total of only 120 as they were bowled out in just the 28th over. Atharva Sadake worked hard for his 47* but due to a lack of support, Sainath had the upper hand by the end of the first innings.
The Sainath bowlers were on song against Powai CA. Samarth Mugdal and Arush Yadav picked up 2 wickets each as other bowlers maintained the pressure on the batsmen for a quick dismissal. SK Sainath CA had a breezy outing with the bat as well, chasing down the target in the 18th over itself. Ankush Yadav was unbeaten on 37 as they won the game by 7 wickets.
Ankush Yadav was adjudged as the Man of the Match.
The game between Cricket Mantra JR and Powai CA in the MD MEMORIAL CUP 2023 U-14 CRICKET TOURNAMENT was nothing short of a blockbuster.
Batting first, Cricket Mantra hammered a competitive total of 229 in 40 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. Aryan Thakur scored an unbeaten century off 114 balls. His 108 comprised of 14 boundaries. Apart from him, no other batsmen passed the 30-run mark. Despite the impressive batting display, Powai CA’s bowlers bowled well. Jainish Jain claimed 4 wickets in his 8 over spell, conceding just 43 runs. By the end of the first innings, it was set to be a thrilling finish.
Powai CA’s batters formed partnerships throughout the runchase. Shubham Poojari (30 off 45) started off the innings in a secure manner as 3 number batsman Atharva Sadake played a match winning knock of 64 off 84 deliveries with 5 boundaries. Forming partnerships with Daksh Kulkarni and Daksh Bhadnari, the game moved forward at a brisk rate. Ultimately, him and Jainish Jain successfully chased down the target in the 38th over with 5 wickets in hand.
For his all-round performance, Jainish Jain was named the Man of the Match.
Uva Multi Sports faced off Bhosale CA in the MD MEMORIAL CUP 2023 U-14 CRICKET TOURNAMENT. Batting first, Yuva Multi Sports managed a total of only 171 in 40 overs losing 9 wickets. 3 Number batsman Adhiraj Sathe playing one of the best knocks of the tournament as he scored an unbeaten 96 off 107 balls with 11 boundaries. He was well supported by Raj Saroj (32 off 44) as they built a crucial partnership.
Bhosale CA had to use all players in their arsenal as all 11 of players rolled their arms. Manthan Mestry and Aarav Thaker were the most successful of the lot by claiming 2 wickets each.
Bhosale CA had an advantage by the end of the first innings and were looking to capitalize on it. Opener Ram hammered a quick fire 40 of just 35 balls to provide a flying start as 3 number batsman Aarav Thaker anchored by facing 70 balls to score 66. Apart from them, there were tiny partnerships overall as Bhosale CA sealed the game comfortably by the 30th over by 5 wickets. Trushna Narkar (2/31) and Adhiraj Sathe (2/29) tried their level best but failed to defend the target.
Aarav Thaker was adjudged as the Man of the Match.
Bhosale CA took on the Achievers CA in the MD MEMORIAL CUP 2023 U-14 CRICKET TOURNAMENT as the latter convincingly prevailed. Bhosale CA set up a target of 203 in 40 overs losing 8 wickets in the process. Opener Vedant Nirmal (35 off 48) and Ram (31 off 46) were one of the leading scorers for the team. Despite a 50-run opening partnership, the batting collapsed as they found themselves 5 down for just 133. Sourastra Pattanayak swooped in with a crucial run a ball 51 with 5 fours and 1 sixes, helping his team reach 203.
The Achievers bowlers had a decent outing with the ball. Shashwat Naik, Vivaan Jobanputra and Soham Sonawane claimed 2 wickets each at stellar economies. This ensured an easy runchase in the second innings.
As the Achievers began their run chase, Jshmit Singh provided the required start by scoring 61 off 64 with 6 boundaries as he formed a partnership with Kanav Saini who scored 71 off 64. A partnership of 122 runs saw them take the game away from Bhosale CA. Ultimately, Achievers won the game with 7 wickets in hand and Jshmit was named as the Man of the Match.
The RBCA U-19 had a dominating outing in the ongoing Challengers Cup U-19 T20 Tournament against Friends CC. Batting first, RBCA hammered a whopping 223 in 20 overs. Opener Krish Singh scored an impressive 87 off just 49 deliveries with 9 fours and a six. Forming crucial partnerships along the way, Singh stayed unbeaten. Apart from him, Skipper Tejas Chalke produced a supreme knock of 60 off just 26. At a strike rate of 230, Chalke provided the finishing punch RBCA required.
Vansh Jain from Friends CC claimed 2 wickets as his peers had an expensive outing. With a subpar bowling performance, Friends CC had a huge mountain to climb.
In a commanding position, RBCA capitalized on the dire situation and bowled tight lines to restrict the batters as the Friends CC managed a total of only 80 in 20 overs despite losing just 4 wickets. Nishit Balla was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2/19 in 4 overs. He was well supported by his teammates as they managed to keep things tight and win the game by 143 runs.
Karnataka won against Mumbai in the final of “FED-FINA CUP” Wheelchair Cricket TriSeries between Mumbai, Karnataka & Gujarat wheelchair cricket teams held at MIG Cricket Club Bandra on 16th & 17th Feb. 2023. This Wheelchair Cricket Tri- Series was organized by Wheelchair Sports Association Mumbai & Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy.
Karnataka & Mumbai both defeated Gujarat in league matches to reach finals. Rahul Ramugade, captain of Mumbai wheelchair cricket team won the toss & decided to bowl first. Karnataka team scored 219 runs in 20 overs. Shiv Prasad made 120 runs. In reply Mumbai team made 187 runs & lost the match by 30 runs. Ganesh Shelar made not out 91 runs. Mr. Sushant Shelar Indian Film Actor, Sqn Ldr Abhai Pratap Singh (Retd.) Joint Secretary of Differently-Abled Cricket Council Of India, Nilesh Bhosale & Sandeep Vichare Apex Council Members Of Mumbai Cricket Association, Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar former mayor of Mumbai, Nehal Shah former municipal councillor, Shrikant Shetty secretary of MIG club & few officials of Federal Bank were present for this Wheelchair Cricket TriSeries to appreciate wheelchair cricketers.
Wheelchair cricket players are 70% to 90% physically challenged, They do batting, bowling & fielding on wheelchairs. The team includes all the players with different disabilities like polio, amputee, spinal cord injuries & cerebral palsy. Few players from Mumbai, Karnataka & Gujarat have also played for the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team.
Matches Schedule
16 Feb. 2023 Mumbai vs Gujarat (10am To 1pm)
Gujarat vs Karnataka (2pm To 5pm)
17 Feb. 2023 Mumbai vs Karnataka (10am To 1pm)
Final Match (2pm To 5pm)
The Spartans had a dominating night in the The ongoing IDFC First Bank Member’s Premier League for MCA RC BKC members against Hemant Tools Tornados. Batting first Spartans scored a staggering total of 204 losing just 5 wickets in 20 overs. Opener Vijay Singh provided a flying start as he scored 88 off just 57 balls. Singh also hit 12 boundaries with 3 sixes at a rate of 154. Apart from him, Siddharth Chavda managed to chip in a quick half century off just 34 balls with 7 boundaries. Together, they formed a match winning partnership of 127 runs. Skipper Jeetinder Diwan gave the finishing touch as he scored 20 off just 9 balls.
There were a few positives for the Tornados despite the expensive bowling sheet. Sachin Deshpande was the best of the lot by picking 2 wickets in 4 overs. With a subpar bowling display, the Tornados had their work cut out.
Hemant Tools Tornados’ Preet Singh started off the innings by scoring 37 in 33. Vishal Miglani chipped in 34 as well but apart from them , no other batsmen got going as Spartans managed to comfortably win the game by 54 runs.
Paresh Shah bowled a superb spell of 3/16 in 4 overs. Apart from him, the bowling was on song to restrict the Tornados batsman.
Vijay Singh was adjudged as the Man of the Match.
The ongoing IDFC First Bank Member’s Premier League for MCA RC BKC members produced an enticing game between the Spottlight Social Scorchers and Prachi Diamond Strikers. After asked to bat first, the Scorchers scored 154 in 20 overs. 3 Number batsman Abhishek Jhaveri single handedly carried the innings as he scored 84 in just 52 balls with 3 boundaries and 7 sixes. Despite the lack of support, Jhaveri carried on and helped his team reach a respectable total.
Keyur Shah was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets in 4 overs, conceding 27 runs. Apart from him skipper Ojas Mehta claimed 2 wickets as Aniruddha Bhosale bowled an exceptional spell as he conceded just 7 runs in 2 overs with a wicket to his name.
Prachi Diamonds Strikers set out to chase but lost consistent wickets at Scorchers managed to keep things tight. Skipper Mehta (23 off 15), Sumiran Mehta (25 off 24) and Ashraya Rao (32 off 26) tried their level best but fell short as the Scorchers won the game by just 6 runs.
Every bowler played a crucial role. Vaidya’s spell of 21/1 in 4 overs was the best of the lot as almost every bowler claimed a wicket.
There were no surprises in the Man of the Match as Abhishek Jhaveri was presented the award.
The ongoing IDFC First Bank Member’s Premier League for MCA RC BKC members produced a high-scoring affair between the Marshalls Royals and Spartans. After asking the Royals to bat first, Spartans found themselves in a spot of bother as they were hammered for 186 in 20 overs. Opener Vinod Lund enjoyed his time out as he faced 51 balls scoring 78. With 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, his innings helped his team reach the massive total. Quick contributions from Piyush Patel (25 off 14) and Vatsal Shah (21 off 8) provided the late finish.
Despite an expensive bowling sheet, Anand Thakkar managed to claim 3 wickets in his 4 overs at a decent economy rate of 7.25. Apart from him Gurvineet Singh claimed 2 wickets as well.
The Spartans were off to a flyer as Vijay Singh’s 46-ball 76 ignited a spirited run chase. Singh scored his runs at a staggering strike rate of 165 with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Sanjiv Zaveri (26 off 29) and Jeetinder Diwan (38 off 23) amassed quick fire innings as well to come closer to the target but timely wickets for the Royals made sure the Spartans weren’t getting away.
Arun Madhu claimed two late wickets along with captain Karan Sharma, giving the edge to the Royals and narrowly sealing the match by just 14 runs.
For his blistering knock, Vinod Lund was awarded the Man of the Match trophy.