Mumbai: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana powered by superb half century knocks from Bravish Shetty 72 runs (38-balls, 7x4s,5x6s) and Vinayak Bhoir 52 runs (33-balls, 3x4s,3x6s) pulled off a 21-run win against defending champions Cricket Club of India in a semi-final match of the Bombay Gymkhana Ltd. organized Nirlon-R.F.S.-Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament 2022-2023 and played at the Bombay Gymkhana ground.
Meanwhile, former champions Parsee Gymkhana snatched a tight 1-wicket win against Islam Gymkhana in another high-scoring second semi-final match.
Sent in to bat, Hindu Gymkhana posted a mammoth total of 205 for 5 wickets from their 20 overs. Besides Shetty and Bhoir efforts Siddhesh Lad contributed a sedate 45 runs (82-balls, 6x4s) to boost the innings. CCI’s Irfan Malik finished with 2 wickets for 14 runs.
CCI cashing a stiff target, lost early wickets before middle-order bat Sujit Nayak’s quick 48-balls 84 runs and Akash Parkar’s 19-ball 34 runs, put their innings back on track, but they were unable to cross the finish line as their innings closed at 184 for 6 wickets, 20 overs and had to make their exit. Left-arm spinner Rahul Sawant was responsible to restrict CCI and finished with figures of 3 for 32 runs.
Parsee Gymkhana deciding to field saw Islam Gymkhana charge to substantial score of 175 for 7 wickets from their 20 overs. Opener Karan Shah 64 runs (32-balls, 6x4s,3x6s), Sarfaraz Khan 44 runs (39-balls, 3x4s) and Swapnil Salvi 24 (18-balls, 3x4s,1x6s) propped the Islam Gymkhana total. Siddharth Raut claimed two wickets for 34 runs.
In response, Parsee Gymkhana scrapped through making 176 for 9 wickets in 19.5 overs. A half-century knock from Aman Khan 54 runs (22-balls, 7x4s,3x6s), Sachin Yadav 42 runs (31-balls, 2×4,2x6s) and Shams Mulani 23 runs enabled Parsee Gymkhana reach the winning target. Nadeem Shaikh 3 for 20 and Sagar Jadhav 2 for 40 were Islam Gymkhana’s best bowlers.
Brief scores – Semi-finals: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana 205 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Bravish Shetty 72 (38-balls, 7×4,5×6), Vinayak Bhoir 52 (33-balls, 3x4s,3x6s), Siddhesh Lad 45 (82-balls, 6x4s); Irfan Malik 2/14) beat CCI (Sujit Nayak 84 (48-balls,5x4s,6x6s), Akash Parkar 34 (19-balls,3x4s,1x6s), Anand Bais 26; Rahul Sawant 3/32). Result: Hindu Gymkhana won by 21 runs.
Islam Gymkhana 175 for 7 wickets, 20 overs (Karan Shah 64 (32-balls, 6x4s,3x6s), Sarfaraz Khan 44 (39-balls, 3x4s), Swapnil Salvi 24 (18-balls, 3x4s,1x6s), Siddharth Raut 2/34) lost to Parsee Gymkhana 176 for 9 wickets, 19.5 overs (Aman Khan 54 (22-balls, 7x4s,3x6s), Sachin Yadav 42 (31-balls, 2×4,2x6s), Shams Mulani 23; Nadeem Shaikh 3/20, Sagar Jadhav 2/40). Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by one wicket.
Mumbai: Islam Gymkhana showed tremendous resilience and solid fighting spirit and clinched a fighting two-run win against MCA Colts in a first round match of the Bombay Gymkhana Ltd. organized Nirlon-R.F.S.-Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament 2022-2023 and played at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, Friday night.
MCA Colts all-rounder Shivam Dubey’s impressive performances, claiming 5 wickets for just 6 runs, which included a hat-trick and a composed batting display of 20-ball 30 runs went in vain as his team fell short by a mere 2 runs to secure the win.
Sent in to bat, Islam Gymkhana amassed a substantial total of 142 all out in 18.4 overs. Middle-order bat Raunaq Sharma top-scored with 44 (36-balls, 3x4s,2x6s), while Sagar Jadhav contributed a 14-ball 28 runs to prop the innings. Besides Dubey’s deadly bowling, his teammate Dhanit Raut picked 3 for 34.
In reply, MCA Colts batters lacked the confidence and were unable to make useful contributions. Only Dubey, Hardik Tamore who scored an unbeaten 28 runs (21-balls,2×4,1x6s) and Armaan Jaffer 24 runs (22-balls, 2x4s) were able to stay a bit long in the middle. Nadeem Shaikh (2 for 20) was Islam Gymkhana’s most successful blower.
Brief scores: Islam Gymkhana 142 all out, 18.4 overs (Raunaq Sharma 44, Sagar Jadhav 28; Shivam Dubey 5 for 6, Dhanit Raut 3 for 34) beat MCA Colts 140 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Shivam Dubey 30, Hardik Tamore 28*, Armaan Jaffer 24; Nadeem Shaikh 2 for 20). Result: Islam Gymkhana won by 2 runs.
Mumbai, February 11: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in recognition of the contributions of Mumbai women cricketers who have represented the Indian team, has unveiled an ‘Honours Board’ which lists the names of all the international players from the city, during presentation ceremony of the President Cup women’s T20 cricket tournament, at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday night.
The board was unveiled in the presence of Diana Edulji, a former Indian Women cricket captain and CoA, Sulakshana Naik, a former former Indian Women cricketer, MCA President, Amol Kale, MCA Hon. Secretary, Ajinkya Naik and MCA Hon. Treasurer, Armaan Mallick. Also present were former Mumbai players, coaches, MCA Apex Council Members, young cricketers and well-wishers.
Speaking after unveiling the Honours Board, Kale said, ‘We (MCA) decided to have a Honours Board with the names of all the women players from Mumbai who went on to represent the Indian team. The MCA has a Honours Boards for men cricketers who played for India, but we did not have any in regards to women players. We have unveiled one today.”
“The President Cup which concluded today is the first women’s league in India which is being played under floodlights. It helped the women to showcase their talent and one never knows, few of them might get selected in the Women’s Premier League going ahead. All the matches were seen live on our FaceBook page as well as on YouTube. We tried to give them the ambience of competitive cricket and all the games were played at the Wankhede Stadium. As MCA President, my aim is to provide all possible help to the cricketers and with women’s cricket growing rapidly, it’s a first step towards unearthing talent across Mumbai,” Kale mentioned.
Names of 18 players were printed on the Honours Board starting with Shobha Pandit and Diana Edulji, both representing the country in 1974. The other cricketers who made the list include, Behroze F. Edulji (1975), Anjali Pendharker (1980), Arunadhati Ghosh, Laya Francis, Sangita Katware (all 1983), Arati Vaidya (1994), Deepa Marathe (1997), Sunetra Paranjpe, Sulakshna Naik (both 2002), Monica Sumra (2004), Rajeshwari Goyal (2006), Punam Raut, Seema Pujare (2008), Samantha Lobatto (2010), Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav (2017).
Mumbai, February 11: Mumbai Thunders continued with their impressive showing and emerged champions defeating Mumbai Warriors by five wickets in the final of the Mumbai Cricket Association organized President Cup women’s T20 cricket tournament, and played at the Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate, on Friday night.
The highlight of Mumbai Thurders facile victory was a superb all-round effort from Humaira Kazi who claimed four wickets for 33 runs and then batted steadily in scoring a 26-ball 29 runs.
Mumbai Warriors, deciding to bat first found the going tough as they lost wickets at regular intervals and managed to reach a meager total of 114 for 9 wickets from 20 overs. The leading run-getters were Fatima Jaffer 28 runs and Sanika Chalke 24 runs. Besides Humaira’s fine bowling spell, Palak Dharamasi claimed two wickets for 20 runs.
In reply, Mumbai Thunders encountered little challenge from the Mumbai Warriors bowling attack and surpassed the winning target reaching 116 for 5 wickets with three balls to spare. Opening batswoman Vrushali Bhagat scored a run-a-ball 41 runs with five boundaries and Humaira played a good supporting role. Sanika Chalke 2 for 14 and Jagravi Pawar 2 for 17 were the only successful Mumbai Warriors bowlers.
Humaira for her fine performances was later declared the ‘Player of the Final’ and received a cash award of Rs 11,000. Vrushali Bhagat (6 wickets & 122 runs) bagged the ‘Player of the Series’ award. Simran Shaikh (133 runs, 4 matches) and Niyati Jagtap (10 wickets, 4 matches) won the ‘Best Batswoman’ and ‘Best Bowler’ awards respectively. All three received a trophy and cash award of Rs 25,000 each.
Mumbai Thunders, the champions of the inaugural edition of the President Cup received a glittering trophy and a cheque of Rs one lakh, while Mumbai Warriors were presented with the runners-up trophy and a cheque of Rs 50,000.
Brief scores: Mumbai Warriors 114 for 9 wickets, 20 overs (Fatima Jaffer 28, Sanika Chalke 24; Humaira Kazi 4 for 33, Palak Dharamasi 2 for 20) lost to Mumbai Thunders 116 for 5 wickets, 19.3 overs (Vrushali Bhagat 41, Humaira Kazi 29; Sanika Chalke 2 for 14, Jagravi Pawar 2 for 17). Result: Mumbai Thunders won by 5 wickets.
The Men’s Inaugural President’s Cup 2023 was underway on the 11th of February 2023. The tournament was organised across all club divisions to provide opportunities for players in the metropolitan’s vicinity. Played at Karnataka SC in the Cross maidan, Pandurangwai CC and Rajasthan SC competed in a thrilling low scoring game as the former managed to prevail with a thin margin over its competitor.
After winning the toss, Rajasthan SC elected to chase as Pandurangwadi padded up but their innings lasted for just 17.1 overs as they were bowled out for just 88 runs on board. Roshan Pal high-scored with 29 runs as there minor contributions. It was safe to say, the bowler’s enjoyed their time with the ball. Ganesh Alwe claimed 3 wickets in 4 overs as Pratik Yadav, Prasad Singote and Yash Kripal picked up 2 wicket each. With a splendid group effort, Rajasthan SC had a massive advantage by end of the first innings.
Rajasthan SC set out to chase 89 in 20 overs but the Pandurangwadi bowler’s were committed to turn the tides their way. As the run chase began, Rajsthan SC lost timely wickets as half the side was down for 60 by the 12th over but with just 29 runs more to get, the game was still tilted towards them. Soon the Pandurangwadi were about to turn the game upside down. Subodh Chhabria and Pratik Mayekar were brought into the attack later in the game. Just when things were looking good for Rajasthan, Chhabria and Mayekar started taking wickets one by one in the second half of the run chase. Ultimately, Rajasthan SC lost their spare 5 wickets for just 15 runs as they were bowled out for 75 in the 17th over.
The Pandurangwadi bowlers managed to keep things tight throughout despite the batters scoring at a decent rate. Pratik Mayekar’s 2 overs created carnage as he picked up 3 wickets and gave away just 3 runs at a crucial stage but the pick of the bowlers was the leggie Subodh Chhabria who claimed 4 wickets in 3 overs conceding just 5 runs. Apart from them, Jitesh Tank, Atul Chavan and Nayan Jadhav bowled tight spells to contain the batsmen.
Ultimately, Pandurangwadi won a low scoring thriller by just 13 runs.
Mumbai, February 10: Mumbai Blasters cruised to a fluent 6-wicket win against Mumbai Unicorns in a third round match of the Mumbai Cricket Association organized President Cup women’s T20 cricket tournament, played at the Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate.
Deciding to bat first Mumbai Unicorns batswomen failed to get going and were dismissed for just 89 runs in 19.3 overs. Disciplined bowling performance from Mumbai Blasters off-spinners Janhvi Kate who claimed 3 wickets for 9 runs and Himja Patil who took 2 wickets for 13 runs restricted the opposition to a low total.
Later, steady batting from Tanisha Gaikwad 28 runs and Hurley Gala 20 runs ensured Mumbai Blasters surpassed the winning target reaching a total of 93 for 4 wickets in 17.2 overs.
In the second match, Mumbai Thunders clinched their third consecutive win defeating Mumbai Warriors by 20 runs. A solid batting effort from Simran Shaikh who top-scored with 74 runs propelled Mumbai Thunders to a fighting total of 141 for 5 wickets from their 20 overs. Simran’s 54-ball innings was studded with 12 hits to the boundary ropes and a solitary six. Humaria Kazi added 25 runs to the scoreboard. Kshama Patekar 2 for 23 and Jagravi Pawar 2 for 30 were the two impressive Mumbai Warriors bowlers.
In response, Mumbai Warriors managed to reach 121 for 8 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Sharvi Save 26 runs, Saloni Kushte 24 runs and Mansi Patil 20 runs tried to keep Warriors in the chase, but they fell short of the target. Niyati Jagtap claimed 3 wickets for 19 runs which helped secure their 20 runs victory.
Brief scores: Mumbai Unicorns 89 all out, 19.3 overs (Janhvi Kate 3/9, Himja Patil 2/13) lost to Mumbai Blasters 93 for 4 wickets, 17.2 overs (Tanisha Gaikwad28, Hurley Gala 20; Samruddi Gaikwad 2/12). Result: Mumbai Blasters won by 6 wickets.
Mumbai Thunders 141 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Simran Shaikh 74 (54-balls, 12x4s, 1x6s), Humaria Kazi 25; Kshama Patekar 2/23, Jagravi Pawar 2/30) beat Mumbai Warriors 121 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Sharvi Save 26, Saloni Kushte 24, Mansi Patil 20; Niyati Jagtap 3/19). Result: Mumbai Thunders won by 20 runs.
Mumbai: Parsee Gymkhana sailed into the semi-finals defeating hosts Bombay Gymkhana by seven wickets in first round match of the Bombay Gymkhana Ltd. organized Nirlon-R.F.S.-Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament 2022-2023 and played at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, late Thursday night.
Former champions Parsee Gymkhana electing to field first, bowled well to restrict Bombay Gymkhana to a reasonable total of 131 all out in 20 overs. The Bombay Gymkhana innings was boosted, courtesy the composed half century effort from Pranav Kela who scored a 43-ball 52 runs with five boundaries. Ashay Dubey was the next best batsman who made a contribution of 21 runs. Parsee Gymkhana’s Sagar Udesh 3 for 19, Shams Mulani 2 for 23 were the main bowlers who claimed most of the wickets.
Chasing a modest target for victory, Parsee Gymkhana lost the top three batsmen before cruising past the finish line making 134 for the loss of 3 wickets in 16.5 overs. Parsee Gymkhana opening bat Kevin D’Almeida scored 33 runs, Aditya Tare chipped in with 24 runs and Sachin Yadav remained unbeaten on 33 runs to steer the team to the 7-wicket victory and a place in the semi-finals.
In the penultimate round, Parsee Gymkhana will meet the winners of the match to be played between last year’s runners-up MIG Colts and Islam Gymkhana.
Brief scores: Bombay Gymkhana 131 all out, 20 overs (Pranav Kela 52 (43-balls, 5x4s), Ashay Dubey 21; Sagar Udesh 3/19, Shams Mulani 2/23, Atif Atarwala 2/26) lost to Parsee Gymkhana 134 for 3 wickets, 16.5 overs (Kevin D’Almeida 33, Sachin Yadav 33*, Aditya Tare 24). Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by 7 wickets.
Mumbai: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana were a disciplined lot and kept their cool as they picked up crucial wickets at opportune moments which helped to snatch a tight 18-run victory against a fighting Mumbai Police Gymkhana in a thrilling first round match of the Bombay Gymkhana Ltd. organized Nirlon-R.F.S.-Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament 2022-2023 and played at the Bombay Gymkhana ground.
Sent in to bat, Hindu Gymkhana posted a substantial total of 211 runs for 6 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Left-handed middle order bat Vinayak Bhoir propped the inning with a cracking 37-ball unbeaten 62 runs which included eight boundaries and one solid six. Bhoir was ably supported by Yogesh Dongare 34 runs (18balls, 1x4s, 3x6s) to swell the total. Sangram Bhalekar (3 for 28) and Ravindra Solanki (2 for 26) were the successful Mumbai Police bowlers.
Chasing a mammoth target to win, Mumbai Police put up a good fight but fell short as they could only manage to score 193 for 8 wickets from 20 overs.
Mumbai Police started in whirlwind fashion with opening bat Eknath Kerkar smashing the first balls to the ropes, but when he slashed at the next delivery from medium pacer Aishwarya Surve he was out to a spectacular catch by a diving Vishwajit Jagdale in the gully. Hindu Gymkhana claimed two more wickets to leave Mumbai Police tottering at 31 for 3 inside the third over.
Thereafter, Sagar Mishra 71 runs (46-balls, 6x4s, 3x6s), Swapnil Kulaye 56 runs (39-balls, 8x4s) were rock solid and put the innings back on track and were associated in a 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket, and which raised their hopes of overhauling the winning target. Hindu Gymkhana bowlers stayed focused and were rewarded with wickets at regular intervals which restricted their rivals and to clinch a worthy victory. Junaid Khan (3 for 29) and Rahul Sawant (3 for 33) were responsible for getting the Mumbai Police wickets.
Brief scores: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana 211 for 6 wickets, 20 overs (Vinayak Bhoir 62* (37-balls, 8x4s, 1x6s), Yogesh Dongare 34 (18balls, 1x4s, 3x6s); Sangram Bhalekar 3/28, Ravindra Solanki 2/26) beat Mumbai Police Gymkhana 193 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Sagar Mishra 71 (46balls, 6x4s, 3x6s), Swapnil Kulaye 56 (39balls, 8x4s); Rahul Sawant 3/33, Junaid Khan 3/29). Result: Hindu Gymkhana won by 18 runs.
Mumbai, February 9: An impressive all-round performance from Vrushali Bhagat was the highlight of Mumbai Thunders facile 45-run victory over Mumbai Blasters in a second round match of the Mumbai Cricket Association organized President Cup women’s T20 cricket tournament, played at the Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate.
Batting lower down the order Vrushali played a responsible knock scoring 44 runs from 30 balls which contained 5 superb hits to the boundary ropes. Besides Vrsuhali some of the other batswomen failed to convert the starts into big scores and their innings closed at 114 for 6 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Blasters blowers Janhhvi Kate (2 for 16) and Sayali Satghare (2 for 23) got the wickets.
In reply, Mumbai Blasters batters were unable to stay focused and lost wickets at regular intervals and were dismissed for a measly 69 runs in 18.3 overs. Opener Riya Chaudhari showed some solidity with the bat and was the top-scorer with 29 runs. The remaining batswomen were unable to negotiate the rival bowlers and gave away their wickets very cheaply. The pick of the Thunders bowling was Humaira Kazi (3 for 4), Niyati Jagtap (3 for 18) and Vrushali Bhagat (2 for 6) which helped seal their big win and second in the tournament.
In another match, Mumbai Warriors charged to a 9-wicket win against Mumbai Unicorns.
Batting first, Mumbai Unicorns were bundled out for a meager 67 runs in 18.1 overs. Later, Mumbai Warriors easily reached the winning target making 71 runs for the loss of one wicket in 10.3 overs. Sanika Chalke scored an unbeaten 38 runs.
Brief scores: Mumbai Thunders 114 for 6 wickets, 20 overs (Vrushali Bhagat 44; Janhhvi Kate 2/16, Sayali Satghare 2/23) beat Mumbai Blasters 69 all out, 18.3 overs (Riya Chaudhari 29; Humaira Kazi 3/4, Niyati Jagtap 3/18, Vrushali Bhagat 2/6). Result: Mumbai Thunders won by 45 runs.
Mumbai Unicorns 67 all out, 18.1 overs lost to Mumbai Warriors 71 for 1 wicket, 10.3 overs (Sanika Chalke 38*). Result: Mumbai Warriors won by 9 wickets.
Mumbai: Solid unbeaten batting performances from Anand Bais 75 not out and Akash Anand 49 not out powered defending champions Cricket Club of India (CCI) to a comfortable 9-wicket win against Nirlon SC (Sponsors XI) in a first round match on the opening day of the Bombay Gymkhana Ltd. organized Nirlon-R.F.S. Talyarkhan Memorial Invitation Cricket Tournament 2022-2023.
CCI electing to field first dismissed Nirlon for 138 in 19.4 overs. The steady batting from Sourabh Singh 44 runs and Dev Patel 39 runs lifted the Nirlon innings. CCI bowlers Prathamesh Dake (3/21), Parikshit Valsangkar (2/18) and Badre Alam (2/23) were responsible for taking the wickets.
In response, CCI suffered an early setback when opener Ayush Zimre was dismissed caught behind off Nipun Panchal in the second over and with just 14 runs on the board. However, thereafter, the two CCI batters got down to business and played some powerful shots all over the park and with an unbroken 125 run partnership for the second wicket, quickly ensured their team crossed the finish line making 139 for the loss of one wickets in just 11 overs.
Bais was aggressive throughout and his hurricane knock came from just 32 balls with an equal number of six hits to the ropes and over the ropes. Anand was solid during his 31-ball knock which included seven boundaries and one six.
Brief scores: Nirlon SC 138 all out, 19.4 overs (Sourabh Singh 44 (28 balls, 5x4s,1x6s), Dev Patel 39 (34 balls, 4x4s); Prathamesh Dake 3/21, Parikshit Valsangkar 2/18, Badre Alam 2/23) lost to CCI 139 for 1 wicket, 11 overs (Anand Bais 75* (32balls, 6x4s,6x6s); Akash Anand 49 (31balls, 7x4s,1×6). Result: CCI won by 9 wickets.