Suraj Sharma’s scintillating knock of 82 (51 balls, 4×11, 6×2) and Jayesh Whagmare’s quick fire unbeaten 37* (15 balls, 4×4, 6×2) enabled ICC overhaul a target of 177 in just 17 overs to defeat Dinsodhi Sports Club in DSC Challenge Cup.
Dinsodhi Club scored 174/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Manish Pandey top scored with 62 (57 balls, 4×4, 6×1). He was well supported by Shutanshu (51 runs, 39 balls, 4×6, 6×1).
Suraj Sharma for his excellent knock was adjudged man of the match.
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Riding on a superlative show from the bowlers and some sensible batting, Kotak defeated Airtel One by 8 wickets with more than 3 overs to spare to enter the final of Milan Corporate League, Champions Division. It was an important match for both teams as it would have brought them within the winning distance to the trophy. But as is the rule, only one will advance and it was Kotak’s day in the field.
Put in to bat first after losing the toss, Airtel were off to a nightmarish start. They lost Jitesh in the second over of the innings. As it turned out, it was not only a nightmarish start but a day to forget for Airtel as none of their batsmen could really stand up to Kotak bowlers as the innings crumbled to 82 all out in just the 15th over. Only Kalpesh (13), Mayank (21) and Prakash (16*) could enter doublt digits as the rest of the batting collapsed. Kotak’s bowlers had a great day. Meer captured 4 wickets and gave away only 10 runs while Tushar scalped 3. Bhavesh and Sagar managed 2 and 1 wicket respectively.
The writing was on the wall after the first innings itself but 83 still had to be chased. After losing Premal cheaply, Ritin and Ajit played sensibly and showed no urgency to overhaul the score. Ritin got out on a personal score of 17. Ranjit joined Ajit in the middle and with no further hiccups, they chased down the total in the 17th over. Airtel’s bowlers bowled well but there wasn’t much hope with such a low total to defend. Ravi and Prakash managed a wicket each.
Meer Ibrahm, for his devastating spell of 4-1-10-4 was adjudged man of the match.
Airtel’s Kalpesh Mehta says, “We tried to be too aggressive and played too many shots and lost early wickets. Therefore we were not able to build the momentum. We bowled well to get Kotak to play till the 17th over but the score was too less to pose a challenge to Kotak batsmen.”
Brief Scores:
Airtel One: 82 All out in 14.5 overs (Mayank 21, Prakash 16, Meer 4/10, Tushar 3/19)
Kotak: 85/2 in 16.2 overs (Ajit 32*, Ranjit 31*, Ravi 1/15, Prakash 1/23)
Match Report by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph
Today’s matches of Milan Corporate Tournament, Mumbai are as follows:
Milan Mega Corporate League 2015 Red Ball T20 Plate Group Final: CIPLA vs RMPL
Milan Corporate League 2015 Red Ball T20 Champions Division Semi-final: Kotak vs Airtel
Milan Memorial Tournament 2015 40 Over Semi-final: Piramal vs Abbott @Azad Cross Maidan
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Venue: M.B Union (Cross) Mumbai | Match Scorecard | Tournament Details
Riding on Pradeep’s all round show and support from Vikas, Sagar and Ashwith, Societe Generale entered the semi-final of Dreamz Champions Trophy Regular Plate A by defeating HDFC Ergo by 64 runs. It was a low scoring encounter but Generale made it one sided by some splendid bowling performance and defended their score in style.
Societe Generale won the toss and decided to bat first in the knockout game. Both openers gave away their wickets to Suyog early in the innings. But middle order batsmen Pradeep (33 runs, 32 balls), Vikas (49 runs, 50 balls) and Sagar (27 runs, 15 balls) got their team back in the game and put a respectable total of 134 on the board. Suyog was the most successful bowler capturing 4 wickets when no other bowler could manage more than a wicket.
HDFC went in to bat with a relatively easy target but they were in for a surprise themselves. This can be highlighted by the fact that highest score of the innings was 17 by opener Lawrence. HDFC succumbed to the pressure created by Ashwith and Pradeep and were shot out for paltry 70 runs, thereby losing the match and semi-final spot by 64 runs. Pradeep captured 5 while ashwith scalped 3 wickets.
Pradeep was adjudged man of the match for his contribution with both bat and ball.
Brief Scores:
Societe Generale: 134/8 in 20 overs (Vikas 49, Pradeep 33, Suyog 4/16)
HDFC Ergo: 70 All out in 14 overs (Lawrence 17, Pradeep 5/16, Ashwith 3/19)
Match Report by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor@Cricketgraph
Block your calendars. 6 PM, May 18th, Monday. After the two absolute thrillers witnessed in the semi-finals, Mumbai gets ready for the ultimate battle. A battle for pride and prestige at the highest stage. Where all energies will be directed towards one goal- The coveted Mitsui Shoji Cup, the 5th edition. The final, which will be played at Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Marine Lines witnesses two contrasting teams in the tournament who will fight for the trophy.
A tournament organized by Mumbai Cricket Club that consisted of 22 matches played between 5 teams, provided the stage to more than 150 players. There were one sided matches, close finishes, individual performances and great spells but in the end it was the game of cricket that brought everyone closer and the tournament was enjoyed and appreciated by one and all.
We analyse the journey of both teams to the finals and see how they meet up:
Road to the final
City Riders who defeated their opponents both times they met in league stage will be high on confidence, especially after the thrilling semi-final win. A win which they snatched from the defeat of jaws. Overall, they had a great run, winning 5 out of 7 league encounters, all by good margins. They were challenged in the semi-finals, but a couple of brilliant performances steered them through to the finals.
Ghatkopar Jets on the other hand, were the dark horses. They won only 3 out of their 8 league encounters but peaked when it mattered the most i.e. in the semi-final and therefore find themselves in the title race. Only thing against them is the two losses they had to incur to their final opponents in the league stage. Final is a different game all together, but City Riders have a huge psychological advantage.
Best Performers
For City Riders, Akash Parkar is the top scorer with 209 runs in 5 innings. Santosh Shinde who got back into form in the semi-final with a match winning 68* stands second at 151 runs. He also tops the bowling charts for his team with 10 wickets in 5 matches. Vinayak Bhoir has taken the most number of catches for his team i.e. 3.
They also hold the record for crossing the 200 mark thrice in the tournament and hold 3 of the 4 highest team totals in the tournament. Their highest score of 218/7 came against Ghatkopar Jets which shows their dominance over their final opponents.
For Ghatkopar Jets, Vinayak Samant is the highest run getter for his team with 183 runs in 8 innings. Akshay Darekar tops the overall bowling chart with 13 wickets in just 5 matches. Vinayak Samant again finds his name, this time in the fielding chart with 5 catches, the most for his team.
Our View
Ghatkopar Jets gathered themselves just in time and some stellar performances towards the end enabled them to enter the finals. But the fact that City Riders defeated them comfortably in league stage twice tilts the balance largely in favour of Riders. City Riders should prevent themselves from being over confident while Ghatkopar Jets can hope of a magical turnaround and upset the favourites to win the title.
Article By:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph
We are living in a world where technology plays the most important role in our lives. From communication, travelling to work- it is omnipresent. It is then safe to assume that there cannot be possible a vertical in our lives that is/will not be affected by it. In most cases the effect is positive with respect to ease of work, speed and efficiency.
Sports is one area which provides leisure, recreation, entertainment and is a profession to many. With the commercialization of cricket and various other sports across the country, the number of students have increased manifold leading to mushrooming of academies and learning centres. With this increase, it automatically becomes necessary to include the use of technology so that upcoming sportspersons can access themselves at an early stage and therefore rectify the technical mistakes.
The question arises here is “what type of technology is required? Is it available? If yes then is it accessible? Even if it is accessible, can it be afforded by all concerned?”
The answer to all the above questions is provided by www.r2s.in . A pioneer in the concept of video analysis technology in India that not only is accessible but affordable too. Run by people who have been professional cricketers themselves, the vision is to provide a next level of technology analysis across various sports around the country at an affordable price.
Current Scenario
Video analysis which plays an important role in training and learning of sports persons in countries such as South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand etc. is not readily available in India. Even if it is, that is accessible only to the elite clubs.
It is out of reach for a normal individual. r2s provides a retail version of the technology that caters to individuals and analyse their techniques with the help of experts and help in their development.
Process
It is as simple as recording a video from your mobile, uploading it online and getting the analysis done. RECORD > UPLOAD > ASSESS. A proper analysis includes comparing the actual technique with the player’s with the help of graphical tools and experts who will provide conclusions based on the analysis done. Both positive and negative points are highlighted and a technical feedback is given.
For those who do not have access to technology, handsets etc. r2s provides an onsite facility at the training academies and record the video(s). The same level of analysis is provided as in the case of online.
What about coaches and training academies
Make no mistake, this video analysis technique is aimed at helping the coaches to further fine tune their student’s game and not replacing the coach himself. The sole objective is to provide the student with a world class facility that helps him in competing with the best. It is the coach who will be in the best position to explain the analysis to his student which will help him go the distance.
Reach
Having bagged handful of assignments at Mumbai, Rajasthan, Indore, Pune, West Bengal and Bihar; the process of expansion is moving rapidly. It is only in the benefit of the students that this technology reaches to the masses and becomes an important tool in sports training across the country in the years to come.
With BCCI level 1 coaches, state level coaches as experts and most importantly the cost that is way below normal, r2s video analysis is bound to become the future in the Sports training.
Article by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph
Venue: Police Gymkhana
It was undoubtedly a match of individual brilliance. . A typical semi-final thriller with momentum shifting from one side to the other. High Scoring encounter. A swashbuckling century. Last over finish. A player batting first scores a power packed century and still ends on the losing side. It is hard to recall how many of such brilliant centuries have ended up on the losing side. But that is the beauty of the game. He was out done by 2 individual performances by the chasing side that helped them not only defeat their opponents but also reach the final and have a real shot at the trophy.
We are talking about the 2nd semi-final of Mitsui Shoji Cup played between City Riders and Bandra Heroes. City Riders won the toss and elected to field first. The pitch was tailor made for batting and ground was small, but they backed themselves to chase in what was going to be a high scoring encounter.
But they would not have expected to be done in by one player i.e. Bandra opener Swapnil Salvi, who stole the limelight by smashing a brilliant 124 from just 52 balls (9 fours, 12 sixes). He spared no City rider bowler and was dominant in all the partnerships till the time he was on the crease. It was due to his knock that Bandra Heroes crossed the 100 mark in 7th over itself. He lost his opening partner Omkar after adding 105 runs with him. Other batsmen just played around him as he did the bulk of scoring.
At the half way mark, Bandra were scoring at 13 runs per over. But they could not capitalize in the slog overs as Swapnil got out and scoring rate dropped. Bandra Heroes eventually ended at 207 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
There is not much to write about Riders bowling. Bhavesh Patel was smashed for 27 runs in his only over. Opening bowlers Santosh and Vinayak managed a couple of wickets each but they were also expensive.
City Riders had to chase more than 10 runs per over from the word go and a place in finals was at stake. Bhavesh Patel’s nightmarish day continued as he was out after hitting a solitary six. Amit Dani removed the next two batsmen in quick succession and Bandra could see the final place. But what happened next was complete mayhem. Opener Kevin Almeda was not affected by the wickets falling at the other end and continued hammering the bowlers and kept the required run rate under check.
He was unfortunately run out with almost half the runs still remaining to be chased. His other partner Sameer Patil also got out in the same fashion and Riders were in deep trouble with required rate mounting and wickets falling. In walked Santosh Shinde and with his absolute power hitting, completely changed the complexion of the game. He added 42 runs with Vinayak to control the innings and then stayed till the end to take his team over the line and into the finals. He remained unbeaten on 68 (28 balls, 8×4, 4×6). Amit Dani was the pick of the bowlers capturing 3 wickets in his quota of 4 overs.
With this win, City Riders have reached the final of Mitsui Shoji Cup and will lock horns with Ghatkopar Jets. Santosh Shinde, for his exceptional match winning performance was adjudged man of the match.
Here’s what Santosh has to say: “When you chase a big target, scoring in first 6 overs of power play scoring is important and Almeda did just that and maintained good scoring rate. When I came it was easy as required rate was in control. Wicket was also good and it was difficult for bowlers to restrict the batsmen. Swapnil batted really well. For the final, few strong players will return for us and our combination will be better.”
Brief Scores:
Bandra Heroes: 207/6 in 20 overs (Swapnil 124, Amit Dani 29, Vinayak 2/38, Santosh 2/41)
City Riders: 212/8 in 19.4 overs (Santosh 68*, Kevin 66, Amit Dani 3/44)
Match Report by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph
Venue: Police Gymkhana
A superb 88* from Sarvesh Damle followed by an exceptional bowling performance by Akshay Darekar powered Ghatkopar Jets into the Grand Finale of Mitsui Shoji Cup, defeating Shivai Park Warriors by 7 runs in the semi-final. Akshay has been former India A and Maharashtra Ranji player and stamped his class when his team needed him the most. In a tournament where top Mumbai players play with ex-Ranji players, both teams had everything to play for in this all important semi-final.
Shivaji Park Warriors won the toss and elected to field first. The decision proved to be correct till the 6th over was in progress as they were able to send back 3 of the top 4 Ghatkopar batsmen with only 44 on the board. But No. 3 Sarvesh Damle and No. 5 Yogesh Pawar not only steadied the ship for Ghatkopar but also maintained a good scoring rate, adding 81 runs in the process. Yogesh played his part with a 30 ball 37. Sarvesh continued his superlative form and smashed Shivaji Park bowlers to all corners of the ground. He remained not out on 88 (55 balls, 10 fours, 3 sixes) while Ghatkopar finished the innings on 161.
As many as 8 bowlers were used by Shivaji Park, but none apart from Yogesh Dicholkar was able to contain the batsmen. He returned with a couple of wickets to his name.
162 is a challenging score especially when the semi-final pressure is on. But Warriors were off to a flying start with Shashank going hammer and tongs after the bowlers, scoring 23 runs off just 11 balls. But he was out in the 4th over off the bowling of Akshay. Shashank’s dismissal triggered a collapse as Warriors kept losing wickets at regular intervals and there was not a single big partnership in the innings, highest being 37 for the 4th wicket between Pankaj and Bhavin. Bhavin was the top scorer with 47.
Ghatkopar bowlers, led by Akshay kept their cool and despite Warriors keeping up with the required rate, managed to pull it off eventually winning by 7 runs. Ashish More was the other destructor, capturing 4 wickets. Akshay for his superb bowling display was adjudged man of the match.
Brief Scores:
Ghatkopar Jets: 161/4 in 20 overs (Sarvesh 88*, Yogesh 37, Yogesh Dicholkar 2/14)
Shivaji Park Warriors: 154/9 in 20 overs (Bhavin 47, Shashank 23, Akshay 5/21, 4/25)
Match Report by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph
Venue: R.B.I
It seems as if T20 can be made more exciting by having low scoring ties. The way teams are making efforts to defend low totals is really good for cricket in the long term. Recently a team defended 123 by just 4 runs. Now GEP Solutions defended 126. What’s more! The margin of victory a whopping 31 runs! 27 more than the previous match. This was indeed one of the best low scoring lop sided victories one would ever witness, international matches included.
The story doesn’t end here. In fact, it turns spicier! CGI group had defeated GEP solutions twice in 2013 and 2014. Though they were only league games, a loss is a loss. So this was a sweet revenge for GEP Solutions against their old rivals. What’s more! This one sided win came in a knock out encounter making the revenge even sweeter as they sent CGI packing.
Tejal, Captain of GEP Solution says, “For me it was a sweet revenge because when I started playing with GEP, my first match was against CGI in 2014 and we ended up on the losing side. This year, finally we managed to pull out a win against them when it mattered the most i.e.in the knockout stage”
In the Pre quarter finals of Dreamz Champions Trophy Regular Plate B, GEP Solutions won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers provided a decent start to the innings, scoring 20 runs in first 4 overs. But GEP kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were also not able to increase the scoring rate throughout the innings. But valuable contributions from middle order batsmen including captain Tejal’s 20, Giri’s 16 helped GEP cross the run a ball mark and ended up with 126 runs on the board on the penultimate ball of the innings. Sanjeev was the chief tormentor with the ball scalping 4 wickets in his 4 overs.
127 was relatively easy target to chase. To add to that, CGI had their recent favourable record against GEP. But no one was aware of a thunderstorm that was awaiting by the name of Rohan Nayak. Rohan ran through the batting line up of CGI, capturing 6 wickets and giving away just 7 runs. Only Rohit (38 runs) and Vibodh (20 runs) could withstand him for some time, but writing was on the wall very clearly. Five of Rohan’s dismissals were either bowled or LBW, stating the class of bowling display by him.
Rohan’s heroics prevented a third consecutive defeat for GEP against CGI and knocked them out of the tournament. He was deservingly adjudged man of the match for his devastating spell.
Brief Scores:
GEP: 126 All out in 19.5 overs (Tejal 20, Kingsly 18, Sanjeev 4/35, Rohit 2/32)
CGI: 95 All out in 17.3 overs (Rohit 38, Vibodh 20, Rohan 6/07)
Match Report by:
Sumanyu Jain
Regional Manager & Editor @CricketGraph