Mumbai, March 8: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) provided plenty of cheer for women cricketers on the occasion of ‘Women’s Day’, as they launched the 1st MCA Women’s League 2022-2023. Chief Guest, Sulakshana Naik, a former Indian cricketer and now an active BCCI CAC member inaugurated the MCA Women’s League at the Karnatak Sporting Association ground, Cross Maidan on Wednesday morning.
Present at the opening function was MCA, Vice-President, Sanjay Naik, Secretary, Ajinkya Naik, Joint Secretary, Deepak Patil, Apex Council Members, MCA Women’s selectors and administrators.
Naik, who is also participating in this tournament guiding a young Bharat Cricket Club, was excited and pleased that women and young girls are getting a chance to play competitive cricket.
“I am honored to be invited as Chief Guest for the inauguration of the 1st MCA Women’s League. I would first like to thank MCA for starting this League and was overwhelmed with the response from the players and clubs. It’s amazing that 52 clubs, with almost 800 players, participating, shows that women’s cricket in Mumbai is growing,” the Indian stumper Naik said before declaring the tournament open.
“This MCA Women’s League is starting just four days after the WPL commenced and I believe that is a great opportunity for all the young Mumbai players. You have to work hard, be sincere and try your best and you will definitely succeed. We all have dreams to play for India, but to play for the country is like a high mountain to climb. If you have self belief, train and practice properly and stay focused. If you can follow this you will easily climb to the top,” was her advice to the players.
Meanwhile, MCA Secretary Naik was happy that the association is giving women cricketers a big boost. “The MCA always strives for the development and promotion of cricket in Mumbai. For men and boys there are opportunities to play as there are many domestic tournaments conducted either by our association or by institutions, gymkhanas and private clubs. But for the women there are not many tournaments. To strengthen the grassroots levels and women’s cricket, is the main reason why our MCA Apex Council decided to have a Cricket League for women. It must be noted that MCA is the first cricket association in the country to conduct a club-level Women Cricket League,” Naik mentioned.
“This tournament, which will be played on similar lines like the Dr. H.D. Kanga League for men, would give young girls an opportunity to showcase their skills and talent. The team of MCA women selectors would be watching the matches and the players’ performances would not go unnoticed. The women cricketers, especially the younger ones, should take advantage of this opportunity as it would give them the experience and confidence to play more competitively, Naik added.”
Mumbai, March 7: Teleperformance DIBS comfortably cleared the first round hurdle defeating Dharamji Morarji CC by 110 runs in the opening match of the RCF T20 cricket tournament for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup 2023, organized by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited under the auspices of the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) and played at the RCF Colony ground, Chembur on Monday.
Sent in to bat Teleperformance powered by the half century knocks from Rounaq Sharma 70 runs and Harsh Mogaveera 51 runs piled up a challenging total of 215 for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Facing a stiff target, Dharamji Morarji batter struggled against the disciplined opponents bowling and were dismissed for 105 all out in 15 overs.
Earlier, Chief Guest, former Indian woman cricketer, Sulakshana Naik along with Shriniwas C. Mudgrikar, CMD RCF and in presence of MCA Secretary, Ajinkya Naik, Joint Secretary, Deepak Patil, Apex Council member, Abhay Hadap and RCF Cricket Secretary, Sunil Kulkarni, inaugurated the tournament.
Opener Mogaveera provided Teleperformance with a solid start scoring runs rapidly and his innings came from just 22 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes. Later, middle-order bat Sharma was aggressive and cracked four hits to the ropes and five towering sixes during his 36-ball knock. Siddharth Vekariya further boosted the innings making a sedate 40 runs (28-balls, 2x4s) while Jagdish Jadhav (2 for 37) was the Dharamji Morarji’s best bowler.
Later, the Teleperformance bowlers were menacing from the start and picked wickets at regular intervals to send Dharamji Morarji crashing to defeat. Sudeep Phatak top-scored with 24 runs while Siddharth Kheni (3 for 16), Darshan Mangukiya (2 for 14), Akshay Darekar (2 for 19) and Aayush Raghuvanshi (2 for 30) were responsible to picking the wickets.
Brief scores: Teleperformance DIBS 215 for 6 wickets, 20 overs (Rounaq Sharma 70 (36-balls, 4×4,5x6s), Harsh Mogaveera 51 (22-balls, 7x4s, 2x6s), Siddharth Vekariya 40 (28-balls, 2x4s); Jagdish Jadhav 2 for 37) beat Dharamji Morarji CC 105 all out, 15 overs (Sudeep Phatak 24; Siddharth Kheni 3 for 16, Darshan Mangukiya 2 for 14, Akshay Darekar 2 for 19, Aayush Raghuvanshi 2 for 30). Result: Teleperformance DIBS won by 110 runs.
Mumbai, March 7: The Mumbai Cricket Association in its sustained endeavour to promote and encourage women cricketers will be organizing the 1st MCA Women’s League 2022-2023, which will commence on the occasion of ‘Women’s Day’, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. MCA is the first association in the country to conduct a cricket league for women cricketers at club level.
An overwhelming number of approximately 780 cricketers representing 52 teams will be participating in this inaugural edition of this tournament.
The 52 teams have been divided into 13 groups of 4 teams each and the initial rounds would be played on a league basis. A total of 26 matches would be played on every match day during the initial three rounds. The top teams from each group, and three of the best second placed teams, depending on points and net run-rate, would qualify for the pre-quarter-finals on 29th March.
The quarter-finals and semi-finals will be played on 5th April and the final is scheduled to be held on 12th April.
Former Indian women cricketer Sulakshana Naik has consented to be the Chief Guest and Indian cricketer Jemima Rodrigues will be Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony at the Karnatak Sporting Association ground, Cross Maidan on Wednesday morning at 8.30 am.
Mumbai, March 5: Sixteen leading teams will be participating in the annual RCF T20 cricket tournament for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup 2023, organized by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited under the auspices of the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) and to be played at the picturesque RCF Colony ground, Chembur from March 6 to 20, 2023.
This tournament organized for ‘B Division’ teams will be played as per the MCA rules and guidelines. The format of the tournament will be a direct knockout and all the matches will be played according to the model rules of MCA relating to the conduct of the Cricket Tournaments.
This is a knockout tournament and two matches will be played on all match days. The first game will commence at 9.00am followed by the second from 2.00pm. The two semi-finals contests will be played on March 16 and March 17, and the grand finale on Monday, March 20.
The champions will be presented with the prestigious Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup and a cash award of Rs 75,000, while the losing finalists will receive the runners-up trophy and a cash prize of Rs 50,000. In addition there would awards for the ‘Man of the Series’, Best Batsman, Best Bowler and Best Fielder. ‘Man of the Match’ prizes will be awarded at every match.
Former Indian women cricketer Sulakshana Naik, will be the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony function and inaugurate the tournament on Monday, March 6 at 9.00 am.
RCF had last conducted this tournament in 2019 and could not conduct the tournament in the last couple of years due to Covid-19 pandemic.
The participating teams are: Teleperformance D.I.B.S., Dharamji Morarji CC, Route Mobile Ltd., Mumbai Division Sports Association, Space Sports Club, Greater Mumbai Police SC ‘A’, Repro India Ltd., A.G (L&R) Club, Mumbai Port Trust, Western Railway SA, CGST & CE Mumbai Zone, Nirlon SC, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mafatlal CC, DTDC Express Ltd., and hosts RCF Sports Club.
Mumbai: HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) SC defeated CIPLA CC by 12 in the ‘Super’ over in a thrilling third round Group-B Elite Division match of the 11th Insurance Shield T20 Inter-Office Cricket Tournament, organised by Oriental Insurance Company under the aegis of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association), and played at the National CC ground, Cross Maidan on Tuesday.
CIPLA, deciding to bat first amassed a huge total of 208 runs for the loss of 6 wickets from their 20 overs. Chasing a challenging target HPCL who required 3 runs from the last ball of the innings for victory managed to get only 2 runs. Thus HPCL also finished their innings at 208 runs for 4 wickets from their stipulated 20 overs.
In the ‘Super’ over HPCL smashed 22 runs from the one over with Raj Waghela making 13 runs from 3 balls and Bhargav Patil scoring 9 runs from the 3 balls he faced. CIPLA were unable to chase the target and were restricted to just 10 runs from the 6 balls and lost the match.
In an exciting Group-C match, Mumbai Police Gymkhana clinched a tight 10-wicket win against E-Merck SC. Batting first E-Merck scored 110 runs in 19.5 overs and in response Mumbai Police held their nerves to reach 114 for 9 wickets and to win the match.
Brief scores: CIPLA CC 208 for 6 wickets, 20 overs (Visharad Pagare 55, Suchit Delve 37, Akshay Patil 30, Bipin Waghela 23; Akash Mishra 2 for 29, Bhargav Patil 2 for 33) VS HPCL 208 for 4 wickets, 20 overs (Anurag Singh 62*, Raj Waghela 52, Aniket Singh 36, Anurag Mishra 21). Result: Match tied. Super over: HPCL 22 for no loss beat CIPLA CC 10 for no loss.
Times of India 117 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Anirban Choudhary 36, Shekhar Kadam 25, Ankeet Gandhi 20; Himanshu Yadav 2 for 23, Santosh Bhatkar 2 for 24) lost to MTNL 118 for 5 wickets, 18.2 overs (Sanket S. 56, Santosh Bhatkar 22). Result: MTNL won by 5 wickets.
Bank of Maharashtra 131 for 4 wickets, 20 overs (Soham Mali 57, Shubham Mane 28, Rohan Tambe 27) lost to Chowgules CC 133 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Aadesh Karangutkar 49; Shubham Mane 4 for 31, Chandan Gaud 2 for 21). Result: Chowgules CC won by 2 wickets.
Merck SC 110 all out, 19.5 overs (Prajeet Gotsure 28, Abhishek Srivastava 23; Jash Lalan 2 for 17, Kailas Babare 2 for 19, Atul More 2 for 23) lost to Mumbai Police Gymkhana 114 for 9 wickets, 20 overs (Kailas Kolekar 30*; Shreyas Keskar 4 for 25, Rahul Sawant 3 for 12). Result: Mumbai Police Gymkhana won by 1 wicket.
Mumbai: Bank of Maharashtra stayed focused and managed to pull off a narrow 19-run victory against Bank of India in a second round Group-D Elite Division match of the 11th Insurance Shield T20 Inter-Office Cricket Tournament, organised by Oriental Insurance Company under the aegis of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association), and played at the Western Railway ground, Cross Maidan.
Deciding to bat after winning the toss, Bank of Maharashtra reached a substantial total of 169 for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Shubham Mane 47 runs, Rohan Tambe unbeaten 42 runs, Asutosh Mali 39 runs and Soham Mali’s useful 20 runs propped the Bank of Maharashtra innings while Vinit Sarang (3 for 39) was the most impressive Bank of India bowler.
Chasing a stiff target, Bank of India were unable to score runs at a rapid pace and finished short of the target scoring 150 for 5 wickets from 20 overs and ended up on the losing side. Kush Kariya 46 runs, Anuj Bhor unbeaten 43 runs and Vinit Sarang 34 runs tried to keep them in the race, but none of the others got going. Soham Mali (2 for 32) was the pick of the Bank of Maharashtra bowlers.
Later, in a Group-C match, E-Merck SC charged to a convincing 9-wicket win against Dreams Mills XI.
Brief scores: Bank of Maharashtra 169 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Shubham Mane 47, Rohan Tambe 42, Asutosh Mali 39, Soham Mali 20; Vinit Sarang 3 for 39) beat Bank of India 150 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Kush Kariya 46, Anuj Bhor 43, Vinit Sarang 34; Soham Mali 2 for 32). Result: Bank of Maharashtra won by 19 runs.
Dreams Mills XI 79 all out, 15.4 overs (Siddid Tiwari 31; Abhishek Shrivastav 2 for 7, Aniket Khadpe 2 for 10, Abhishek Kanojia 2 for 12, Shreyas Keskar 2 for 23) lost to E-Merck SC 83 for 1 wicket,8.3 overs (Harsh Rane 50*, Shubham Chug 22). Result: E-Merck SC won by 9 wickets.
In a recently conducted DDC League Match in Delhi, Samarth Seth hammered an emphatic 50 off just 26. His innings consisted of elegant stroke play at a strike rate of almost 200. His efforts helped the team to victory.
Samarth is currently preparing for his England stint with Moddershall & Oulton CC in Durham County.
Asitosh mali ( 111 ) & Shreyas Phatak( 73 ) are Star performers for Paramount cc who enter the finals of the Mumbai junior tournament..
Ashitosh Mali who took a hat trick a day before as a captain of Regent cc against Union cc kalyan in the president cup T20 match showed his batting skill by scoring
111 runs with the help of 11 fours & 3 sixes and his 175 runs partnership with left-handed batsman Shreyas Phatak 73 runs (8×4 1×6) were the highlights of Paramount cc’s narrow victory over Friends cc in the semifinals of Mumbai junior tournament played at sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana.
The match between Oriental CC vs Gaud Union SC produced an enthralling game of cricket as the former edged out by mere 2 runs. Oriental put on 287 onboard in the first innings. Devansh Kaj scored 64 off 58 up the order as Ayush Tripathi scored a half century of his own in the middle order. Omkar chipped in a handy 19-ball 32 to help his team reach a competitive total.
As the runchase began, Guad had a strong opening partnership pf 86 as Aayush Mangalampalli (40 off 57) and Rahul Kanangi (59 off 84) started things off. After their dismissals, 3 wickets fell in succession and soon they had half of their batsmen dismissed for 157 by the 30th over. Skipper Neel Kadam turned things around in a flash. He faced 56 balls and hammered 84 runs and quickly pulled the game on their side. Despite the heroics, Oriental CC held their nerve to secure a narrow victory by just 2 runs.
In the Vedh Cup 2023, PT Academy’s skipper Darsh Doshi slammed an emphatic century off just 74 deliveries. With a strike rate of 136, he smashes 14 boundaries in his brisk innings, helping his team reach a mammoth total of 266 in 30 overs. He received crucial support down the order from Maan Thadani (31 off 22) and Moksh Khanted (63 off 33).
To chase the mammoth total, Aniruddha CA were under enormous pressure. Vansh Mohite played a fighting knock of 52* alongwith Rudra Sitap (40 off 53) but their efforts were in vain as they were bowled out for just 186. After a dominating display with the bat, Moksh Khanted picked up 3 wickets again in the second innings.