Chandrakant Pandit XI took the first innings lead against Chandrakant Pandit XI in the U-25 Shalini Bhalekar Tournament. Batting first Pandit XI hammered a whopping 472 in 130 overs. All-rounder Jayesh Pokhare scored an emphatic 145 and was the highest contributor. His quick fire innings helped his team to such a massive total. Omkar Ghule missed out on a deserving century by mere 3 runs as opener Bhupen Lalwani contributed 70. Leg Spinner Shashwad Jagpat claimed 3 wickets in the first innings.
Jahangir Pithawala XI were bowled out for 294 in the 82nd over of their innings. Vedant Murkar scored 83 while ace batsmen Japjeet Randhawa high scored with an incredible 113. Left arm spinner Rajesh Sardar took 5 wickets.
Pandit XI declared the second innings at 129 losing 2 wickets. Lalwani scored 60 again in his second innings as Kaushal Valsangkar scored 55. The was drawn but Chandrakant Pandit took the 1st inning lead.
Toss: Chandrakant Pandit XI won the toss and elected to bat
Result: Match Drawn, Chandrakant Pandit XI took 1st Innings lead
Chandrakant Pandit XI
1st Innings- 472/10 in 130 overs
(Jayesh Pokhare 145, Omkar Ghule 97, Bhupen Lalwani 70,
Shashwat Jagtap 3/49)
2nd Innings- 129/2 (decl.) in 31.4 overs
(Bhupen Lalwani 60, Kaushal Valsangkar 55)
Jahangir Pithawala XI
1st Innings- 294/10 in 82.1 overs
(Japjeet Randhawa 113, Vedant Murkar 83, Rajesh Sardar 5/92,
Divyanshu Singh 3/59)
The Rising Star Sports Foundation Cricketgraph Academy in Bhayandar is the second academy to partner up with Cricketgraph under the Cricketgraph Academy Partnership Program. After the initial success of Winz Cricketgraph Academy, Rising Star Sports Foundation CA shook hands with the longest grassroot cricket serving media portal to widen its horizon for their players.
The Rising Star Sports Foundation Cricketgraph Academy is headed by Coach Nandu Jadhav who has acquired remarkable coaching skills from his experience of over a decade. Before preaching, Jadhav excelled as a cricketer in the competitive Mumbai circuit. He competed in A division tournaments in the City of Dreams and also led Sahara India and FedEx Cargo in the Airlines Tournament. With numerous years of experience as a player and coach, Nandu Jadhav is more than capable of guiding young minds to a successful career in cricket.
We believe in moderation, development is our priority, good community relations, and great. Cricketgraph has a supreme development program and plans. They offer opportunities to our players, expose the hidden talent and provide them with the required platform We are looking forward to grow with Cricketgraph.
Head Coach of Rising Star Sports Foundation Cricketgraph Academy, Nandu Jadhav
“One Team ,One Goal”
The Rising Star Sports Foundation Cricketgraph Academy in Bhayandar provides excellent facilities for their players. With almost 5 outdoor nets at their disposal, the academy gives every player an opportunity to train. The academy also has the leverage to train indoors during the monsoon season with an indoor nets facility. The indoor structure also allows players to practice after dark as it has flood lights. Apart from batting and bowling, the skill of fielding is also taken of, thanks to the availability of the outdoor ground.
Apart from Coach Nandu Jadhav, there will be 2 subordinates aiding him. With more than 50 students across all groups in the academy, ample games are organized for the players to showcase their skills. Since Rising Star Sports Foundation has collaborated with Cricketgraph, academy players will have an opportunity to compete in MCA affiliated tournaments and represent MCA clubs in top divisions.
Do you want to register your academy in the Cricketgraph Academy Partnership Program, fill out the form or call on +91 80970 98366: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrGu8aRG5T5R6cMOb1YShnG0X5LAr6OIBRbjmy_L0zAakI6w/viewform
Click on the Hyperlink to practice at the Rising Star Sports Foundation Cricketgraph Academy
Omtex ICWC took on Sikkim U25 in a couple of 50-over matches played on November 8 and 12 at Saphale in Mumbai. While Sikkim U 25 got the better of Omtex ICWC on November 8, Omtex ICWC redeemed themselves on November 12. One of the star performers in those two matches was Omtex ICWC’s, Nisarg Naik.
In the first match played on November 8, though Omtex ICWC ended on the losing side, Naik made valuable contributions with bat and ball. Out of the six wickets that Omtex ICWC picked, Naik accounted for four. The right-arm speedster opened the bowling and scalped 28/4 in nine overs, including one maiden. With the bat, he played a 19-ball cameo to score 27 not out. He hit three boundaries and cleared the rope once when batting at number eight. Despite his valiant effort with bat and ball, Omtex ICWC failed to cross the line.
In the next game that was played on November 12, Naik again made handsome contributions with bat and ball. This time, he muscled a delightful 58 off 39 against Sikkim U25. He smashed half a dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes in his unbeaten knock. Batting at number 10, he provided an impetus towards the fag end of the innings. With the ball, he opened the attack and claimed 19/1 in four overs, including one maiden.
Nisarg Naik has been one of the best all-rounders in Mumbai. He has been doing exceptionally well at the domestic level.
Albarkaat Malik School convincingly defeated IES New English School in the semi finals of the Harris Shield Tournament, played at Bombay Gymkhana. IES was asked to bat first after Albarkaat won the toss. This move proved to be crucial as Albarkaat were able to chase a competitive total later on.
IES scored a total of 268 in 84.3 overs. Harshvardhan Barmukh’s 59 off 83 and Agasthya Bangera’s 118 ball 65 were the crucial knocks played by the IEs batsmen to set a competitive total on board. 2 Down batsman Atharva contributed valuable 47 runs as well. Bowling IES out in the 85th over was possible due to an incredible spell of Vedant Bane who claimed 4 wickets in his mammoth 21 over stretch giving away only 64 runs in the process.
John Bright Club took on the Shivaji Park Youngsters on 4th December at Bombay High Court, Oval. After winning the toss, SPY asked John Bright CC to bat first and set a target. The innings belonged to Shubham Mestry who scored an incredible 95 off 120. He was well supported by Saqib Mulani who came down the order and contributed 44. John Bright CC scored a total of 255 in 45 overs. This competitive total was possible because of the fighting innings of Shubham.
The SPY set out to chase but had a dismal outing as they were bowled out for an embarrassing 129. Akshay Bhowad and Devam Shah chipped in a few contributions but ultimately, the John Bright CC bowlers prevailed.
The Winz Cricketgraph Academy in Borivali has officially partnered up with Cricketgraph and is now rebranded as the Winz Cricketgraph Academy. This team up is the first one under the Cricketgraph Academy Partnership Program which aids existing cricket academies reach new heights.
Winz Cricketgraph Academy is located in Borivali with Vikrant Gupta as the Head Coach. Coach Gupta is a highly qualified coach with numerous years of experience as a player and a coach. The MCA Level 0 and ICC Level 1 coach has had an exceptional cricketing career competing in the cutthroat Mumbai circuit. With age as well as experience on his side, he can provide the player with key insights and modern cricketing ways as the game has involved with time. Gupta has also worked with numerous international cricketers such as Joe Root and Jos Buttler. Be rest assured, with Coach Vikrant Gupta’s expertise, the player is bound to excel.
This is an exciting opportunity for emerging as well as established cricketers. Winz Cricketgraph Academy provides them a lovely platform who wish to make cricket as their livelihood. With Lovely facilities to practice, opportunities to compete in club cricket and media support from Cricketgraph, the player has better chances to excel .… What else is required !?
Vikrant Gupta
Head Coach: Winz Cricketgraph Academy
![]()
Outdoor Nets 
Indoor Nets
Post the merger, Winz Cricketgraph Academy has grown substantially. With Cricketgraph’s massive outreach on social media, WCGA has is well received as new players are admitted on almost a daily basis. Match highlights, performances and reels are also shared providing visibility for the players and the academy. With a monthly reach of 1.5 million on Instgram and over 1 million on Youtube, Cricketgraph aims to introduce new faces to the mass; The website getting over 200k hits as well.
Apart from the formidable media coverage, Cricketgraph intends to provide more matches for their academy to compete in, providing players opportunities. With a hold of few MCA Clubs in the circuit, cricketers from the WCGA have the chance to represent an MCA club in MCA affiliated or organized tournaments.
The Winz Cricketgraph Academy in Borivali is the first academy to team up with Cricketgraph in the program. With the aim to push and serve grassroot cricketers, Cricketgraph plans on teaming up with more academies to amplify opportunities for budding cricketers.
Enroll at the Winz Cricketgraph Academy: https://www.cricketgraph.com/academy/winz-cricketgraph-academy/
To register your academy in the Cricketgraph Academy Partnership Program, fill the form by clicking on the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrGu8aRG5T5R6cMOb1YShnG0X5LAr6OIBRbjmy_L0zAakI6w/viewform OR call +91 8097098366
Victory CC made little work of the Sponsors XI in the ongoing Police Shield as they were bowled out for mere 147 runs in the 49th over. Mayur Sanap scored a fighting 50 but it wasn’t enough to keep his team in the fight. Vijay Gohil bowled a magical spell of 5/52 securing an upper hand in the first innings. Shashank Attarde’s 4 wicket haul supported Gohil’s spell.
Victory CC’s Jay Bista came out swinging, scoring a 88 in quick time. In the 23rd over itself, Victory CC chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand.
Toss: Sponsors XI won the toss and elected to bat
Result: Victory Cricket Club won by 7 wkts
Sponsors XI- 147/10 in 48.4 overs
(Mayur Sanap 50, Swapnil Pradhan 30, Vijay Gohil 5/52, Shashank Attarde 4/39)
Victory Cricket Club- 149/3 in 22.4 overs
(Jay Bista 88, KaushiK Chikhalikar 48)
Mumbai Police Gymkhana were beaten by PJ Hindu Gymkhana in the ongoing Police Shield. After being asked to bat first, Mumbai Police managed a total of 298 in 70 overs losing 8 wickets in the process. Ruturaj Sane continued his blistering form this season scoring an unbeaten 112*. He was well supported by Nadeem Shaikh who contributed 62. Rahul Sawant was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets.
With a competitive total onboard, it was anyone’s game but PJ Hindu claimed it convincingly. Harsh Salunkhe and Viraj Jadhav’s contributed 38 each. After their dismissal, it was Sachin Wagh and Yogesh Dongre’s crucial partnership with sealed the game for PJ Hindu Gymkhana. Yogesh Dongre scored an unbeaten 60 as Sachin Wagh hammered an emphatic 114*. Eventually, PJ Hindu Gymkhana won the game with 6 wickets in hand and over 8 overs left.
Toss: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana won the toss and elected to field
Result: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana won by 6 wkts
Mumbai Police- 298/8 in 70 overs
(Ruturaj Sane 112*, Nadeem Shaikh 62, Yash Chavan 30, Rahul Sawant 3/81)
P.J. Hindu Gymkhana- 302/4 in 61.4 overs
(Sachin Wagh 114*, Yogesh Dongre 60*, Harsh Salunkhe 38, Viraj Jadhav 38)
A high scoring game between Bombay Gymkhana and CCI saw both teams score a combined total of almost 800 runs in the Police Shield. Bombay Gymkhana elected to bat first and scored a massive total of 382 in 70 overs losing 6 wickets. Hiken Shah was the major contributor as he scored an impressive 151 at the top of the order. Bhupen Lalwani continued his good form scoring 75. Parag Khanapurkar gave a finishing touch by scoring an unbeaten 58.
With a huge total on board, Bombay Gymkhana had the upper hand by the end of the first innings. India U-23 batter, Chinmay Sutar led the charge scoring a quick fire 108. Aakash Anand (73) and Arya Satpute were one of the major contributors in the CCI innings but it was all rounder Akash Parkar’s unbeaten 87, sealing the game for CCI with just 9 balls left. With bold batsmanship, CCI sealed the game with 3 wickets in hand.
Toss: Bombay Gymkhana won the toss and elected to bat
Result: Cricket Club of India won by 3 wkts
Bombay Gymkhana- 382/6 in 70 overs
(Hiken Shah 151, Bhupen Lalwani 75, Parag Khanapurkar 58*, Nikhil Patil 45)
Cricket Club of India- 383/7 in 68.3 overs
(Chinmay Sutar 108, Akash Parkar 87*, Aakash Anand 73, Arya Satupte 67)
Another dominant batting display by the MIG batsmen has established them as a force to reckon with. After winning the toss, Karnataka SC elected to bowl first, ultimately this move backfired as MIG scored a total of a whopping 458 in 70 overs losing just 5 wickets in the process. Varun Lavande hammered 132 as southpaw Sheesh Shetty scored 116. After two initial centuries, Vishant More (82) and Om Keshkamat (63) provided MIG with a powerful finishing touch, helping them reach the massive total.
In response, Karnataka SC put up little to no challenge against MIG. Karan Vashodia scored 75 but it wasn’t enough. Shivaji Yadav from MIG picked up 4/36 to seal the game in the 51st over as Karnataka SC were bowled out for 227.
Toss: Karnatak Sporting Association won the toss and elected to field
Result: M.I.G. Cricket Club won by 231 runs
M.I.G. Cricket Club- 458/5 in 70 overs
(Varun Lavande 132, Sheesh Shetty 116, Vishant More 82, Om Keshkamat 63)
Karnatak Sporting Association- 227/10 in 50.3 overs
(Karan Vashodia 75, Ankit Tiwari 43, Shivaji Yadav 4/36)