Boys Cricket Club and Eknath Shinde CC March Into TPL 2026 Final

The Thane Premier League 2026 has officially found its finalists after an intense semi-final day at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium. Boys Cricket Club and Eknath Shinde Cricket Club held their nerve in contrasting contests to book their spots in the grand finale.

Boys Cricket Club chase confidently to enter the finals

The first semi-final between Boys Cricket Club and FTL XI turned into an entertaining contest filled with aggressive batting and a composed chase under pressure.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, FTL XI posted a competitive total of 187/7. The innings saw useful contributions from Anil Ronanki, who scored 40 runs, while Vinay Kumwar remained unbeaten on 41, helping the team finish strongly. For Boys Cricket Club, Sahil Phegade and Shreyash Gurav picked up 2 wickets each, ensuring the total stayed within reach.

Chasing 188 in a knockout match is never easy, but Boys Cricket Club approached the innings with confidence and positive intent. The standout performance came from Jayy Jain, who played a match-winning knock of 71 runs off 40 balls, smashing 4 fours and 5 sixes to take control of the chase.

The innings ensured Boys Cricket Club crossed the target in just 17.3 overs, sealing a convincing 5-wicket victory and becoming the first team to enter the TPL 2026 final.

For his impactful innings under pressure, Jayy Jain was named Man of the Match.

Eknath Shinde CC dominate second semi-final

The second semi-final between Eknath Shinde Cricket Club and Union Cricket Academy turned out to be a one-sided affair dominated by Eknath Shinde CC’s bowling attack.

After winning the toss and opting to field, Eknath Shinde CC completely controlled the match from the very beginning. Union Cricket Academy struggled to build partnerships and were eventually bowled out for just 77 runs.

The bowling attack was led brilliantly by Shashikant Kadam, who picked up 3 wickets, while Vivek Shelar and Sagar Mishra claimed 2 wickets each, ensuring constant pressure throughout the innings.

Chasing a small target, Eknath Shinde Cricket Club completed the chase comfortably and secured their place in the finals without much trouble.

For his outstanding bowling spell in the high-pressure semi-final, Shashikant Kadam was awarded the Man of the Match.

Brief Scores

Semi Final 1:
FTL XI – 187/7 (20 overs)
Boys Cricket Club – 188/5 (17.3 overs)
Boys Cricket Club won by 5 wickets
Man of the Match: Jayy Jain (71 off 40)

Semi Final 2:
Union Cricket Academy – 77 all out
Eknath Shinde Cricket Club – 78/??
Eknath Shinde Cricket Club won by wickets
Man of the Match: Shashikant Kadam (3 wickets)

With the semi-finals now complete, the stage is set for a high-voltage final between Boys Cricket Club and Eknath Shinde Cricket Club. One team powered their way through with fearless chasing, while the other arrived through disciplined dominance setting up a fitting finish to the Thane Premier League 2026.