Eknath Shinde CC I Cruise While Boys CC Edge Thriller in the quarter finals of TPL 2026

Knockout cricket brought a shift in intensity as the Thane Premier League 2026 moved into its quarter-final stage on May 5 at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium. With a place in the semi-finals on the line, both matches delivered high-quality performances and moments that defined the pressure of knockout cricket.

Eknath Shinde CC I storm into semis with dominant chase

The first quarter-final saw Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I take on Thane Warriors Cricket Academy in what began as a competitive contest but quickly turned into a one-sided chase.

Batting first, Thane Warriors Cricket Academy posted a solid 170/6. The innings was built around two key contributions Rudra Dhanday’s 72 off 39 balls and Ayush Budana’s 64 off 41 balls, giving their side a fighting total. With the ball, Shashikant Kadam (3 wickets) and Vivek Shelar (2 wickets) kept things under control for Eknath Shinde CC I.

But the chase completely changed the narrative

Eknath Shinde CC I came out with intent and never looked under pressure. Hardik Tamore produced a sensational unbeaten 100 off just 45 balls, while Akhil Herwadkar supported brilliantly with 66 off 38 balls. The duo ensured the target was chased down inside just 14 overs, sealing a massive 9-wicket win and underlining their dominance.

Hardik Tamore’s match-winning century earned him the Man of the Match award.

Boys CC edge thriller to knock out Eknath Shinde CC II

The second quarter-final had a completely different story tight, tense, and decided by the finest of margins.

Batting first, Boys Cricket Club put up an imposing 236/6. The innings was powered by Anish Chaudhary’s explosive 97 off 40 balls and Srujan Athawale’s well-constructed 82 off 52 balls, setting up a challenging total. For Eknath Shinde CC II, Amit Pandey stood out with an impressive 4-wicket haul.

In reply, Eknath Shinde CC II fought till the very end. Dhrumil Matkar (65 off 38) and Suved Parkar (55 off 28) kept the chase alive and brought the game deep into the final stages.

However, Boys Cricket Club held their nerve under pressure. Yash Singh picked up 3 crucial wickets, while Saurabh Singh added 2, helping restrict the opposition just short of the target. In the end, Boys Cricket Club secured a thrilling 4-run victory to book their place in the semi-finals.

For his impactful knock at the top, Anish Chaudhary was named Man of the Match.

Brief Scores

Quarter Final 1:
Thane Warriors Cricket Academy – 170/6 (20 overs)
Eknath Shinde Cricket Club I – 171/1 (14 overs)
Eknath Shinde CC I won by 9 wickets
Man of the Match: Hardik Tamore (100 off 45)

Quarter Final 2:
Boys Cricket Club – 236/6 (20 overs)
Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II – 232/??
Boys Cricket Club won by 4 runs
Man of the Match: Anish Chaudhary (97 off 40)

With two contrasting games one dominated by a fearless chase and the other decided in the final moments the quarter-finals have set up the Thane Premier League 2026 for an exciting run into the semi-finals.