Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana Edges Matunga Gymkhana by 1 Run in a Thrilling MCA President Cup Final

Mumbai, December 10 – Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) won a thrilling 1-run victory over Matunga Gymkhana in the MCA President Cup ‘C & D’ Division final, played at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Despite a tough pitch and determined Matunga team, GJG held their nerve to emerge as champions in a dramatic finish.

Sent in to bat first, Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) a batters found it difficult to score quickly on the slow pitch, managing to post a modest total of 132 for 5 in their 20 overs. Left-handed batter Vedansh Patel top-scored with an unbeaten 33 runs, while Pratik Mhatre contributed 36 runs, and Jay Sangani added an unbeaten 24 runs. Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana (GJG) struggled against Matunga Gymkhana bowlers, with left-arm spinner Yogesh Dicholkar (2 for 14) and off-spinner Kunal Gawand (2 for 22) doing the damage for Matunga.

Matunga Gymkhana, the defending champions, began their chase confidently with openers Ihsaan Amin (24) and Utkarsh Raut (31) putting on 38 runs for the first wicket. Raut and Ronak Shinde (30) followed with a 37-run partnership, but Jolly Gymkhana (GJG)’s bowlers struck at crucial moments, limiting Matunga’s progress.

With 16 runs needed from the final over, Matunga’s hopes rested on Kunal Gawand, who was facing Anzar Mirza. Mirza bowled superbly under pressure, and with 8 runs needed from the last ball, Kunal Gawand hit a six to bring the equation down to a single run. However, it was too late as GJG won the match by just 1 run, securing a dramatic victory.

Despite challenging conditions and a strong performance from Matunga Gymkhana, Jolly Gymkhana (GJG)  solid team effort clinched the title in this thrilling final.

Brief Scores (Finals):
C & D Division:
Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana – 132/5 in 20 overs (Pratik Mhatre 36, Vedansh Patel 33*, Jay Sangani 24*; Yogesh Dicholkar 2/14, Kunal Gawand 2/22)
Matunga Gymkhana – 131/6 in 20 overs (Utkarsh Raut 31, Ronak Shinde 30, Ihsaan Amin 24; Vedansh Patel 2/24)
Result: Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana won by 1 run.

This exciting final will be remembered for its tense finish, as Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana managed to dethrone the defending champions in spectacular fashion.