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GPCC’s Smin Kini smashes 106* to decimate Bhosle CA in U14 MD Memorial Cup

By Juili Ballal

Smin Kini muscled a power-packed century to steer GPCC to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Bhosle CA. GPCC and Bhosle CA locked horns against each other during the U14 MD Memorial Cup at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, on February 1.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Bhosle CA posted 182 in 40 overs. Devashish Ghodake (62) and Urvaksh Yadav (53 not out) starred with the bat for Bhosle CA with delightful half-centuries. On the other hand, GPCC’s Mohammed Ali Khan (34/2) and Yuvraj Mahajan (25/2) were the most successful bowlers.

In reply, GPCC made light work of the run chase as they romped home in 29.2 overs. Opening batter Smin Kini showed his class with a stroke-filled 106 not out off 96, which included 14 hits to the fence. Jainam Lodha, too contributed with an unbeaten 58 off 72 for GPCC. On the other hand, Bhosle CA had an off day with the ball. Swayam Wamne (52/1) was the lone wicket-taker for Bhosle CA.

GPCC’s Smin Kini bagged the player of the match award for his match-winning batting performance.

Juili Ballal

Cricket is a sport that Juili picked up right from her childhood days. Her journey from playing with the boys in the compound walls to practising under the able aegis of Jonty Rhodes has been a spectacular one.
She was a part of Mumbai Women’s U-19 and U-23 probables during her four-year stint at the MCA. As a middle order bat and a part time medium pace bowler, she also represented Mumbai University at All-India University Women’s Cricket for two years.

In the quest of further education, she discontinued with the sport. Currently she is pursuing her Ph.D in Finance from IIT Bombay’s School of Management.

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