Victory Cricket Club’s Mahek Pokar smashed the first century of the fifth edition of Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy as she plundered 112 runs off 101 balls against Sports Field Cricket Club on Friday in Thane to help her team register a humongous win of 202 runs.
Pokar’s power-packed innings that was laced with 20 fours steered Victory Cricket Club to a formidable score of 293/4 in 40 overs. Alongside this right-handed opening batter, her partner, Alina Mulla (61) stitched 184-run partnership to set the tone of the match. While the opening pair of Victory Cricket Club went hammer and tongs, the bowlers of Sports Field Cricket Club had no answers to stop the run flow. The only silver lining in the dark bowling cloud of Sports Field Cricket Club was Aakruti Bhoir, who, albeit bleeding 59 runs in her eight over spell, scalped two wickets.
Chasing a mammoth 294 for a win, Sports Field Cricket Club’s batting collapsed like a pack of cards. They were bowled out for a paltry 91 in 30.1 overs. Apart from Priyanka Rathod (31) and Palak Dharamshi (29) none of the batters looked in shape. For Victory Cricket Club, Aleena Khan stood out with the ball as she snapped three wickets conceding just 27 runs in her eight overs, including one maiden.
Having suffered a crushing defeat, Sports Field Cricket Club have made their way out of the tournament. Victory Cricket Club, on the other hand, have advanced to the next stage.
Brief Scores: Victory Cricket Club 293/4 in 40 overs (M Pokar 112; A Bhoir 2/59) beat Sports Field Cricket Club 91 all out in 30.1 overs (P Rathod 31; A Khan 3/27) by 202 runs
This Article is written by Juili Balal
Regal Cricket Club defeated Sporting Union Club by six wickets on Tuesday in the second match of the fifth edition of the Late Arjun Madhvi Women’s Trophy.
Chasing a modest total of 154 for a win, Regal Cricket Club overhauled the target in just 26.4 overs at the loss of four wickets. Chetana Bisht (36) led the run chase from the front and found able allies in Jetsun Chi (35 not out), Akanksha Mishra (32) Harshal Jadhav (27). While Manasi Chavan (2/30) stood out with the ball for her team picking up two wickets, that wasn’t enough to stop the free-flowing batters of Regal Cricket Club.
Early in the day, winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sporting Union Club scored 153/9 in 39 overs. Chavan top scored with 24. Deepali Shelar (14 not out) was only the other major contributor with the bat. Sporting Union Club found it difficult to score against the bowlers of Regal Cricket Club as they bowled probing lines and lengths to pick wickets at regular intervals. Bisht, Vaishnavi Iyengar, Komal Jadhav, Gauri Kadam, and Priyadarshani Singh scalped one wicket apiece.
With this loss, it is curtains for Sporting Union Club in this tournament. On the other hand, Regal Cricket Club have qualified for the next level.
Brief Scores: Sporting Union Club 153/9 in 39 overs (M Chavan 24; C Bisht 1/9) lost to Regal Cricket Club 154/4 in 26.4 overs (C Bisht 36; M Chavan 2/30) by 6 wickets
This article is written by Juili Ballal.
Cricketgraph’s interview with “Mr.Fitness” aka Amogh Pandit was quite informative.
Amogh is hailed as one of the top Strength & Conditioning Coaches in India. He is serving as Strength and Conditioning Coach with Mumbai Ranji Team for the last 17 years.
Amogh has also served as Strength and conditioning coach for Rajasthan Royals (Indian premier league). He has also been a conditioning specialist with India A team. Amogh is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with top level certifications like CSCS the NSCA, USA.
When you talk about cricket in Mumbai, there are two types of batsman. The first breed is the group of current senior players of Mumbai who have growned up watching as well as playing Red Ball Cricket. The ones who are known for their traditional cricketing shots, classy batting and old school technique. The 2nd breed is thriving of energetic youngsters who will soon be the future of Mumbai as well as Indian Cricket.
The 2nd breed of youngsters are completely different personalities with them putting more emphasis on white ball cricket and its not their fault either as T20’s are played more than Tests and ODI’s in today’s era. They prefer to play faster, they have the whackiest of shots and for them playing fast is not just a necessity but it’s their natural game.
And when we talk about Jay Bista, he is the fortunate hybrid Cricketer with the best of both the worlds. Born on 23rd December 1995 , at the age of 23, Jay is right there at the middle of two generations where he gets to see two different worlds of cricket. With experienced team mates like Suryakumar Yadav, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Shreyas Iyer & Dhawal Kulkarni, Jay gets to witness proper classical red ball cricket whenever he gets a chance to represent the Mumbai team in the longer format of the game. Jay gets to see the sanctity of test cricket, the nitty-gritties of patience, solid technique, classical shots from the 1st breed of his senior mates while he has his own game of wizardy with the bat & athletic fielding abilities making him a perfect recipe for a modern day t20 player.
With the advent of T20 Cricket rising, new shots being innovated every day and playing fast & furious being the latest trend, Jay is well versed with that world of cricket too with aggressive brand of batting being his natural game.
In a candid interview with Cricketgraph, we throwed upon a lot of questions at him which he gracefully answered:
When we asked him how it all started, Jay said “From the age of 2, i was in to this game as my mom had told me from that age itself I was crazy for the game. I started practicing from the age of 8 but when I was 12, that’s when I started thinking about it professionally”
Born & brought up in Mumbai, the 23yr old studied at Bhadra New High School and later went to the famed Shardashram Vidyamandir School which has given Mumbai some of the finest first class & national level cricketers. Jay finished his further studies from Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College while he is getting trained under coaching of Vinod Raghavan Sir.
Jay has represented Mumbai team at U14, U16, U19, U23 as well as the senior team while he plays club cricket representing Victory CC in Mumbai. When we asked him to share some of his most memorable performances, Jay shared with us- “Getting 136 something last year in my comeback game against Saurashtra, a double hundred in the finals of U23 One Day Tournament, a 4th innings ton of 126 runs while chasing vs Baroda and my recent hundred in T20 mumbai (where he scored 110 off mere 60 balls for Sobo Supersonics) are some of my memorable performances so far.
Known for his eccentric and innovative shots including his famous version of “Bista Scoop”, Jay feels thankful to his parents and Coach Vinod Raghavan Sir for whatever he has achieved so far. When we asked him his long term goals, Jay smartly answered” –“I believe in living in the present, I don’t have a long term plan, I just want to win games for whichever teams I play for and keep performing consistently”
Team Cricketgraph wishes him all the luck for a great career ahead as he keeps entertaining one and all with his risqué shots and stylish batting.
Nagpur witnessed a moment to remember in the AIMS Nagpur League as Ashish Rathi delivered one of the most extraordinary all-round performances seen at the All-India T20 level.
In the league match between Siliguri and Nagpur, Nagpur won the toss and chose to field first a decision that paid off instantly.
Batting first, Siliguri were bowled out for 125 in 18 overs, and the story of that innings revolved entirely around Ashish Rathi. In a spell that stunned everyone present, Rathi bowled the final over of the innings and produced something almost unheard of in T20 cricket a maiden over with five wickets. Every delivery of that last over brought a wicket, completely dismantling Siliguri’s lower order and swinging the momentum firmly in Nagpur’s favour. Nitin Rathi provided strong support at the other end, picking up three crucial wickets to keep the pressure on throughout the innings.
Chasing a modest target, Nagpur made their intent clear from ball one. Once again, Ashish Rathi stepped up this time with the bat. He played a commanding knock of 61 runs off just 29 balls, striking 8 fours and 2 sixes. His aggressive approach ensured there were no late twists, as Nagpur chased down the target comfortably in just 10 overs to secure a convincing 7-wicket victory.
What this really means is that Ashish Rathi didn’t just win a match he etched his name into the tournament’s history. A maiden final over with five wickets in a T20 game, followed by a match-winning half-century, is a combination rarely seen at any level of the game.
The performance came at the All-India level T20 tournament organised by AIMS at the M.S. Dhoni Cricket Academy, affiliated with the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA), adding even more weight to the achievement.
On a day where pressure moments define players, Ashish Rathi owned every big stage with the ball when it mattered most, and with the bat when the chase demanded authority. A match that will be talked about for a long time, and a performance that sets a new benchmark in the AIMS Nagpur League.
In a Mumbai Cricket Association match between Team A and Team C, individual brilliance once again stole the spotlight, even as the contest tilted in favour of Team A on the scoreboard.
Batting first, Team C posted a competitive total of 269 runs. The backbone of the innings was Shreyash Khilare, who produced a composed yet commanding knock of 132 runs off 126 balls. His innings was built on timing and placement, featuring 22 boundaries and a six, as he anchored the batting effort from one end while wickets fell around him.
Shreyash showed maturity beyond his years, rotating the strike smartly and punishing loose deliveries, ensuring Team C had something to bowl at. His century came under pressure and reflected both temperament and shot selection, traits that continue to define his rise in the MCA circuit.
In reply, Team A came out with intent and piled on 369 runs, taking a commanding first-innings lead of 99 runs. Despite Team A’s dominance in the second innings, the highlight of the match remained Shreyash Khilare’s exceptional batting display.
With this knock, Shreyash registered back-to-back centuries, underlining a remarkable run of form. Even in a match where his team conceded a first-innings lead, his performance stood out as a reminder that class and consistency always shine through.
For Team C, the result may not have gone their way, but Shreyash Khilare’s innings was a statement performance — one that reinforces his growing reputation as a dependable and impactful batter in Mumbai cricket.
The Milan Memorial League witnessed a gripping contest as Ajanta Pharma Limited took on Merck Sports Club in a high-scoring encounter that had individual brilliance written all over it.
Merck Sports Club won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that initially looked spot on thanks to a remarkable innings from Arpit Dhadve. Batting with composure and intent, Arpit carried Merck’s batting almost single-handedly, scoring a superb 126 runs off 102 balls. While wickets kept falling at the other end, he held firm, finding boundaries at regular intervals and ensuring Merck remained competitive throughout the innings.
Despite Arpit’s resistance, Merck Sports Club was eventually bowled out for 274. The total was respectable, but the lack of substantial partnerships meant the pressure shifted to their bowling unit in the second innings.
Ajanta Pharma Limited responded with confidence during the chase. Keeping the required rate under control, they paced their innings well and reached the target comfortably in 36 overs to seal the win.
Although the result went in favour of Ajanta Pharma Limited, the standout story of the match remained Arpit Dhadve’s outstanding hundred. In a game where his team struggled for support, his knock stood out as a display of temperament, shot selection, and responsibility a true one-man effort that deserved admiration beyond the final scoreline.
Performances like these often define a player’s impact, and Arpit Dhadve’s innings was undoubtedly the highlight of the Milan Memorial League clash.
The MCA U-14 Selection match between Team C and Team D turned into a high-scoring affair, but one performance clearly rose above the rest.
Team C won the toss and chose to bat first, a decision that set the stage for a commanding batting display. Posting a strong total of 309 runs, Team C’s innings was anchored by a standout knock from Shreyash Khilare, who played with maturity well beyond his age.
Shreyash scored a brilliant 120 runs off 127 deliveries, lacing his innings with 21 fours and a six. His shot selection, patience, and ability to bat deep gave Team C stability and momentum, making him the backbone of the innings. Against quality bowling in a selection match, his composure and consistency stood out.
In reply, Team D came back strongly with the bat. They amassed 396 runs in their first innings, securing a sizeable lead of 87 runs and putting themselves in a dominant match position.
Despite Team D taking the first-innings advantage, the defining moment of the match remained Shreyash Khilare’s century. In a game filled with runs, his innings carried weight, intent, and impact exactly the kind of performance selectors look for at this level.
In a pressure-filled MCA U-14 selection fixture, Shreyash Khilare didn’t just score runs. He made a statement.
Dadoji Konddev Stadium witnessed a competitive individual school cricket clash as KC Gandhi English School took on St. Joseph School, producing moments of discipline, resistance, and individual brilliance.
Winning the toss, KC Gandhi English School chose to bat first and made full use of the decision. Their batters stitched together a solid innings, posting 255 for 7 in 45 overs, setting a challenging target on a good batting surface.
Despite the total, the St. Joseph bowlers showed commendable effort and control.
Samarthya Patil led the bowling chart with 2 wickets,
While Arnav Wagh, Devansh Patel, Jiaan Lakshmani, and captain Smit Pomendkar picked up one wicket each, keeping the KC Gandhi lineup in check during key phases.
Chasing 256, St. Joseph School found themselves under pressure early. Wickets fell at regular intervals, making the chase increasingly difficult. However, in the middle of adversity, one player stood tall
Captain Smit Pomendkar Leads from the Front
Smit Pomendkar, captaining St. Joseph, delivered a captain’s knock of 76 runs off 85 balls, showcasing composure, intent, and leadership. His innings was laced with 10 fours and 3 sixes, reflecting both technique and attacking mindset.
While the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships, Smit held one end firmly, fighting till the end. Despite his efforts, St. Joseph were bowled out for 141, falling short of the target.
A Performance That Stands Out
Although the match result went in favor of KC Gandhi English School, the day belonged to Smit Pomendkar’s all-round impact. Contributing with the ball and producing a standout batting performance under pressure, the St. Joseph captain proved his value as a dependable leader and match-winner in the making.
Sometimes, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the full story. This match was one such occasion, where Smit Pomendkar’s fighting spirit and class shone brighter than the result itself.
It’s not every day that a 13-year-old calmly runs in and bowls to India internationals and seasoned domestic stars. But that’s exactly what Swara Jadhav is doing, match after match, in Mumbai’s competitive women’s cricket circuit.
Swara Jadhav, a 13-year-old left-arm spin bowler from Mumbai, has been quietly building a strong reputation with her performances in senior women’s tournaments, showing maturity well beyond her age.
Strong Impact in Prakash Puranik Women’s Cricket Tournament
Swara represented Glorious Cricket Club in the Prakash Puranik Women’s Cricket Tournament and made an immediate impact with the ball.
In the match between Glorious Cricket Club vs Payyade Cricket Club, Swara bowled a tight spell of 4 overs and picked up 3 crucial wickets, breaking partnerships and controlling the middle overs with discipline and confidence.
She followed it up with another effective performance in the match between Glorious Cricket Club vs Victory Cricket Club, where she once again contributed with a wicket, continuing her consistent run throughout the tournament.
Her performances did not go unnoticed. At the end of the tournament, Swara Jadhav was awarded the Emerging Player of the Tournament, a significant achievement for someone competing against far more experienced players.
Continuing the Momentum in Late Arjun Madhavi Women’s Trophy
Swara carried the same rhythm into the 6th Late Arjun Madhavi Women’s Trophy. Playing for Glorious Cricket Club against DV Foundation, she once again found success, adding another wicket to her growing tally in senior-level cricket.
Bowling to Her Heroes, Learning with Every Over
What makes Swara’s journey even more special is the level of competition she is facing. At just 13, she is opening her left-arm spin bowling against some of the most respected names in Indian women’s cricket, including:
Mahi Thakker
Bowling to players she has grown up watching, Swara has shown remarkable patience and control. Instead of chasing wickets, she focuses on bowling dot balls, building pressure, and waiting for opportunities. That approach has already started delivering results in the form of crucial breakthroughs.
A Promising Future Ahead
Swara Jadhav’s performances across tournaments highlight more than just wickets. They reflect composure, game awareness, and the ability to compete at a level far above her age group. The experience of bowling in senior women’s matches at such an early stage is shaping her into a confident and thoughtful spin bowler.
The All India University team began their Australia tour on a strong note with a commanding five-wicket victory over Australia Universities in a T20 clash that was largely decided by a disciplined bowling effort.
Batting first, Australia Universities found it tough to get going against a sharp and well-planned Indian bowling attack. Restricted to just 102 for 8 in their 20 overs, the hosts never truly recovered from the early pressure applied by the Indian bowlers.
Leading that effort was Mumbai’s Akash Pawar, who delivered an outstanding spell of fast bowling. Bowling his full quota of four overs, Akash picked up three crucial wickets and consistently troubled the Australian batters with pace, control, and smart variations. His spell set the tone for India’s dominance.
He received excellent support from the rest of the bowling unit. Bhagwan Singh chipped in with two wickets from his four overs, while Abhay Choudhary and Harsh Meena claimed one wicket each to ensure Australia never built any momentum.
Chasing a modest target, India Universities played with composure and clarity. The batters paced the innings well and crossed the line in just 18 overs, sealing the match by five wickets and underlining their superiority in all departments.
Akash Pawar’s performance stood out not just for the numbers, but for the control and confidence he showed on an international university stage. The Mumbai pacer trains at Sanjeevani Cricket Academy, Bandra, under the guidance of coach Satish Samant. His performance in Australia is a proud moment for the academy and a reflection of the structured coaching and consistent hard work put in back home.
As the tour progresses, performances like these will boost India Universities’ confidence, while Akash Pawar’s spell serves as a reminder of the quality talent being produced by Mumbai’s cricketing ecosystem and academies like Sanjeevani under dedicated mentors such as Satish Samant.
Here’s the thing about bowlers who matter. They don’t just have one good day. They show up match after match, change games quietly, and keep taking wickets. Aryan Mandavkar is doing exactly that right now.
Across three consecutive matches in three different competitions, Aryan has delivered solid, disciplined spells for his teams, underlining his growing impact as a dependable wicket-taking bowler.
Strong Spell in Late Dayanand Mhapankar Smruti Chasak
In the Late Dayanand Mhapankar Smruti Chasak, Aryan represented Manicpur CC in the match against Omelman CC. Bowling a long and demanding spell, he completed 9 overs, picked up 4 crucial wickets, and conceded 38 runs. It was a performance built on control and persistence, breaking partnerships and keeping the opposition under pressure.
Contribution in MCA Senior College Cricket Tournament 2025
Aryan then turned out for Siddharth College in the MCA Senior College Cricket Tournament 2025, facing Anandibai Damodar Kale Degree College. In his 5 overs, he once again found success, claiming 1 wicket and maintaining his rhythm in a competitive college fixture.
Effective Spell in Seth Gordhandas Shield
Continuing his consistent run, Aryan featured for Khar Gymkhana in the Seth Gordhandas Shield match against Payyade Sports Club. He bowled 4 overs, took 2 wickets, and gave away 26 runs, providing timely breakthroughs and maintaining control during a crucial phase of the game.
A Bowler Finding His Rhythm
What this really means is simple. Three matches. Three tournaments. Wickets in every game. Aryan Mandavkar has shown the ability to adapt across formats and teams while delivering reliable performances with the ball. His consistency highlights his discipline, game awareness, and growing confidence at the competitive level.
Mumbai witnessed a fast, fierce, and festive day of cricket as the Adfactors Cricket League 2025 was successfully held on 13th December 2025 at the KJ Somaiya Engineering Ground. Designed around an exciting 5-over match format, the tournament delivered nonstop action and kept players and spectators engaged from the first ball to the final celebration.
The league featured eight competitive teams Super Kings, Legends United, Avengers, Tornado, Mavericks, Maxx Marvels, Heavy Hitters, and Gully Boys. With limited overs and no room for error, every match demanded intent, smart tactics, and fearless execution.
The tournament structure included six league matches, followed by two semi-finals, and a high-stakes final. As the day progressed, Legends United and Super Kings emerged as the standout sides, earning their place in the final with consistent performances and strong team balance.
The final lived up to expectations. Chasing the target with confidence, Legends United produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat Super Kings by 7 wickets, sealing the Adfactors Cricket League 2025 title in style. Their calm approach under pressure and smart shot selection proved decisive in the shortest format of the game.
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The MCA Senior College Tournament witnessed a one-sided contest as the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) registered a commanding 200-run victory over Prahladrai Dalmia Lions Senior College of Commerce.
After winning the toss, Prahladrai Dalmia opted to field first, a decision that quickly proved costly as IISM’s batters put on a dominant display.
The highlight of the match was an outstanding innings from Arpit Dhadve, who produced a batting masterclass under pressure. Dhadve smashed 153 runs off just 97 balls, striking 14 fours and 7 sixes. His innings was a perfect blend of timing, power, and shot selection, keeping the scoreboard moving at a relentless pace throughout the 40 overs.
He found strong support from Aakash Singh, who played a valuable knock of 69 runs off 49 balls. Aakash’s innings included 7 boundaries and a six, helping IISM maintain momentum and build a massive total. Together, the batting unit propelled IISM to an imposing 320 runs in their allotted 40 overs.
Facing a steep chase, Prahladrai Dalmia Lions struggled to gain any momentum in the second innings. Regular wickets and scoreboard pressure pushed them on the back foot early. The team was eventually bowled out for 120 runs, well short of the target.
With this dominant performance, the International Institute of Sports Management sealed a comprehensive 200-run victory. Arpit Dhadve’s sensational century stood out as the defining moment of the match and firmly established him as the standout performer of the game.