Hosts Air India SC (Western Region) clinched a close 4-run victory against Mumbai Fire Brigade in a second round match of the Air India Invitation T20 tournament organized by Air India Western Region and played at the Air India ground, Kalina on Monday.
Batting first Air India managed to score 138 for the loss of five wickets in their innings of 20 overs, with Diwakar Shetty scoring an unbeaten 23 runs. Later Air India bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals to restrict Mumbai Fire Brigade to 134 for nine wickets from the quota of 20 overs. Harish Patil made an unbeaten 36 runs but the Air India bowlers Ruchit Jani (2/13), Aditya Pandey (2/28), Abhishek Patil (2/28) and B.M. Mudaliar (2/41) picked up the wickets to win the match.
Brief scores: Mumbai Port Trust SC 99 for 7, in 15 overs (Harshal Jadhav 31, Omkar Tondey 26; Siddesh Pinge 2/25) beat NKGSB Co-Operative Bank Ltd. 78 for 9, in 15 overs (Harshal Jadhav 3/9, Bhausaheb Nechakar 2/12, Sudhir Komulekar 2/25) by 21 runs. Man of the match: Harshal Jadhav (MbPT).
Air India Sports Club (WR) 138 for 5, in 20 overs (Diwakar Shetty 23*) beat Mumbai Fire Brigade 134 for 9, in 20 overs (Harish Patil 36*; Ruchit Jani 2/13, Aditya Pandey 2/28, Abhishek Patil 2/28, B.M. Mudaliar 2/41) by 4 runs. Man of the match: Diwakar Shetty (Air India).
Willis Tower Watson (WTW) after opting to bat first at Parsee Cyclists, Azad Maidan managed to reach an average total of 144/8 in 20 overs which is defendable but not a match winning target. Anooj Shetty (35) and Shrinivas Gumalla (25) were the highest scorers while the rest of the batters failed to make a substantial impact. Amit Thakkar with 4/28 in 4 overs was the pick of the bowlers for Finorion Pharma.
Chasing 145, Finorion Pharma were bundled out for mere 57 runs, thanks to some excellent bowling by the WTW bowlers. Devarshi Tambe took 2wkts while conceding mere 3runs in 2 overs, Kalpesh Sawant came up with 3/17 in 4 overs and Shivinder Jamwal came up with 3/12 in 3 overs as Finorion Pharma won the match by 87 runs.
Kalpesh Sawant was declared “man of the match”
Brief Scores-
WTW-144/7 in 20 overs, Anooj Shetty (35) and Shrinivas Gumalla (25), Amit Thakkar with 4/28 in 4 overs
FINPHARMA-57/all out, Devarshi Tambe-2/3 in 2 overs, Kalpesh Sawant-3/17 in 4 overs, Shivinder Jamwal- 3/12 in 3 overs
Result- WTW won the match by 87 runs
MOM-Kalpesh Sawant
Darshit Zaveri, opener batsman and skipper of Motilal Oswal, provided the super fast start, and S.Khaire also built an outstanding platform. A target of 213 always seemed too much for Aditya Birla Financial Services Group, even on this super-flat surface. Darshit Zaveri’s 94 off 52 and Khaire’s 58 off 45 powered Motilal Oswal to a 102 runs huge victory against Aditya Birla Financial in a semi-final match of the Masters Cup T20 (Cyan) 2018-19, organized by Oneworld Sports and played at the Elf Vengsarkar Academy Ground Oval, Churchgate, Mumbai on 13th April.
After the toss, Motilal Oswal had made massive 212 for 5 in 20 overs. They didn’t face any difficulty in negotiating the rival bowling attack and scored runs freely and they amassed a huge total, and they also produced a strong 135 run partnership for the first wicket. While, the death overs were hard to survive, as they lost 4 major wickets during this period. They also lost two of them in 19th over. Ultimately, the last three overs of this inning went good for the Aditya Birla Financial. From 188 for 2 in 18 overs, Motilal Oswal had made 212 for 5 in 20 overs.
During the chase, Aditya Birla Financial lost their three wickets in the first half of the inning, and although several batsmen got starts, no one could push beyond 25. Opening was extremely unappreciative and they also lost two wickets in 14th over and two wickets in 19th over. Sangavi took four as the Aditya Birla Financial collapsed from 81 for 3 to 110 for 9 in pursuit of 213 in 20 overs.
Darshit Zaveri of Motilal Oswal won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. He smashed sensible 94 off 52 balls, including fifteen fours and three sixes. Previously he scored 90 runs against Pepe Jeans in a league match. This performance was full of energy and strong dedication. What else you want? Brilliance, Superb!
At the same day, Jayesh’s stunning 96 off 48 powered JSW Energy Ltd to a 56 run victory against Edifice Consultants Pvt.Ltd. in a quarter-final match of same tournament, played at Vengsarkar Academy Ground Mahul, Chembur, Mumbai. After the toss, JSW lost their three wickets inside the first three overs, and then JSW had made mammoth 229 for 7 in 20 overs. What-a-comeback! Sameer was the best pick of the Edifice. In reply, Edifice Consultants were at 173 for 8 after 20th over. Tushar Koli From Edifice Consultants score 73 runs in 47 balls for the help of 7 fours and 4 big sixes. JSW Energy won the match by 56 runs mainly because of Jayesh’s performance. He also won the ‘Man of the Match’ title.
Brief Stats: –
Motilal Oswal vs Aditya Birla Financial Services Group
Best Batting Figures from Motilal – Darshit Zaveri (94 off 48) and Ramesh (59 off 32)
Best Batting Figures from Aditya – Tushar (23)
Best Bowling Figures from Motilal – Sangavi 4-10 and Acharya 2-23
Best Bowling Figures from Aditya – Harish 2-33
JSW Energy Ltd vs Edifice Consultants Pvt.Ltd.
Best Batting Figures from JSW – Jayesh Patil (96 off 52) and Khaire (58 off 45)
Best Batting Figures from Edifice – Tushar Koli (73 off 47)
Best Bowling Figures from JSW – Shaikh 3-9 and N Koli 2-23
Best Bowling Figures from Edifice – Sameer 3-28
Rav Roy’s 41 of 41powered Maersk C.C. to a 2 runs breathtaking victory against Rangers C.C. in a league match of the Friendship Trophy 2019, played at the Asahi Glass Cricket Ground Taloja, Navi Mumbai on 14th April. In defence of Maersk C.C. 124 for 9, which had only been made respectable by Ravi Roy’s 41 off 41 balls, Kalappa produced one of the great FCC bowling performances. He claimed 3 for 11, consistently rushing batsmen with his deceptive pace.
After the toss, Rangers lost their in-form openers inside the first seven overs, and although several batsmen got starts, no one could push beyond 30. Vipin and Kalappa continued to take wickets, and the required rate ballooned. When Shakir Sheikh fell towards the end of the 18th over, with 30 to get off 27 balls and only three wickets left, the match was effectively sealed. They lost two of their batsman in the 7th over and they also lost two wickets in the last over of the inning.
Kalappa KP of Maersk C.C. won the ‘Man-of-the-Match’ title. Kalappa finished with figures of 3 for 11 in his four overs. Although Kalappa was easily the Maersks’ best bowler, the attack actually put in an excellent performance between them. Vipin claimed 2 for 14 from his four overs and Rahul took 1 for 25 from his three overs.
Earlier that day, Captain Hiren Lakhmani’s solid 51 off 42 powered FCC Smashers to a 6 run victory against Mulund Knockers in a league match of same tournament. FCC won the toss and decided to bat first, FCC had made just 132 for all out in 20 overs. Gaurav was the best pick of the Mulund. In reply, Mulund were at 126 for 9 after 20th over. FCC Smashers won the match by 6 runs because of Hiren’s performance. He also won the ‘Man of the Match’ title.
Brief Stats:-
Maersk C.C. vs Rangers C.C.
Best Batting Figures from Maersk – Ravi Roy (41)
Best Batting Figures from Rangers – Shakir Sheikh (30)
Best Bowling Figures from Maersk – Kalappa 3-11 and Vipin 2-14
Best Bowling Figures from Rangers- Rupesh 3-27
FCC Smashers vs Mulund Knockers
Best Batting Figures from FCC – Hiren Lakhmani (51 off 42)
Best Batting Figures from Mulund – Tauseef Khan (33)
Best Bowling Figures from FCC – Ranjeet 4-26 and Ajay 2-21
Best Bowling Figures from Mulund- Gaurav 4-29
Diet, Physical activity and Cricket performance:
The game of Cricket is misunderstood to be very slow, skill based and requires very little in the way of physical
attributes, especially when compared to other sports. The truth is that the players require an extraordinary
level of skill, strength, agility, speed, flexibility, etc, especially if they want to perform at the top of their game.
For optimizing the cricket performance, the focus should not just be on the way you train; the vital component
in performing at your best, as well as maintaining good lifestyle comes down to your diet, level of physical
activity and getting the balance right.
It will not only be helping in building good stamina required for the game but will also reduce down the injuries that the cricketers are most prone to. The supplements as the name suggests should always be supplementary when the nutrients are not met via food.
Body composition, diet and performance:
Historically, cricketers come in all sizes and shapes. However, there is now keen emphasis on staying trim and
lean, which means the body fat and muscle composition should be in optimal amounts. A lower body fat
composition is important for any cricketer because it allows players to be more flexible, agile and faster. Less
body fat would in principle improve a player’s speed, stamina and heat tolerance which can be achieved by
working on proper balanced nutrition and workout training patterns only.
One should always work on a diet program depending on their activity level, fitness goals, game formats, game position, medical conditions and of course which is sensible and long term principles and not follow any fad diets or take any unwanted supplements without taking help from the nutrition expert.
Training day nutrition:
The new breed of cricket player who regards himself as an athlete and has an organised training schedule,
better nutrition habits will bring improvements in adaptation to training and match performance. When it
comes to training sessions and your nutritional needs, it is important that you select and consume the correct
foods at correct timings to sustain you through your training sessions, and also encourage rapid recovery
afterwards. The diet should be predominantly nutrient dense with a high intake of whole grains, vegetables,
fruits, nuts, etc.
Match day nutrition:
Depending on the match formats, timing of the day, playing position, etc the players should stock up good high
carbohydrate, low good quality fat, high protein foods and hydration drinks for sustaining energy throughout
the match and for better game recovery. Here as well the quality, quantity and timing (pre-game, during
game, post-game) of the food intake are important factors for effective game performance. The cricketers are
usually travelling and so the nutritional priorities should be properly planned and executed by the cricketers.
Off Season nutrition:
The athletes after the game season, enter an active recovery phase of training, known as the ‘’off-season’’
which is important for resting, repairing and recovering physically and mentally after a long training and match
season. With the decrease of training volume & intensity also comes a decrease in caloric needs. However, as
training decreases many cricketers continue to eat as they were when training hard and long hours or eat junk
food because they’ve been eating healthy throughout the season. This practice however will result in fast fat & weight gain as you over-consume unnecessary calories. Cricketer’s off-season nutrition plans also require attention to quality, timing and quantity of food.
Cricket is often a game that gets ignored as a potential beneficiary of correct nutritional strategies and therefore it is most sensible to structure a cricket nutrition plan to perform better.
-By Sayali A.Naik
Exercise & Sports Nutritionist (M.Sc.)
Sri Ma Vidyalaya after opting to bat first batted really well posting a big total of 214/2 in 20 overs. Openers Mehak (27 off 15b) and Shruti gave a 67 run stand in the first 6 overs with Shruti top scoring with a solid 47 off 40 balls (5 fours, 1 six). Ishita Bhosle and Chavi Singh took the game further with their unbeaten partnership of 89 runs in the last 7 overs. Ishita remained not out on 46* off 41 balls (7 fours) while Chavi scored a quickfire 36* in just 18 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes)
Yuva Multi Sports A suffered a batting collapse while chasing at more than 10 runs per over with their scoreboard reading 28/7 at one stage. Eventually they were all out for 65 runs with as many as 7 bowlers from Sri Ma Vidyalaya chipping in with wickets. Pradnya Bhagat (2/8 in 3 overs), Niteel Negi (1/7 in 3 overs) and Ishita Bhosle( 1/ in 2 overs) were impressive with the ball. Preeti Iyer took wicket on her very 1st ball ending YMSA’s chase.
Sri Ma Vidyalaya won the match by 145 runs while Shruti Kundalkar was declared ‘man of the match’
Brief Scores- Sri Ma Vidyalaya 214/2 in 20 overs. Shruti K-47, Ishita Bhosle-46*, Chavi Singh-36*. Lakisha-0/38 in 4 overs, Janvi 0/29 in 3 overs
YMSA-69/all out, Rishita Choughule-18, Pradnya B-2/8 in 3 overs, Niteel Negi (1/7 in 3 overs) and Ishita Bhosle( 1/ in 2 overs)
Result- Sri Ma Vidyalaya School won the match by 145 runs
MOM-Shruti Kundalkar
Oragnized by: Medmap Kaustub Pawar Cricket Academy
Elf Blasters after opting to bat first posted an impressive total of 271/8 in 40 overs. Kaustubh Thakur played a brilliant knock top scoring for his team with an aggressive knock of 72 runs in 62 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes). Apart from him, a quick half century by Abu Bakr Siddique who scored a 38 ball 52* (5 fours) further accelerated the team towards a good total.
Sanjeevani Cricket Academy chasing 272 runs were reduced to 200 runs all out with Sanket Kashte (38) and Bhushan Talwadekar (35) chipping in with 30’s. The bowlers did an excellent job of keeping the batsman in leash. Abu Bakar with 2/24 and Shubham Pandey with 2/35 were the pick of the bowlers in what was a combined team effort by the Elf Blasters to win the finals by 71 runs and lift the Emerging Trophy Cup.
Kaustubh Thakur for his anchoring knock of 72 runs was declared “man of the match”
The tournament was a good platform for budding youngsters where in lots of Ranji players as well as Mumbai players of various age groups participated in the tournament. In the finals, Vishal Dabholkar was invited as the Chief Guest at the tournament which concluded successfully.
Brief Scores:
SANJEEVANI CA VS ELF BLASTERS
TOSS:- ELF ELECTED :- BAT
1st Innings :-
Kaustubh Thakur -72(62) [ 4’s – 5 6’s – 3]
Abu Bakar Siddhique – 52*(38) [ 4’s -5]
Total :- 271/8 in 40 overs
Target : 272 for Sanjeevani CA
2nd Innings :-
Sanket kashte :- 38(52)[4’s – 2]
Bhusan Talwadekar :- 35(31)[4’s -3]
Abu Bakar Siddhique :- 6-1-24-2
Shubham Pandey :- 6-0-35-2
Total: 200/10 in 35.2 overs
Result:- ELF BLASTERS WON BY 71 RUNS
Snaps from the finals-
With the advent of latest technology now available in sports, it’s always handy to merge it with your conventional training methods for better results. Since decades, all the International teams whether be it cricket or football use various technologies where they can access their own performance, access their training videos and work on their technique. Video analysis also helps in improvement in technique and even if you wish to change or modify your technique.
Achievers Cricket Academy whose center is located in Sion, has added one more feather to its cap and this time it’s surely something which many academies will take inspiration from. The academy headed by Subramaniam Doraswamy has installed P/V One system in his academy to ensure the kids get the best facilities. With the help of such technologies, the facilities which were once used only by International level cricketers can now be easily accessed by one and all.
PV/ONE is a state of the art cricket analysis system, combining motion tracking and video analysis into one tool. Software Reports also include:
- Pitch-maps
- Stumps
- 3D Trajectory
- Front foot crease position
- Line
- Length
- Deviation
- Bounce
- Pace measurements
- Video Analysis
Every delivery is automatically available for each player to view via PitchVision App to share and help accelerate learning.
Head Coach Subbu speaking exclusively with Cricketgraph quipped – “With video analysis…any changes or addition in technique can be done & that’s the reason we have installed the P/V one system for our students to ensure their game improves furthermore”
SNAPS-
Cricket Club of India after opting to bat first posted a competitive total of 151/5 in 20 overs. Siddarth Jadeja at no.5 remained unbeaten on 41* off 29 balls top scoring for CCI while the rest the batsman came up with starts but could not convert it into something substantial. Vedant Gabhawala bowled a match winning spell of 2/24 in 4 overs which are impressive numbers for a T20 match. Apart from him Kunal Shroff bagged 2 wkts for 36 runs.
Chasing 151, PJ Hindu Gymkhana openers Maulik Merchant (41 off 31b) and Suhel Mistry (43*) gave a solid start while it was Megh coming at no.3 finishing off things for his team. Megh stitched a brilliant partnership with Suhel who was anchoring the chase coming up with a swashbuckling knock of 63* in mere 30 balls. Megh who is also the skipper led from the front hitting 6 biggies with 3 boundaries as PJ Hindu Gymkhana won the match by 9 wkts and 16 balls to spare.
PJ Hindu Gymkhana wins the finals of the 125 years of Hindu Gymkhana Celebration Tournament. Megh Adhwaryu who scored a brilliant half century in the finals was also declared “Man of the Series” Maulik Merchant was declared the “Best Batsman”. Dwij Adhwaryu who is also Megh’s brother was declared the Best Bowler. Shaleen Toshniwal from CCI was declared the “Best Fielder.
Snaps from the finals- from the PJ Hindu Gymkhana 125th Celebration T20 Tournament’19
Indian Oil Sports Club opting to bat first posted a total of 295/8 in 88.1 overs. Two of the most promising young prodigies-Yashashvi Jaiswal (65) and Suryansh Shedge (55) smashed impressive half centuries vs the bowlers senior to them.
Pinal Shah also came good scoring a fruitful 64 runs as Indian Oil were off to a respectable total in their 1st innings. Shashank Attarde 4/64 & Jay Bista 3/44 were the pick of the bowlers for Jain Irrigation.
Jain Irrigation in reply were all out for 247 runs with Urvesh Patel fighting it out scoring a gritty 80*. Senior Ranji Cricketer Rajesh Pawar who has 281 wkts to his name was the pick of the bowlers taking 4/69.
Indian Oil who batted so nice in their 1st innings received a stunning spell of bowling from all-rounder Dhrumil Matkar. The all-rounder bagged 6 wkts for 45 runs with his wily spin wrecking havoc over the batsman and restricting them for mere 127 runs all out.
A target of 176 was easily chased by Jain Irrigation where in they won the match by 3 wkts. Mansigh Nigade (48), Varun Deshpande34) and Faiz Fazal (36*) ensured Jain Irrigation crossed the victory line. Yashashvi who had scored 65 in 1st innings also came good with the ball bagging 4wkts even though the opposition team Jain Irrigation got the better of Indian Oil boys.