Into the 23rd match of U12 Little Champs Tournament, Abhiveera Boys Group opting to bat first posted 111/7 in 20 overs. Karan Cricket Academy bowlers bowled really well not allowing the opposition team to score a big total on the board.
Chasing 112, Karan Cricket Academy chased down the total in mere 16.1 overs winning the match by 4 wickets. Utkarsh Yadav scored a match winning knock of 48 runs off 51 balls laced with 7 fours missing out on a well deserved half century.
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- 23rd League match on 19/03/2021.
Teams: Abhiveera Boys Group VS Karan Cricket Academy.
Toss: Abhiveera Boys Group won the toss and elected to bat first. - 1st innings: Abhiveera Boys Group made 111/7 in 20 overs.
2nd innings: Karan Cricket Academy made 115/4 in 16.1 overs.
Result: Karan Cricket Academy won the match by 6 wickets
Man of the match:- Urvaksh Yadav 48 runs of 51 balls (7 boundaries)
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Into the all important finals at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in Mumbai, Sainath Sports Club after being put to bat first could not muster a big total on the board after performing well throughout the tournament. None of their players could convert their starts into something substantial as they scored 124/9 in 20 overs.
Parsee Gymkhana bowlers did a fab job of restricting a strong opposition like Sainath SC to an average total. Quickster Siddarth Raut with 3/17 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot while Mumbai’s Ranji All-Rounder Shams Mulani with 2/17 in 3 overs was the 2nd best of the lot for Parsee Gymkhana.
Parsee Gymkhana in reply chased down the score with ease with skipper Vikrant Auti (39* off 25 balls) and all-rounder Shams Mulani (34*off 22 balls) finishing the job for Parsee Gymkhana.
- Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by 7 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64283/tournament-details/PadTalShi2
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Top 3 Batsman:
- Umesh Gurjar (RHB) from Sainath Sports Club – 224 runs in 5 innings @56.00 & strike rate of 157.75
- Aakarshit Gomel (RHB) from Parsee Gymkhana – 186 runs in 5 innings @62.00 & strike rate of 221.43
- Jay Bista (RHB) from Victory Cricket Club-151 runs in 2 innings @151.00 & strike rate of 154.48
Top 3 Bowlers:
- Ravinder Solanki (RAM) from Parsee Gymkhana – 8 wkts in 5 innings @14.25 & econ of 6.33
- Jitendra Paliwal (RAM) from PJ Hindu Gymkhana – 7 wkts in 3 innings @9.71 & econ of 7.31
- Aquib Qureshi (RAM) from DY Patil Sports Academy – 6 wkts in 3 innings @11.50 & econ of 6.27
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Mumbai: All-rounder Om Keshkamath’s solid knock of 93 runs and Atharva Bhosale’s splendid bowling effort of 4 for 27 runs inspired New Hind Cricket Club to snatch a nail-biting 8-run victory against John Bright Cricket Club in a tense and thrilling final of the Lord Northbrook CC orgainsed 1st LNCC Omni Global Trophy Invitation Under-19 (45 overs) Cricket Tournament 2021, conducted under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the Wankhede Stadium, Churchgate on Wednesday.
New Hind CC who were sent in to bat first managed to reach a modest total of 226 for the loss of nine wickets from their stipulated 45 overs. Later, New Hind who did not get much runs on the scoreboard bowled well and managed to restrict John Bright to 218 all out in 43.4 overs.
The New Hind innings started shakily but picked up momentum after number five bat Om Keshkamath came to the crease. He batted with authority and his runs came from 88 balls and included seven cracking shots to the boundary ropes and five powerful strokes over the fence. Om Keshkamath along with number three batsman Sahil Jadhav 35 (53balls, 4×4) were associated in an 86-run partnership for the fourth wicket which lifted the New Hind innings. Divyanshu Singh (2 for 45) and Atharva Dakwe (2 for 39) were the most successful John Bright bowlers.
Defending a low score New Hind bowlers were a disciplined lot and did not panic even as John Bright batsmen started positively. John Bright opener Akshat Jain smashed a 40-ball half-century 52 runs (9×4, 1×6) and in the company of number three bat Tejas Chavan who scored 45 runs (89 balls, 6×4) they stitched together 70 runs for the second wicket. Later, Tejas and Jai Jain 34 runs added a further 49 runs to enhance their chase and keep their hopes alive. But, thereafter, John Bright batsmen came under tremendous pressure and started to lose wickets at regular intervals and lost the fight.
New Hind’s all-rounder Om Keshkamath bagged both the ‘Man of the Match’ and ‘Man of the Series’ awards. From four matches, he scored a total of 254 runs which included two centuries and picked up six wickets.
Brief scores – final: New Hind Cricket Club : 226 for 9 wickets, 45 overs (Om Keshkamath 93 (88b, 7×4, 5×6), Sahil Jadhav 35 (53b 4×4); (86-run 4th wkt); Divyanshu Singh 2 for 45, Atharva Dakwe 2 for 39) beat 218 all out, 43.4 overs (Akshat Jain 52 (40b, 9×4, 1×6), Tejas Chavan 45 (89b, 6×4), Jai Jain 34, Dashrath Chavan 31; Atharva Bhosale 4 for 27, Ayush Zimre 2 for 39). Result: New Hind CC won by 8 runs.
Man of the Match: Om Keshkamath (New Hind CC).
Man of the Series: Om Keshkamath (New Hind CC).
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Played at Narangi Cricket Ground in Virar, Smith XI opting to bat first were all out for 71 runs. The bowler who proved to be the game changer for Junior Puraskar team was Jatin Vaity who came up with an impressive bowling spell to restrict the opposition to a low total. Jatin in total took 4 wickets for his team providing crucial breakthroughs not allowing the Smith XI players to settle down or score freely.
In reply, Junior Puraskar team chased down the score with ease winning the match by 9 wickets. Jr. Puruskar scored 77/1 in 11 overs while Jatin Vaity for his spell of 4 wickets certainly proved to be one hell of a cricketer for his team.
- Result: Jr.Puraskar won by 9 wickets
- Hell of a Cricketer: Jatin Vaity (Man of the Match)
Rising Star Sports Foundation opting to bat first at Morwa Cricket Ground at Bhayender were in deep trouble at one stage with both the openers back in the hut without opening their accounts. However, Rising Star’s no.3 batsman Siddhesh Jadhav brought his team back into the game with a fine knock of 111 runs in 98 balls laced with 14 fours and 3 sixes. Siddhesh was nicely supported by lower middle order as Devang (38 runs), Nilesh (27 runs) and Rujit (48 runs) provided crucial contributions pushing their team towards a good total of 282/9 in 39.4 overs.
The opposition team in reply could only manage 199/6 with opener Pratham being the highest scorer fighting it out for his 100 runs off 118 balls. The rest of the batters found it difficult to get going as Rising Star Sports Foundation won the match by 83 runs.
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Jagdish Warriors after being put to bat first at New Hind Sports Club, Matunga posted a total of 183/10 in 19.5 overs. Opening the innings, Balakrishna Shirke who plays in multiple top division MCA tournaments top scored for his team with a scintillating hundred. Balakrishna went on to score a massive 123 off mere 56 balls smashing 10 fours and 9 sixes with a strike rate of almost 220.00. Even though, wickets kept on tumbling from the other end, Shirke continued his onslaught to push his team towards a strong position.
Orange Advertising in reply could only manage 144/9 in 20 overs with Balakrishna being the pick of the lot with the ball too! Balakrishna Shirke returned with exceptional bowling figures of 4/19 in 4 overs while rest of the bowlers also proved to be economical ensuring that opposition were not allowed to free their hands.
- Result: Jagdish Warriors won the match by 39 runs
- Man of the Match: Balakrishna Shirke
- Scorecard link: http://jfsc.in/match_details.php?match_id=221409&team_id=117859&tab=scorecard
Played at Narangi Cricket Ground in Virar, Om Sai Club batting first managed to post a modest total of 100/10 in 16.2 overs. Most of the players found it difficult to get going with Yuwang’s 23 runs at no.3 being the highest score. The bowler who proved to be one HELL OF A CRICKETER & a game changer for his team was Hrishikesh Desai who returned with amazing bowling figures of 5/17 in 5 overs.
Hrishikesh bowled at good lengths providing timely breakthroughs and ensured that momentum did not shift in Om Sai Club’s favor.
- Result: RS Group in reply chased down the score in mere 14 overs winning the match by 5 wickets.
- Hell of a Cricketer : Hrishikesh Desai (Player of the Match)
Played at Lords Cricket Ground, Padagaha, Asiatic Engineering opting to bat first were all out for 119 runs in 15 overs. Opener Vivek Pandey was the top scorer for Asiatic team scoring 30 runs off 19 balls. The bowlers did a good job with Shakib Khan taking 4/17 in 3 overs. Zulfikar Momin was also impressive with the ball taking 3/12 in 3 overs.
Chasing 120, Real Sports opener and Captain Waseem Ansari top scored with a match winning 60* off 33 balls which had 5 fours and 6 sixes while Shekhar Dalvi’s quick cameo of 16 ball 40* ensured RS won the match with ease.
With this RS Real Sports become the winners of the tournament while Asiatic Engineering end as runners up. Hell Energy was the energy drinks partner with Asiatic Engineering team keeping the players hydrated and pumped up throughout the tournament. Asiatic Engineering performed well throughout the tournament winning crucial matches and coming up with good performances.
- Results: Real Sports won the match by 8 wickets and 5.3 overs to spare
- Scorecard link: https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/1681590/Fair-Play-T-15-Pink-Ball-Tournament/Asiatic-Engineering-vs-Real-Sports(RS)#scorecard
- Player of the match: Shekhar Dalvi
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DY Patil after opting to bat first at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC posted a very good total of 198/6 in 20 overs. IPL Star Shashank Singh top scored for DY smashing 68 runs off 45 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) while Shubham Ranjane (46 runs off 38 balls) at no.4 fell just 4 short of a well deserved half century. From the bowlers, everyone went for a beating while Abhishek Pandey who went wicketless was the most economical of the lot with 0/26 in 4 overs. Sachin Solanki and Mayur Mangela with 2 wickets each were the pick of the lot.
Chasing 199 in 20 overs vs a strong side like DY is not an easy task however, Sainath SC openers Shikhar Thakur (41 off 30 balls) & Umesh Gurjar laid a perfect foundation with a confident opening stand of 74 runs in first 9 overs. Umesh anchored the chase for Sainath SC with a fascinating innings of 77 runs off 47 deliveries (9 fours and 3 sixes). Crucial cameos down the order by Sachin Solanki (25* off 13 balls) and Bharat Patil (13* off 7 balls) ensured Sainath Sports Club crossed the victory line in 19.3 overs winning the match with 3 balls to spare.
Result: Sainath Sports Club win by 4 wickets
Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64281/tournament-details/PadTalShi2
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Uttar Pradesh opting to bat first at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi posted a more than decent total on board scoring 312/4 in 50 overs. UP openers gave a brilliant start putting on 122 runs together while Madhav Kaushik coming up with a surreal knock of 158* off 156 balls. The opener batted entire 50 overs smashing 15 fours and 4 sixes en-route his superb hundred. From the Mumbai bowlers, Tanush Kotian with 2/54 in 10 overs was the most impressive of the lot.
Chasing 313, both the young openers Prithvi & Yashasvi put on 89 runs in mere 9 overs which set the tone for a perfect chase. Coming at no.3, wicket-keeper batsman, Aditya Tare led from the front anchoring the chase with a match winning knock of 118* off 107 balls (18 fours). Prithvi Shaw scored a quickfire 73 off 39 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes) while Shams Mulani (36) and Shivam Dube (42) batted around Tare as Mumbai took mere 41.3 overs to cross the victory line winning the match by 6 wickets.
It has been a great comeback of sorts for Mumbai in the current domestic season. After a forgettable outing in Mushtaq Ali, the pressure was certainly riding high on many verticals for the Mumbai team. What was more intriguing was board’s brave decision to appoint Prithvi Shaw as the captain. Prithvi who was already going through a tumultuous stage with his batting was further added the huge responsibility of leading the Mumbai team which had seniors like Aditya Tare, Dhawal Kulkarni, Suryakumar Yadav amongst others.
The board certainly made a strong decision and made their intentions clear to mould a new leader for the future and this decision certainly paid off as Mumbai triumphed in the Vijay Hazare defeating some of the best teams in the business to become the champions. Alongwith that Prithvi Shaw also became the 1st cricketer in the history of domestic cricket to cross 800 runs with the bat in a single edition of Vijay Hazare trophy putting up a strong statement for India comeback.
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