Eknath Shinde CC vs Benetton CC
Eknath Shinde CC after being put to bat first mustered an average total of 146/8 in 20 overs. They had everyone chipping in with cameos but no one was able to convert their 10’s and 20’s. Rahul Solkar (2/25) and Shravan Gupta (2/35) were the pick of the bowlers for Benetton CC
Defending a moderate total, the onus was now on the bowlers to deliver and they did bowl well restricting Benetton CC to just 123 all out in 19.1 overs. The bowlers were economical taking wickets at regular intervals which resulted in a commanding win for Eknath Shinde CC.

Vidyadhar Kamath was declared ‘”man of the match” for his all-round performance.

- Brief Scores-
- Eknath Shinde CC-146/8 in 20 overs, Vidyadhar Kamath 29, Rohan Raje 21, Ashish More 21, Rahul Solkar 2/25, Shravan Gupta 2/35, Emroz Khan 1/22
- Benetton CC-123/all out in 19.1 overs, Mahesh Jadhav 38, Farman Khan 33, Anant Tambekar 2/14, Rohit Singh 2/32, Rohan Raje 1/17
- Result-Eknath Shinde CC won by 23 runs
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Eknath Shinde CC II vs Sporting CC
Sporting CC after opting to bat first reached a very modest total of 138/9 in 20 overs. Oninder Singh Gill at no.3 played a sparkling innings of 51 but he lacked support from the other end. Ashay Palkar was the pick of the bowlers coming up with a crucial spell of 4/24 in 4 overs with a maiden while Atul Singh with 2/23 was equally impressive.
Chasing 139 was a mere formality for a strong batting line up of Eknath Shinde CC II which included an experienced player like Kaustub Pawar opening the innings for them. Kaustub smashed the bowlers out of the park en-route his brilliant 42 ball 80* as Eknath Shinde CC II won the match by 9 wkts and 6.5 overs to spare.

Aashay Palkar was declared ‘”man of the match” for his bowling performance.
- Brief Score-
- Sporting CC- 138/9 in 20 overs, Oninder Gill 51, Gaurav S 39, Aashay Palkar 4/24, Atul Singh 2/23
- Eknath CC II- 142/1 in 13.1 overs, Kaustub Pawar 80*, Vishal Jain 30, Ashay Sardesai 29*
- Result- Eknath Shinde CC II won the match by 9 wkts and 6.5 overs to spare.
- Date-5th May, 2019
- Venue-Dadaji Konddev Stadium
- Format-T20
- Organizer-Maharashtra Majha Seva Sanstha and Corporator Vikas Krishna Repale
Positive Leap Management vs PAB Cricket Academy
Before we begin the match report, let us give you one interesting fact about this match-The match witnessed 4 players with same first names called Ajinkya! – Ajinkya Patil, Ajinkya Kadam, Ajinkya Deshpande and Ajinkya Dhumal !
Positive Leap Management after being put to bat first posted a healthy total of 164/8 in 20 overs. Opener Ajinkya Patil scored a quickfire 67 off 47 balls laced with 5 fours and 3sixes while the rest of the batsman chipped in with cameos. From the bowlers, Ajinkya Kadam came up with the best bowling figures of season 9 coming up with a brilliant spell of 5/23 in 3 overs.
PAB Cricket Academy despite a good start by opener Bhavin Thakkar failed to capitalize in the last 10 overs as they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals eventually getting all out for 139 runs in 19.1 overs.


Positive Leap Management won the match by 25 runs while opener Ajinkya Patil was declared ‘man of the match”

- Brief Scores-
- Positive Leap Management-164/8 in 20 overs, Ajinkya Patil 67, Shardul Bhave 28, Ajinkya Kadam 5/23
- PAB Cricket Academy-139/10 in 19.1 overs, Bhavin Thakkar 63, Ajinkya Deshpande (3/23), Ajinkya Patil (2/20), Ketan Kharat (2/25)
- Result-PLM won the match by 25 runs
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Boys Cricket Academy vs Union Cricket Club
After opting to bat first, Boys CC openers displayed fireworks on the ground from their willow stitching a 114 run stand from the first 10 overs. Srujan Athawale played a strokeful innings of 107 in mere 60 balls (15 fours, 3 sixes) bringing in the 1st ton of TPL season 9. His opening partner, Harsh Tank with his 37 ball 67 (7 fours, 4 sixes) looked equally dangerous. It was on the back of a wonderful start, Boys CC reached a big total of 208/9 in 20 overs.
Chasing a 200+ score is always difficult and Boys CC took the advantage of that added pressure on the chasing team as they restricted Union CC to just 151/8 in 20 overs. Shreyas Gaurav came up with one of the impressive spells so far taking 3/17 with a maiden in his spell of 4 overs.


Boys CC won the match by 57 runs while Srujan Athawale was declard “Man of the Match”

- Brief Scores-
- Boys CC-208/9 in 20 overs, Srujan Athawale 107, Hersh Tank 67, Prasad Shingote-2/30, Meet Samani 2/23
- Union CC-151/8 in 20 overs, Sagar Mishra 49, Meet Samani 27, Shreyas Gurav 3/17, Yash Singh 2/24
U16 Kalina Center after opting to bat first at Ours CC Ground notched up a heavy total of 376/9 in 65.1 overs. Openers Jash Ganiga (74) and Angkrish (46) gave a solid opening stand of 123 runs while Shashwat Jhunjhunwala coming at no.4 top scored in the match hitting a fluent 92 off 81 balls (15 fours , 2 sixes). Late cameos by Umar Khan (57 off 45) and Aman Shaikh (48 off 54) ensured Kalina Center had a big total in hand.
Kalina Center apart from having good batsman also have an added advantage of having two really promising spinners in their unit as they restricted PDTSA for just 93runs in 36 overs. Left-arm spinner Zenith Sachdev who is hailed by many as one of the spinners to lookout for bowled to perfection coming up with envious bowling figures of 7/35 in 10 overs with 3 maidens.

Recieveing a follow on, PDTSA were bundled out for 118 runs and this time it was off spinner Khush Jain getting the better of the batsman with impressive bowling figures of 5/47 in 13.5 overs. Zenith Sachdev was again nothing but impressive taking 4/18 with 6 maidens in 10 overs as both the spinners propelled Kalina Center to innings win and 165 runs.
Borivali CC after opting to bat first at the Sunder CC, Cross Maidan posted a big total of 310/6 in 45 overs. The top order chipped in with 30’s while it was the middle and lower middle order coming good for Borivali CC. Rakesh Naik coming at no.6 led from the front hitting a brilliant 96* in just 81 balls, his innings included 3 fours and 7 sixes much to the entertainment of the viewers. Naik also got great support from Himanshu Sonthalia who came at no.8 and scored a brilliant 62* runs off just 36 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes). Both Rakesh and Himanshu stitched an unbeaten 151* run stand for the 7th wicket which is the highest partnership for 7th wicket this season. Off-spinner Mandar Nalavde with 4/42 was the pick of the bowlers.

Gallant CC in reply were bundled out for 161 runs as Borivali CC bowlers ensured a tough life for them while chasing. Reliable and consistent left-arm spinner Vishal Kavaiya again was impressive with the ball taking 4/27 in 7.5 overs.

Borivali CC won the quarter-finals by 149 runs on the back of some great individual performances.
Into the Quarter-finals stage of the tournament, it was an exciting clash between Mohan CC and Hansoty Brothers.
Hansoty Brothers after opting to bat first at Oval Maidan were reduced to just 126 runs thanks to some really tight bowling by the Mohan CC bowlers. Left arm fast bowler Fazil Mukadam bowled an excellent spell of 4/9 in 5.4 overs with 2 maidens becoming the pick of the bowlers. Sagar Khatri with 3/36 was also quite effective with the ball.
Mohan CC in reply chased down the score in just 25.4 overs and won the match by 5 wkts. Opener Prashant Yadav scored a solid 43 providing a good start while Ameya Dighe scored 33 as Mohan CC reach semis of the Kanga Knockout Tournament. Bhavin Bansal from Hansoty brothers fought it hard coming up with a fighting spell of 5/39 in 9 overs but Mohan CC eventually emerged to be victorious.

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Into the 3rd T20 league round for girls, Sulonia Cricket Academy after opting to bat first posted a decent total of 121/5 in 20 overs. They had their batsman chipping in with everyone providing cameos to ensure the team reaches a decent total.
Yuva Multi Sports Dombivali in reply failed to keep up with the run rate of almost 6 runs per over which rose to almost 10 in the death overs. The bowlers did a terrific job with Ishawri Gaikwad’s 2/7 in 3 overs alongwith a maiden being the best bowling figures in the match.

Sulonia Cricket Academy won the match by 53 runs while Ishwari Gaikwad for her all-round performance of 22 runs in 29 balls (3 fours ) and 2wkts was declared “man of the match”
U16 Virar Center “A” after opting to bat first at the Dadkar Maidan notched up a total of 314/10 in 69.4 overs. Opener Tanish Meher (67) and Ayush Vartak stitched a match winning 172 run stand for the 2nd wicket. Ayush fell short of just 3 runs in what was a classy knock of 97 runs in 113 balls. Dominating the bowlers upfront, Ayush smacked 18 boundaries while Parth Naik (48) and Khush Yadav (38) down the order ensured the team crossed the 300 run mark.
Shivaji Park team in reply were bundled out for 149 runs with Ayush leading from the front with the ball too. Ayush with his off spin bagged 5/47 in 14 overs taking wickets at regular intervals. Receiving a follow on, Shivaji Park Center batted well in the 2nd innings batting for 27 runs while losing just 2 wkts for 121 runs before the end of the game’s play.

Virar Center A won the match on 1st innings while it was Ayush winning hearts with his all-round heroics.
- Date-2nd May, 2019
- Venue-Dadaji Konddev Stadium
- Format-T20
- Organizer-Maharashtra Majha Seva Sanstha and Corporator Vikas Krishna Repale
Match 1-Eknath Shinde Cricket Club II vs Speed Cricket Academy
After being put to bat first and both the openers out for ducks, it seemed for a moment that everything was working out for Speed Cricket Academy team. However, Ashay Sardesai coming at no.3 alongwith Gaurav Jathar at 4 stitched a match winning stand of 137 runs for the 3rd wicket. Aashay scored a polished knock of 83 in just 53 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) while Gaurav Jathar scored a solid 68 off 50 balls (8 fours , 1six). Quick cameos by wicket-keeper batsman Sumit Ghadigaonkar (23 off 8) and Atul Singh (16* off 3) ensured Eknath Shinde CC reached a total of 199/6 in 20 overs. The bowlers were taken for a beating in the death overs with Ajay Sharma’s 3/41 being the best bowling figures.
Speed C.A in reply failed to keep up with the run rate reaching only 137/6 in 20 overs. They had their batsman chipping in with 20’s but none proved to be effective. Hemant Buchade (2/22 in 4 overs), Atul Singh (2/30 in 4 overs) & Aashay Palkar (1/18 in 3 overs) were the pick of the bowlers.
Eknath Shinde CC II won the match by 62 runs while Ashay Sardesai was declared ‘Man of the Match”


- Brief Scores-
- Eknath Shinde CC II- 199/6 in 20 overs, Aashay Sardesai 83, Gaurav Jathar 68, Ajay Sharma 3/41
- Speed C.A-137/6 in 20 overs, Hemant Buchade 2/22, Atul Singh 2/30
- Result- Eknath Shinde CC won the match by 62 runs
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Match 2-Eknath Shinde CC – A vs Golden Star CC
Eknath Shinde CC after electing to bat first registered a total of 190/3 in 20 overs. Akhil Herwadkar opening the innings led from the front hitting an aggressive 74 off 48 balls (10 fours, 1 six). The rest of the batters chipped in with cameos as their team reached a very competitive total. Mahesh Jogale with 3/44 in 3 overs was expensive but the pick of the bowlers for Golden Star team.
Golden Star CC in reply were bundled out for just 143 runs as the opposition bowlers proved to be quite difficult. Golden Star team lacked a batsman who could score 50-70 odd runs as they kept on losing wickets after giving starts. Shashikant Kadam (2/14 in 4 overs), Akhil Herwadkar (3/17 in 2 overs) and Prasad Patil (2/31 in 4 overs) were the pick of the bowlers resulting in a commanding win.


Akhil Herwadkar for his all round heroics was declared “man of the match”

- Brief Scores-
- Eknath Shinde CC-190/3 in 20 overs, Akhil Herwadkar 74, Jaideep Pardeshi 36, Mahesh J 3/44
- Golden Star CC-143/10, Pranav Yadav 29, Mahesh Jogale 27, Shashikant Kadam 2/14, Akhil Herwadkar 3/17, Vidyadhar Kamat 3/23 and Prasad Patil 2/31
- Result-Eknath Shinde CC won the match by 47 runs
Elite cricketer’s schedule demands regular travelling for matches who live in hotels and out of suitcases. This can pose a number of challenges to meeting nutritional needs. Limited food availability, different standards of food hygiene, wrong timings, quantity of food, unfamiliar foods, and interference with usual routines can see cricketers either, gaining weight, facing problems in the game/training or failing to meet their nutritional requirements.
And therefore, as a Sports Nutrition expert, I guide cricketers for making healthier choices and do easy to do nutritive meal preps when on tours. For cricketers on tour and travelling in hectic schedule, the following tips may help achieve their dietary goals:
- Prioritize and be clear about your nutritional goals and stay committed while travelling.
- Do some prior investigation to find out what to expect at your destination.
- Pre-organising your accommodation with meals and cooking facilities gives you more control over your meals, helps you make healthier choices and can keep food costs down. If you choose not to cook, make sure your accommodation is conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
- Food safety and hygiene should be major concern as it may lead to stomach upsets.
- Take a stock of healthy foods with you so you always have access to something suitable. Breakfast cereal Protein bars, nuts, basic supplements, sports drinks, and fruits are good options to pack.
- Try sticking to the meal options in the nutrition and make good choices in restaurants. Beware of hidden fat, added sugars, about cooking methods and ingredients in restaurant meals. Be free to ask the waiter and request changes if necessary.
- Beware of the weather conditions of the match venue and carry super foods accordingly.
- Beware of the banned substances that might be used by someone else which might get added to your meal preps.
-By Sayali A.Naik
Exercise & Sports Nutritionist (M.Sc.)
Mumbai Police B after being put to bat first notched up a total of 150/6 in 20 overs which is quite defendable. Opener Rohan Bhosale top scored with the bat hitting a crucial 51 off 39 balls (5 fours) at a time when other batters were struggling. Late cameos of by Yogesh Patil (27 off 15) and Yogesh Sawant (23 off 13) ensured Mumbai police crossed the 150 runs mark. Bhushan Patil with 3/32 was the pick of the bowlers.
HPCL in reply failed to keep up with the run rate managing only 96/10 in 18 overs. Kailash Kolekar came up with a match winning bowling spell of 5/19 in 4 overs which made life difficult for the batsman. Kailash was spot on with the ball taking wickets at regular intervals as Mumbai Police B won the match by 54 runs.