Ajit Rai, right-handed opener batsman of Central Bank Recreational Club, provided the strong and decent start. A target of 183 always seemed too much for Oriental Insurance Sports Recreational Club, even on this super-flat New surface. The Oriental Insurance Sports Recreational Club made a valiant charge in their own innings, but did not have the firepower that Central Bank Recreational Club possessed, and ultimately went down by 18 runs in a last league match of the 60th Sir Benegal Ramarau Inter Bank Cricket Tournament, organized by RBI Sports Club and played at the Youth’s Own Union(Cross Maidan), Mumbai on Friday. Sixteen banks have participated in this tournament and from each group, two teams will qualify for the quarter finals.
Central Bank Recreational Club won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers stole the show,78-run stand off 63 balls between Ajit Rai and Vinod had already set Central Bank on track for a mammoth score. Ajit Rai and Rohit also responded with a 76-run third wicket stand to put Oriental Insurance Sports Recreational Club in the driver’s seat. Ajit Rai, wicketkeeper of Central, smashed unbeatable century, 100 off just 60, including seven fours and three sixes. Ajit Rai also won the title ‘Man of the Match’ . Because of Ajit Rai’s brilliant ton, they were at 182 for 3 after the end of 20th over.
For Oriental Insurance Sports Recreational Club, Rahul hit 44 off 27, and Prasad made 52 off 45, but even with a strong support, they never looked like getting extreme close. Three bowlers disappeared at more than 8 an over. The Oriental Insurance collapsed from 76 for 1 to 164 for 5 in pursuit of 183 in 20 overs. with Vinod (26) and Prasad (52) adding 57 runs for the third wicket.
“We won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a good wicket to bat. Our score was 76 without any loss in just 10 overs. But, then Vaishnav tried to hit a pull shot and unfortunately got out in the 11th over. It was a good partnership. I was playing without any pressure. And we ended up at 182. Opponents were also playing in a good way, and their starting was good. But we also got the wicket always at the right time. Now we’re hoping best for the quarter finals.” – Ajit Rai said to Cricketgraph.
Brief Stats – Central Bank vs Oriental Insurance
Best Batting Figures from Central Bank – Ajit Rai (100 off 60) and Vaishnav (43 off 34)
Best Batting Figures from Oriental Insurance – Rahul (44 off 27) and Pradad(52 off 45)
Best Bowling Figures from Central Bank – Ratan 1-26
Best Bowling Figures from Oriental Insurance – Jasbir 1-34
RJ College after batting first vs the powerful Rizvi Team posted a total of 295/9 in 44 overs which is quite a defendable total. Despite a top order collapse with the top four batsmen falling out quickly it was Viraj coming at no.5 and rescuing his team with an impressive 105 runs. What’s more, he also stitched a match saving partnership with the talented Maxwell Swaminathan who again proved to be useful down the order at no.7 scoring 79 runs to take the team to a strong position.
Rizvi College in reply were bundled out for 81 runs thanks to RJ bowlers who made life difficult for the Rizvi batsman. Viraj who scored a hundred also became the pick of the bowlers taking 4/30 in 8 overs while Maxwell who scored 79 also chipped in with 2 wkts for just 5 runs helping RJ College win by 214 runs.
Tvacha Team after opting to bat first at Belapur Sports Association scored a big total of 207/6 in 20 overs. Opener Ganesh Samant opening the innings smashed the bowlers in every corner of the ground hitting a blistering 53 runs off just 24 balls.
Samant’s knock consisted 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 228.00 while Shikhar Singh coming at no.3 proved to be equally destructive hitting a magnificent 64 runs in just 32 balls which had 4 fours and 4 sixes propelling the team total to 207/6 in 20 overs.
Tata Hospital in reply suffered a heavy collapse which made even Devendra Chaukar (44* off 35) and Suyog Gaurav’s (29* off 18) efforts down the order go in vain as Tata reached a total of 149/6 in 20 overs giving a 58 run win to the Tvacha team.
In a one of its kind tournament organized every year by the Kapol Samaj-The Kapol Premier League this year has also been thrilling coming up with some nail biting matches and exciting individual performances. Let’s take a look at some of the good performances so far in the tournament-
In the match between Parajiya Soni United and Khambat Visa Srimali, KVS after being put to bat first at the Old Payyade Ground notched up a competitive total of 197/4 in 20 overs. Khanjan Choksi’s 40 ball 88* at no.4 was entertaining to the eyes which had as many as 9 sixes taking his team to a healthy total.
However, Parajiya openers put up a massive 179 run stand for the 1st wicket thanks to some brilliant onslaught by the Dhakans. Opener Vicky Dhakan went on to score a match winning 90 in mere 43 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes) while his opening partner Prem Dhakan scored an equally impressive 58 off 33 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes) setting up the tone for a easy chase. Parajiya Soni team eventually won the match by 7 wkts and 4.2 overs to spare.
Brief Score: KVS (197/4 in 20 overs), Khanjan Choksi 88*off 40b, Parajiya United-200/3 in 15.2 overs, Vicky Dhakan 90 off 43b, Prem Dhakan 58 off 33b, Result- Parajiya United win by 7 wkts
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In the match between Halai Lohana Mahajan Mumbai and Parajiya Soni United on 31st March at the Old Payyade Cricket Ground, Parajiya team after opting to bat first scored a massive total of 224/5 in 20 overs which in most of the cases is a match winning total. Vicky Dhakan this time coming at no.3 continued his blazing form scoring a brilliant 80 off just 36 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes). Deven Satikuvar at no.5 played the finishers role for his team scoring an impressive unbeaten 83* off 38 balls (8 fours, 6 sixes)
Halai Lohana Mahajan Mumbai who were at one point needing 148 runs in 72 balls with 7 wkts in hand got back into the game thanks to a match winning partnership by Parth Rughani and Shivam Thakkar.
Parth who is known to be a clean hitter of the ball stayed true to his reputation scoring a flashy 60 off just 26 balls at no.5 while Shivam’s 45 ball 76 at no.4 which had 7 sixes was nothing short of a game changing knock. Both the players-Parth and Shivam rescued their team from jaws of defeat as Halai Lohana chased down the score successfully winning the match by 5 wkts and 5 balls to spare.
Brief Score:Parajiya United-224/5 in 20 overs, Vicky Dhakan 80 off 36b, Deven S 83* off 38b, Halai Lohana Team- 227/5 in 19.1 overs, Parth Rughani 60 off 26b, Shivam Thakkar 76 off 45. Result-Halai Lohana team win by 5 wkts
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In the match between KSG Stars and NVVS, KSG stars after opting to bat first at New Payyade Ground had their openers falling out cheaply but it was the 144 run stand for the 3rd wicket between Umang Sheth and Umang Shah which brought their team back into the game. Umang Shah coming at no.3 scored an anchoring knock of 61 runs in 44 balls while Umang Sheth remained unbeaten on 91* off 48 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes) in what could have been a blazing ton taking the team from 22.2 to 210/5 in 20 overs.
NVVS on the other hand were bundled out for 105 runs as KSG bowlers proved to be too difficult to handle with their spot on bowling helping their team win the match by 104 runs.
Brief Score: KSG Stars-210/5 in 20 overs, Umang Shah 61 off 44 ball, Umang Sheth 91* off 48b, NVVS-105 all out. Result-KSG Stars win by 104 runs
After Mumbai Women’s team clinching its 6th ODI win in 8 matches, the girls seems to be on a roll with everyone contributing in their capacity. The team has showed a lot of grit and courage defeating major teams under crunch situations.
The latest victory came against Hyderabad where Mumbai team after batting first put on a total of 158/9 in 50 overs. Jemimah registered her 6th score of 50+ in 8 matches which just shows how big a prodigy she is. Defending a modest total of 158, Mumbai bowlers did an excellent job of restricting Hyderabad to just 146 runs all out in 49.2 overs. The last over was a thriller but Mumbai girls came out victorious on the back of some really tight bowling where in Jagravi Pavar with 3/14 in 10 overs and 3 maidens proved to be a havoc over the Hyderabad batswomen.
Mumbai girls have certainly made all of us proud, hence, lets take a look at some of the players who stood out in the tournament for Mumbai.
1. Saniya Raut-
Matches-8, Wkts-18, Average-11.16, Best-5/18
Saniya Raut has been the leader of the pack in the bowling department with a 3wkt haul, 4wkt haul and a 5wkt haul all in her kitty. Saniya has bagged 18 wkts in 8 ODI’s which are some stunning numbers at an impressive bowling average of 11.16 and best bowling figures of 5/18 in 10 overs vs Tripura.
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2. Jemimah Rodrigues-
Matches-8, 50’s5, 100’s-2, Runs-584, Average-97.33, Best- 106 alongwith 6 wkts
Goes without a saying, she is not only the highest run getter of Mumbai team but also overall in the Tournament. In 8 ODI’s, Jemimah smashed 5 half centuries and 2 hundreds at a stunning batting average of 97.33 and a strike rate hovering above 93.00+. With 584 runs in 8 ODI’s alongwith 6 wkts, she has been the most utility and prolific player coming out from the U23 Mumbai team.
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3. Vrushali Bhagat-
Matches-8, Runs-193, Average-27.57, Best- 64 & Wkts-8
Vrushali Bhagat has been that one utility all-rounder whose contribution in the entire match may not be even visible to many. Chipping in with the bat with 20’s and crucial cameos, coming up with a wicket or two at regular intervals has been her forte so far and she is surely proving to be one fruitful all-rounder in the side.
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4. Manali Dakshini-
Matches– 8, Innings– 6, Runs-145, Average- 24.16, Highest-49. wkts-11
Manali has been one player who has been giving impactful performances for Mumbai team. At a time when most of the batters have been playing at a modest strike rate apart from Jemimah, Manali has been one batswomen at no.7 who holds the ability to score at a strike rate of 100+. Her 55 ball 49 vs Maharashtra and 37 ball 43 vs Delhi at no.7 are testimony of her batting abilities. Apart from that, she has chipped in with 2wkt hauls as many as 5 times in 8 matches making her more than reliable with the ball too. Her spell of 10 overs, 6 maidens and 8 runs vs Tripura will be remembered by her and her team mates for a long time.
BPCL after opting to bat first just managed to post a modest total of 256 runs for their 1st innings against an opposition team which consisted Wasim Jaffer and Cheteshwar Pujara.
The experienced Vinit Indulkar who has been scoring runs ever since we remember at the grassroot level consistently scored a polished 74 runs while Aakarshit Gomel was equally good for his 70 runs. From Indian Oil, Rajesh Pawar and Aamir Gani with 4wkts each were the pick of the bowlers.
Indian Oil Sports Club in reply posted 318/10 in 114.2 overs where in Indian Test Team’s batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara came good with crucial 74 runs. On the other hand, India’s most successful domestic batsman and a veteran Wasim Jaffer scored 73 runs which was a sight to behold. For all the young players it was certainly a rich experience to play alongside such experienced cricketers.
Aamir Gani who had taken 4/112 with the ball also chipped in with the bat scoring a handy 64 runs.
BPCL batted for 16 overs for the loss of one wkt and 62 runs in their 2nd innings before the end of the game’s play wherein Indian Oil won the match on 1st innings lead in the 3 day test encounter.
Tata Sports Club showed great resilience and remarkable fighting qualities to snatch a tense 2-run victory against Future Group in a cliff-hanger final of the 10th RCF T20 Cricket Tournament 2019 for the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup, organized by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited and played under the auspices of MCA at the RCF Colony ground, Chembur.
After captain Akshay Darekar decided to field first the Future Group bowlers got the early breaks and reduced Tata’s to 47 for 8 wickets in 11 overs. But a face-saving effort from number 9 batsman Vishal Dabholkar who scored a 34-ball unbeaten 27 runs which was studded with three boundaries steadied the Tata’s innings which finally folded at 94 all out in 19.1 overs. Dabholkar and Siddharth Raut (15 runs) put together a 33-run ninth wicket partnership to provide some respectability to their innings. Sagar Mule (4 for 5), Aatish Gawand (2 for 28) and Javed Khan (2 for 22) were responsible for Tata’s poor showing with the bat.
Defending a low total, the Tata’s spinners Brijesh Gharat (3 for 16), Aditya Dhumal (3 for 19) and Chirag Khurana (2 for 6) rose to the challenge and tormented the Future Group batsmen and bundled them out for a paltry 92 runs in 19.4 overs to clinch victory and emerge champions. Raunaq Sharma (27 runs) and Shashikant Kadam (16 runs) were the only batsmen to get into double figures.
Brief scores: Tata Sports Club 94 all out, in 19.1 overs (Vishal Dabholkar 27 not out (34b, 3×4), Sufiyan Shaikh 15, Tushar Gharat 14, Siddharth Raut 15; Sagar Mule 4/5, Aatish Gawand 2/28, Javed Khan 2/22) beat Future Group 92 all out, in 19.4 overs (Raunaq Sharma 27 (26b, 1×4, 1×6), Shashikant Kadam 16; Brijesh Gharat 3/16, Aditya Dhumal 3/19, Chirag Khurana 2/6) by 2 runs.
Gharat was named ‘Match of the match’ and he also won the Best Bowler award. Shashikant Kadam (Future Group) was declared as the Player of the tournament.
Tata’s SC received the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Cup and winners’ prize from Sudhir D. Panadare, Director (Technical) RCF, and Rajesh Sutar, former Mumbai selector.
Man-of-the-match: Brijesh Gharat ( Tata’s Sports Club Team ).
Best batsman of the tournament: Kaustub Pawar ( Tata’s Sports Club ).
Best bowler of the tournament: Brijesh Gharat ( Tata’s Sports Club ).
Player of the tournament: Shashikant Kadam (Future Group).
Best fielder of the tournament: Akshay Darekar (Future Group).
Author : –
Mr. Gordon D’Costa.
Darshit Zaveri, opener batsman and skipper of Motilal Oswal, provided the super fast start, Dhruv Sheth and Abhishek Tawde built an outstanding platform, and specially Abhisekh gave the Motilal Oswal innings a furious finish, whomping two sixes and three fours in a 12-ball 32. A target of 245 always seemed too much for Pepe Jeans, even on this super-flat New surface. The Pepe Jeans made a valiant charge in their own innings, but did not have the firepower that Motilal Oswal possessed, and ultimately went down by 36 runs in a match of the Pulse White Ball Corporate T20 League 2018-19, organized by Pulse Entertainment Sports Event and played at the New Hind Sporting Club Ground,Matunga East, Mumbai on Saturday.
Motilal Oswal won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain stole the show,106-run stand off 42 balls between Darshit Zaveri and Pankit had already set Motilal Oswal on track for a mammoth score. Darshit was by a distance the more explosive of the two, hitting nine sixes and eight fours – to hurtle to 90 off just 31 balls. Darshit Zaveri also won the title ‘Man of the Match’ . What a terrific inning!
For Pepe Jeans, Chetan Thakur hit 71 off 40, and Krishna Kumar made 51 off 16, but even with a strong support, they never looked like getting close. While a few the Pepe Jeans’ batsmen can take some positives from the game, their bowlers will probably want to forget it. Chaitan, Govardhan and Kailash all disappeared at more than 9 an over. As with the bat, so was Krishna great with the ball. Krishna (4/30) was the pick of the Pepe Jeans bowlers.
“We won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a flat surface to bat. As the leg-side boundary was short, we were looking for a total of 300 on board. Our score was 106 without any loss in just 6.5 overs. But, then I tried to hit a long shot over the covers and unfortunately got out at the last ball of very same over. It was a good partnership. All of us were playing without any pressure. During the field time, we actually dropped a catch of Chetan and also missed a runout. And last over of the innings went bad for our team. Now we’re hoping best for the semifinals.” – Darshit Zaveri said to Cricketgraph.
Brief Stats – Motilal Oswal vs Pepe Jeans
Best Batting Figures from Motilal Oswal – Darshit Zaveri (90 off 31), Dhruv Sheth (34* off 14) and Abhishek Tawde(32* off 12)
Best Batting Figures from Pepe Jeans – Chetan Thakur (71 off 40) and Krishna Kumar (51* off 16)
Best Bowling Figures from Motilal Oswal – Mandar Poipkar 1-9
Best Bowling Figures from Pepe Jeans – Krishna Kumar 4-30
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Before the cricketing world was divided on Ravichandran Ashwin’s infamous ‘Mankading’ of Jos Buttler on Monday, CCI XI’s right arm medium pacer Saurabh Jhaveri indulged in ‘Mankading’ on Sunday when he ran out Osian Cricket Club’s Ankit Zaveri.
The two sides locked horns against each other on Sunday at CCI, Mumbai, during the GDCL. Batting first, CCI XI was restricted to a paltry 130-7 in 20 overs, thanks to Nirav Bheda’s stellar performance with the ball. Opening the bowling for Osian Cricket Club, Bheda scalped 3-19 in his four overs. The opening pair of Raj Khandwala and Tejas Patani was dismissed for duck in the very first over of the match. Rupen Jhaveri (28 off 33) and Salil Purohit (44 off 37) consolidated the innings and helped their side put up a decent total of 130 on board. Rohit Shukla and Harsh Dhadda were the other bowlers who picked up solitary wicket each.
Chasing a modest score of 131 was supposed to be an easy one however Osian Cricket Club made a mess and were dwindled down for 126-9 in 20 overs, falling short of just four runs. The openers Vishal Shah (28 of 22) and Kamran Ahmed (28 off 20) got off to a solid start and were supported well by Siddharth Kadam (23 off 24) and Nirav Bheda (20 off 23), but the unexpected collapse, led to the team’s downfall. Zaosh Irani of CCI XI was the wrecker-in-chief as he wrecked havoc with his 3-24 in four overs. Irani was spectacular with his line and length and reaped sweet fruits for his hard work in the low scoring match. Apart from Irani’s splendid bowling display, this match will be remembered for the ‘Mankading’ done by CCI XI’s Saurabh Jhaveri to run out Ankit Zaveri that left a sour taste. “The equation was tight. Osian required nine in the final over. They lost a wicket on the first ball, and had to get nine off five. When I was bowling, I saw Ankit Zaveri taking a few steps start before the delivery was bowled. I applied my presence of mind, and ran him out by ‘Mankading’. I have done ‘Mankading’ a couple of times before. This is the first time in the history of GDCL that a batsman has been out by ‘Mankading’”, elucidated Saurabh Jhaveri.
Further, Ankit Zaveri, the unlucky victim of ‘Mankading’ averred, “As per the rules of the game, ‘Mankading’ is fine, but we did not expect this from a team like CCI. The gentleman’s sport has certain ungentle things, perhaps ‘Mankading’ is one of them. I agree it was my mistake but did not anticipate to get out in that fashion. But in the end it is fine”.
Zaosh Irani was bestowed with the Man of the Match for his match winning bowling performance.
Brief Score –
Cricket Club of India Team (Batting Inning)
Sahil Purohit – 44 runs in 37 balls
Rupen Jhaveri – 28 runs in 33 balls
Osian’s Cricket Club Team (Bowling Inning)
Nirav Bheda – 3 Wkts (Ovr-4, Rns-19, Wkts-3)
Osian’s Cricket Club Team (Batting Inning)
Kamran Ahmed – 28 runs in 20 balls
Vishal Shah – 28 runs in 22 balls
Cricket Club of India Team (Bowling Inning)
Zaosh Irani – 3 Wkts (Ovr-4, Rns-24, Wkts-3)
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Air India Sports Club after opting to bat first were bundled out for just 216 runs in their 1st innings. Prashant Bhoir with 3/30 was the pick of the bowlers as DY Patil bowlers did not allow a single batsman to cross the 50 run individual mark.
DY Patil A who are always known to have a formidable batting line up stayed true to its reputation amassing a mammoth 426/8 dec in 103 overs. Anand Singh who is a first class cricketer representing Jharkhand brought all his experience into the game as he went on to score a brilliant 151 runs for DY Patil team. Facing 211 balls, Anand smashed 23 boundaries and a six anchoring DY Patil to a huge 1st innings total. Yogesh Takawale with 70 runs and Swapnil Singh with 56 also chipped in with valiant half centuries to further solidify DY Patil’s position in the game.
Air India Sports Club in their 2nd innings were all again all out for 217 runs thanks to our very own Iqbal Abdullah running through the batters with a crucial spell of 4/46.
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Brief Scores-
Match- DY Patil A vs Air India Sports Club
Toss: Air India Sports Club won the toss and elected to bat
Ground- DY Patil Stadium
Result: The Dr. D.Y. Patil Group ‘A’ won by 10 wkts
Air India Sports Club
1st Innings- 216/10 in 53.1 overs (including 21 penalty runs)
(Sandeep Sawal 46, Munish Sharma 42, Prashant Bhoir 3/30)
2nd Innings- 217/10 in 72 overs
(Sujit Nayak 67, Munish Sharma 55, Iqbal Abdullah 4/46,
Naushad Shaikh 3/44)
The Dr. D.Y. Patil Group ‘A’
1st Innings- 426/8 in 103 overs
Anand Singh 151, Yogesh Takawale 70, Swapnil Singh 56,
Arjun Tendulkar 42*, Naushad Shaikh 33, Shams Mulani 3/96)
2nd Innings- 8/0 in 0.4 overs
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