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Kshama Patekar’s half-century powers Mumbai Police Gymkhana to a win in Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy

By Juili Ballal

The third edition of the Ajit Ghosh Memorial Trophy (T20 Women’s Cricket Tournament) is underway. Under the aegis of the Mumbai Cricket Association, Sporting Union Club and Kalyandas Memorial Sports Foundation have organised this tournament.


On November 16, Mumbai Police Gymkhana locked horns against the Glorious Cricket Club at Shivaji Park Gymkhana. Batting first, Glorious Cricket Club scored 87/5 in 20 overs. Riya Salunkhe (26 runs off 30 balls) and Karuna Sakpal (26 not out off 26 balls) starred with the bat. For Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Sheral Rozario, Nidhi Buley, and Manasi Bodke claimed one wicket each.

In response, Mumbai Police Gymkhana made light work of the run chase, completing the formalities in 16.1 overs with eight wickets in hand. Kshama Patekar was at the helm of the run chase as she muscled an undefeated 50 off 51. The opening batter hammered seven boundaries. For Glorious Cricket Club, Disha Chandak and Prisha Deorukhkar claimed one wicket each.

Mumbai Police Gymkhana’s Kshama Patekar won the player of the match award for her brilliant batting effort.

Juili Ballal

Cricket is a sport that Juili picked up right from her childhood days. Her journey from playing with the boys in the compound walls to practising under the able aegis of Jonty Rhodes has been a spectacular one.
She was a part of Mumbai Women’s U-19 and U-23 probables during her four-year stint at the MCA. As a middle order bat and a part time medium pace bowler, she also represented Mumbai University at All-India University Women’s Cricket for two years.

In the quest of further education, she discontinued with the sport. Currently she is pursuing her Ph.D in Finance from IIT Bombay’s School of Management.

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