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Shivam Rai’s 139 powers Chulna CC to a 43-run win in late Dayanand mhapankar smruti Chashak

By Juili Ballal

Chulna CC took on Sportsmen CC during the Late Dayanand Mhapankar Smruti Chashak 2023 on February 5 at Vasai. Chulna CC won the toss and elected to bat.

Batting first, Chulna CC were bowled out for 209 in 39.3 overs. Shivam Rai starred with the bat for Chulna CC scoring a stellar 139. On the other hand, Tejas Mankar was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball for Sportsmen CC with 41/5 in nine overs.

In reply, Sportsmen CC were bundled out for 166 in 37 overs and lost the match by 43 runs. Kunal Sawarkar top-scored with 35 and received good support from Pawan Cheulkar (24) and Yoganand Ghatge (33). On the other hand, for Chulna CC, Inas Dabre was the pick of the bowlers, with 34/3 in seven overs.  

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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