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Smin Kini’s 81* helps GPCC crush Yuva Multi Sports by 164 runs

By Juili Ballal

GPCC’s Smin Kini oozed class with an unconquered 81 against Yuva Multi Sports during the MD Memorial Cup U14 Cricket Tournament. The two teams locked horns against each other on February 2 at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, GPCC piled up a total of 283/6 in 40 overs. Smin Kini top-scored with a blistering 81 not out off 67 balls. His innings was laced with six boundaries and a six. Purnay Nandgaonkar (57) too made a valuable contribution with the bat for GPCC. For Yuva Multi Sports, Nimit Behere was the pick of the bowlers with 52/3 in eight overs.

In reply, Yuva Multi Sports were restricted to a paltry 119/7 in 40 overs and lost the match by 164 runs. Adhiraj Sathe (39) was the lone warrior in the fight for Yuva Multi Sports. On the other hand, GPCC had a good outing with the ball. Seven of the nine bowlers used by GPCC claimed one wicket apiece.

Smin Kini won the player of the match award for his brilliant batting performance. 

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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