Boundry Blazers secured a thrilling 10-run victory over SSK CA in the SSK Premier League S2 match in Nashik on Thursday. Batting first, Boundry Blazers posted 143/10 in 19.2 overs, with Keshav Dhage playing a stellar knock of 61 runs off 32 balls. On the bowling front, D. Sheikh delivered an impressive spell, claiming 3 wickets for just 19 runs in four overs. In response, SSK CA fell short, getting bowled out for 133 in 19.3 overs despite a remarkable bowling effort by R. Purohit, who took four wickets for just eight runs in four overs, and A. Suryavanshi, who claimed four wickets for 41 runs.
In another match, RV Sports cruised to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Shivam Derle CA, chasing down the target of 96 in just 11.5 overs. Keyur Kulkarni starred with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 51 off just 28 balls to seal the win. Earlier, Shivam Derle CA struggled to 95/10 in their 20 overs, thanks to an excellent bowling performance by S. Kanade, who claimed three wickets for just 12 runs. For Shivam Derle CA, R. Bodade put up a commendable effort with the ball, taking two wickets for 18 runs.
Griffin C.A secured a comfortable four-wicket victory over MSDIANS Strikers, chasing down the target of 141 in just 17.1 overs. R. Sharma led the charge with a solid 44 off 36 balls, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 122. Earlier, MSDIANS Strikers managed 140/6 in their 20 overs, with Griffin C.A’s D. Patil delivering an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for just 19 runs. Nachiket Alai also contributed with the ball, claiming two wickets for 31 runs in 4 overs. Griffin C.A’s all-round performance ensured a well-deserved win.
Meri Green CC secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Krishna CA, successfully chasing down the target of 125 in just 13.1 overs. P. Narole led the charge with an explosive knock of 69 runs off 44 balls, including 13 fours at a strike rate of 156. Earlier, Krishna CA was bowled out for 124 in 17.5 overs, with R. Kadam delivering a stellar bowling performance, taking four wickets for just 11 runs in four overs. M. Tajanpure also contributed with 3 wickets for 24 runs in 2.5 overs.
Ganesh Ankushe |
SJ Foundation win in Western Cricket Cup
SJ Foundation delivered a commanding performance to secure a massive 139-run victory over Cricsport Academy in the Western Cricket Cup in Pune on Thursday. Batting first, SJ Foundation posted a mammoth 236/2 in 20 overs, with Ganesh Ankushe stealing the show with a scintillating 119 off 63 balls. He was well supported by G. Kalel, who smashed a quickfire 46 off just 19 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes, at a stunning strike rate of 242. On the bowling front, SJ Foundation maintained their dominance as J. Shende took 3 wickets for 11 runs in just 1.3 overs, while G. Kalel showcased his all-round prowess by claiming 3 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs. Cricsport Academy struggled to 97/10 in 14.3 overs, unable to match SJ Foundation’s brilliance.
Men’s kabaddi action |
Pune Gramin shine in Kabaddi tournament
Pune Gramin secured a close victory, defeating Mumbai Upnagar West by 29-17 in the 23rd Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chashak 2025 kabaddi tournament in Baramati on Thursday. In another women’s match, Pune Gramin dominated with a comprehensive victory, scoring 54-27 win against Mumbai City East’s 27. Mumbai Upnagar emerged victorious with a 21-17 win over Ratnagiri.
Meanwhile in the men’s round one kabaddi match Nandurbar outclassed Mumbai Upnagar with a strong performance, winning with 36-27 score.
