LB Shastri CC pulled off a nail-biting two-wicket win over Any Sports CA in a closely fought contest of the Haryana Titans Championship in Delhi NCR on Friday. Chasing 139, Nitish Patel anchored the innings with a stellar knock of 70 off 57 balls, including 7 fours and three sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award. He was supported by S. Shispal, who chipped in run-a-ball 20.
In the bowling department, R. Chandeliya and R. Singh impressed, each picking up one wicket in their respective four-over spells, conceding 22 and 26 runs. Their collective efforts helped LB Shastri CC chase down the target in the final over, ending at 140/8 in 20 overs.
M10 CA emerged victorious in a nail-biting encounter against Any Sports CA, successfully chasing down a target of 160 with two balls to spare. Abhijeet Sharma led the charge for M10 CA with a composed knock of 86 runs off 64 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes. He received valuable support from A. Akshya, who contributed a quickfire 30 off 17 balls.
On the bowling front, S. Bhan was the standout performer for M10 CA, claiming two wickets for just 20 runs in his four-over spell. R. Rijul chipped in with a wicket in his single over, conceding 11 runs. The balanced effort from M10 CA helped them seal a thrilling six-wicket win.
NSG too hot for Meri Green
NSG showcased a commanding performance, securing a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Meri Cricket Club Green in the Summer League T20 cricket tournament in Nashik on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 97, Shreyash Bhor led the charge with a blistering knock of 41 off 23 balls, striking eight fours. He was supported by S. Sharma, who contributed a steady 29 off 42 balls.
Earlier, Meri Cricket Club Green struggled against NSG’s disciplined bowling attack, with T. Sanap shining with figures of 3/20 in four overs, while P. Mahale bowled economically, taking 1/13 in four overs. NSG chased down the target comfortably in 13 overs, finishing at 97/2.
The Nashik Titans showcased a commanding performance, defeating the Game Changers by 78 runs in a thrilling encounter. Batting first, the Titans posted an imposing total of 225/5 in 20 overs, powered by a sensational century from Sagar Pandey, who smashed 101 runs off 50 balls, including nine fours and seven sixes. He was well-supported by D. Datir, who scored 40 off 26 balls and J. Mahale, who contributed 35 runs off 19 balls.
In the bowling department, P. Dusane led the attack, taking three wickets for 34 runs in his four overs, while O. Borse delivered a brilliant spell, claiming two wickets for just 13 runs in four overs. The Game Changers, in reply, could only manage 147/9, falling well short of the target.
Ratnagiri Jilha show dominance
Ratnagiri Jilha showcased their dominance with a 53-19 victory over Sindhudurg Jilha in the men’s category of the 72nd Senior Men’s and Women’s State Selection Championship Kabaddi Tournament 2024-25, organised by the Maharashtra State Kabaddi Association in Thane. Thane Gramin outclassed Hingoli 58-22 in another match. Raigad secured a hard-fought 36-29 win against Nandurbar, and Sangli Jilha overwhelmed Solapur with a commanding 56-20 victory. Mumbai Shahar (West) proved too strong for Dharashiv, winning 52-19, while Mumbai Shahar Purvaa edged out Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in a close 39-34 battle. Pune Gramin displayed great composure to beat Beed 38-21.
In the women’s category, Thane Shahar dominated Nashik Gramin 50-21, and Nanded registered an emphatic 54-19 win over Sindhudurg. Thane Gramin narrowly defeated Satara 44-40, while Nandurbar outplayed Latur Jilha 48-10. Mumbai West crushed Jalgaon 58-8, and Pimpri Chinchwad showcased their strength with a 54-19 victory over Nashik Shahar.
Mumbai City edge Kalina Rangers
Mumbai City FC edged Kalina Rangers-CFF 2-1 in the Mumbai Premier League match on Friday. Despite the possession being nearly evenly split, with Mumbai holding 51% to Kalina’s 49%, Mumbai proved more clinical in attack, registering 7 shots, 5 of which were on target. Kalina managed 5 shots with 3 on target but fell short of leveling the scoreline. The game remained disciplined, with just 3 fouls committed collectively and no bookings or red cards. Mumbai capitalized on their opportunities, utilizing their 3 corners effectively, while Kalina managed 2 corners. The decisive play secured Mumbai City FC a hard-fought win.
