S Pande's quickfire half-century and Prathamesh Dusane's three-wicket haul powered SGCA to a 29-run victory over Balaji Social Foundation in the SSK Premier League match in Nashik on January 10th.

Batting first, SGCA posted a competitive total of 160/8 in 20 overs, with standout performances from S Pande, who scored a brisk 51 off 43 balls, including six fours and a six at a strike rate of 118.

Prathamesh Dusane, contributed 22 runs off 25 balls. In response, Balaji Social Foundation fell short, getting bowled out for 131 in 19.3 overs, thanks to a stellar bowling effort by Prathamesh Dusane, who took 3/23.

The all-round performance by Dusane and Pande's crucial knock powered SGCA to a well-earned win.

In another match, NTPS Nashik delivered a commanding performance to defeat SK Sports Club by 27 runs in a thrilling encounter.

Batting first, NTPS Nashik set a target of 140/7 in 20 overs, with R Kashid anchoring the innings with a steady 40 off 46 balls, including five fours and a six at a strike rate of 86.

In response, SK Sports Club struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 113 in 19.1 overs. The victory was powered by Pavan Kumavat, who took 3 wickets for 21 runs, and P Ghandge, whose impressive spell of three wickets for just 19 runs at an economy rate of 4.75 sealed the game for NTPS Nashik.

Meanwhile, Rising Star CA clinched a thrilling four-wicket victory over SGCA with five balls to spare in a low-scoring encounter. SGCA set a modest target of 103/8 in 20 overs, with Rising Star’s M. Davre delivering an exceptional bowling spell, taking three wickets for just four runs in four overs.

In the chase, H. Aher led the charge with a solid 35 off 30 balls, including two fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 116, while C Lohar anchored the innings with a steady 30 off 44 balls. Rising Star CA reached the target at 104/6 in 19.1 overs, securing a hard-fought win.

In the final game, Evershine CA delivered a stellar all-round performance to secure a comprehensive 72-run victory over Mothe Baba Dapur. Batting first, Evershine CA posted a formidable total of 183, thanks to a blazing 50 off 30 balls by Krishna Surashe and a quickfire 39 off 26 balls by V. Sonawane, who smashed five fours and a six at a strike rate of 150. In response, Mothe Baba Dapur could only manage 111/8 in their

20 overs, with Evershine’s S Attar leading the bowling attack with a remarkable spell, taking 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 3 overs at an economy rate of 1.33. Evershine CA’s dominant display secured them a well-deserved win.

Western Cricket Cup

In the Western Cricket Cup in Pune, Cricthon Academy showcased a dominant batting display to defeat Pune Skywalker by 55 runs in a high-scoring encounter.

Batting first, Cricthon Academy amassed a formidable total of 220/6 in 20 overs, led by Yash Jambhulkar's explosive 58 off 30 balls and P. Ranjan’s steady 58 off 37 balls, featuring 11 boundaries at a strike rate of 156. Contributions from P. Pawar, who scored 23 off 18 balls, and V. Kate, who smashed 22 off just 12 balls at a blistering strike rate of 183, added to the scoreboard pressure. Despite a valiant effort, Pune Skywalker managed 165/3 in their 20 overs, falling short of the target. Cricthon Academy’s commanding performance sealed their well-earned victory.

ShivShahi kabaddi tournament

In an intense final, Mumbai Shahar overcame Pune Gramin 36-31 to clinch the men's title in the ShivShahi kabaddi tournament.

In the women's section, Pune Gramin avenged their men's loss to beat Mumbai Shahar 37-28 in the summit clash.

Earlier, in the men's semifinals, Pune Gramin emerged victorious against Kolhapur with a score of 41-20 while Mumbai Shahar edged past Ahmednagar in a nail-biting match, finishing at 37-35.

In the women's semis, Pune Gramin triumphed over Thane with a decisive score of 50-29. Mumbai Shahar advanced to the finals after defeating Mumbai Upanagar with a score of 34-26.