New Star edged past Rising Star CA by just one wicket in the T20 Sundar Gagraj League in Pune on Friday. New Star chased a target of 114 with all 20 overs utilised. Prathamesh Dixit led the bowling attack brilliantly, taking three wickets for just 15 runs in his three overs. K. Pendharkar was equally impactful, claiming three key wickets while conceding 19 runs. On the batting front, S. Jagtap anchored the innings for New Star with a steady knock of 33 runs off 35 balls, including three boundaries. Despite Rising Star CA's valiant defense, New Star held their nerve to secure a nail-biting victory.
Griffin CA cruised to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Young Star, comfortably chasing a target of 128 in just 16.4 overs. Balaji Mathure anchored the innings with a composed 56 off 54 balls, hitting seven boundaries and one six. He was well-supported by K. Jaiswal's explosive knock of 41 off just 24 balls, which featured six fours and two sixes. On the bowling front, Griffin CA's N. Pagare was sensational, taking two wickets for just eight runs. R. Malviya and S. Varade also chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring a disciplined bowling effort that restricted Young Star to 127/8 in 20 overs.
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Tagorenagar Mitra Mandal previal
Tagorenagar Mitra Mandal outperformed Balveer Sports Club with a score of 33-26 in the women's division of Powai Mahotsav 2025, managed by the Mumbai Upanagar Kabaddi Association. Swarajya showcased their dominance again, defeating Tagorenagar Mitra Mandal with a comfortable margin of 49 - 23.
In the men's matches, Om Sahakar defeated Veer Maratha by scoring 33 points against 12. Lokmanya emerged victorious against Ajinkya Yodha Krida with a commanding 23 to 2 win. Shree Shambhu men's team secured a win over H.S.F, finishing 20 to 9. Bhavana Academy clinched a strong win against Tagorenagar Mitra Mandal, ending 27 to 9. Gurudatt Mandal outplayed Railway Boys with a 23 to 15 victory.
Chembur Krida overcame Gurukrupa by finishing 16 to 10. Lokmanya edged out Om Sahakar by scoring 23 against 21. Gurudatt Mandal registered a 21 to 14 victory against Bhavana Academy in another men's match.