Griffin Cricket Academy thrashed Meri Cricket Club Green by eight wickets in the Late Kishor Suryawanshi (LKS) Trophy in Nashik on Tuesday. Griffin chased down 170 runs in just 18.3 overs. Kushagra Jaiswal played a sensational knock of 111 runs off 60 balls. Supporting him, V. Pawar contributed a steady 28 off 32 balls, while V. Purkar's quickfire 17 helped seal the chase.
On the bowling front, K. Sanap played a crucial role, picking up three wickets for 26 runs in three overs, while V. Purkar chipped in with a wicket, conceding just 10 runs in his two-over spell.
RV Sports secured a convincing 91-run victory over CBC Cricket Club. Batting first, RV Sports posted a competitive total of 171/8 in 19.5 overs, powered by R. Shinde’s explosive 42 off 22 balls, which included eight fours and a six, while A. Thakkar contributed a solid 36 off 23 balls with five boundaries.
In response, CBC Cricket Club struggled against RV Sports' fierce bowling attack, getting bowled out for just 80 in 15.4 overs. Divesh Patel starred with the ball, claiming five wickets for 25 runs in his four-over spell. A. Thakkar also shone with the ball, taking two wickets for just three runs in two overs, while R. Patil wrapped up the innings with two wickets for nine runs in 2.4 overs.
Venom Vipers continue winning ways in Majestic Pro League
Venom Vipers continued winning spree in the Majestic Pro League with a commanding five-wicket victory over Phonix Blazers on Tuesday. Vipers chased down the target of 114 in just 11.4 overs. The star of the match was Ankit Solanki, who delivered a phenomenal all-round performance, first dismantling the opposition with the ball by taking four wickets for 24 runs in 3.3 overs, and then playing a blistering knock of 49 off just 21 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes. He was well supported by G. Sharma, who contributed a solid 36 off 24 balls with five boundaries and a six. Earlier, Phonix Blazers struggled against disciplined bowling efforts from P. Vishwakarma and M. Rathore, both of whom picked up two wickets each while conceding just 12 runs in their respective two-over spells.
Spin Masters clinched a thrilling 23-run victory over Strom Breakers. Masters posted a formidable total of 187/9 in 20 overs. Surat Tripathi led the charge with a blistering 49 off just 24 balls, while P. Pandit provided steady support with 38 off 32 balls. In response, Strom Breakers put up a fight but fell short at 164/7, struggling against disciplined bowling from A. Singh Shakrawar, who picked up two wickets for 33 runs, and E. Mansuri, took two wickets while conceding just 16 runs.
Tarun Sangha edge out Delhi FC
In a closely contested match of the Delhi Premier League, Tarun Sangha FC edged out Delhi FC with a 2-1 victory, despite a nearly equal share of possession (51%-49%). The game saw intense attacking play, with Tarun Sangha registering 11 shots on target compared
to Delhi FC’s 13, while both teams matched each other in discipline, receiving one yellow card each and avoiding any red cards. Delhi FC had a slight edge in set-pieces with five corners against Tarun Sangha’s three, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. With solid defensive resilience and clinical finishing, Tarun Sangha FC secured a crucial win, leaving Delhi FC to rue their missed opportunities.
Hinduhruday Samrat Chashak Witnesses Thrilling Kabaddi Action
he Hinduhruday Samrat Chashak, organized by the Mumbai Upanagar Kabaddi Association, saw an intense second day of competition at Chunabhatti, In the opening match, Navshakti K M dominated Tagor Nagar K M with a 32-16 victory. Sneha Vikas K M edged past Chembur K K in a nail-biting encounter, winning 14-13. Mahatma Gandhi K M outclassed Navshakti with a commanding 29-12 triumph, while Jai Shankar Chawk secured a 19-13 victory over Veer Parshuram.
Owali K M showcased their strength with a resounding 26-2 win over Tagor Nagar and continued their dominance, later defeating Swastik K M 24-17. Shree Sai K M also put up an impressive performance, securing a 24-16 victory against Shur Shambhaji K M.
Pune City defeat Mumbai Upanagar
Pune City defeated Mumbai Upanagar in a thrilling contest of 35th Sub Junior State Championship Selection Trials for girls, winning 41-38 at Nashik-Manmad on Tuesday.
Pune PCMC displayed dominance, securing a 58-25 victory over Mumbai Upanagar.
In the men’s matches, Parbhani overpowered Nashik Gramin with a 58-35 scoreline. Palghar emerged victorious against Latur, winning 46-31.