Warrior's dominated the match against Jay Bhavani Cricket Club, securing a commanding 80-run victory in the Late Kishor Suryawanshi Trophy (LKS Trophy) in Nashik.
Batting first, Tejas Pawar led the charge with a stellar knock of 77 runs off 46 balls, smashing seven fours and five sixes at a fiery strike rate of 167. He was well-supported by N. Gaikwad, who contributed a quickfire 42 off 25 balls, hitting six fours and a six, propelling Warrior’s to a formidable total of 182/4 in 20 overs.
In response, Jay Bhavani struggled against Warrior’s disciplined bowling attack, collapsing for 102 in 14.5 overs. Tejas Pawar shone with the ball as well, claiming two wickets for 32 runs in 3.5 overs, while B. Ghongde delivered an exceptional spell, taking 2 wickets for just 8 runs in 3 overs with an impressive economy rate of 2.67. Warrior’s all-round brilliance secured them a well-deserved win.
In another match, Meri Cricket Club Blue outplayed Balaji Social Foundation with a dominant 81-run victory, showcasing a stellar all-round performance.
Batting first, they posted a strong total of 179/8 in 20 overs, powered by crucial contributions from S. Barve (41 off 29, 4 fours, SR 141), H. Ghumare (37 off 20, 6 fours, 1 six, SR 185), and B Dangar (38 off 26, 5 fours, 1 six, SR 146). Kiran Morade added a quickfire 5 runs off just 2 balls, striking at 250. In the bowling department, Meri Cricket Club Blue completely dismantled Balaji Social Foundation’s batting lineup, restricting them to 98 in 16.4 overs. Kiran Morade led the attack with an impressive 3-wicket haul for 29 runs in 4 overs (ER 7.2), while A. Kshirsagar provided strong support, taking 2 wickets for just 16 runs in 3 overs (ER 5.33). A commanding performance from Meri Cricket Club Blue sealed a comprehensive win.
Vipers Edge Past Dynamos
In an intense indoor cricket showdown, Vipers emerged victorious over Dynamos in a gripping low-scoring encounter of the Ultimate Indoor Championship being held in Bengaluru.
The match, played in a fast-paced environment, saw both teams fighting hard to secure a win, but Vipers held their nerve to clinch a 12-run victory.
Vipers, batting first, could only manage a total of 96 runs in 16 overs, as the Dynamos' bowling attack put on a disciplined performance. Wickets fell at regular intervals, keeping the scoring rate in check.
Vivek Dary was the standout performer with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 2 runs in his 2-over spell. However, the highlight of the match was Anurag Kum, who produced an incredible spell, recording figures of 2-0-(-16)-5.
His performance, which included five wickets, kept the Vipers from building any substantial partnerships.
Chasing a modest target, Dynamos had a shaky start and struggled to build momentum. Despite a quickfire 19 off 13 balls by Girish KG and an explosive 18 off 13 balls by Daivik, the team couldn't sustain their innings against the disciplined bowling attack of Vipers.
Afroz Pash bowled a crucial spell, finishing with 2-0-13-1, while Manoj Kuma and Ravi Teja chipped in with key wickets. However, it was Navneet Si’s spell that proved decisive, restricting the scoring rate and ensuring the Vipers defended their total.
In the final over, with 13 runs required, the pressure was immense on Dynamos' tail-enders. Paras Shet struggled with the bat, facing 12 balls without scoring before getting run out. Suraj fought hard but couldn't take his team over the line as Dynamos were bowled out for 84 runs in 16 overs.
MCFC, HOPE United Draw
In a tightly contested encounter, Mumbai City FC and Hope United FC played out a 1-1 draw in an intense battle of skill and strategy.
The match saw an almost equal share of possession, with Hope United FC edging it slightly at 51% compared to Mumbai City FC’s 49%. Both teams created multiple scoring opportunities, with Mumbai City FC registering 9 shots (6 on target) and Hope United FC managing 11 shots (8 on target).
The match remained competitive throughout, with disciplined gameplay from both sides, as reflected in the minimal fouls committed—Mumbai City FC with 4 and Hope United FC with 3. The game was played in good spirit, with no yellow or red cards shown.
However, Mumbai City FC was caught offside 4 times, while Hope United FC was flagged just once. Set-pieces played a crucial role, with Hope United FC earning 6 corners compared to Mumbai City FC’s 2.
