A total of 14 teams, including defending champions Parsee Gymkhana, will be competing for the top honours in the 70th Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by the Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association, which commences from Friday, April 19, to April 27, 2019.
The format of the event is a direct knockout and all the matches will be played as per the New Model Rules of the Mumbai Cricket Association.
On the opening day on Friday, Combined Cricket Club will take on Young Mohammedan Cricket Club at 10.00am followed by the second match to be played between Muslim Sports Club and P.J. Hindu Gymkhana at 2.00pm at the Hindu Gymkhana ground.
Last year’s champions Parsee Gymkhana have been provided a first round bye and will launch their campaign on April 25 against the winner of the first round match between Bohra Cricketers and Bombay Gymkhana.