Ghansoli Centre emerged champions defeating Shivaji Park Centre by five wickets in the final of the MCA Summer Camp Girls’ U-15 cricket tournament 2024, played at the MCA ground, BKC on Friday.
Ghansoli Centre players are all smiles after winning the MCA Summer Camp Girls’ U-15 cricket tournament 2024, played at the MCA ground, BKC.
Deciding to bat first, Shivaji Park Centre managed to put up a competitive total of 177 for 5 wickets from their 35 overs. Skipper and opening batswomen Sachi Londhe led from the front scoring 77 runs (98-balls, 12×4), while middle-order bat Aarya Wajge contributed an unbeaten 41 runs (48-balls, 7×4) to lift the innings. Ghansoli Centre’s medium pacer Pragati Thombare claimed two wickets for 22 runs.
In response, Ghansoli Centre easily chased down the winning target reaching 181 runs for the loss of five wickets in 34.2 overs. Opening batters Sarthi Bhakre 76 runs (99-balls, 11×4) and Akshaya Yadav 47 runs (64-balls, 7×4) stitched together a 98-run partnership for the first wicket to put their team in a good position. Saumya Tamang chipped in with 18 runs as Ghansoli Centre clinched the win with plenty to spare.
Brief scores – (final): Shivaji Park Centre 177 for 5, 35 overs (Sachi Londhe 77 (98-balls, 12×4), Aarya Wajge 41* (48-balls, 7×4); Pragati Thombare 2/22) lost to Ghansoli Centre 181 for 5, 34.2 overs (Sarthi Bhakre 76 (99-balls, 11×4), Akshaya Yadav 47 (64-balls, 7×4), Saumya Tamang 18). Result: Ghansoli Centre won by 5 wickets.