Mumbai Ranji Trophy batsman Shubham Ranjane hogged the limelight by cracking a massive 169 runs (20×4,7×6) to power D.Y. Patil SA to a comprehensive 199 runs victory against Islam Gymkhana in a first round Group-A clash of the D.Y. Patil Group sponsored 73rd Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2020-2021, at the Islam Gymkhana ground on Saturday. This prestigious tournament, is organized under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and is the first cricket competition in the city since the lockdown due the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Shri. Param Bir Singh (centre), Commissioner of Police, Mumbai and Hon. Chairman Mumbai Police Gymkhana. Also present was Shri. Satya Narayan, Additional Commissioner of Police, South Region, Mumbai & Hon. Secretary, Mumbai Police Gymkhana, Shri. Shashikumar Meena, DCP, Zone I, Mumbai, Shri. Subhash Shinde, API, Mumbai and Jt. Hon. Secretary, Mumbai Police Gymkhana along with MCA officials. A two-minute silence was observed at the start as a mark of respect for the Police personnel who lost their lives due to COVID-19 pandemic.
D.Y. Patil Group also tasted success as they inflicted a 6-wicket defeat on MCA Colts in a Group-D encounter. Century knocks from Aashay Sardesai 122 runs (11×4, 2×6) and Sumit Ghadigaonkar 105 runs (14×4, 2×6) helped D.Y. Patil Group easily surpass their target scoring 296 for the loss of just four wickets in 42.5 overs. MCA Colts had scored 294 for 9 wickets from 45 overs.
Defending champions MIG Cricket Club suffered a defeat against strong contenders Parsee Gymkhana in another Group-A match. Batting first Parsee Gymkhana amassed 314 runs for 5 in 45 overs. Nikhil Patil made an unbeaten 102 not out (16×4, 2×6), while Aakarshit Gomel 63 runs and Swapnil Pradhan 47 runs propped the Parsee Gym innings. MIG Cricket Club failed in their chase and were bowled out for 253 runs in 38.4 overs. Arjun Tendulkar 47 runs and Pragnesh Kanpillewar 43 runs were MIG CC’s top scorers. Parag Khanapur picked up 3 for 32 runs.
Meanwhile, last year’s runners-up Parkophene Cricketers made a winning start defeating hosts Mumbai Police Gymkhana 57-runs in a Group-B encounter at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground.
Parkophene Cricketers who were put in to bat were restricted to 214 all out in 42.2 overs, but they bowled well to dismiss Mumbai Police Cricket Club for 157 in 31.1 overs to clinch their win.
Islam Gymkhana’s decision to field first back-fired as D.Y. Patil’s middle order batsman Ranjane was in smashing form and along with opener Surjan Athawale 75 runs (5×4,5×6) put on 118 runs partnership for the third wicket and later he was associated in a 125-run partnership with Yogesh Takawale 43 runs for the fourth wicket. D.Y. Patil finished their innings at a healthy 363 runs, which included 54 penalty runs as Islam Gymkhana had bowled two overs short (27 runs penalty for each over).
Islam Gymkhana failed miserably in their chase and were dismissed for just 164 in 18.4 overs. D.Y. Patil’s leg-break blower Karsh Kothari (4 for 49), left-arm medium pacer Uzair Khan (2 for 44) and leg-spinner Pravin Tambe (2 for 5) were the main wicket takers.
Brief scores
Group-A: Parsee Gymkhana: 314 for 5, 45 overs (Nikhil Patil 102 not out (16×4, 2×6), Aakarshit Gomel 63, Swapnil Pradhan 47) beat MIG Cricket Club: 253 all out, 38.4 overs (Arjun Tendulkar 47, Pragnesh Kanpillewar 43; Parag Khanapur 3/32). Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by 61 runs.
Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy: 363 for 5 wickets, 43 overs (Shubham Ranjane 169 (20×4, 7×6), Surjan Athawle 75, Yogesh Takawale 43) beat Islam Gymkhana: 164 all out, 28.4 overs (Usaid Cutleriwala 61; Karsh Kothari 4/49). Result: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy won by 199 Runs.
Group-B: Parkophene Cricketers: 214 all out, 42.2 overs (Sagar Mishra 81; Yash Chavan 3/22) beat Mumbai Police Cricket Club: 157 all out, 31.1 overs (Yash Chavan 57; Sagar Mishra 5/27). Result: Parkophene Cricketers won by 57 runs.
Cricket Club of India: 259 for 9 wickets, 45 overs (Akash Anand 49, Kruthik Hanagavadi 45*, Rudra Dhanday 44, Aryan Bangar 41) beat Bombay Gymkhana: 243 all out, 43.3 overs (Pranav Kela 90, Sujay Thakkar 40; Prathmesh Dake 4/30, Vaibhav Mali 3/31). Result: Cricket Club of India won by 16 runs.
Group-C: New Hind Sporting Club: 87 all out, 18.3 overs (Siddhant Adhatrao 40; Jitendra Paliwal 6/22) lost to P.J. Hindu Gymkhana: 89 for 3 wickets, 20.3 overs (Karan Nandey 35*). Result: P.J. Hindu Gymkhana won by 7 wickets.
Karnatak Sporting Association: 265 for 8, 45 overs (Ramanpreet Ghuman 65, Shrideep Mangela 62) beat National Cricket Club: 188 all out, 41.1 overs (Vishal Dhagaonkar 53, Prathmesh Pawar 50). Result: Karnatak Sporting Association won by 77 runs.
Group-D: Payyade Sports Club: 261 for 8 wickets, 45 overs (Raunaq Sharma 63, Musheer Khan 53, Siddhesh Lad 44; Varun Joijode 3/49) beat Shivaji Park Gymkhana: 220 all out, 40 overs (Badreyalam Khan 5/51). Result: Payyade Sports Club won by 41 runs.
MCA Colts: 294 for 9 wickets, 45 overs (Nikhil Patil (Jr.) 96, Shashank Attarde 49*, Akhil Rajput 42) lost to D.Y. Patil Group (Sponsors XI): 296 for 4 wickets, 42.5 overs (Aashay Sardesai 122 (11×4, 2×6), Sumit Ghadigaonkar 105 (14×4, 2×6). Result: D.Y. Patil Group (Sponsors XI) won by 6 wickets.