Pune: Punit Balan Group holds Fourth ‘Friendship Trophy’ 2025 Cricket Championship Tournament
Mahalaxmi Mavericks, Vishrambaug Nights, Gajar Supernovas, Dagdusheth Warriors, Samarth Challengers, NuMaVi Stallions, Rangari Royals and Nadbrahma Sarvavadak register victories
Pune: Mahalaxmi Mavericks, Vishrambaug Nights, Gajar Supernovas, Dagdusheth Warriors, Samarth Challengers, NuMaVi Stallions, Rangari Royals and Nadbrahma Sarvavadak registered victories on the third day on Thursday (March 6) of the Fourth ‘Friendship Trophy’ Cricket Championship Tournament organised by Punit Balan Group (PBG) for teams represented by city-based Ganpati mandals, Navratra mandals and Dhol-Tasha pathaks.
These matches are being played at the LR Shinde High School Ground in Sahakar Nagar. Rangari Royals defeated Jogeshwari Jaguars without loss of a wicket following flawless performances by Nilesh S and team bowlers. Gajar Supernovas had an easy win by eight wickets over HTM Tigers. Shubham Balkawade’s knock of 59 proved crucial in their win.
Dagdusheth Warriors won by nine runs against Nadbrahma Drummers due to their all-rounder Kapil Raut, who scored 65 runs and took three wickets by conceding only five runs. NuMaVi Stallions defeated Kasba Super Kings by 69 runs. Yogesh Khalgaonkar’s 61 runs helped the former to march ahead in the competition.
Mahalaxmi Mavericks recorded their second victory without losing a wicket in the tournament by trouncing Bhagat Singh Legends on the basis of Vivek Jambhulkar’s unbeaten 36 runs and their bowlers’ hard work. Vishrambaug Nights defeated Janardan Giants by four runs. Atish Gade’s unbeaten knock of 84 runs laid the foundation of the victory. It rained runs as both teams scored 230 runs. Janardan Giants’ Shubham Ingle’s single-handed fight (84 runs) proved futile for his team.
Nadbrahma Sarvavadak sailed through against Nadbrahma Drummers due to Swapnil Ghate’s sharp bowling attack. The former won by eight wickets. Samarth Challengers easily decimated Garud Strikers by 33 runs. Mac Pardeshi’s bowling and Sagar Indulkar’s batting came to the former’s rescue.
Detailed results: Chain matches
HTM Tigers: 115 for 5 in 8 overs (Ajinkya Maratkar 46, Ajit Gawali 42, Vivek Lohkar 1-14) defeated vs. Gajar Supernovas: 122 for 2 in 7 overs (Shubham Balkawade 59 – fours: 5, sixes: 6 in 19, Rishi Bibawe 37, Santosh Gaikwad 17, Akash Pardeshi 1-16); Man of the Match: Shubham Balkawade.
Dagdusheth Warriors: 87 for 3 in 8 overs (Kapil Raut 65 – fours: 3, sixes: 5 in 27, Sandip Gharmalkar 11, Shubham Naikode 1-6) won vs. Nadbrahma Drummers: 78 for 7 in 8 overs (Parth Naikude 26, Kapil Raut 3-5); Man of the Match: Kapil Raut.
NuMaVi Stallions: 125 for 3 in 8 overs (Yogesh Khalgaonkar 61 not out – fours: 5, sixes: 6 in 22, Soma Khandekar 34 not out, Tejas Rupde 1-13, Sagar Ghodke 1-15) won vs. Kasba Super Kings: 56 for 6 in 8 overs (Samrat Ravte 21, Tanmay Deshpande 2-12, Bapusaheb Lohkare 1-3); Man of the Match: Yogesh Khalgaonkar.
Jogeshwari Jaguars: 48 for 9 in 8 overs (Punit Apte 17, Vishal Mudholkar 2-4) defeated vs. Rangari Royals: 51 for no loss in 2.1 overs (Nilesh S 27 not out – fours: 2, sixes: 3 in 7, Harnish Dani 21 not out – fours: 2, sixes: 2 in 7); Man of the Match: Nilesh S.
Bhagat Singh Legends: 64 for 8 in 8 overs (Yash Taru 24, Rohit Gaikwad 19, Omkar Bhopale 1-8, Rahul Sakhare 1-7) defeated vs. Mahalaxmi Mavericks: 65 for no loss in 4.5 overs (Vivek Jambhulkar 65 not out – fours 4, sixes: 2 in 16, Shivam Patil 27 not out – fours: 5 in 13); Man of the Match: Vivek Jambhulkar.
Vishrambaug Nights: 117 for 2 in 8 overs (Atish Gade 84 not out – fours: 5, sixes: 9 in 32, Rajesh Pachkudve 17, Nilesh Dakhve 1-15) won vs. Janardan Giants: 113 for 2 in 8 overs (Shubham Ingle 84 not out – fours: 7, sixes: 7 in 32, Chetan C 18 not out, Chetan Kasbe 1-20); Man of the Match: Atish Gade.
Nadbrahma Drummers: 29 for 10 in 6.5 overs (Kshatin Bhilare 8, Swapnil Ghate 3-8, Sam Mogal 2-6, Vinit Karnalkar 2-4) defeated vs. Nadbrahma Sarvavadak: 34 for 2 in 3 overs (Sanket Kand 13 not out, Sam Mogal 14 not out), Man of the Match: Swapnil Ghate.
Samarth Challengers: 107 for 7 in 8 overs (Sagar Indulkar 54 – fours: 4, sixes: 4 in17), Tanmay Gaikwad 21, Mac Pardeshi 17, Yogesh Kunjir 1-5) won vs. Garud Strikers: 74 for 8 in 8 overs (Mukund Bhosale 22, Mac Pardeshi 4-4, Sagar Indulkar 1-11); Man of the Match: Mac Pardeshi.
