Islam Gymkhana vs CCI to Battle for Title in SPG
Manjrekar–Desai T20 Tournament
Grand Finale Set for a Blockbuster Clash!
Mumbai : The stage is
perfectly set for a high-voltage grand finale as Islam Gymkhana and Cricket
Club of India (CCI) stormed into the title clash of the prestigious SPG
Vijay Manjrekar – Ramakant Desai T20 Cricket Tournament, promising an
electrifying showdown at the iconic Shivaji Park. With both teams displaying
exceptional grit, skill and match-winning performances, the final will be
played on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon, setting up a thrilling
contest for cricket lovers.
Prize Ceremony & Prestige; Sandeep
Patil to Grace the Grand Occasion
Adding further glamour to the event, the prize
distribution ceremony will be conducted by former India and SPG Test cricketer Sandeep
Patil. The tournament has received strong backing with sponsorship from IDBI
and LIC, underlining its stature in Mumbai’s cricketing circuit.
Islam Gymkhana’s Gritty Comeback Win; Pranay Kapadia’s 82 Turns the Game Around
In the first semifinal, Islam Gymkhana produced a fabulous all-round performance against Parsi Gymkhana.
Opting to field first, their bowlers Vinayak Bhoir (4/12) and Mubashshir
Shaikh (2/37) restricted Parsi to 148/7 in 20 overs, despite
contributions from Sumer Zaveri (30), Vedant Murkar (29) and *Sagar
Chhabria (33)*. Chasing the target,
Islam Gymkhana were under pressure at 66/4, but Pranay Kapadia
delivered a match-winning knock of 82 runs off 56 balls, smashing 8
fours and 3 sixes. His composed yet aggressive innings guided the team to
victory with 3 wickets in hand, earning him the Man of the Match
award. Shams Mulani (3/38) also made a key impact with the ball.
CCI Edge Past Karnataka in a Thriller; Irfan Umer’s 4 Wickets Seal a 3-Run Victory
The second semifinal between CCI and Karnataka
Sporting Association turned into a nail-biting contest that went down to
the last ball. Batting first, CCI posted 189/7, with Chinmay
Sutar (45) and Dhrumil Matkar (39) stitching a crucial 74-run
partnership after an early setback. Prathamesh Dake (3/38) and Vishal
Dabholkar (2/26) impressed with the ball. In
reply, Karnataka got off to a flying start with Anish Chaudhary (57) and
Tanush Kotian (84) putting on 120 runs in 11.5 overs. Kotian’s
powerful knock included 6 fours and 4 sixes, placing his team firmly in
control. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Irfan Umer (4/33)
and Kartik Mishra (2/44) produced tight and disciplined bowling,
reducing Karnataka from 139/2 in 14.3 overs to 176/7 in 19 overs. Needing 14 runs in the final over, Karnataka
faltered against sharp fielding efforts and could only reach 186/8,
handing CCI a thrilling 3-run victory. Irfan Umer was rightly
named Man of the Match for his match-winning spell.
Brief Scores; Top
Performances at a Glance
Parsi Gymkhana – 148/7 (Sumer Zaveri 30, Vedant Murkar 29, Sagar Chhabria 33 | Vinayak Bhoir
4/12, Mubashshir Shaikh 2/37*) Lost to Islam
Gymkhana – 149/7 (Praveen Shetty 25, Pranay Kapadia 82 | Shams Mulani
3/38)
CCI – 189/7 (Chinmay
Sutar 45, Dhrumil Matkar 39 | Prathamesh Dake 3/38, Vishal Dabholkar 2/26); Defeated Karnataka Sporting Association – 186/8 (Anish Chaudhary 57,
Tanush Kotian 84 | Irfan Umer 4/33, Kartik Mishra 2/44)
All Eyes on the Final Showdown! Will Islam Gymkhana’s Momentum Prevail or CCI’s Fighting
Spirit Triumph?
With match-winners like Pranay Kapadia and Irfan
Umer in top form, the final promises to be a blockbuster contest. Cricket
fans can expect a thrilling battle filled with big hits, sharp bowling and intense
moments as Islam Gymkhana and CCI lock horns for ultimate glory
at Shivaji Park.
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