Zaid's Five-Wicket Haul Powers Bhosle CA to Easy 8-Wicket Win Claims 5 wickets for just 5 runs; MCC Santacruz beat Bravo CA by 19 runs

Zaid's Five-Wicket Haul Powers Bhosle CA to Easy 8-Wicket Win

Claims 5 wickets for just 5 runs;

MCC Santacruz beat Bravo CA by 19 runs

 

Mumbai: Zaid Altaf Shaikh delivered a sensational bowling performance, claiming 5 wickets for just 5 runs, to guide Bhosle Cricket Academy to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over MCC Blue in the third-round match of the MCC Talent Search Under-12 Cricket League 2026. The tournament is organised by the Jwala Sports Foundation and the match was played at Oval Maidan.

 

Zaid's Bowling Spell Destroys MCC Blue

Batting first, MCC Blue were bowled out for just 45 runs in 13.2 overs, with Zaid leading the attack with his outstanding five-wicket haul. Bhosle Cricket Academy made light work of the chase, reaching 46 for 2 in just 5.3 overs to seal an easy eight-wicket win. Zaid was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.

 

MCC Santacruz Register 19-Run Victory

In another match, MCC Santacruz defeated Bravo Cricket Academy by 19 runs. Batting first, MCC Santacruz posted a competitive 199 for 4 in 25 overs, with Het Kalawati scoring 60 off 58 balls. Sachin Yadav was the pick of the Bravo CA bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs.

 

Chasing 200 for victory, Bravo Cricket Academy put up a strong fight, led by Salman Khan's 83 off 65 balls, but finished at 180 for 7 in 25 overs. Sourish Y took 2 wickets for 18 runs. Kaushal Kamathe of MCC Santacruz was named Player of the Match.

 

Brief Scores

MCC Blue: 45 all out in 13.2 overs (Zaid Altaf Shaikh 5/5) lost to Bhosle Cricket Academy: 46/2 in 5.3 overs. Result: Bhosle CA won by 8 wickets. Player of the Match: Zaid Altaf Shaikh (Bhosle CA).

 

MCC Santacruz: 199/4 in 25 overs (Het Kalawati 60 off 58 balls; Sachin Yadav 3/36) beat Bravo Cricket Academy: 180/7 in 25 overs (Salman Khan 83 off 65 balls; Sourish Y 2/18). Result: MCC Santacruz won by 19 runs. Player of the Match: Kaushal Kamathe (MCC Santacruz).

 

Photo Caption: Bhosle Cricket Academy's Zaid Altaf Shaikh receives the Player of the Match award after his outstanding spell of 5 wickets for 5 runs.