New Era CC powered by Vivian Pandya’s cameo knock of 75 runs (103-balls, 6x4s) registered a thumping 225-run victory against Sporting Union CC in a first-round match of the 29th Late Ajit Naik Memorial MCA Boys’ U-14 Selection Trials Cricket Tournament 2025, played at the New Era ground, Azad Maidan on Thursday.
Batting first, New Era amassed a mammoth total of 279 for 6 wickets from their 45 overs. Besides Vivan’s solid innings, Manjeet Dalvi smashed 56 runs (82-balls, 7×4), while Vraj Patel 41 runs and Aarav Kothari 32 runs lifted the New Era innings.
The Sporting Union batsmen failed miserably and were dismissed for a paltry 54 runs in 19.2 overs.
In another match, hosts Worli Sports Club romped to a comfortable 8-wicket win against Karnatak SA at the WSC ground.
Electing to bat, Karnatak SA were restricted to 110 for 7 wickets from their 45 overs. In response, Worli SC inspired by Atharva Singh’s half century effort 52 runs charged to victory. Atharva was declared Man-of-the-match.
Brief scores: Karnataka SA 110 for 7, 45 overs lost Worli Sports Club 111 for 2, 24.5 overs (Atharva Singh 52 (76-balls, 7×4). Man of the match: Atharva Singh (WSC).
New Era CC 279 for 6, 45 overs (Vivan Pandya 75 (103-balls, 6×4); Manjeet Dalvi 56 (82-balls, 7×4); Vraj Patel 41, Aarav Kothari 32) beat Sporting Union 54 all out, 19.2 overs. Man of the match: Vivian Pandya (New Era CC).
Parsee Cyclist 82 all out, 33.4 overs (Sarvesh Valanj 36; Aarjav Mehta 3 for 6) lost Bombay Gymkhana 84 for 4, 20.2 overs. Man of the match: Aarjav Mehta (Bombay Gymkhana).
Baronet CC 37 all out, 18.2 overs lost to Kshatriya CC 41 for no loss 4.2 overs. Man of the match: Rihaan Kini (Kshatriya CC).
Dilip Vengsarkar Academy 256 for 6, 45 overs (Aarush Kolhe 80, Sanidhya Sanap 52, Nikhil Ahirwal 45*) beat P.J. Hindu Gymkhana 136 all out, 35.4 overs (Siddharth Parekh 55; Aarush Garate 3/17, Rudra Yadav 3/22). Man of the match: Aarush Kolhe (Dilip Vengsarkar Academy).