SportVot x FPJ: Snooker Snipers clinch Snooker Premier League Title At Goregaon Sports Club

The Snooker Premier League, hosted at Goregaon Sports Club from April 25th to 27th with the finals on May 3rd, brought together six teams across 18 closely fought matches. After a steady run through the league stages, Snooker Snipers finished on top, securing the title with a composed performance in the final.

In the early stages, the Snipers built momentum with a string of solid wins. Rahil set the tone with a 55–29 victory over Nandan in Match 1. Krunal followed up with a tight 49–39 win against Anuj, and Mukesh added a third with a 61–44 result over Subhash—ensuring a clean sweep for the team in their group matches.

The final was played in a best-of-three format. The opening frame was evenly matched, ending in a draw that kept the result open. But in the second leg, the Snipers kept things simple and effective, closing out the match with a clear win to secure the championship.

Nandan, representing Snooker Warriors, was awarded the Highest Break of the tournament, a recognition of his consistent shot-making and break-building across the league.

The tournament saw strong participation and close contests, with the Snooker Snipers finishing as deserved winners in a well-organized league that celebrated the sport in a competitive yet respectful spirit.

MCC Championship

Kawade’s Class Takes GSC to the Finals in a Commanding Semi-Final Win In a high-stakes semi-final at the iconic Brabourne Stadium during the Cricket Club of India Tournament, Goregaon Sports Club (GSC) held their nerve and outclassed Cricket Club of India (CCI) by 20 runs to seal a well-earned spot in the finals.

Opting to bat first on a pitch that offered true bounce and value for shots, GSC made the most of the conditions, riding on a composed yet fluent knock from Ainket Kawade. Walking in with intent, Kawade anchored the innings with maturity, crafting a well-paced 84 off 49 balls. His innings was a blend of finesse and control—marked by 10 boundaries and two cleanly struck sixes. What stood out was his ability to rotate strike in between the big shots, maintaining a brisk strike rate of 171 without ever looking rushed.

Kawade found solid support in V. Miglani, who stitched together a vital 63 off 45 balls. The duo’s partnership set the tone for GSC’s innings, pushing the scoreboard to an imposing 196 for 5 by the end of 20 overs—a total that put the pressure squarely on CCI.

Chasing a challenging target, CCI showed sparks of fight but couldn’t sustain momentum against a disciplined GSC bowling lineup. D. Patel was the standout performer with the ball, using variations cleverly to return impressive figures of 4 for 26. His breakthroughs at key moments stifled CCI’s chase, and he was well-supported by A. Dugar, who picked up 2 for 30.

Despite pockets of resistance from CCI’s middle order, the required rate kept climbing, and the innings eventually folded at 176—all out in their allotted 20 overs. For his composed, match-defining innings under pressure, Ainket Kawade was deservedly named Player of the Match. His knock not only laid the platform for a strong total but also set the tone for GSC’s approach—disciplined, confident, and playoff-ready.

With this win, GSC marches into the final with momentum on their side, and Kawade’s form will be one to watch.

Aavhan Cricket Tournament

The Aavhan Cricket Tournament, one of the most anticipated inter-collegiate sporting events of the season, is set to take place from 4th to 11th May at the prestigious IIT Bombay campus in Powai.

Hosted under the banner of Aavhan, IIT Bombay's annual sports festival, the tournament promises a week of high-intensity cricketing action featuring some of the most talented college teams from across the region.

With matches to be played on the lush grounds of IIT Bombay, the tournament is expected to draw large crowds, buzzing energy, and fierce competition. From nail-biting finishes to potential breakout performances, the Aavhan Cricket Tournament is all set to deliver a memorable cricketing spectacle.

In a spirited contest, IITB Farewell clinched a commanding 44-run victory over COEP, defending their total of 160/8 in 20 overs with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.

The batting innings was anchored by Eshwar, who delivered a match-winning knock of 44 runs off just 24 balls, including 5 boundaries and a six, boasting a strike rate of 183. He was well supported by P.3, who added a steady 33 off 31 balls. COEP, in reply, faltered under pressure and were bowled out for 116 in 19.2 overs. The IITB Farewell bowlers kept a tight grip throughout, led by H. Raj, who picked up 3 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs at a superb economy of 4.75.

Ashwin also contributed with 2 wickets for 19 runs, while S. Sanjay chipped in with 2 wickets in a single over. Himanshu Raj was deservedly named Player of the Match for his explosive bowling performance.

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