Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
AITG Super Kings emerged victorious in the CMIA Cricket Festival 2025, defeating Green Gold 11 by 42 runs in the final match organized by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) on Sunday.
AITG Super Kings put up a strong performance, scoring 130/1 in 10 overs, with Rohan Shah leading the batting with 77 runs. Green Gold 11 struggled in the chase, managing only 88/5 in their allotted overs. Shah’s all-round performance, including two wickets, earned him the Man of the Match title. Other standout players included Gaurav Bhogle, who was named Best Batsman, and Raunak Ranwal, who won Best Bowler with 11 wickets. Jitendra Singvi was awarded the Player of the Tournament, while Shirish Tambe received the Spirit of Cricket Award.
The three-day tournament featured six teams and over 100 entrepreneurs from various industries, promoting both competition and collaboration. The closing ceremony was attended by patron member Ritesh Mishra, former presidents Gautam Nandawat, and Gurpreet Singh Bagga. The tournament was coordinated by Utsav Baheti, along with Mihir Saundalgekar, Aniket Patil and Harshit Modani. CMIA President Arpit Save highlighted the event’s significance in fostering industry camaraderie, stating that it aimed to bring together multinational companies, SMEs, and various industries. Honorary Secretary Atharveshraj Nandawat emphasized that the tournament not only showcased cricket but also strengthened business relationships and brought families and professionals closer. With its success, the CMIA Cricket Festival is expected to return next year with even greater enthusiasm and participation.