The Cricket Chapter of the Sports Energia Cup brought together members of the business community for three days from 5th to 7th March of competitive sport, camaraderie, and high-energy matches. The tournament was ceremonially inaugurated with a ribbon cutting by GCCI President Shri Sandeep Engineer, Sr. Vice President Shri Rajesh Gandhi, and Vice President Shri Apurva Shah, marking the official start of the matches. The felicitation of the winning teams was later carried out by Hon.Treasurer Shri Sudhanshu Mehta, celebrating the outstanding performances across the tournament. Designed as a platform that goes beyond business interactions, the cricket segment reflected the core spirit of the Sports Energia Cup — building connections, encouraging teamwork, and celebrating sport within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. From the opening ball, the tournament created an atmosphere of excitement, with teams competing with passion, strategy, and strong support from their peers both on and off the field.

The tournament featured an impressive lineup of teams led by prominent business leaders. The men’s competition saw H2O Carzspa led by Mr. Harsh Tanna, Imark led by Mr. Viren Trivedi, Chamunda Enterprise led by Mr. Rumit Mehta, RMPS led by Mr. Rajnikant Patel, Shree Marutinandan Tubes led by Mr. Vikram Sharma, and EBCO led by Mr. Harsh Kagrana take the field in a series of intense matches. Adding another exciting dimension to the tournament was the women’s cricket segment, where P. Ramesh led by Mr. Rushabh Patel and Athletic Girls United led by Dr. Sanjana Dhariya competed with remarkable enthusiasm and skill, highlighting the inclusive and dynamic spirit of the Sports Energia Cup.

Over the course of the tournament, the ground witnessed powerful batting performances, disciplined bowling spells, and moments of outstanding fielding that kept spectators engaged throughout. Each match brought its own drama and momentum shifts, with teams pushing themselves to deliver their best. The tournament ultimately concluded with memorable final matches that showcased the competitive spirit and sportsmanship that defined the event. In the men’s category, EBCO emerged as the champions, with Imark finishing as runners-up after a strong tournament performance. In the women’s category, Athletic Girls United secured the championship title, while P. Ramesh finished as the runners-up.

Beyond the results, the cricket chapter of the Sports Energia Cup successfully created a shared sporting experience for the community, blending competition with collaboration and strengthening bonds among participants. The matches, moments of celebration, and the collective enthusiasm of the teams and supporters made this chapter of the Sports Energia Cup a memorable beginning to a larger sporting journey.