From a Shared Dream to Unbeaten Champions: Team – Dream Catchers
- Chandni Barak
- 2 days ago
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Team Dream Catcher
EI Women's Cricket Team
Every successful team carries a story far deeper than the final scorecard.
The EI Women’s Cricket Team – ‘Dream Catchers’ recently etched their name as unbeaten champions, marking a milestone that reflects passion, perseverance, and belief.
The journey began after EIPL 2023, when couple of enthusiastic women came together with a shared passion for cricket and the desire to pursue it seriously.
With the thought of playing more than just casual games, they envisioned a team built on discipline, learning and love for the sport. With encouragement, structure and guidance by Kalpita Hatode (resident T15, former cricketer and MCA member), the team ‘Dream Catchers’ was born.
The early phase of this journey was challenging. As a newly formed side, the team faced a few initial tournament losses.
Yet, instead of losing heart, the players chose to stay committed, balancing their personal and professional lives.
Each setback became a lesson, each practice session a step forward. Over time, discipline, consistency, and team bonding transformed the group into a stronger unit.
Turning Point: 🏆✨
That hard work bore fruit on 18th January, during a competitive women’s cricket tournament featuring 16 teams from across Mumbai.
Dream Catchers displayed remarkable composure and teamwork throughout the event.
The team played three league matches, followed by a semi-final and a final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament — a true testament to their preparation and collective belief.
The final match was a defining moment. Batting with clarity and confidence, they posted an impressive 96/1 in 4 overs, asserting their dominance and sealing their first-ever tournament victory in style.
The performance was not just about runs or wickets, but about trust, communication, and playing for one another.
Adding to the celebrations, Sonal Behere-Goel (T8) was awarded the ‘Player of the Tournament’ (242 runs in 5 innings), receiving a bicycle as the prize — a special recognition that symbolized dedication, consistent performance, and the revival of a childhood passion for cricket.
Committed playing squad that stood strong consisted of Captain Urjita Nagle (T7), Janavi Papriwal (T10), Sheetal Birla (T1), Mallika Mutreja (T7), Sonal Behere-Goel (T8), Chandni Ajay (T15) and Vinita Khar (T3). Together, they exemplified teamwork, resilience, and the joy of playing the game with heart.
The victory would not be complete without acknowledging all the wonderful members of Team Dream Catchers — whose unwavering support, commitment and belief has brought us this far.
In the pic below — Monika Agarwal (T1), Ruchi Agarwal (T3), Aditi Jha (T3), Sneha Joshi (T10), Meenakshi Gautam (T10), Jyotsna Jaswal (T3), Hemal Shah (T1), Puja Kanthed (T5).
More than a trophy, this win stands as a celebration of women coming together — managing lives, responsibilities, and ambitions — to chase a dream they refused to let go of.
Dream Catchers didn’t just win a tournament; they reclaimed a passion and proved that it’s never too late to play the game you love.
The dream has been caught. Now, the journey continues…
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