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Borivali Hosts Cricket Finals as Community Sports Leagues Expand Rapidly
The April event at the BMC ground near Sanjay Gandhi National Park capped a season of expanding local leagues that now include gender-inclusive cricket alongside tennis and football options.
How we reported this
The Raheja Green League 2026 concluded its IPL-style community cricket tournament on April 25-26 at a BMC ground near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali (E), drawing teams such as Tigers and Panthers for gender-inclusive matches with prize money of Rs 5,000-10,000.
Raheja Green League 2026 Event Breakdown
Matches took place over two days at the designated BMC ground, reflecting the shift toward structured community formats that mirror professional leagues while remaining open to local residents. The tournament featured teams from housing societies and emphasised participation across genders, aligning with broader trends in Borivali where residents organise professional-tier events with auctions and sponsorships.
Supporting Venues and Organisations
Mandpeshwar Civic Federation (M.C.F.) Gymkhana in Borivali (W), established in 1987, provides two lawn tennis courts with league-style access for a nominal fee of INR 84-112 available to all age groups. Urban Sports runs multi-turf facilities at Chogle High School in Borivali (E) and Swami Vivekanand International School in Borivali (W), supplying slots for football and cricket community play. Sporko-CFCI inaugurated its turf with a friendly Inter-CFCI football tournament, accepting bookings via phone.
Broader Participation Trends
Residents of housing societies in Borivali have adopted professional community sports culture that now encompasses cricket leagues, pickleball, padel and badminton carnivals with high participation. WePlay, a Mumbai football community exceeding 2,000 members, schedules approximately 30 matches weekly across the city, including regular fixtures in Borivali.
These developments rest on consistent local infrastructure rather than one-off events. The April tournament dates and the established 1987 founding of Mandpeshwar Civic Federation provide concrete anchors for the current season's momentum.
Next Steps for Players
Interested participants can contact Mandpeshwar Civic Federation for tennis access or Urban Sports for turf bookings at the listed school locations. Football groups continue to coordinate through existing community channels in areas such as IC Colony.