Lokmat thrash Lokshahi Varta by eight wickets
LAST year’s runners-up Lokmat thrashed Lokshahi Varta by eight wickets to begin their campaign on winning note in 13th OCHRI Cup inter-press incitational cricket tournament at Vasant Nagar ground, here on Wednesday.
The tournament is being organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur and Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI).
Batting first after winning the toss, new entrant Loksahahi Varta were bundled out for 109 in 19.4 overs. Sarang Chavan top scored with 27.
Sandeep Ganar (25) was another main scorer.
For Lokmat, Ashish Budholiya (3 for 12) and Vivek Vyavhare (3 for 31) bowled in good line and length to restrict the opponents to a low score.
Captain Amit Khodke got one wicket for 15.
In reply, Lokmat achieved the target losing just two wickets in 12.2 overs. Thanks to right-handed Sharad Mishra who hammered 44 in just 28 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.
Amit Khodke remained unbeaten on 33 with five boundaries. Amit Roshankhede scored 12 not out. Khodke was declared man-of-the match for his all-round performance.
At Ambedkar College ground, batting first Sakal scored 126 for nine in 20 overs. Thanks to Avishkar Deshmukh’s fighting unbeaten half century (57).
Kishor Jamkar (26) was the other main scorer. For Dainik Bhaskar, Vijendra Yadav claimed first hat-trick of the tournament giving away 18 runs. Sujan Masid got 3 for 13.
In reply, Dainik Bhaskar were all out for 100 in 16.3 overs. Only Sushil Deshmukh and Sanjeev Sharma showed resistance scoring 15 runs each.
For Sakal, Kishor Jamkar (3 for 18) and Devendra Sadavarti (3 for 21) were the most successful bowlers.
Scores in brief: At Vasant Nagar ground:
Lokshahi Varta: 109 all out in 19.4 overs (Sarang Chavan 27, Sandeep Ganar 23, Vivek Vyavhare 3 for 31, Ashish Budholiya 3 for 21, Amit Khodke 1 for 15).
Lokmat: 110 for 2 in 12.2 overs (Sharad Mishra 44 (28 b, 5x4, 1x6), Amit Khodke 33* (5x4), Amit Roshankhede 12 *), Vishal Mahakalkar and A Dube 1 wicket each).
Result: Lokmat won by eight wickets
At Ambedkar College ground: Sakal: 126 for 9 in 20 overs (Avishkar Deshmukh 57 (53b, 6x4), Kishor Jamkar 26, Om Dakulkar 10, Vijendra Yadav 3 for 18 (hat-trick), Sujan Masid 3 for 13, Sanjeev Sharma 2 for 22). Dainik Bhaskar: 100 all out in 16.3 overs (Sushil Deshmukh and Sanjeev Sharma 15 each, Pravin Rahulkar 12, Kishor Jamkar 3 for 18, Devendra Sadavarti 3 for 21, Rajesh Vyavhare 2 for 25).
Result: Sakal won by 26 runs.
Thursday's: The Hitavada vs Tarun Bharat at Vasant Nagar ground; Loksatta vs Punyanagari at Ambedkar College ground. Both matches will start at 9 am.
The tournament is being organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur and Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI).
Batting first after winning the toss, new entrant Loksahahi Varta were bundled out for 109 in 19.4 overs. Sarang Chavan top scored with 27.
Sandeep Ganar (25) was another main scorer.
For Lokmat, Ashish Budholiya (3 for 12) and Vivek Vyavhare (3 for 31) bowled in good line and length to restrict the opponents to a low score.
Captain Amit Khodke got one wicket for 15.
In reply, Lokmat achieved the target losing just two wickets in 12.2 overs. Thanks to right-handed Sharad Mishra who hammered 44 in just 28 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.
Amit Khodke remained unbeaten on 33 with five boundaries. Amit Roshankhede scored 12 not out. Khodke was declared man-of-the match for his all-round performance.
At Ambedkar College ground, batting first Sakal scored 126 for nine in 20 overs. Thanks to Avishkar Deshmukh’s fighting unbeaten half century (57).
Kishor Jamkar (26) was the other main scorer. For Dainik Bhaskar, Vijendra Yadav claimed first hat-trick of the tournament giving away 18 runs. Sujan Masid got 3 for 13.
In reply, Dainik Bhaskar were all out for 100 in 16.3 overs. Only Sushil Deshmukh and Sanjeev Sharma showed resistance scoring 15 runs each.
For Sakal, Kishor Jamkar (3 for 18) and Devendra Sadavarti (3 for 21) were the most successful bowlers.
Scores in brief: At Vasant Nagar ground:
Lokshahi Varta: 109 all out in 19.4 overs (Sarang Chavan 27, Sandeep Ganar 23, Vivek Vyavhare 3 for 31, Ashish Budholiya 3 for 21, Amit Khodke 1 for 15).
Lokmat: 110 for 2 in 12.2 overs (Sharad Mishra 44 (28 b, 5x4, 1x6), Amit Khodke 33* (5x4), Amit Roshankhede 12 *), Vishal Mahakalkar and A Dube 1 wicket each).
Result: Lokmat won by eight wickets
At Ambedkar College ground: Sakal: 126 for 9 in 20 overs (Avishkar Deshmukh 57 (53b, 6x4), Kishor Jamkar 26, Om Dakulkar 10, Vijendra Yadav 3 for 18 (hat-trick), Sujan Masid 3 for 13, Sanjeev Sharma 2 for 22). Dainik Bhaskar: 100 all out in 16.3 overs (Sushil Deshmukh and Sanjeev Sharma 15 each, Pravin Rahulkar 12, Kishor Jamkar 3 for 18, Devendra Sadavarti 3 for 21, Rajesh Vyavhare 2 for 25).
Result: Sakal won by 26 runs.
Thursday's: The Hitavada vs Tarun Bharat at Vasant Nagar ground; Loksatta vs Punyanagari at Ambedkar College ground. Both matches will start at 9 am.
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