Man of the Match Vishal Mahakalkar
Vishal Mahakalkar shone with the bat and ball for Punyanagari.
Lokshahi Varta players celebrate after stunning Sakal by 13 runs in the Super Six round. (Pics Jeevak Gajbhiye)Debutant Lokshahi Varta kept their hopes of reaching the semis alive after defeating Sakal by 13 runs in a super six tie of 13th OCHRI Cup Inter-Press Invitational Cricket Tournament at Ambedkar College ground, here on Thursday.
The tournament is being organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) and sponsored by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI). Satvik Group is the co-sponsor of the event. Batting first after winning the toss, Lokshahi Varta scored 111 for 8 in 20 overs. After some early hiccups Vishal Mahakalkar, who later adjudged as man-of-the-match, steadied the innings and scored 38 with the help of seven boundaries. Abhay Dube (19) and Sandip Ganar 15 (2x4) also batted well. For Sakal, Rajesh Vyavhare (3 for 16) was the most successful bowler. Kishor Jamkar and Avishkar Deshmukh got one wicket each.
In reply, Sakal were restricted to 98 for nine in 20 overs. Avishkar Deshmukh 21 (2x4), Prashant Nimbarte (18 not out) and Rajesh Vyavhare (16) showed some resistance. For Lokshahi Varta, Mahakalkar claimed three wickets for 15 runs. He was ably supported by Rahul Chonde (2 for 19). Sakal will now have to win against defending champions The Hitavada to qualify for the semis. Earlier, players were introduced to former Ranji Trophy player and chief manager of Union Bank of India Rajesh Gawande and Dr Suresh Chandak .
Brief scores:
Lokshahi Varta: 111 for 8 in 20 overs. Vishal Mahakalkar 38 (41b, 7x4), Abhay Dube 19, Sandip Ganar 15 (15 b, 2x4), Rajesh Vyavhare 3 for 16, Kishor Jamkar 1 for 17, Avishkar Deshmukh 1 for 29. Sakal: 98 for 9 in 20 overs. Avishkar Deshmukh 21 ( 24 b, 2x4), Prashant Nimbarte 18*, Rajesh Vyavhare 16 (2x4), Vishal Mahakalkar 3 for 15, Rahul Chonde 2 for 19, Sarang Chouhan 1 for 23, Abhay Dubey 1 for 20). Result: Lokshahi Varta won by 13 runs. MoM: Vishal Mahakalkar.
Brief scores:
Lokshahi Varta: 111 for 8 in 20 overs. Vishal Mahakalkar 38 (41b, 7x4), Abhay Dube 19, Sandip Ganar 15 (15 b, 2x4), Rajesh Vyavhare 3 for 16, Kishor Jamkar 1 for 17, Avishkar Deshmukh 1 for 29. Sakal: 98 for 9 in 20 overs. Avishkar Deshmukh 21 ( 24 b, 2x4), Prashant Nimbarte 18*, Rajesh Vyavhare 16 (2x4), Vishal Mahakalkar 3 for 15, Rahul Chonde 2 for 19, Sarang Chouhan 1 for 23, Abhay Dubey 1 for 20). Result: Lokshahi Varta won by 13 runs. MoM: Vishal Mahakalkar.
On Friday: Lokmat vs Punyanagari at 9 am at Dr Ambedkar College ground.
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