Hitavada regain SJAN-OCHRI Cup

The Hitavada drubbed Punyanagari by seven wickets to win SJAN-OCHRI Cup Inter-Press Invitational Cricket Tournament organized by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur at Ambedkar College ground here on Tuesday.

The tournament was sponsored by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI). Satvik and Purti Group were the co-sponsor of the tournament.

Punyanagari won the toss and elected to bat first. Their decision backfired as they were bowled out for a poor total of 81 in 15.5 overs. Only Pankaj Pande (14), Vaibhav Sonawane (13), Sunil Thawkar and Yudhishthir Raich (11 each) managed to cross the double figures.

For The Hitavada, Ramamurty Nerley (3 for 14) was the main wicket taker. Pravin Lokhande ( 2 for 10) , Piyush Patil (2 for 14) and Susheem Kolay (2 for 13) also bowled well.

In reply, The Hitavada achieved the target in 14.5 overs losing just three wickets. Pratik Sontakke (26, 29b, 4x4), Pawan Sawade (21*, 15b, 2x4, 1x6) and Nikhil Dixit (15*, 12b, 2x4) ensured the title victory.

Director of OCHRI Dr Anup Marar, CEO of Satvik Group Amol Dhake, Deepak Lalwani of Deepak Agency, NUWJ president Shirish Borkar and secretary Bramha Shankar Tripathi distributed the prizes.The winners walked away with Rs 18,000 and trophy while the runners-up got Rs 15,000 and trophy.

SJAN president Naresh Shelke and past president Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. Secretary Kishor Bagde made introductory remarks while treasurer Anupam Soni proposed a vote of thanks.

Brief score

Punyanagari: 81 all out in 15.5 overs. Pankaj Pande (14, 18b, 2x4), Vaibhav Sonwane (13), Sunil Thawkar (11), Yudhishthir Raich (11*), Ramamurty Nerley 3 for 14, Pravin Lokhande 2 for 10, Piyush Patil, 2 for 14, Susheem Kolay 2 for 13.

The Hitavada: 82 for 3 in 14.5 overs. Pratik Sontakke (26, 29b, 4x4), Pawan Sawade (21*, 125b, 2x4, 1x6), Nikhil Dixit (15*, 12b, 2x4). Pankaj Pande 2 for 17.

Result: The Hitavada won by seven wickets.

Individual prizes

Man-of-the-series: Praveen Lokhande (The Hitavada), best batsman: Ravi Daf (Punyanagari), best bowler: Piyush Patil (The Hitavada), best wicket-keeper: Pratik Sontakke (The Hitavada), best fielder: Nitin Shriwas (Lokmat), best catch: Gurudas Raut (Sakal), man-of-the-final: Pratik Sontakke (The Hitavada).

Punyanagari thrash Lokmat, to meet Hitavada in final

Last year's runners-up Punyanagari stunned defending champion Lokmat by 73 runs to enter the final in SJAN-OCHRI Cup Inter-Press T20 Cricket Tournament organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur at Ambedkar College ground, here on Monday.
The tournament is being sponsored by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI). Satvik and Purti Group are the co-sponsors of the tournament.
Punyanagari will meet nine-time champions The Hitavada in the final to be played on Tuesday morning at the same venue.
Batting first, Punyanagari piled up a huge total of 199 losing just three wickets in 20 overs.
Thanks to opening batsman Ravi Daf who played a brilliant knock of 92 runs in just 57 deliveries. His match winning knock was studded with five sixes and eight boundaries. Daf and Vaibhav Sonwane (41, 29b, 4x4) made 92 run partnership for the first wicket which set the tone of the match. Sunil Thawkar remained unbeaten on 25.
In reply, Lokmat lost their wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 126 in 17.3 overs. Only Amit Khodke (53, 57b, 6x4) showed some resistance. Sharad Mishra (19) and Nitin Patariya (17) got the start but failed to convert them into big knock.
For Punyanagari Pankaj Pande (2 for 29), Manoj Jhariya (2 for 27) and Vaibhav Sonawane (2 for 17) were the main wicket takers.
The final would be followed by prize distribution function. Director of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited Usha Nair will be the chief guest on the occasion. CEO of Satvik Group Amol Dhake, director of OCHRI Dr Anup Marar, MD of Purti Group Sudhir Diwe, NUWJ president Shirish Borkar, secretary Bramha Shankar Tripathi and director of Deepak Agency Deepak Lalwani will also grace the occasion.
Brief scores: Punyanagari: 199 for 3 in 20 overs. Ravi Daf (92, 57b, 5x6, 8x4), Vaibhav Sonawane (41, 29b, 4x4), Sunil Thawkar (25*, 24b, 3x4), Pankaj Pande (13, 2x4) Vivek Vyavhare 2 for 26. Lokmat: 126 all out in 17.3 overs. Amit Khodke (53, 57b, 6x4), Sharad Mishra (19, 10b, 4x4), Nitin Patariya (17, 7b, 2x4, 1x6), Pankaj Pande (2 for 29), Manoj Jhariya (2 for 27), Vaibhav Sonawane (2 for 17). Result: Punyanagari won by 73 runs. MoM: Ravi Daf

The Hitavada drub ToI to enter final

Pawan Sawade's all-round performance (Three wickets and 44 no) enabled The Hitavada to drub The Times of India by six wickets to enter the final in SJAN-OCHRI Cup 14th Inter-Press T20 Invitational Cricket Tournament at Dr Ambedkar College ground, here on Sunday.
The Times of India won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 136 losing seven wickets in 20 overs. Tushar Shukla played a half century knock 52 (33b, 10x4). Bhaik also batted well and knocked off 44 with the help of one six and one four.
For The Hitavada, Pawan Sawade (3 for 9) was the most successful bowler. Susheem Kolay and Piyush Patil got one wicket each.
In reply, The Hitavada achieved the target in just 15.3 overs sparing six wickets. Dropping dangerous and in-form Pravin Lokhande at early stage proved costly to ToI as he smashed 62 in 43 balls including 11 boundaries. Sawade, playing sensibly, remained unbeaten on 44. His knock was studded with eight boundaries. Rahul Dixit remained not out on 16. For ToI, Suraj Nair, Sandeep Dabhekar and Faizul Qamer claimed one wicket each. Sawade was declared man-of-the-match.
Earlier, the players were introduced to former Vidarbha Hockey Association president Radheshyam Sarda and chairman of Graceland Realties Shekhar Jadhao.
On Monday, defending champion Lokmat will take on last year's runners-up Punyanagari in the second semi-final at 9 am at the same venue.

Brief score

The Times of India: 136 for 7 in 20 overs. Tushar Shukla (52, 33b, 10x4), Rupesh Bhaik (44, 45b, 1x6, 1x4), Pawan Sawade 3 for 9, Susheem Kolay and Piyush Patil one wicket each.
The Hitavada: 138 for 4 in 15.3 overs. Pravin Lokhande (62, 43b, 11x4), Pawan Sawade ( 44 *, 24b, 8x4), Rahul Dixit 16* (1x6), Suraj Nair, Sandeep Dabhekar and Faizal Qumar one wicket each.
Result: The Hitavada won by six wickets.
MoM: Pawan Sawade

Hitavada take on ToI in semis today

NINE-TIME champions The Hitavada will meet The Times of India in the first semi-final of the 14th SJAN-Orange City Hospital Cup Inter-Press T20 Cricket Tournament on Sunday afternoon. The match will begin at 1 pm at Ambedkar College ground, Deekshabhoomi.
The tournament is organised by Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur.
After the league stage The Hitavada had emerged topper of Group ‘A’ followed by Lokmat. In Group ‘B’ Punyanagari took the top spot on better quotient than Times of India.
The semi-final promises to be a cracker of a contest as both teams boast of some utility players. Pravin Lokhande has remained the mainstay of The Hitavada with his all-round skills while Tushar Shukla has carried ToI with the same zeal.
The second semi-final will be played on Monday, January 23 from 9 am between Punyanagari and Lokmat at the same venue.
Final is slated on January 24 at Ambedkar College ground.

Stats and points table after league round

It's The Hitavada vs ToI; Lokmat vs Punyanagari in SF

After the league stage, the semi-finalists have been identified in SJAN-OCHRI Cup Inter-Press Invitational Cricket Tournament being organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN).
From group 'A', nine-time champion The Hitavada and defending champion Lokmat have already qualified for the semis. The Hitavada emerged pool topper by winning all their four league matches. Lokmat followed them with three victories. Punyanagari topped the group 'B' on the basis of batting quotient (37.78), The Times of India followed them with (36. 23).
In the first semi-final to be played on January 22, The Hitavada will take on The Times of India at Ambedkar College at 1 p.m.
On January 23, Lokmat will clash with Punyanagari at 9 a.m. at the same venue. The final will be played at Ambedkar College ground on January 24 at 9 a.m.
On Thursday, Punyanagari drubbed Sakal by nine wickets while Dainik Bhaskar ended their campaign by recording six-wicket victory over Tarun Bharat in their last league match.

Brief scores: At Ambedkar College ground Sakal: 137 for two in 20 overs. Pankaj Borkar (71*, 65b, 9x4), Rajesh Vyavhare (44*, 31b, 4x4, 1x6), Manoj Jhariya 1 for 10.
Punyanagari: 138 for 1 in 14.3 overs. Ravi Daf (77*, 48b, 13x4, 1x6), Pankaj Pandey (48*, 39b 5x4).
Punyanagari won by nine wickets. MoM: Ravi Daf
At Vasant Nagar ground
Tarun Bharat: 94 all out in 15.5 overs. Vikas Barokar (17, 13b, 3x4), Mannu Bawas (12, 13b, 2x4), Roshan Tamboli, Lakhan Jaiswal and Omkar Kawle 11 runs each. Pratik Sharma 3 for 20, Bandu Dhore 3 for 12.
Dainik Bhaskar: 95 for 4 in 13.1 overs. Pratik Sharma (41*, 45b, 5x4, 1x6), Rahul Thakur (14, 3x4), Manish Mishra 12. Vikas Barokar, Nitin Baitule and Ankush Hiwrale one wicket each.
Result: Dainik Bhaskar won by six wickets MoM: Pratik Sharma.

The Hitavada finish with all win record, ToI thrash IE-Loksatta

Times of India thrashed Indian Express-Loksatta by 10 wickets in thier last Group B match of the 14th SJAN-Orange City Hospital Cup Inter-Press Invitational Twenty20 Cricket Tournament played at Vasant Nagar ground.
After bundling out IE-Loksatta for a paltry 61, Times of India rode on a 12-ball unbeaten 55 from Tushar Shukla to finish the match in record 2.3 overs.
At Dr Ambekar College ground The Hitavada defeated Deshonnati by 75 runs to finish their league round with an all-win record.
Brief Scores:
At Vasant Nagar ground
Indian Express-Loksatta: 61 all out in 19.5 overs. Swapnil Nagpure 10, Tushar Shulkla 5 for 9, SurajNair 2 for 8.
The Times of India: 66 for no loss in 2.3 overs. Tushar Shukla (55*,12b, 6x4, 5x6), Subodh Ratnaparkhi 7*.
Result: The Times of India won by ten wickets
MoM: Tushar Shukla
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At Ambedkar College
The Hitavada: 175 for 6 in 20 overs. Atul Jaigude (37, 32b, 4x4), Rahul Dixit (37, 23b, 4x4,1x6), Pravin Lokhande (36, 22b, 4x4, 1x6), Pawan Sawade (32, 17b, 3x4, 1x6), Sandeep Dhamde 3 for 29, Chetan Kamanwar 2 for 36.
Deshonnati: 100 for 9 in 20 overs. Rajesh Mishra (16, 2x4), Moreshwar Manapure (14, 2x4), Sudhir Delikar 4 for 18, Pawan Sawade 2 for 18.
Result: The Hitavada won by 75 runs
MoM: Sudhir Delikar
Thursday’s fixtures: Tarun Bharat vs Dainik Bhaskar at Vasant Nagar ground.Sakal vs Punyanagari at Ambedkar College ground. Both matches will start at 9 a.m.

Kanchankar’s hat-trick in Deshonnati’s win

Riding on Manish Kanchankar’s hat-trick Deshonnati defeated Dainik Bhaskar by 33 runs in the SJAN-Orange City Hospital Cup Inter-Press T20 cricket tournament. This was the first hat-trick of 14th edition of the tournament, organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur at Ambedkar College ground.
Deshonnati batted first and managed a good total of 139 for 9 in 20 overs. Chetan Kamanwar top scored with (39; 3x4). He was supported by Shridhar Hatagade (23; 1x4, 1x6).
For Dainik Bhaskar, Sujan Masid (3 for 29) was the most successful bowler.
Dainik Bhaskar were on course keeping up the run rate but Kanchankar’s hat-trick in the 14th over bundled them out for 106 in 15 overs. Man of the Match Chetan Kamanwar got two for 17.
Sujan Masid (20) and Pravin Rahulwar (19) were the main scorers for Bhaskar.
Brief scores: Deshonnati 139 for 9 in 20 overs (Chetan Kamanwar (39), Shridhar Hatagade (23), Sandeep Dhamde 15, Sujan Masid 3 for 29, Prabhu Shankar 2 for 25) beat Dainik Bhaskar 106 in 15 overs (Sujan Masid 20, Pravin Rahulwar 19, Manish Kanchankar 3 for 36, Chetan Kamanwar 2 for 17).
Wednesday’s fixtures: The Hitavada vs Deshonnati at Ambedkar College. Indian Express-Loksatta vs The Times of India at Vasant Nagar. Both matches will start at 9 am.

sakal vs Lokshahi Varta

Punyanagari shock Times of India

Last year's runners-up Punyanagari stunned Times of India by two runs in a league match of the SJAN-OCHRI 14th T20 inter-press cricket tournament on Monday.

In another match, Sakal suffered another defeat, this time at the hands of Lokshahi Varta by 16 runs.

Brief scores

At Ambedkar College ground

Punyanagari: 161 for 6 in 20 overs. Ravi Duf (50, 53b, 6x4), Sunil Thavkar (46, 38b, 5x4, 1x6), Shrikant Kotgule 12, Suraj Nair 2 for 28, Sandeep Dahbekar 2 for 45, Tushar Shukla 1 for 24.

The Times of India: 159 for five in 20 overs. Rupesh Bhaik (47, 33b, 8x4,1x6), Yogesh Banait (43, 22b, 3x4, 3x6), Subodh Ratnaparkhi (42, 44b, 3x4), Sandeep Dabhekar 10*. Ravi Duf 2 for 31, Pankaj Pande, Manoj Jharia and Sonawane one wicket each.

Result: Punyanagari won by two runs.

MoM: Ravi Duf.

At Vasant Nagar ground

Lokshahi Varta: 156 all out in 19.2 overs. Rahul Jadhav (50, 31b, 7x4, 1x6), Manish Gadekar (23, 21b, 4x4), Shrikant Bhalerao 16, Rajesh Vyavhare 3 for 29, Kishor Jamkar 2 for 21, Gurudas Raut 2 for 27.

Sakal: 137 all out in 19 overs. Pankaj Borkar (46, 42b, 7x4), Rajesh Vyavhare (21, 1x4), Kishor Jamkar 15, Yogesh Pande 14, Rahul Chonde 2 for 24, Sarang Chavan 2 for 26, Shrikant Bhalerao 2 for 27.

Result: Lokshahi Varta won by 19 runs.

MoM: Rahul Jadhav, Gurudas Raut.

Tuesday’s fixture: Deshonnati vs Dainik Bhaskar at Ambedkar College ground at 9 a.m.

The Hitavada stun Lokmat

Nine-time champion The Hitavada stunned defending champion Lokmat by six runs in a thrilling encounter of the 14th SJAN-Orange City Hospital Cup Inter-Press Invitational Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament played at Dr Ambedkar College ground on Sunday. Lokmat finished their league rounds with three wins and a loss while The Hitavada still have a game to play against Deshonnati (on January 18). In another match of the day, Tarun Bharat defeated Deshonati by six wickets.
Corporator Prafull Gudadhe (Patil) and NDTTA secretary Adv. Ashutosh Potnis were the guests at Dr Ambedkar College ground.

Brief scores:

At Ambedkar College ground

The Hitavada: 124 for 9 in 20 overs. Praveen Lokhande (48, 31b, 5x4, 1x6), Pawan Sawde 17 (1x4), Nikhil Dixit (17, 3x4), Sachin Rahangdale 2 for 16, Sachin Khadke 2 for 16, Devendra Sadavarti Vivek Vyavhare and Nitin Pataria one wicket each).

Lokmat: 118 for 9 in 20 overs. Sharad Mishra (43, 31b, 7x4), Nitin Shriwas 16, Sachin Khadke 15, Piyush Patil 3 for 12, Salim Sheikh 2 for 13, Praveen Lokhande 2 for 21, Ramamurty Narley and Susheem Kolay one wicket each).
Result: The Hitavada won by six runs (enter semis)
MoM: Praveen Lokhande.

At Vasant Nagar ground
Deshonnati: 144 for 9 in 20 overs. Moreshwar Manapure (34, 2x4), Shreedhar Hatgade (36, 5x4), Sandeep Dhamde 21, Vikas Barokar 3 for 31, Mannu Bawa 2 for 16, Pappu Dindolkar 2 for 15.
Tarun Bharat: 147 for 4 in 18.3 overs. Vikas Barokar (47, 38b, 7x4), Mannu Bawa (26*, 2x4) Lakhan Jaiswal 15*, Nitin Baitule 15, Rajesh Mishra 2 for 28, Chetan Kamanwar and Vivek Bithale one wicket each.
Result: Tarun Bharat won by six wickets.
MoM: Vikas Barokar.

Monday’s fixtures: Lokshahi Varta vs Sakal at Vasant Nagar ground. The Times of India vs Punyanagari at Ambedkar College ground. Both the matches will start at 9 a.m.

Times of India vs Lokshahi Varta