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).
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