Suhas shines in opener
Nagpur,
Jan. 16: Riding on Suhas Nayse's all-round performance ( 28 runs and
four wickets), defending champion The Times of India defeated Lokshahi
Varta by 27 runs on the first day of OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Invitational
Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament at Vasant Nagar ground on Saturday.
The tournament has been organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur in association with OCW and Vithoba Industries.
Batting
first TOI scored 158 for 7 in 20 overs. Opener Subodh Ratnaparkhi top
scored with 52. Dashing Rupesh Bhaik knocked off unbeaten 48. Suhas
Nayse played a good knock of 28. For Lokshahi Varta Sarang Chavan (3 for
29) was the main wicket taker.
In reply, Lokshahi Varta were all out for 131 in 18.3 overs. Chavan's fighting 47 run knock went in vain.
For
TOI, Nayse (2-0-12-4) was the most successful bowler. Sandeep Wardhane
and Suraj Nair were chipped in with two wickets each. Nayse was declared
man-of-the-match.
Earlier promoter of OCW Arun Lakhani
inaugurated the tournament. OCW director KNP Singh, Kartik Shende of
Vithoba Industries, principal of Dhanwate National College Dr Babanrao
Taywade and PRO of OCW Sachin Dravekar were also present on the
occasion.
SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur made introductory
remarks. Secretary Kishor Bagde conducted the proceedings and also
proposed a vote of thanks.
Today's match
Lokmat vs The Hitavada at 9.30 a.m. at Vasant Nagar ground.
Brief score
TOI: 158 for 7 in 20 overs (Subodh Ratnaparkhi 52, Rupesh Bhaik 48*, Suhas Nayse 28, Sarang Chavan 3 for 29).
Lokshahi Varta:131 all out in 18.3 overs (Sarang Chavan 47, Sandip Ganar 23, Suhas Nayse 4 for 12).
Pics by S Sudarshan
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