Monday, February 1, 2016

Mishra, Khodke slam tons in Lokmat's huge victory

TOI drub Sakal by nine wickets

Opening pair Sharad Mishra (104, 49b, 20x4) and skipper Amit Khodke (102*, 49b, 18x4) slammed brilliant centuries as Lokmat thrashed Loksatta-IE  by 140 runs in ongoing OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Cricket Tournament organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur at Ambedkar College ground on Monday. 
The day belonged to Mishra and Khodke who made 181 run partnership for first wicket that helped Lokmat to pile up a  record total  of 258 losing just two wickets. Mishra made his intention clear hitting six boundaries to Rajeshwar Thakre in the very first over. Pravin Lokhande remained unbeaten on 35 in the company of Khodke. In reply, Loksatta were restricted to 118 for six. Both Mishra and Khodke were declared joint man-of-the-match. 
At Vasant Nagar , The Times of India drubbed Sakal by nine wickets. Sakal scored 130 for five in 20 overs. Skipper Pankaj Borkar  top scored with 66 runs. For TOI, Piyush Patil claimed two wickets for 16. 
In reply, TOI achieved the target losing just one wicket thanks to Rupesh Bhaik (81*, 33b, 6x6, 8x4) and Suhas Nayse (42*, 35b, 2x4)  who ensured nine wicket victory. Bhaik was declared man-of-the-match. 

Brief score
At Ambedkar College ground
Lokmat: 258 for 2 in 20 overs (Sharad Mishra 104, Amit Khodke 102*, Pravin Lokhande 35*, Harshwardhan Datir 2 for 44). 
Loksatta: 118 for 6 in 20 overs (Manesh Raut 36, Ram Bhakre 18, Rajeshwar Thakre and Roshan Bhuse 16 each Pramod Ingole 2 for 19). 
Result: Lokmat won by 140 runs. 
At Vasant Nagar ground
Sakal: 130 for 5 in 20 overs (Pankaj Borkar 66, Rajesh Vyavhare 20, Piyush Patil 2 for 16)
TOI: 135 for 1 in 13.5 overs (Rupesh Bhaik 81*, Suhas Nayse 42*).
Result: TOI won by nine wickets. 

































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