20th OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Twenty20 Cricket (Day-12)

Hitavada stun Holders Lokmat to win title

Hitavada stunned defending champions Lokmat by ten wickets to win the title in 20th OCW-SJAN Inter-press Cricket Tournament at Ambedkar College ground on Friday.
The tournament was organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with OCW and SBI. Batting first Lokmat lost their wickets at regular interval and were bowled out for a paltry 103 in 19.2 overs. Only Amit Khodke (30) and Sarang Walwatkar (22) showed some resistance. For The Hitavada, Pankaj Borkar claimed three wickers whereas Susheem Kolay and Ravi Daf got two each.
In reply, The Hitavada achieved the target without losing any wicket in 10.1 overs. Kamlesh Waghire (62, 36b, 2x6 10x4) and Anupam Timothy (32, 25b, 1x6, 2x4) completed the formalities.
Champion Vidarbha Ranji team skipper Faiz Fazal, MLAs Samir Meghe, Dr Milind Mane, OCW director KMP Singh, assistant general manager of Nagpur branch  of SBI Mohan Changde, noted chef Vishnu Manohar, sports organiser Anil Ahirkar distributed the prizes.
BSC president Ramesh Thakur, vice-president CP Karkar, former Ranji skipper Hemant Wasu, BabubhaiPatel and others were also present on the occasion.


Brief scores
Lokmat: 103 all out in 19.2 overs (Amit Khodke 30, Sarang Walwatkar 22, Pankaj Borkar 3 for 22, Susheem Kolay 2 for 18, Ravi Daf 2 for 15)
The Hitavada: 105 for no loss in 10.1 overs (Kamlesh Waghire 62, Anupam Timothy 32)
Result: The Hitavada won by ten wickets.

Invididual prizes:

Man-of-the-series: Pankaj Borkar (The Hitavada),
Best batsman: Rupesh Bhaik (TOI),
Best bowler: Ramamurty Nerley (TOI),
Best wicketkeeper: Amit Khodke (Lokmat),
Man-of-the-final: Kamlesh Waghire (The Hitavada),
Century: Rupesh Bhaik (TOI),
Hat-trick: Suhas Nayse (TOI), Kishor Jamkar (Sakal), Shrikant Bhalerao (Dainik Bhaskar),
Five-wicket haul:  Prashant Nimbarte (TOI), Nitin Pataria (Lokmat), Shrikant Bhalerao (Dainik Bhaskar),
Inspirational player: Abhay Dube (Lokshahi Varta),
Six sixes in a over: Rupesh Bhaik (TOI),
Mughals best catch in final: Ravi Daf (The Hitavada)

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20th OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Twenty20 Cricket (Day-11)

Lokmat , Hitavada set up summit clash

Nitin Patariya claimed six wickets as defending champions Lokmat set up a summit clash with The Hitavada in 20th OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Cricket Tournament at Vasant Nagar ground on Wednesday.
The tournament has been organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with OCW and SBI.
At Vasant Nagar ground, Lokmat drubbed Lokshahi Varta by seven wickets whereas at Ambedkar College ground, The Hitavada defeated The Times of India (TOI) by 33 runs to enter the final.
 Batting first Lokshahi Varta were all out fro 107 in 19.5 overs thanks to Patariya who ripped through the batting line up and claimed six wickets for 13 runs in 3.5 overs. For Lokshshi Varta only Sandip Ganar (27) and Abhay Dube (24) showed resistance.
In reply, Lokmat achieved the target in 11.2 overs losing just three wickets. Pravin Lokhande smashed 51 in just 29 balls hitting ten boundaries. Patariya scored 16-ball 30 smashing six  boundaries. Sharad Mishra remained unbeaten on 14.
At Ambedkar College ground, The Hitavada scored 176 for 7 in 20 overs. Pankaj Borkar top scored with 30. Anupam Timothy (28), Ravi Daf and Nikhil Dixit (22 each) were main scorers.  In reply, TOIcould able to score 1354 for 8 in 20 overs. Vinay Pande's 30-ball 51 went in vain. For The Hitavada Ravi Daf claimed three wickets for 21 runs. Susheem Kolay and Anupam Timothy were chipped in with two each. 

Brief scores
At Vasant Nagar ground
Lokshahi Varta: 107 all out in 19.5 overs (Sandip Ganar 27, Abhay Dube 24, Nitin Patariya 6 for 13)
Lokmat: 108 for 3 in 11.2 overs (Pravin Lokhande 51, Nitin Patariya 30, Anup Motghare 2 for 26)
Result: Lokmat won by seven wickets
MoM: Nitin Patariya
At Ambedkar College ground
The Hitavada: 167 for 7 in 20 overs (Pankaj Borkar 30, Anupam Timothy 28, Sandeep Dabhekar and Ramamurty Nerlay two each)
TOI: 134 for 8 in 20 overs (Vinay Pande 51, Faizul Qumar 17, Ravi Daf 3 for 21, Susheem Kolay and Anupam timothy two each)
Result: The Hitavada won by 33 runs
Mom: Ravi Daf.
Friday's fixtures: Lokmat vs The Hitavada final at Ambedkar College ground at 9.30 a.m. 

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