Lokmat off to a flying start, Sakal win
Defending champions Lokmat started their cmpaign on winning note defeating The Hitavada by 22 runs in 20th OCW-SJAN Inter-press Invitational T-20 Cricket Tournament at Dr Ambedkar College ground on Sunday.
The tournament has been organised by Sports Journalists' Associaiton of Nagpur in association with OCW and State Bank of India.
In another match, Sakal recorded 36-run victory over Tarun Bharat.
At Ambedkar College grund riding on Pravin Lokhande's 55-ball 87, Lokmat piled up 167 for six in 20 overs. Lokhande's knock was studded with four sixes and ten boundaries. Nitin Shriwas (30, 21b, 1x6, 2x4) and Nitin Patariya (29, 28b, 4x4) gave him good company. For The Hitavada, veteran Susheem Koley and Anupam Timothy took two wickets each.
In reply, The Hitavada were restricted to 145 for 7 in 20 overs. Pankaj Borkar top scored with (42, 37b, 6x4). Pradeep Kumar Yadav (21, 12b, 2x6, 1x4) tried his best but in vain. Nikhil Dixit contributed 17. For Lokmat, Nitin Shriwas (3 for 22) was the pick of the bowlers. Ashish Budholiya got two for 33.
At Vasant Nagar ground, batting first Sakal scored 153 for nine in 20 overs. Pritesh Uchkalwar (50, 39b, 7x40 and Shubham (37) batted well. For Tarun Bharat Dinesh Borkar got two wickets for 24 runs. In reply, Tarun Bharat were bundled out for 118 in 14.5 overs. Only skipper Nitin Baiture (42) and Lakhan Jaiswal (27) showed some resistance. For Sakal, Prajwal Harne (4 for 28) and Uchkalwar (3 for 16) were the main wicket takers.
Earlier former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar inaugurated the tournament by releasing balloons in the air and perfuming pooja of wicket. Lead promoter of OCW and MBA president Arun Lakhani, former Indian cricketer Prashant Vaidya, assistant general manager of SBI Nagpur main branch Mohan Changde, OCW director KMP Singh and vice-principal of Dr Ambedkar College Dr Arvind Joshi, SJAN president Kishor Bagde and secretary Sandeep Dabhekar shared the dais. Former Vidarbha Ranji captain Hemant Wasu, noted sports organiser Deven Dasture and others were also present on the occasion. Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings while treasurer Suhas Nayse proposed a vote of thanks.
In reply, The Hitavada were restricted to 145 for 7 in 20 overs. Pankaj Borkar top scored with (42, 37b, 6x4). Pradeep Kumar Yadav (21, 12b, 2x6, 1x4) tried his best but in vain. Nikhil Dixit contributed 17. For Lokmat, Nitin Shriwas (3 for 22) was the pick of the bowlers. Ashish Budholiya got two for 33.
At Vasant Nagar ground, batting first Sakal scored 153 for nine in 20 overs. Pritesh Uchkalwar (50, 39b, 7x40 and Shubham (37) batted well. For Tarun Bharat Dinesh Borkar got two wickets for 24 runs. In reply, Tarun Bharat were bundled out for 118 in 14.5 overs. Only skipper Nitin Baiture (42) and Lakhan Jaiswal (27) showed some resistance. For Sakal, Prajwal Harne (4 for 28) and Uchkalwar (3 for 16) were the main wicket takers.
Earlier former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar inaugurated the tournament by releasing balloons in the air and perfuming pooja of wicket. Lead promoter of OCW and MBA president Arun Lakhani, former Indian cricketer Prashant Vaidya, assistant general manager of SBI Nagpur main branch Mohan Changde, OCW director KMP Singh and vice-principal of Dr Ambedkar College Dr Arvind Joshi, SJAN president Kishor Bagde and secretary Sandeep Dabhekar shared the dais. Former Vidarbha Ranji captain Hemant Wasu, noted sports organiser Deven Dasture and others were also present on the occasion. Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings while treasurer Suhas Nayse proposed a vote of thanks.
BRIEF SCORES
At Ambeekar College ground.
Lokmat: 167 for 6 in 20 overs (Pravin Lokhande 87, Nitin Shriwas 30, Nitin Patariya 29, Susheem Kolay 2 for 34, Anupam Timothy 2 for 35)
The Hitavada: 145 for 7 in 20 overs (Pankaj Borkar 42, Pradeep Kumar Yadav 21, Ravi Daf 20, Nitin Shriwas 3 for 22, Ashish Budholiya 2 for 33).
Result: Lokmat won by 22 runs.
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi MoM: Pravin Lokhande
Mugals catch: Nitin Patariya
At Vasant Nagar
Sakal: 153 for 9 in 20 overs (Pritesh Uchkalwar 50, Shubham 37, Dinesh Borkar 2 for 24)
Tarun Bharat: 118 all out in 14.5 overs (Nitin Baitule 42, Lakhan Jaiswal 27, Prajwal Harne 4 for 25, Pritesh Uchkalwar 3 for 16)
Result: Sakal won by 36 runs.
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi MoM: Pritesh Uchkalwar
Mugals catch: Sanjeev Sharma.
Today's matches: TOI vs Deshonnati at Ambedkar College. Dainik Bhaskar vs Lokshahi Varta at Vasant Nagar ground. Both matches will start at 9.30 a.m.
At Ambeekar College ground.
Lokmat: 167 for 6 in 20 overs (Pravin Lokhande 87, Nitin Shriwas 30, Nitin Patariya 29, Susheem Kolay 2 for 34, Anupam Timothy 2 for 35)
The Hitavada: 145 for 7 in 20 overs (Pankaj Borkar 42, Pradeep Kumar Yadav 21, Ravi Daf 20, Nitin Shriwas 3 for 22, Ashish Budholiya 2 for 33).
Result: Lokmat won by 22 runs.
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi MoM: Pravin Lokhande
Mugals catch: Nitin Patariya
At Vasant Nagar
Sakal: 153 for 9 in 20 overs (Pritesh Uchkalwar 50, Shubham 37, Dinesh Borkar 2 for 24)
Tarun Bharat: 118 all out in 14.5 overs (Nitin Baitule 42, Lakhan Jaiswal 27, Prajwal Harne 4 for 25, Pritesh Uchkalwar 3 for 16)
Result: Sakal won by 36 runs.
Vishnuji Ki Rasoi MoM: Pritesh Uchkalwar
Mugals catch: Sanjeev Sharma.
Today's matches: TOI vs Deshonnati at Ambedkar College. Dainik Bhaskar vs Lokshahi Varta at Vasant Nagar ground. Both matches will start at 9.30 a.m.
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