Budholiya leads Lokmat to victory
Ashish Budholiya's 14-ball 30 at crucial stage helped defending champion Lokmat to overcome Tarun Bharat by three wickets in 20th OCW-SJAN Inter-Press Cricket Tournament at Vasant Nagar ground on Monday.
With this victory, Lokmat topped pool 'A' by winning all the league matches followed by The Hitavada. Both the teams have qualified for semis from this group.
Batting first Tarun Bharat scored 154 for 7 in 20 overs. Dinesh Borkar top scored with (42, 38b, 1x6, 3x4) and he was ably supported by Atul Shivankar who scored (40, 39b, 1x6, 2x4). For Lokmat, Sharad Mishra claimed two wickets for 21 runs.
In reply, after initial hiccups Lokmat achieved the target sparing three wickets in 17.1 overs. Pravin Lokhande hammered 42 in 27 balls hitting one six and five boundaries. Sharad Mishra (33, 27b, 6x4) too batted well. But when it required most, Budholiya played sensibly and scored useful 30 with the help of four boundaries and one six to ensure the victory. For Tarun Bharat Nitin Baitule (3 for 25) was the main wicket taker.
At Ambedkar College ground, Sakal scored 131 all out in 18.5 overs. Sarang Chavan (31, 27b, 4x4, 1x6) was the highest scorer.
For Punyanagari, Pankaj Pande snared four wickets for 18 runs. In reply, Punyanagari achieved the target in 15.1 overs losing six wickets. Thanks to Sunil Khorgade who scored 28 hitting four boundaries. Shrikant Kotgule and Pankaj Pande scored 17 runs each.
Meanwhile 'Cric Media' will be released on Tuesday at Ambedkar College ground at 10 a.m.
Brief scores
At Vasant Nagar ground
Tarun bharat: 154 for 7 in 20 overs (Dinesh Borkar 42, Atul Shivankar 40, Sharad Mishra 2 for 21)
Lokmat: 157 for 7 in 17.1 overs (Pravin Lokhande 42, Sharad Mishra 33, Ashish Budholiya 30 *, Nitin Baitule 3 for 25, Mannu Bawa 2 for 21)
Result: Lokmat won by three wickets
MoM: Ashish Budholiya
At Ambedkar College ground
Sakal: 131 all out in 18.5 overs (Sarang Chavan 31, Shubham Kathawate 17, Pankaj Pande 4 for 18, Sanjay Thakre and Deepak Mane two each).
Punyanagari: 132 for 6 in 15.1 overs (Sunil Khorgade 28, Shrikant Kotgule and Pankaj Pande 17 each, Pritesh uchkalkwar 2 for 21)
Result: Punyanagari won by four wickets
MoM: Sunil Khorgade
Today's matches: Loksatta vs Lokshahi Varta at Ambedkar College ground at 10 a.m. Dainik Bhaskar vs Deshonnati at Vasant NAgar ground at 9.30 a.m.
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