Lokmat retained the crown thrashing Punyanagari by a massive margin of 136 runs in OCW-SJAN 23rd Inter-Press Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament that concluded at Dr Ambedkar College ground here on Saturday.
The credit of Lokma't comprehensive victory goes to explosive batsman Nitin Pataria who sent the rival bowlers on a leather hunt and smashed 127 in just 51 balls hitting 11 sixes and equal number of boundaries. His knock helped Lokmat to pile up the highest total of the tournament this season (211 for 9 in 20 overs). At one stage Lokmat were struggling on 44 for 4 but then Pataria and Nitin Shriwas (25,19b, 3x4) dominated the rival bowlers and helped Lokmat cross 200-run mark. Opener Sharad Mishra contributed 17 whereas coming down the order Yogesh Pande scored 12 runs in five balls.
In reply, Punyanagari lost their wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for a paltry 75 in 14.5 overs. Only Shreedhar Hatagade (22) and captain Pankaj Pande (13) showed some resistance. For Lokmat, Sarang Walwatkar (2-0-9-2), Pravin Lokhande (4-0-10-2) and Sharad Mishra (3-0-6-2) shared six wickets between them.
OCW Director KMP Singh was the chief guest of the prize distribution function. Ironman Rajendra Jaiswal, Lakhan Jaiswal and Shrirang Tembhekar of Vicco were also present on the occasion. SJAN member Naresh Shelke conducted the proceedings and proposed a vote of thanks.
Brief scores
Lokmat 211 for 9 in 20 overs: (Nitin Pataria 127 (b51, 11x4, 11x6), Nitin Shriwas 25 (b 19, 6x3); Sharad Mishra 17 (b7, 4x4) Yogesh Pande 12 not out; Shreedhar Hatagade 4-0-29-3, Sunil Khorgade 4-0-29-2).
Punyanagari: 75 all out in 15 overs: (Pankaj Pande 13 (b10, 2x4), Shreedhar Hatagade 22 (b 21, 4x4); Sarang Walwatkar 2-0-9-2, Pravin Lokhande 4-0-10-2, Sharad Mishra 3-0-6-2).
Individual awards
Man-of-the-final: Nitin Pataria
Best batsman: Nitin Pataria
Man-of-the-series: Nitin Pataria.
Best Bowler: Nitin Pataria
Best wicketkeeper: Shrikant Kotgule.
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