Khorgade, Bondre excel in Punyanagari's win

Man-of-the-match Sunil Khorgade and Shrikant Bondre claimed four wickets each as last year's runners-up Punyanagari drubbed Sakal by 62 runs in Ankur Seeds-SJAN 24th Invitational Inter-Press T20 Cricket Tournament organised by Sports Journalists' Association (SJAN) at Vasant Nagar ground here on Wednesday.

Batting first, Puynayagari scored 127 all out in 17.3 overs. Shridhar Hatgade top scored with 33 (33 b, 2x4). He was well supported by Shrikant Kotgule 19 (10b,1x4, 2x6).

For Sakal,  Nitin Baitule claimed three wickets for 22 whereas pacer Avishkar Deshmukh got two for 19.

In reply, Sakal lost their wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for a paltry 65 in 12.2 overs. Only Prajwal Harne 17 (17b, 2x4) managed to cross the double-digit.

Noted sports organiser Deaven Dasture and Director of Prachit Enterprises Dilip Shastry distributed the man-of-the-match prize.

Thursday's match: Times of India vs Loksatta at 8.30 am.