Lokmat off to a flying start

Batting first, after early hiccups Lokmat made 156 for 8 in 20 overs. After losing explosive duo Sharad Mishra and Nitin Pataria cheaply, Devendra Sadavarti (37, 30b, 4x4), Sachin Khadke (27, 25b, 3x4), Sarang Walwatkar (22, 16b, 2x4) and Amit Khodke (17, 23b, 2x4) played sensibly and posted respectable total for Lokmat. For Loksatta, captain Rajeshwar Thakre (14 for 3) was the main wicket taker.

In reply, Loksatta were all out for 95 in 18.3 overs. Ajinkya Dalal (24, 33b, 2x4) and Dhananjay Khedkar (17, 14b, 2x4) showed some resistance. For Lokmat, Sachin Khadke who was later adjudged man-of-the-match claimed three wickets for 24 runs while Sachin Turak got two for 6.

Earlie rCEO( Health Care), Meghe Group of Institutions and director, DMIHER( DU) Office Campus, Nagpur Dr. Anup Marar inaugurated the tournament in the presence of project head of GH Raisoni Sports and Cultural Foundation Dr Mrunal Naik, director (marketing) SMHRC Amit Das, veteran coach Sunil Mujumdar and others. SJAN vice-president Amit Sampat and secretary Paritosh Pramanik shared the dais. HOD of sports of Dhanwate National College Devendra Wankhede gave man-of-the-mathc prize.