After winning the toss at Vasantnagar Ground on Wednesday, Lokmat opted to bat first and posted a massive total of 231 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Opening batsman Patariya played attractive shots all around the ground. He smashed a blistering 106 runs off 51 balls, hitting eight fours and seven sixes. He also laid a strong foundation for the big total by sharing a 132-run opening partnership with Sharad Mishra. Mishra scored 70 runs off 43 balls, including 13 fours, while Sarang Walawalkar remained unbeaten on 35 off 22 balls, striking three fours and one six. For Loksatta, Manoj Chandanakhede was the most successful bowler, claiming three wickets.
Chasing a daunting target of 232, the Loksatta team crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 69 runs in 14.1 overs. Ajinkya Dalal scored 11 runs, while Chandanakhede and Suraj Nimbalkar contributed 10 runs each.
For Lokmat, Devendra Sadavarti took four wickets, conceding just six runs. Sachin Khadke and Pataria picked up three and two wickets respectively. For his outstanding all-round performance, Pataria was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ by cricket coach Sunil Mujumdar.
On Thursday, Punyanagari will face Deshonnati in the next match of the tournament.