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JAMMU: Administrative Secretary Transport Department J&K, G Prasanna Ramaswamy on Thursday inaugurated Master’s Cup T20 Cricket Championship, organised by Veteran Cricket Association J&K under the aegis of Board for Veteran Cricket in India in collaboration with J&K Excise Department, J&K Sports Council, Narayana Health, Batra Group & Horizon Group, here.
This inter district tournament is exclusive for player over the age of 40 with a message “Say No To Drugs & YES To Sports”.
G Prasanna Ramaswamy, while inaugurating the tournament, said that such tournaments meant for veterans will not only give a platform to veteran players to showcase their talent but will motivate more young players to the game and away from drugs.
He appreciated the efforts of Veteran Cricket Association J&K for taking this initiative.
In today’s first match, APCC won a thrilling contest against Jammu Kings XI by 3 runs.
Bharat Bhat, Captain of APCC, won the toss and team rode on the brilliance of Irfan Dar who scored 73 runs off 49 balls and a late cameo by Vinod of 27 runs in just 9 balls scored 169 runs loosing seven wickets in 20 overs. For Jammu Kings XI Captain Niranjan took three wickets, Vishal claimed two wickets and Pawan and Amit grabbed one wicket each.
Jammu Kings XI started the run chase in style as opener Rajesh Salhotra scored 64 runs off 37 balls and they were 102 runs in 10 overs. Needed 4 runs in last 6 balls, Surinder Kachroo kept his nerves and took three wickets in last over giving his team a victory by 3 runs. Niranjan scored 26 and Balwant scored 22 runs for Jammu Kings. Surinder took four wickets, Vinod took three wickets and Sunny Mattoo claimed one wicket for APCC. Vinod of APCC was declared Man of the Match.
In other match, Vishal, Captain of Janta Sports CC, won the toss and his decision of bat first backfired as entire team was out for 88 runs. Sachin, Sanju and Vicky scored 19, 16 and 12 respectively.
For BMCC Rajesh Sharma took Hat-trick while Arun Raina also claimed three wickets whereas Rakesh Badyal, Rahul and Kuldeep grabbed one wicket each.
BMCC was given a good fight by JSCC to chase down the target which they eventually achieved in 16 over loosing five wickets. For BMCC Neel scored 22 and Imran 16 runs. For JSCC old veteran Anil Khanna took two wickets whereas Suresh and Vicky claimed one wicket each. Arun Raina of BMCC was declared as Man of the Match.
