The Solapur Fighters won the MCL Cricket League final in an exciting match against the PCMC Challengers on Friday. Solapur Fighters made 141/3 in 20 overs. Adarsh Rathod led the team with 46 runs, including five fours and a six, while N. Yanganti scored a steady 39 runs off 39 balls. S. Dornal added a quick 30 runs off just 14 balls to boost the team’s total. Fighters lifted the trophy with an all-round team effort, as their bowlers and fielders combined to restrict PCMC Challengers to 115/6. The Maharashtra Cricket league was managed by Fore Titans and livestreamed by SportVot x FPJ.
In the overall tournament of the Maharashtra Cricket League, which took place from December 12 to December 20, Rounak Dubey from Kolhapur Legends was named the top batsman. He played four matches, scoring a total of 279 runs with a highest score of 100, an average of 69.75, and a strike rate of 156, showcasing exceptional skill with the bat throughout the competition. On the bowling front, Samarth Dornal from Solapur Fighters stood out as the top bowler. He played four matches, took eight wickets for 40 runs in 15.2 overs, and recorded a best bowling performance of 5/10, consistently delivering outstanding performances and taking crucial wickets.
Brief Score: Solapur Fighters 141/3 in 20 overs (Adarsh Rathod 46, N. Yanganti 39, S. Dornal 30) beat PCMC Challengers 115/6 in 20 overs
Pickleball tourney kicks off
Karnataka State Pickleball Association Ranking Tournament kicked off in Bengaluru on Friday and will culminate on Sunday. The three-day showdown organised by Karnataka State Pickleball Association brings together top players vying for glory in a sport that’s swiftly transitioning from niche to mainstream.
Adding to the excitement, the tournament is being live-streamed on SportVot, allowing fans across the country to witness the action (SportVot live tv) and the evolution of pickleball as it carves out its place in the Indian sporting arena.