Pune, India – February 10, 2024: The Second edition of the Commissioners Veterans Cricket Cup 2024 kicked off with a thrilling start as GST Giants and Railway Warriors emerged victorious in their opening matches. Organized by the Maharashtra Veteran Cricket Association in collaboration with EDGE Eventz & Entertainment, the tournament unfolded at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana Cricket Ground.
In the tournament’s inaugural match, GST Giants displayed their cricket prowess by securing a convincing 6-wicket win over PMC Titans. Simultaneously, Railway Warriors demonstrated their dominance with a remarkable 9-wicket triumph over Income Tax Tigers.
The tournament’s inauguration witnessed the presence of notable personalities, including MLA Siddharth Shirole, Ex Captain of Maharashtra Team Mr. Surendra Bhave, Acting President of Maharashtra Veteran Cricket Association Mr. Ranjeet More, Secretary of Maharashtra Veteran Cricket Association Mr. Sudhir Kulkarni, Captain of MVCA Mr. Ranjit Khirid, and Director of EDGE Eventz & Entertainment Mr. Aniket Soman.
Knockout Round Results:
- GST Giants vs. PMC Titans (92/4 in 9.4 Overs):
- Top Performers:
- Rohan Marwaha: 46 runs (24 balls, 4×4, 2×6)
- Rahul Gawande: 23 runs (16 balls, 4×4)
- Vinit Pateliya: 2-16
- Result: GST Giants won by 6 wickets.
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- Railway Warriors vs. Income Tax Tigers (51/1 in 5 Overs):
- Top Performers:
- Nahid Shaikh: 27 runs (9 balls, 3×4, 2×6)
- Pratik Titre: 3-8
- Vishwanath Mundhe: 2-0
- Result: Railway Warriors won by 9 wickets.
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The Commissioner Veterans Cricket Cup promises more thrilling encounters as the tournament progresses, showcasing the cricketing spirit and camaraderie among Pune’s cricket veterans.
