Brilliant bowling by Prateek and Vedas, complemented by unbeaten half-centuries from Harshavardhan and Tarun.
Hyderabad, Trinet News, September 19: Manikumar Cricket Club delivered a stellar performance to secure a resounding 8-wicket victory over Sacred Heart Cricket Club in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) 'C' Division One-Day League championship match. Playing at the Green View Cricket Ground-2, Manikumar CC bowlers Prateek Rajaneni and Vedas Vuradi excelled, while batsmen D. Harshavardhan and captain Nagaram Tharun Reddy shone brightly.
Winning the toss, Manikumar Cricket Club elected to field first. Batting first, Sacred Heart CC was bowled out for 223 runs in 42.5 overs. Among the Manikumar CC bowlers, Prateek Rajaneni played a pivotal role by taking 5 wickets while conceding 52 runs in 9 overs. Vedas Vuradi claimed 3 wickets, giving away 32 runs in 9 overs.
Chasing a target of 224 runs, Manikumar CC achieved victory in just 36.2 overs, losing only 2 wickets and scoring 225 runs. D. Harshavardhan played a remarkable innings of 82 runs off 81 balls, featuring 10 fours and a six. Captain Nagaram Tharun Reddy remained unbeaten with 68 runs off 57 balls, including 7 fours and a six. Opener Vedas Vuradi also played a key role in the team's victory, scoring 43 runs off 54 balls with 3 fours.
Club President Lakshmi Priyadarshini Praturi and Secretary Krishna Chaturvedula congratulated the players for their collective team spirit. Joint Secretary Ravi Tej Chaturvedula presented mementos and medals to the players who delivered exceptional performances.
