Cricket Khammam 2018- organized by Cricway Club- Khammam was played between 21st Jul.’18 to 1st Aug.’18.
17 teams from various institutes participated in this tournament. An all-important final of this much celebrated tournament was played between SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A) and University College of Physical Education UCPE on 1st Aug.’18 at Sardar Patel Stadium- Khammam.
SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A) won the toss and chose to bat. However, the decision did not seem to go well for them as team started to lose wickets from early overs. None of the players managed to go beyond 20’s and team bundled up making 121 runs in 28.4 overs. Highest scorer was A. Madhu with 28 runs. Bowling highlight of the innings was Sk Akbar from University of Physical Education UCPE, who scalped 3 wicket in 7 overs giving 29 runs. B Kiran too chipped in with 3 important wickets damaging the batting line up of SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A) completely.
While chasing, University of Physical Education UCPE got a good start as opening batsman Sk Akar shined again with bat as he scored unbeaten 49 runs with 9 boundaries helping team reach at the target easily. Though team lost few important wickets in middle overs, they managed to chase down the target in 21.3 overs by losing 6 wickets. K Vijay and B Kiran, who added 20 and 30 runs respectively played a crucial role in winning the final against SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A). Pick of the bowlers was N. Akhil from SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A), who picked 2 wickets in 4 overs giving 17 runs.
University of Physical Education UCPE registered an easy 4 wicket win over SR & BGNR Government Art & Science College (A).
Sk Akbar from University of Physical Education UCPE was awarded as the player of the match.
Team CricHeroes congratulates the winning team.