Rishabh’s ton powers North Zone win in JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20
Rishabh Singh’s unbeaten century guided North Zone to a nine-wicket win over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T-20 Cricket Trophy during the SJFI National Convention in Delhi, while DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 progressed to the table tennis final
New Delhi: Rishabh Singh’s unbeaten century powered North Zone to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T-20 Cricket Trophy, being played at the Roshanara Cricket Club as part of the Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention, organised by Delhi Sports Journalists Association, here on Saturday.
Earlier, West Zone were bowled out for 133 in 19.2 overs, with Sanju Samyal top-scoring with 30, while Taus Rizvi (24) and Ashwin Ferro (23) chipped in. Vinay starred with the ball for North Zone with three wickets.
In reply, North Zone chased down the target comfortably, reaching 137 for 1 in just 11.1 overs. Rishabh Singh smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, hitting 18 fours and two sixes, while captain Akash Rawal contributed 29.
In the other match, South Zone produced a clinical bowling display, led by Shiva Krishna, who returned figures of 4 for 5 to bundle out East Zone for a paltry 49. Vijeth Kumar then struck a brisk 26 off 15 balls as South Zone chased down the target inside five overs.
DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 advance to the Table Tennis final; Pythian Games also held
Elsewhere, the Team Events in table tennis were held on Saturday at Roshanara Club, featuring participation from several sports journalists’ associations from across the country.
The day’s action began with the Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA-1) defeating the Sports Writers Association of Bengaluru (SWAB-1). In the other match, the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai (SJAM-1) overcame the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association (TNSJA-1) to book their place in the title clash.
Following the results, the DSJA-1 team — comprising Kushan Sarkar, Bharat Sharma and Norris Pritam — will take on the SJAM-1 trio of Amol Karhadkar, Ashwin Ferro and Akush Dhavre in the final (Match 16) on Monday at the same venue.
Apart from the table tennis and cricket competitions, the Modern Pythian Games were also organised during the day, with several senior journalists from across the fraternity participating.
North Zone will now face South Zone tomorrow, and another win could see them clinch the trophy with a day to spare. The second match of the day will be played between East Zone and West Zone at the Delhi Police Ground.
Elsewhere, the team events in table tennis were held on Saturday at Roshanara Club, featuring participation from several sports journalists’ associations from across the country.
Apart from the table tennis and cricket competitions, the Pythian Games were also organised during the day, with several senior journalists from across the fraternity participating.