Shashank Kashyap century powers Hanamkonda to TCA Gold Cup title

Hanamkonda defeated Khammam by 21 runs in the East Zone final of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup at Warangal. Shashank Kashyap’s unbeaten century powered Hanamkonda to 230, while M Pavan’s 115 went in vain as Khammam managed 209

Hyderabad: Shashank Kashyap (100 n.o., 15×4, 3×6) hit a winning century for Hanamkonda while M Pavan (115, 8×4, 10×6) hit a ton in vain for Khammam in the East Zone final of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup cricket tournament at Kakatiya University Ground in Warangal on Saturday.

Batting first, Hanamkonda scored 230 for three in 20 overs with Shashank cracking an impressive century with good support from Syed Sonu (64) and Aditya Sai Kumar (40).

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In reply, Khammam was restricted to 209 for eight in 20 overs with Pavan batting with authority.

TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy, Vice President Dr P VijayChander Reddy, former Ranji cricketer N Jayachander, Dr G Premender Reddy and TCA East Zone Convenor T Jayapal gave away the prizes to the winners.

The scores: Final: Hanamkonda 230/3 in 20 overs (Shashank Kashyap 100 n.o., Syed Sonu 64, Aditya Sai Kumar 40, Imran Shaik 2/39) bt Khammam 209/8 in 20 overs (M Pavan 115, Varun Teja 2/20).

Special prizes:
Best batter: Vishnudas Shashank (Hanamkonda)
Best bowler: Rahul (Peddapalli)
Man of the Series: Vishnudas Shashank (Hanamkonda)