The 3rd edition of Late I. Pihoto Awomi Inter Club Champions Trophy kicked off on Monday with an exciting opening match between Veritas and Esa Veterans.
Batting first, Veritas set a strong target of 170/6 in 20 overs, powered by Joshua’s brilliant knock of 62 off 46 balls — earning him the “Man of the Match”.
Despite some impressive bowling efforts from Jalal, Along and Raja Kumar, who took two wickets each for Esa Veterans, the chase never took off. Veritas bowlers dominated the innings, restricting Esa to just 102 all out, sealing a convincing win for Veritas.
In the second match, Lhomithi SC posted a strong total of 177/6 in 20 overs, with contributions from across the batting order. Bidesi Nayak shone with 24 off 15 balls, a crucial wicket, and two sharp catches, earning him the “Man of the Match” award.
In reply, Whiskers CC struggled against Lhomithi’s disciplined bowling attack, getting bundled out for just 69 runs. A dominant start for Lhomithi SC as they open their campaign with a resounding win.