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Rishabh Singh's Century Powers North Zone to Dominant Win in SJFI Cricket

North Zone delivered a commanding performance, defeating South Zone by 10 wickets in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy. Rishabh Singh was the star, scoring an unbeaten century to chase down a target of 188 without loss. In another match, West Zone also secured a 10-wicket victory over East Zone. Meanwhile, in the table tennis team event, DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 advanced to the final after winning their respective semi-final matches.

Key Points: North Zone Wins Big, Advances in SJFI T20 Cricket Trophy

  • North Zone's 10-wicket victory
  • Rishabh Singh's match-winning century
  • West Zone's dominant chase
  • DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 reach TT final
  • Tournament part of SJFI Golden Jubilee
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North Zone closes in on cricket title; DSJA-1, SJAM-1 to play Table Tennis final

North Zone crushes South Zone by 10 wickets behind Rishabh Singh's unbeaten century. West Zone also wins big. DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 reach table tennis final.

"Rishabh Singh smashed a superb unbeaten 100 off 54 balls - Tournament Release"

New Delhi, March 15

North Zone moved closer to the title with another dominant performance on Day 2 of the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy, defeating South Zone in a commanding fashion with Rishabh Singh starring with an unbeaten century at the Roshanara Cricket Ground on Sunday, according to a release.

The tournament is being played as part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention in New Delhi.

In the first match of the day, at the Roshanara Cricket Ground, North Zone registered an emphatic 10-wicket victory over South Zone. Batting first, South Zone posted a competitive 187 for 4 in their 20 overs, with Shiva Krishna scoring 89 and VL Sashank adding 50.

In reply, North Zone chased down the target comfortably, reaching 188 without loss in 18.2 overs. Rishabh Singh smashed a superb unbeaten 100 off 54 balls, while captain Akash Rawal made 38 before retiring hurt, and Amit remained unbeaten on 33 as North sealed a dominant win.

In the second match at the Delhi Police Ground, West Zone defeated East Zone convincingly. Batting first, East posted 132 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Sandeep Mishra scoring 37 and Sakal Sandha making 35. Devendra Pandey picked up two wickets for West.

West Zone chased down the target in 12.2 overs without losing a wicket. Taus Rizvi struck an unbeaten 58 while Devendra Pandey made 50 not out as the pair guided West to 133 for no loss.

North Zone will now face East Zone tomorrow, and a win in that match will seal the trophy.

Meanwhile, in the table tennis team event at Roshanara Club, DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 advanced to the final after winning their respective matches. DSJA-1, comprising Kushan Sarkar, Bharat Sharma and Norris Pritam, defeated the Sports Writers Association of Bengaluru (SWAB-1), while SJAM-1 -- Amol Karhadkar, Ashwin Ferro and Akush Dhavre -- overcame the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association (TNSJA-1) on Saturday. The two teams will meet in the final on Monday at the same venue.

Earlier in the day, former BCCI President C.K. Khanna and former DDCA vice-president Shashi Khanna were felicitated by the DSJA President Abhishek Tripathi at Roshanara Club during the convention proceedings.

Brief Scores:

South Zone 187/4 (20 overs): Shiva Krishna 89, VL Sashank 50; North Zone 188/0 (18.2 overs): Rishabh Singh 100*, Akash Rawal 38 (retired hurt), Amit 33*. North won by 10 wickets.

East Zone 132/7 (20 overs): Sandeep Mishra 37, Sakal Sandha 35; Devendra Pandey 2/16. West Zone 133/0 (12.2 overs): Taus Rizvi 58, Devendra Pandey 50*. West won by 10 wickets.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The scorelines are incredible! Two 10-wicket victories in one day. West Zone chased 133 in just 12.2 overs? That's some explosive batting from Rizvi and Pandey. The tournament is really showcasing some serious talent.
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Priya S
While the cricket is exciting, it's wonderful to see table tennis getting equal coverage. Good luck to DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 in the final! A nice mix of sports for the Golden Jubilee. More power to sports journalism in India.
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Rohit P
South Zone put up 187, which is a good total, but North chased it without losing a wicket? That's just brutal dominance. The bowling seems to be a concern across zones. Hope the final match is more competitive.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, the article could have given a bit more context. Are these players upcoming journalists or professional cricketers? Knowing the background would make the performances even more impressive. Still, great initiative by SJFI.
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Kavya N
Felicitating former officials like C.K. Khanna is a nice touch. These events are important for building the sports ecosystem beyond just the players. Kudos to the organizers for a well-run event at Roshanara.

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