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Sports

Crickokers 50 Plus Cricket Tournament Kicks Off in Style

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Margao: The second edition of the Crickokers 50 Plus Cricket Bash was officially inaugurated on Friday at the MCC Ground in Margao. The opening ceremony featured Bonny Pereira, owner of Martin’s Corner, as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Satish Kudchadkar graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Other dignitaries present on the dais included Yogesh Naik, President of Margao Cricket Club; MCC member and councillor Sagun Dada Naik; along with Prayan Dhamaskar and Amar Devidas.

Raghuvir Kunkolienkar, Head of Crickokers Hospitality, welcomed the gathering, and Anup Borkar delivered the vote of thanks.

Four matches were played on the opening day of the tournament. At the Chicalim Ground, Central Strikers Indore defeated Palakkad Veterans Kerala by 9 wickets. At MCC Margao, Rising Stars Veterans New Delhi edged past Omtex Western Lion Mumbai by 2 wickets in the morning match. In the afternoon session at the same venue, Spring Falcons – Rest of India beat Western United by 47 runs. At Arlem Ground, Crickokers Hospitality Goa clinched a 3-wicket win over Dharwad Cricket Academy.

The tournament promises to deliver thrilling encounters in the coming days, celebrating the passion and spirit of cricket among players aged 50 and above.

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Brief Scorecards

Chicalim Ground
Palakkad Veterans Kerala – 58 all out in 19.4 overs
(Raj Shetty 10, Ravindran R. 10; Chandra Prakash 2/7, Dinesh Sharma 2/8)
Lost to Central Strikers Indore – 62/1 in 9 overs
(Nasir Ali 41* not out, Sukhdev Ghumman 12; PK Raman 1/13)
Man of the Match: Nasir Ali

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MCC Margao (Morning Match)
Omtex Western Lion Mumbai – 193/6 in 20 overs
(Makarand Kulkarni 54, Sandeep Shinde 40* not out, Sarang Degwekar 30; Shekhar Pathak 2/20)
Lost to Rising Stars Veterans New Delhi – 195/8 in 19.5 overs
(Vishwajit Nayak 52, Rajvansh Raina 35, Raju Arora 23* not out; Gurdeep Singh Jagdev 2/16, Vijay Patel 2/26)
Man of the Match: Vishwajit Nayak

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MCC Margao (Afternoon Match)
Spring Falcons – Rest of India – 149/9 in 20 overs
(Rajesh Gill 42, Hari 17, Nilesh Naik 16; Manoj Ojha 2/14, Dilip Kamat 2/22)
Won against Western United – 102 all out in 16.5 overs
(Manoj Oza 42, Dilip Kamat 27; Rattan Sharma 3/13, Biju Nair 2/22, Nilesh Naik 2/8, Achyut Malakar 2/11)
Man of the Match: Rattan Sharma

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Arlem Ground
Dharwad Cricket Academy – 136/7 in 20 overs
(Sanjay Ingle 25, Pradeep Godbole 21; Vipul Kalekar 2/25)
Lost to Crickokers Hospitality Goa – 138/7 in 18 overs
(Balkrishna Hodarkar 51, Anoop Kudchadkar 34, Ambey Parwatkar 18* not out; Pradeep Godbole 2/17, Srinivas 2/9)
Man of the Match: Balkrishna Hodarkar

Sports

PGML Kings Triumph in Thrilling Ramakant Verlekar Champions Trophy Final

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Margao: PGML Kings emerged victorious in a thrilling contest, defeating MCL Superstars by 3 wickets with 5 balls to spare to claim the Ramakant Verlekar Champions Trophy 2025. The match, held under floodlights at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium, Margao, was organized by the Sunita Verlekar Foundation. This was the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament. The PGML Kings team featured top players from the Panaji Gymkhana Members League, while MCL Superstars comprised leading players from the Margao Cricket Club’s Members Cricket League.
After winning the toss, MCL Superstars elected to bat first, scoring 147/9 in 20 overs. Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar top-scored with an unbeaten 40 runs, while captain Aditya Angle (25) and Amod Borkar (23) made valuable contributions. For PGML Kings, Ajinkya Kudtarkar, Ramnath Gaonkar, and Saif Ali Karajgi took two wickets each, while Heramb Shankar Parab, Om Fadte, and Sazu Naik claimed one wicket apiece.

Chasing the target, PGML Kings secured victory in 19.1 overs, losing 7 wickets. At one stage, they were comfortably placed at 116/3, with Vedant Naik scoring 40 runs off 28 balls. However, a double strike by Siddharth Ghanekar, dismissing Robin D’Souza (8) and Saif (43 off 34 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes) in a single over, made the contest exciting. Siddhesh Alvencar further dented PGML Kings by dismissing captain Muktiar Kadri (7) and Ramnath Gaonkar (0). Under pressure, Harshad Gadekar played a crucial unbeaten knock of 22 runs, ensuring victory for his team.
The prize distribution ceremony was graced by former Indian cricketer and ex-coach of India’s T20 World Cup-winning team, Lalchand Rajput, currently the head coach of UAE’s national team. Other dignitaries included MCC President Yogesh Naik, Kapil Angle, and Sunita Verlekar Foundation Trustee Gautam Verlekar, who handed out the awards.

Individual Awards:
Best Fielder: Ramnath Gaonkar

Impact Player of the Game: Balkrishna Hodarkar

Best Bowler: Siddharth Ghanekar

Best Batsman: Siddhesh Alvencar

Man of the Match: Saif Ali Karajgi

Sports

Laziz CQS Ends Campaign on a High Note

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Margao: Laziz CQS wrapped up their Alcon GSB Unity Cup T-20 campaign with a commanding 68-run victory over Rising Stars of Antruz in their final league match, played under floodlights at MCC Ground, Margao, on Thursday evening.

Batting first, Laziz CQS posted an imposing total of 209 runs in 19.5 overs, led by contributions from Vidheya Kossambe (36), Varun Kudchadkar (35), Nikhil Virginkar (35), and Deval Karmali (33). In response, Rising Stars of Antruz struggled to keep up with the required run rate and managed 141/9 in 20 overs, with Paarth Kossambe (36) and Vaibhav Nagarsenkar (22) being the top scorers.

Sarvesh Sinari, who delivered a match-winning spell of 3/19, was named ‘Man of the Match’. Despite the win, Laziz CQS had already exited the tournament, while Antruz ended their campaign without securing a single victory.

Brief Scorecard:

Laziz CQS – 209 all out in 19.5 overs (Vidheya Kossambe 36, Varun Kudchadkar 35, Nikhil Virginkar 35, Deval Karmali 33; Vishlesh Shenvi 2/34, Devkinandan Prabhu 2/37, Eeshan Kamat 1/3, Paarth Kossambe 1/13, Prasheel Kamat 1/31)
Defeated
Rising Stars of Antruz – 141/9 in 20 overs (Paarth Kossambe 36, Vaibhav Nagarsenkar 22, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 17; Sarvesh Sinari 3/19, Ishan Hodarkar 2/27, Balkrishna Hodarkar 2/19, Sarvesh Prabhugaonkar 1/4)

Upcoming Fixtures:
• Qualifier 1: CD Margao Mega Strikers vs. Priority Titans | March 1, 9:30 AM, MCC Margao
• Eliminator: Canacona Mathagram United vs. Madgaon Royals | March 1, 2:00 PM, MCC Margao

Events in Goa

Bulbul Children’s International Film Festival Kicks Off in Margao

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The second edition of the Bulbul Children’s International Film Festival got off to a spectacular start at the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, Goa. The festival was inaugurated by Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, who was joined by several dignitaries, including Margao MLA and festival Vice-Chairman Digambar Kamat, Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar, and Margao Municipal Chairperson Damu Shirodkar.

Inspiring the Next Generation
In his address, Minister Gaude emphasized the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success. He urged the children to seize opportunities as they come, saying, “Opportunities knock at the door only once.” The minister also praised the architects and designers of the Ravindra Bhavan, acknowledging their role in creating a world-class venue.


Margao MLA Digambar Kamat commended the organizers for their meticulous planning, highlighting the exceptional performance by children in the first event. He encouraged the community to support the festival, just as they did last year. The Bulbul Children’s International Film Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing a diverse range of films from around the world.

Festival Highlights

  • Free Entry: The festival is free for everyone, with a one-time registration fee of Rs 200 for adults.
  • Game Zone: A dedicated game zone for kids, featuring workshops on drone making, green-screen techniques, and more.
  • International Films: A showcase of films from around the world, including France, Russia, Indonesia, and more.

The festival will conclude on February 21, so mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in a cinematic extravaganza like no other!

Sports

Margao Strikers Extend Winning Streak; SinQ Rangers Secure Second Victory

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Margao: The Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Goa Saraswat Samaj, witnessed an action-packed Sunday at the MCC Ground, Margao. CD Margao Mega Strikers continued their dominant run, securing their fourth consecutive victory, while SinQ Rangers UC notched their second win in the tournament.

In the first match of the day, CD Margao Mega Strikers remained unbeaten, edging past Madgaon Royals by 18 runs. Batting first, Mega Strikers posted 143/8 in their 20 overs, with Aditya Angle (36), Sidhit Raiturkar (25), and Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar (23) leading the charge. In response, Madgaon Royals fought hard but were bowled out for 125 in 19.2 overs, with Kaushal Hattangadi (34) and Kartik Hattangadi (31) being the top scorers. Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar, who contributed with both bat and ball (23 runs & 2/23), was named Man of the Match.

The second match saw SinQ Rangers UC register a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Rising Stars of Antruz with 25 balls to spare. After restricting Antruz to 149/7 in 20 overs, SinQ Rangers chased down the target in just 15.5 overs, finishing at 153/3. Megh Netravalkar (37 runs & 1/20) delivered an all-round performance, earning him the Man of the Match award.

With this defeat, Rising Stars of Antruz remain winless in the tournament, having lost all five of their matches.

Brief Scoreboard:

Match 1: CD Margao Mega Strikers vs. Madgaon Royals
CD Margao Mega Strikers: 143/8 in 20 overs
(Aditya Angle 36, Sidhit Raiturkar 25, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 23; Granthik Buyao 2/23, Samprabh Phaldesai 2/33)
Madgaon Royals: 125 all out in 19.2 overs
(Kaushal Hattangadi 34, Kartik Hattangadi 31, Arsh Sardesai 25; Aditya Prabhugaonkar 2/19, Yash Prabhugaonkar 2/16, Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar 2/23)
Result: CD Margao Mega Strikers won by 18 runs.

Match 2: SinQ Rangers UC vs. Rising Stars of Antruz
Rising Stars of Antruz: 149/7 in 20 overs
(Eeshan Kamat 40, Gaurish Shenvi Lotlikar 29, Pratosh Pilgaonkar 21; Sanat Mhapne 2/26, Megh Netravalkar 1/20)
SinQ Rangers UC: 153/3 in 15.5 overs
(Megh Netravalkar 37, Sairaj Dhond 35, Sahil Adwalpalkar 34, Vardhan Prabhu Misquin 27; Amogh Namshikar 1/20)
Result: SinQ Rangers UC won by 7 wickets.

With the tournament progressing, all eyes will be on CD Margao Mega Strikers as they aim to extend their unbeaten run, while SinQ Rangers look to build on their momentum.