Cricket gala

Visakhapatnam, 15^th April, 12: There is a clash of cricketing classes on display in the T-20 Match between VCT XI and Central Excise XI in the VPT Diamond Jubilee Stadium here, in the Sunday morning.

The VCT XI consist of employees of M/s Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Lmt and the Central Excise XI are employees of Central Excise Department of Visakhapatnam.

On winning the toss, the VCT XI have forced the Central Excise XI to bat first and struggle next under the scorching Sun. The Central Excise XI have posted 139 runs for four wickets in 20 overs.  Mr Barik, young Inspector, has hit highest runs. In reply, the VCT XI have chased the target with dexterity, thanks to the scintillating performance of Mr. Anand Nag Kumar, the opening batsman who hit an half century with ease. On Mr Anand Nag Kumar’s dismissal, the match appeared to be in favour of Central Excise XI.  But the VCT XI have reached the target of 140 runs with three balls to spare.

Mr. Dinesh, the Captain of Central Excise XI has received ‘Runners Trophy’ and Shri M. Ponnuswamy, Commissioner of Central Excise, Visakhapatnam has presented the captain of the VCT XI, “Winners Trophy’.  Mr.  Anand Nag Kumar has been adjudged as “man of the match” and he was presented the award by the Commissioner.

The sporting event is well organized by M/s VCTPL and everyone is impressed by the performance of the Central Excise XI as it is their maiden match.