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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Defending champions Raipur Rhinos seal CCPL final spot with blitz chase
Defending champions Raipur Rhinos have secured their place in the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) Season 2 final following a convincing 9-wicket victory over Bilaspur Bulls in the semi-final match. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The game was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur on Saturday. Batting first, Bilaspur Bulls set a target of 140 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Harsh Sahu top-scored with 29 runs, while Shubham Maurya contributed 23. Gaurav Chaturvedi took two crucial wickets for the Rhinos. Raipur Rhinos chased down the target swiftly, reaching 142 for 1 in just 11.4 overs. The run chase was anchored by a strong 97-run opening partnership. Amit Kumar Yadav was the standout performer, smashing 65 runs off just 25 balls, which included 7 sixes and 4 boundaries. His explosive innings earned him both the Player of the Match and Super Sixes awards. Captain provided solid support, scoring a polished 51 runs. The Rhinos' emphatic win sets up an exciting final clash against the winner of the second semi-final between Bastar Bisons and Rajnandgaon Panthers.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ayush Pandey's century powers Bilaspur Bulls; Raipur Rhinos win
RAIPUR: Day six of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) Season 2, organised by the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, delivered two exciting matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the first match, Bilaspur Bulls defeated Surguja Tigers by 28 runs. Put in to bat first after Surguja Tigers won the toss, Bilaspur Bulls posted a challenging 191 for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. Ayush Pandey scored the season's first century, remaining unbeaten on 102 runs off 66 balls, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes. Captain Shashank Singh contributed 40 runs, and Shubham Maurya made 31. In response, Surguja Tigers managed 163 for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Ashutosh Singh was the top scorer with 62 runs, while Sanidhya Hurkat added 37. Md. Irfan was the pick of the bowlers for Bilaspur, claiming 4 wickets, while Varun Singh Bhuie took 2 wickets. In the second match, Raipur Rhinos secured a 5-wicket victory over Raigarh Lions. Raipur won the toss and elected to field. Raigarh Lions were bowled out for 121 in 19.4 overs. Mayank Verma scored 37 runs off 31 balls, and Ashish Pandey added 19. Raipur's bowlers shared the wickets, with Mayank Yadav, Ashish Chouhan, Shreyam Sundaram, and Gaurav Chaturvedi taking 2 wickets each. Chasing 122, Raipur Rhinos reached 127 for 5 wickets in 18.5 overs. Anuj Tiwari led the chase with 35 runs, and Amandeep Khare contributed 27. For Raigarh, Pawandeep and Praveen took a wicket each. Shreyam Sundaram was declared Man of the Match.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rhinos chase down 198; Bulls dominate in rain‑shortened match on CCPL Day 3
RAIPUR: Day three of the second edition of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) featured two thrilling matches on Sunday, with Raipur Rhinos and Bilaspur Bulls emerging victorious. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur, Raipur Rhinos defeated Surguja Tigers by eight wickets in a high-scoring chase. After winning the toss and opting to field, Raipur restricted Surguja to 197 for 6 in 20 overs. Shashwat Sharda top-scored with 56 off 41 balls, while Anand Rao smashed a brisk 51 off 27 balls. Captain Ashutosh Singh added a valuable 39. For Raipur Rhinos, Mayank Yadav took two wickets. In response, Raipur chased down the target of 198 with ease, reaching 203 for 2 in 19.4 overs. Despite an early setback, captain (82 off 45) and Anuj Tiwari (77 off 56) stitched a record 152-run partnership for the second wicket. Vaibhav Sahu added a quick 32 off 14 balls. Rohan Taank and Swapnil Chaddha claimed a wicket each for Surguja Tigers. Earlier in the day, Bilaspur Bulls edged past Raigarh Lions by three wickets in a rain-affected clash. After choosing to field first, Bilaspur restricted Raigarh to 157 for 8 in 20 overs. Anurag Sahu scored 55 off 47 balls and Aditya Singh added 44. Bilaspur's Harsh Rathore and Mohit Raut took two wickets apiece. Due to rain, Bilaspur's target was revised to 130 in 16 overs under the DLS method. They chased it down in 15.3 overs, losing just three wickets. Ayush Pandey top-scored with 50, while Mohit Raut contributed 35 runs. Ayush Singh Thakur took two wickets for Raigarh. Raut was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bilaspur Bulls beat Raipur Rhinos in Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League super over thriller
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) Season 2 began with a thrilling Super Over finish, as Bilaspur Bulls defeated Raipur Rhinos at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening. Bilaspur Bulls captain and all-rounder Shashank Singh led from the front, scoring a crucial 41 runs off just 25 balls. His innings helped anchor the team to a competitive total of 151 for 6 in 20 overs. Prateek Yadav (27) and Ayush Pandey (24) also contributed to the Bulls' score. For Raipur Rhinos, Shreyam Sundaram took two important wickets. Chasing 152, Raipur Rhinos matched the score, posting 151 for 5 in 20 overs. Harsh Sharma scored 42 runs, and Amandeep Khare added 24. Harsh Rathore was effective with the ball for the Bulls, picking up two key wickets to restrict the chase. With the match tied, a Super Over decided the winner. Raipur Rhinos managed only 9 runs, which Bilaspur Bulls chased down in four deliveries, finishing at 11 for 1 to claim victory in the tournament opener. Organised by the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh, CCPL Season 2 will continue until 15 June, featuring top talent from across the state. The exciting start promises a thrilling season for cricket fans in Chhattisgarh. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
CCPL Season 2 set to bowl over fans with star performers
Raipur: The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh (SVNS) International Cricket Stadium, Nava Raipur, will host the second season of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) from Friday, June 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Six teams will compete in the tournament, which serves as a platform for emerging and professional cricketers from the state. The opening match on June 6 will feature defending champions Raipur Rhinos against Bilaspur Bulls at 9 pm. Chhattisgarh's IPL players Shashank Singh and Ajay Mandal returned to represent their respective franchise teams after their IPL commitments. Their participation is expected to draw significant attention and raise the competitive standard of the tournament. The CCPL, which was ranked second in the country after its first season, not only provides a stage for showcasing local talent but also serves as a grooming ground for future state and national-level players. Amandeep Khare, the only player from Chhattisgarh to represent India U-19 in the World Cup, will captain the defending champions Raipur Rhinos. Bilaspur Bulls will be led by Shashank Singh, who was a consistent performer for Punjab Kings in the IPL. Saurabh Majumdar will lead Bastar Bisons, while Rishabh Tiwari will captain Raigarh Lions. All-rounder Ajay Mandal, who was part of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, will lead Rajnandgaon Panthers, and Ashutosh Singh will lead Surguja Tigers. The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS), host of the CCPL, announced that the opening ceremony will be held at 7 pm, with a performance by playback singer Shalmali Kholgade. For the convenience of spectators, free bus services will be available from Ghadi Chowk multilevel parking to the cricket stadium from June 6 to 15.
