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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
CCPL day 3: Raipur Rhinos & Bilaspur Bulls crush opponents
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 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. 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 Amandeep Khare (82 off 45) and Anuj Tiwari (77 off 56) stitched a record 152-run partnership. Rohan Taank and Swapnil Chaddha claimed a wicket each for Surguja Tigers. Earlier in the day, 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. 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. Raipur Rhinos defeated Surguja Tigers by eight wickets in a high-scoring chase. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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. 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 Amandeep Khare (82 off 45) and Anuj Tiwari (77 off 56) stitched a record 152-run partnership. Rohan Taank and Swapnil Chaddha claimed a wicket each for Surguja Tigers. Earlier in the day, 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
a day ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League Season 2 set to bowl over fans with star-studded line-up
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 Friday, June 6, will feature defending champions Raipur Rhinos against Bilaspur Bulls at 9 pm. Chhattisgarh's IPL players and have returned to represent their respective franchise teams after their 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. , 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. Spectators can use this facility for travel to and from the stadium.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
CCPL season 2 to begin from June 6
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS) has announced the second edition of the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL). The tournament will be held from June 6 to June 15 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Nava Raipur. After a successful inaugural season, which saw seven state players selected in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, the CCPL aims for higher standards this year. The league serves as a platform for emerging cricketing talent in Chhattisgarh. Six teams will participate in the tournament. These include defending champions Raipur Rhinos, led by Amandeep Khare; Bilaspur Bulls, led by Shashank Singh; Bastar Bisons, led by Saurabh Majumdar; Raigarh Lions, led by Rishabh Tiwari; Rajnandgaon Panthers, led by Ajay Mandal; and Surguja Tigers, led by Ashutosh Singh. The CCPL trophy features the state animal, the Bison, symbolising Chhattisgarh's strength, unity, and progress. The trophy was launched in the presence of BCCI Honorary Treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, CSCS Director Baldeo Singh Bhati, and CSCS President Jubin captains, full squads, and team jerseys for all six franchises were unveiled at a ceremony. For the first time in any domestic league in Central India, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be introduced. This will allow players to challenge on-field umpire decisions, enhancing fairness in the game. An experienced panel of international commentators will provide live commentary.
