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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ravindra Sante, Rajesh Kannur lead India to 66-run win over Sri Lanka in 2nd match of bilateral T20 Cricket Series (Physical Disability Standing)
1 2 Jaipur: India powered to a convincing 66-run win over Sri Lanka in the second match of the historic Physical Disability (Standing) T20 Series at Kini Sports Arena in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Batting first, Team India continued their strong form. Rajesh Kannur set the tone with a composed 51 off 42 balls, while team captain Ravindra Sante led from the front with a brilliant spell, taking 4 wickets for just 13 runs in 3.2 overs earning him the Man of the Match award. Sri Lanka showed resilience through Shon Pesala's unbeaten 45 and Isuru Fernando stood out with the ball, claiming 2 wickets. Sqn Ldr Abhai Pratap Singh (Retd.), Joint Secretary, DCCI, remarked: "This series is redefining the standards of disability cricket. Wilspoke Sports and Entertainment's initiative is creating an exceptional platform for these talented cricketers." As the series unfolds, the level of competition and sportsmanship continues to elevate the profile of inclusive cricket. Indian Physical Disability cricket team head coach Rohit Jhalani and the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) General Secretary Ravi Chauhan have lauded the efforts of the entire squad for back-to-back victories. Brief Scores India: 189/6 in 20 overs (Rajesh Kannur 51 (42 balls); Isuru Fernando 2-35) beat Sri Lanka: 123/10 in 18.2 overs (Shon Pesala 45 not out (33 balls); Ravindra Sante 4-13). Result: India won by 66 runs Man of the Match: Ravindra Sante (Indian captain).
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Majid Magrey's 5-wicket haul, Rajesh Kannur's fifty help India beat Sri Lanka in 1st Physical Disability T20
Jaipur: In a thrilling opening encounter of the India vs Sri Lanka Physical Disability (Standing) cricket series, Team India registered a commanding win in the 1st T20 match, chasing down Sri Lanka's total of 123/10 in just 19.1 overs. Captain Ravindra Sante won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved to be spot-on as Indian bowlers took control early on. Majid Magrey was the standout performer with a spectacular spell of bowling, claiming a match-defining five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 2.5 overs, 0 maidens, 8 runs, and 5 wickets. His disciplined bowling dismantled the Sri Lankan batting order, restricting them to a modest total. In response, India chased down the target confidently, thanks to a composed and powerful knock by Rajesh Kannur . His 50 runs off 41 balls anchored the innings and kept the scoreboard ticking under pressure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo For his exceptional bowling performance, Majid Magrey was named the Man of the Match , setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting series between the two spirited sides. The Indian team will look to carry this momentum into the next match as they aim for a series win, while Sri Lanka will regroup and seek a comeback. Brief Scores Sri Lanka: 123 all out (Majid Magrey 5/8) lost to India: 124/5 in 19.1 overs (Rajesh Kannur 50 off 41 balls). Result: India won by 5 wickets Man of the Match: Majid Magrey (India).
