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Hans India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Telangana bags regional FCI inter-cricket title
Vijayawada: Telangana emerged as champions of the 8th Inter-Regional Cricket Tournament (South Zone) of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), defeating Andhra Pradesh in the final match on Wednesday. The two-day tournament, part of FCI's sports and cultural promotion initiative, was hosted by the Amaravati Regional Office under the aegis of the Zonal Office (South) at the Green Hills Cricket Grounds in Nunna, Vijayawada. The prestigious tournament, which commenced on July 15, featured six teams representing Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Zonal Office (South). Matches were played in a single round-robin format. By the end of the first day, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka secured their spots in the semi-finals. Following keenly contested semi-final matches held earlier on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana advanced to the grand finale. In the final showdown, Andhra Pradesh batted first, posting a total of 140 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 over. Telangana efficiently chased down the target, reaching it in just 17.1 over to claim the championship title. The closing ceremony was attended by chief guest Vijay Kumar Yadav, general manager of FCI Andhra Pradesh, along with general managers from other states and Ravindra Duhan, Assistant Labour Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh. Vijay Kumar Yadav and Karthikeya GM Sports presented the trophies to the victorious teams.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FCI's cricket tourney ends, Telangana emerges winner
As part of the Sports and Cultural Promotion initiative of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), the eighth Inter-Regional Cricket Tournament (South Zone), organised by the Regional Office, Amaravati, concluded on July 16. Six teams, representing Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and the Zonal Office (South), participated in the tournament. The matches were conducted in a single round-robin format. By the end of the first day, the teams from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka advanced to the semi-finals. Following the semi-final matches held on July 16, the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana teams qualified for the finals. In the final match, Andhra Pradesh batted first and scored 140 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Telangana successfully chased the target in 17.1 overs, emerging as champions of the tournament. Vijay Kumar Yadav, General Manager of FCI Andhra Pradesh, was the chief guest. Ravindra Duhan, Assistant Labour Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh was also present.
