Rain halts Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League final, Raipur Rhinos and Rajnandgaon Panthers crowned joint champions
RAIPUR: In a dramatic end to the Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) Season 2, the final match between Raipur Rhinos and Rajnandgaon Panthers was called off due to heavy rain on Sunday evening, leading to both teams being declared joint winners.
The high-stakes match was scheduled at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Nava Raipur but was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented the winners' cup to both teams during the closing ceremony held at the stadium. The chief minister lauded the tournament as a remarkable platform for the state's cricketing talent and reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting sports across Chhattisgarh.
'Hosting a tournament like the CCPL is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh. It not only showcases our emerging cricketing talent but also strengthens our sporting culture,' said Sai. He praised the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association for successfully organizing the event and extended his best wishes to both winning teams—Raipur Rhinos and Rajnandgaon Panthers—along with all participating players.
Despite the weather setback, the stadium saw a large turnout of cricket fans, whose enthusiasm remained undeterred.
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The Chief Minister noted their spirited presence and expressed hope that the CCPL would continue to grow and thrive in the coming years.
The CCPL Season 2, held from June 6 to June 15, featured six teams—Raipur Rhinos, Rajnandgaon Panthers, Raigarh Lions, Bastar Bisons, Bilaspur Bulls, and Surguja Tigers. The tournament brought together some of the most promising cricketers from across the state.
Rhinos captain Amandeep Khare and Panthers captain Ajay Mandal jointly received the winners' trophy from the Chief Minister.
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