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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rain halts CCPL final; Raipur Rhinos and Rajnandgaon Panthers declared joint winners
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 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.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 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.
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
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.
