In a spectacular display of power-hitting, Roshan Sadhwani led Edenite Champions to a commanding victory in the BNI Nagpur Premier League (BNPL) final, securing the tournament title at the Mecosabagh ground on Sunday. His back-to-back unbeaten knocks in the knockout stages proved decisive for his team's triumph.
Sadhwani's Final Blitz Seals Dominant Win
In the championship clash, Edenite Champions drubbed Flint Falcons by a massive 9 wickets. After winning the toss and electing to field, Edenite restricted the Falcons to 113 for 7 in their 12 overs. Vishal Kothari (47) and Kashif Iqbal (35) were the main contributors for the Falcons. The Edenite bowling attack was disciplined, with Jonath and Nalin Bardia picking up 2 wickets each, while Swapnil Kalamkar was exceptionally economical, taking 1 wicket for just 9 runs.
Chasing a modest target, Edenite made a mockery of the run chase. They raced to 116 runs in just 9.2 overs, losing only one wicket in the process. The chase was single-handedly orchestrated by captain Roshan Sadhwani, who smashed a quick-fire 71 runs off merely 33 deliveries. His blistering innings was studded with 11 boundaries that sailed over the rope. Ayush Ranka provided steady support with a contribution of 21 runs.
Road to the Final: Semifinal Showdowns
The path to the final was set by two competitive semifinals. Edenite Champions first prevailed over Dhakad Diorite by 8 wickets. Batting first, Dhakad Diorite posted 113 for 4, largely due to Rahul Jangid's 69. In reply, Edenite chased down the target comfortably, scoring 119 for 2 in 10.1 overs. Once again, Roshan Sadhwani was the star, scoring an unbeaten 57, ably assisted by Swapnil Kalamkar's 29.
In the other semifinal, Flint Falcons defeated MM Andesite Warriors by 12 runs. The Falcons set a target of 115 for 9 in their 12 overs. In response, the Warriors could only manage 103 for 8, despite Sangram Karwatkar's 36, handing the Falcons their spot in the final.
Prize Distribution and Tournament Success
The prizes were later distributed by the Executive directors of BNI Nagpur, Bhavesh Tahalramani and Riddhi Tahalramani. The event was graced by project directors Subhash Jain, Vasudha Agrawal, and Himanshu Goenka. The success of the tournament was attributed to the hard work of the organising committee members: Aayush Agrawal, Rahul Agrawal, Abhijeet Chandak, Raunak Bagdi, and Vaidehi Agrawal.
BRIEF SCORES:
FINAL: Flint Falcons 113-7 in 12 overs (Vishal Kothari 47, Kashif Iqbal 35; Jonath 2-12, Nalin Bardia 2-31) lost to Edenite Champions 116-1 in 9.2 overs (Roshan Sadhwani 71*, Ayush Ranka 21) by 9 wickets.
SEMIFINALS: Flint Falcons 115-9 in 12 overs bt MM Andesite Warriors 103-8 in 12 overs by 12 runs. Dhakad Diorite 113-4 in 12 overs lost to Edenite Champions 119-2 in 10.1 overs by 8 wickets.
