North Zone Dominates the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy; SJAM-1 Claims Table Tennis Championship
Synopsis
In an impressive display of skill, North Zone clinched the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy without a single loss, while SJAM-1 showcased their prowess by winning the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament team title. Exciting match highlights and standout performances marked these thrilling competitions held in New Delhi.
Key Takeaways
North Zone won the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy without a loss.
Rishabh Singh was the tournament's top run-scorer.
SJAM-1 secured the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament team title.
West Zone defeated South Zone decisively in cricket.
Bengaluru won the basketball championship.
New Delhi, March 16 (NationPress) The North Zone team triumphed in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy, maintaining an undefeated streak throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai (SJAM-1) secured the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament team championship during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) held in New Delhi on Monday.
The cricket title was clinched by North Zone with a dominating 10-wicket win against East Zone at the Roshanara Cricket Ground. Opener Rishabh Singh showcased an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs off 40 balls, while captain Akash Rawal contributed a solid 31 runs, leading the team to successfully chase down East Zone's total of 135/6 in just 9.5 overs.
Rishabh Singh emerged as the tournament's top run-scorer, amassing 289 runs overall. East Zone's innings featured a spirited contribution from Pranab Shil, who made 47 not out from 23 balls, and captain Abhishek, who added an unbeaten 39, yet it was not enough against North's formidable batting.
In another cricket match at the Delhi Police Ground, West Zone bowled out South Zone for a mere 97 runs in 18.5 overs, with Deep Sudhakar taking an outstanding 4 wickets for just 13 runs, and Taus Rizvi capturing 3 wickets for 13 runs. West Zone chased down the target effortlessly, finishing with 98 runs without losing a wicket in just 13 overs, thanks to Rizvi's unbeaten 53 and Devendra Pandey's 36 not out.
During the table tennis competition at the Roshanara Club, SJAM-1's duo of Amol Karhadkar and Ashwin Ferro defeated the Delhi Sports Journalists Association's (DSJA-1) team comprising Bharat Sharma, Kushan Sarkar, and Norris Pritam to secure the team championship title.
Karhadkar also excelled in individual events, winning the men's singles title against Keerthi from the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association, and later partnered with Ferro to clinch the men's doubles title, with the DSJA pair of Sarkar and Sharma finishing as runners-up.
In related events, Bengaluru took the championship in the basketball competition, with Indore as the runner-up. Additionally, the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai-2 (SJAM-2) were crowned champions in the futsal (freekick) event, while SJAM-1 secured the runners-up position.
Brief scores:
South Zone 97 all out in 18.5 overs (VL Sashank 34; Deep Sudhakar 4-13, Taus Rizvi 3-13) lost to West Zone 98 for no loss in 13 overs (Taus Rizvi 53 not out, Devendra Pandey 36 not out) by 10 wickets.
East Zone 135/6 in 20 overs (Pranab Shil 47 not out, Abhishek 39 not out) lost to North Zone 136/0 in 9.5 overs (Rishabh Singh 87 not out, Akash Rawal 31 not out) by 10 wickets and won the title.
Point of View
The victories of North Zone and SJAM-1 highlight the strength and talent present in regional sports. These events not only foster competitive spirit but also uplift the morale of sports journalists, showcasing their dedication and skill across different disciplines.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy?
The JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy is a cricket tournament featuring various zones competing against each other in a T20 format.
Who were the standout players in the cricket tournament?
Rishabh Singh was the standout player, scoring 87 runs in the final and finishing as the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 289 runs.
What was the result of the table tennis event?
SJAM-1 won the AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament team title, with Amol Karhadkar also winning the men's singles championship.
Which teams participated in the basketball competition?
Bengaluru emerged as the champions, with Indore finishing as the runners-up in the basketball competition.
How did South Zone perform in the cricket tournament?
South Zone struggled, being bowled out for 97 runs in their match against West Zone, who won by 10 wickets.
