Cricket: JW Super Kings, Swayam Strikers Register Opening Wins in Lions Veterans Trophy 2025
Pune, 8th December 2025: JW Super Kings and Swayam Strikers teams celebrated the opening day by defeating their respective opponents in the ‘Lions Veterans Trophy’ 2025 Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament in memory of late L. Sagar Dhomse organized by Lions Club District 3234D2 Pune Rahatani.
In the first match of this tournament, which started at the Four Star Cricket Ground in Hinjewadi, Swayam Strikers easily defeated Royal Pasalkar team by 4 wickets due to Amar Khedekar’s all-round innings. Batting first, Royal Pasalkar team set a target of 152 runs in 20 overs. Shirish Bhope scored 49 runs. In addition, Devdutt Devokar scored 23 runs. Mahendra Jagtap, Suresh Jaiswal and Amar Khedekar took two wickets each for Swayam. Swayam Strikers achieved this target in 18.1 overs and lost 6 wickets. Amar Khedekar scored an unbeaten 36 runs. In addition, Mahesh Kanade (32 runs), Dada Divate (31 runs) and Samadhan Dandekar (25 runs) contributed runs to ensure the team’s victory.
On the strength of Santosh Kumar Sangle’s 62 runs, JW Super Kings defeated Lavas Royals by 36 runs and gave a winning start. Batting first, JW Super Kings scored 160 runs on the scoreboard. Santosh Kumar Sangle scored 62 runs in 46 balls with 7 fours. Chasing this target, Lavas Royals’ innings ended at 114 runs. Yogesh Wagh (29 runs) and Mithun Kirad (24 runs) resisted by collecting runs, but their efforts were insufficient. Pushkaraj Joshi took three wickets for 11 runs, while Devendra Chaudhary and Satish Deokar took two wickets each, playing a valuable role in the team’s victory.
Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Santosh Khaire, President of Lions Club District 3234D2 Pune Rahatani Sports Department, Mahesh Panchal, President of Lions Club Pune Rahatani, Club Convener and Tournament Coordinator Vasantbhau Kokane, Mrs. Ashwini Sagar Dhomse, L. Vishal Dhomse. The program was introduced by Vasantbhau Kokane, and the vote of thanks was given by L. Vijay Kotwal.
Match Summary: Group Stage:
Royal Pasalkar: 152 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs (Shirish Bhope 49 (45, 5 fours), Devdutt Devokar 23, Vijay Kotwal 19 not out, Mahendra Jagtap 2-16, Suresh Jaiswal 2-20, Amar Khedekar 2-33) lost vs. Swayam Strikers: 155 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 18.1 overs (Amar Khedekar 36 not out (28, 4 fours), Mahesh Kanade 32, Dada Divte 31, Samadhan Dandekar 25, Vinay Nimbalkar 2-16); Man of the Match: Amar Khedekar;
JW Super Kings: 160 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 20 overs (Santosh Kumar Sangle 62 (46, 7 fours), Vishal Barne 18, Pushkaraj Joshi 16, Yogesh Wagh 2-11) vs. Lavas Royals: 114 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 17.2 overs (Yogesh Wagh 29, Mithun Kirad 24, Pushkaraj Joshi 3-11, Devendra Chaudhary 2-16, Satish Deokar 2-18); Man of the Match: Santosh Kumar Sangle.
