Swayam Strikers, Royal Pasalkar teams register victories at Lions Veterans Cup 2025 Twenty20 Cricket Tournament
Pune, 24th December 2025: Swayam Strikers registered their third victory, while Royal Pasalkar secured their first win, opening their points account in the ‘Lions Veterans Cup’ 2025 Twenty20 cricket tournament, organized by Lions Club District 3234D2 Pune Rahatni in memory of late L. Sagar Dhomse,
In the match played at the Four Star Cricket Ground in Hinjewadi, Swayam Strikers easily defeated Lavasa Royals by 7 wickets, thanks to an all-round performance by Mahendra Jagtap. Batting first, Lavasa Royals’ innings was restricted to 121 runs. R. Ratnakaran (33 runs), Yogesh Wagh (32 runs), and Kaiya Vikram (21 runs) contributed to the team’s total. Mahendra Jagtap took two wickets for 29 runs. Swayam Strikers chased down the target in 16.4 overs, losing only 3 wickets. Mahendra Jagtap (44 runs) and Amar Khedekar (38 not out) scored the runs, leading their team to an easy victory.
Based on the incisive bowling of Sagar Naik, Royal Pasalkar easily defeated JW Superkings by 6 wickets. Batting first, JW Superkings’ innings ended at 132 runs. Santoshkumar Sangale scored 61 runs and Santosh Patole scored 24 runs. Sagar Naik bowled accurately, taking four wickets for four runs, which led to the Superkings’ innings being wrapped up. This target was achieved by the Royal Pasalkar team in 16.3 overs, losing 4 wickets. Shirish Bhope played an unbeaten innings of 53 runs. On the other side, Vijay Kotwal (21 runs) and Sagar Naik (14 not out) scored runs to secure the team’s victory.
Match Summary: Group Stage:
Lavas Royals: 121 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs (R. Ratnakaran 33, Yogesh Wagh 32, Kaiya Vikram 21, Mahendra Jagtap 2-29) lost to Swayam Strikers: 124 runs for 3 wickets in 16.4 overs (Mahendra Jagtap 44, Amar Khedekar 38 not out, Suyog Chhajed 17, Ravindra Sahane 16, Shivaji Mane 1-17); Man of the Match: Mahendra Jagtap;
JW Superkings: 132 runs all out in 19.4 overs (Santoshkumar Sangale 61 (50 balls, 8 fours), Santosh Patole 24, Sagar Naik 4-4, Vijay Kotwal 2-26) lost to Royal Pasalkar: 134 runs for 4 wickets in 16.3 overs (Shirish Bhope 53 not out (47 balls, 7 fours), Vijay Kotwal 21, Sagar Naik 14 not out, Rohit Bandiwadekar 1-15, Santosh Patole 1-6); Man of the Match: Sagar Naik.
