Published: January 12, 2026 at 8:57 pm
Sunshine scored a three-wicket win over Mahesh to reach the semifinals of the HCA’s C Division (one-day) League Championship.
In the quarterfinals, Mahesh, batting first, made 192 for nine with AS Sekhar scoring 51 and Jasti Randheer making 54. M Anjanyulu and JLN Mehar Prasad took three wickets apiece.
In reply, Sunshine made 194 for seven with Mehar Prasad scoring an unbeaten 37. P Avinash made 38 and Vedant Yadav 33. K B Vinay Kumar took three for 42 for the losers.
Brief scores: C Division (One-day) League (Quarterfinals): Mahesh 192/9 in 48 overs (AS Sekhar 51, Jasti Randheer 54, M Anjaneyulu 3/15, JLN Mehar Prasad 3/37) lost to Sunshine 194/7 in 46.4 overs (Vedant Yadav 33, P Avinash 38, JLN Mehar Prasad 37no, KB Vinay Kumar 3/42).
Dakshdeep, Mahaprasada, Laxman, Harshith shine
M Dakshdeep and Mahaprasada struck century to help Team C reach 377 against Team A in the U-14 probables tournament. Dakshdeep scored a 119-ball 110 with 18 fours and Mahaprasada made 116 off 168 balls with 19 fours. At stumps on Day one, Team A were 38 for no loss.
In another match, D Laxman Roy took five for 33 to restrict Team J to 178. In reply, Team I made 117 for two at stumps. Ch Ritesh Reddy was batting on 55.
Elswhere, B Harshith missed out on a century by two runs but helped Team E made 367 for seven. Team D were 69 for one at stumps.
Brief scores: Team C 377 in 86.3 overs (Shreyas Ande 50, M Dakshdeep 110, Mahaprasada 116, Krish D 44, Sushen K 4/84) vs Team A 38/0 in 11 overs. Team E 367/7 in 90 overs (P Sairam 82, B Harshith 98, Aarush Vora 60 no, Y Rishank 3/61) vs Team D 69/1 in 17 overs. Team F 292/7 in 90 overs (Suranjeet Pattnayak 49, PL Anshuman 60, N Ritvik 55, G Nikil Sekhar 36 no) vs Team H 33/1 in 10 overs. Team J 178 in 58 overs (Hare Krishna Pradhan 41, CH Anirudh 38, D Laxman Roy 5/33) vs Team I 117/2 in 36 overs (CH Ritesh Reddy 55 batting).
Khammam thump Warangal by nine wickets
Khammam scored a thumping nine-wicket victory over Warangal in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-District T20 League Phase ll at Mahabubnagar on Monday.
Electing to bat, Warangal could manage 111 for seven in their 20 overs with Mahesh Choudhary (3/6) and Vishal Yadav (3/19) doing the most damage. In reply, Khammam made 112 for one in just 10.4 overs with Vishal Yadav remaining unbeaten on 71 and Harshil Reddy scoring 35 not out.
Brief scores: Warangal 111/7 in 20 overs (Shiva Ram 31; Mahesh Choudhary 3/6, Vishal Yadav 3/19) lost to Khammam 112/1 in 10.4 overs (Vishal Yadav 71 no, Harshil Reddy 35 no). Nalgonda 217/4 in 20 overs (Jashwanth 60, Gnana Prakash 85, Sainad P 36 no; D Sathwik 2/39) beat Karimnagar 131 in 18.1 overs (Shaumik Kapoor 43; Abdul Zeeshan 2/16, Sainad P 3/16).
Shanvi to lead U-15 women’s team
P Shanvi will continue to lead the HCA’s Under-15 women’s team in the knock-out matches of the BCCI Women’s Under-15 One-day Trophy to be held in Puducherry from January 14.
The team: P Shanvi (capt), Nikeshini V (VC), Bhavishya Reddy Chintham, Prateeka Katravath (WK, district), Sai Druvigna Naiyini, Aisha Shaik, Cianna Anthony, Yamuna Banoth, Ananya Dandu (district), K Deekshaja, Vareesha Nama, Ashvika Devavath, Anwitha Sonia, Aishwarrya A Chauhan, Zaina Baig.
Basvaraju to head Governing Council for Telangana T20 League
HCA joint secretary Basvaraju will head the Governing Council for the Telangana T20 League to be held soon. The seven-member council will look into the Telangana T20 League affairs. An HCA release says that the much-anticipated Telangana T20 League will captivate cricket fans as it brings together top talent, emerging players, and electrifying action in a celebration of the state’s rich cricketing culture. The league aims to provide a competitive platform for young and professional cricketers while delivering high-quality entertainment to fans across Telangana and beyond.
Organized with the vision of promoting grassroots and professional cricket, the Telangana T20 League will be represented by different regions of the state. The tournament promises thrilling matches, nail-biting finishes, and outstanding individual performances.
Significant step, says Sardar Daljeet Singh
Daljeet Singh
Speaking on the occasion, HCA’s acting president Sardar Daljeet Singh said, “The Telangana T20 League is a significant step toward nurturing local talent and providing them with exposure at a competitive level. We are committed to building a strong cricketing ecosystem in Telangana and inspiring the next generation of players.”
In addition to showcasing cricketing excellence, the tournament will also focus on fan engagement through community initiatives, digital outreach, and live coverage across multiple platforms. With the support of sponsors, partners, and cricket enthusiasts, the Telangana T20 League is poised to become a landmark sporting event in the state’s calendar, reinforcing Telangana’s growing stature in Indian cricket. For match schedules, team details, and live updates, fans are encouraged to follow the official Telangana T20 League on the HCA website.
The Governing Council: Basvaraju (joint secretary), Sunil Agarwal (councillor), Parth Satwalekar (IPA), Rajashekhar Dastagar (councillor representing C&AG), C Sanjeev Reddy (member), V Agam Rao (member), Imtiaz Khan (CEO, HCA).
