Vritaanta December 2014

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Zeitgeist
On the Front Foot
The Symbiosis International University Inter-Institute Cricket Tournament was a great success.
T
he Sports Board of Symbiosis International
University organised an Inter-Institute Cricket
Tournament between its constituent institutes
between November 10 th and 18 th . Seventeen
teams participated in the event.
SIBM Pune mounted an exhilarating campaign, rising
regularly and convincingly up the steps of the ladder.
The ever-improving team showed gritty batting performances
from the top order and some inspired spells by
the bowlers.
At the end of the nine-day campaign, SIBM Pune had
made it to the finals – falling just one place short of
clinching the ultimate glory.
One of the standout performances of the tournament
was seen in the semi-final. The team faced a steep target
of 170. The target was, ultimately, easily achieved –
thanks to an amazing opening partnership of 140 runs
put up by Rajiv Pandit and Suraj Nair. Rajiv scored a
masterful century in the same match. This was a first in
the tournament.
The final was however the pick of the fixtures. A rollercoaster
ride of a match, the control swung from one side
to the other regularly throughout the game.
The team secured its place in the hearts of its supporters,
a never-say-die attitude trumping all adversity
to achieve greatness. This impressive performance
warranted a call to the limelight for young
heroes and veteran stars all at once.
With the prospect of the Symbiosis Premier League
(SPL) just on the horizon – a unique sporting tournament
exclusive to SIBM Pune, modelled on the Indian
Premier League – exciting times are in store!
The finals of the Tournament ended in a draw, with the
captain Suraj Kalbag scoring a crucial boundary of the
last ball to tie the scores. Sadly, the super over was not
as successful for the team, and SIBM Pune could not
clinch that top spot. That honour went to SCMS, Noida.
December 2014