In a rapid scoring session, Vidya Bank reached a healthy total of 170 before being bowled out. Mahesh Kotasthane's breezy knock of 50 in 48 balls including seven hits to the fence was the highlight of their innings. Also contributing to the total was Nikhil Dixit who remained not out on 45.

Prasad Kanade and Ranjit Khirid shared two wickets each. A classy knock by Rahul Kanade, top scoring with 62 runs in as many balls, made the task easy for the hosts to reach the stipulated target. His innings included three boundaries and three shots sailing over the ropes. Sandip Trigune (37) and Avinash Kokate (24) steadied the innings initially. The target was reached in the 38th over with four wickets in hand.

Brief Scores
Vidya Shakari: 170 (Manish Kotasthane 50, Nikhil Dixit 45, Sandeep Lele 19, Prasad Kanade 2/28, Ranjit Khirid 2/42) lost to Suvarna Sahakari: 171/6 (Rahul Kanade 62, Sandip Trigune 37, Avinash Koakate 24, Mandar Dalvi 4/18). Result: Suvarna won by four wickets.

State badminton team declared
A twenty-four member team will represent the Maharashtra State team for the National level Badminton tournament to be held later. The team was announced today after a three day selection trial meet at the W I E Sports Complex.

Boys
Under 14: Aditya Chitre, Nitesh Joshi, Yash Wagh and Parag Tulpule.
Under 17: Nishant Dravid, Ajit Phatak, Amar Mohite and Soham Gadgil.
Under 19: Nitin Ingole, Prashant Mahatre, Varun Walwalkar and Aditya Umrani.

Girls
Under 14: Deepti Paranjpe, Meghna Pavaskar, Sayali Gokhale and Shipi Kankane.
Under 17: Poonam Walimbe, Dhanatra Nair, Manasi Bhave, Nikita Hutkudli.
Under 19: Gauri Narayan, Mrugya Bhagwat, Anuj Wadke and Sampada Pai.