Mylapore Club won the VGN-Prince of Arcot trophy after defeating VGN by 20 runs in the final here on Sunday. Sandeep Srinivasan scalped six for 19 as VGN, chasing a target of 122 in 20 overs, was bowled out for 102.

The 15-club tournament, which is in its fifth year now, came to a close with a prize distribution ceremony at the Amir Mahal Palace.

Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali, Chairman and Managing Directors of the VGN group, V.N. Devadoss and Pratish respectively, and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu N. Ram gave away the prizes.

The scores:

Final : Mylapore Club 122 for seven in 20 overs (Karthik Narayanan 35, Surender two for 17, Arunai Vel two for 30) bt VGN 102 in 17.4 overs (Sridhar 35, Sandeep Srinivasan six for 19).

Semifinals : MCC 125 for eight in 20 overs (J. Harish 62, Rohan three for 27, Samrudh two for 16) lost to Mylapore Club 128 for two in 16.3 overs (Karthik Narayanan 40 n.o., Ashwin 36).

Indiranagar SC 129 for seven in 20 overs (K. Venkatesan 37, Louie Marieno 42, P. Sivakumar five for 27) lost to VGN 130 for four in 16.5 overs (E. Sivakumar 33 n.o., Vivek 51 n.o.).

Special awards: Man of the tournament : Karthik Narayanan (Mylapore Club); Best batsman : Vijay Nirmal (Presidency Club); Best bowler : P. Sivakumar (VGN); Promising youngster : D. Anchit (Mylapore); Outstanding contribution : Srinivasan (Presidency).

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sports / by Sports Reporter / Chennai, April 01st, 2013