Accra Titans win India Republic Day knockout trophy

Accra Titans club  defeated BGC 1 to win the giant trophy at stake in the India Republic Day Cricket knockout competition.

The tournament, which started in  January  as part of India’s Republic  Day celebrations, attracted  eight teams which competed for honours in  straight knockout process.

Titans and BGC 1 beat all competitors to reach the grand finale which had earlier been rained off after seven overs.

BGC 1 took their innings with a disappointing score of 80 runs for 10 wickets in 18.2 overs thereby losing by 25 runs.

The tournament was played under the auspices of the India High Commission and was  sponsored by Mr V. N. Akoliya Patel, CEO of Balaji Group of Companies.

The winners took home  GH¢1,000 while the runners’ up earned  GH¢500.