Pune: The third edition of Utkal Premier League 2019 (UPL 2019) ended on a high note here today creating a strong bond among the Odias residing in Maharashtra.
Organized by Spread Happiness, the tournament has seen participation of 16 teams comprising non-resident Odias.
Puri Sloggers beat Keonjhar Irons by 7 runs in the thrilling final and clinched the Utkal Premier League Season 3 title.
Chasing a victory of target of 92 runs in 15 overs, Keonjhar Irons managed to score 84 runs in the stipulated overs.
All-rounder Saroj Kumar of Puri Sloggers was awarded the Player of Match.
Earlier, Puri Sloggers defeated Bhubaneswar Jaguars and Keonjhar Irons thrashed Baleswar Bulls to reach the finals.
A total of Eight teams had participated in the UPL 2018, which was won by Bramhapur Blasters.
Match Notes
Match started at 13 Oct, 02:40 PM.
Puri Sloggers: 51 runs in 8.3 overs, Extras 2
Innings Break: Puri Sloggers – 91/10 in 15 overs (Biswa Ranjan Swain 1)
Innings Ended at 13 Oct, 03:40 PM
Innings Started at 13 Oct, 03:41 PM
Keonjhar Irons: 53 runs in 8.2 overs, Extras 7
End of Day: Keonjhar Irons – 84/8 in 15 overs (Er Pradeep Kumar Barik 0, Sunil Behera 8)
Match ended at 13 Oct, 04:30 PM.
Founded in July 2015 by a group of like-minded people, Spread Happiness strives towards a positive change in the society through various skill development and awareness programs. Its areas of work include education, health awareness, spreading happiness, environment, self-sufficient collaborations with other NGO’s, spreading awareness of co-curricular activities, training and skill development etc.
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