Warangal: Undeterred by its ongoing legal battles with the BCCI and the Hyderabad Cricket Association, the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Saturday launched the fifth edition of the Telangana Gold Cup 2025–26 tournament at the Kakatiya University Grounds here.
The matches being played are part of the East Zone League of this prestigious tournament.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Sri Nune Balraj, Vice Chairman (Managing Committee); Sri Dharam Guruva Reddy, General Secretary; Sri G. Premender Reddy, Governing Council Member; Dr P. Vijaychander Reddy, Vice President; and Dr Kali Prasad, Member. The dignitaries extended their best wishes to all participating teams and emphasised TCA’s commitment to nurturing grassroots cricket and providing competitive platforms for emerging talent across Telangana.
East Zone League Matches – Day 1 Results
1st Match:
- TCA Khammam: 177/5 in 20 overs
- Imran Shaik 75* (11×4, 2×6)
- Surya KSP 27
- Varun Teja 3/30
- TCA Hanamkonda: 102/9 in 14.4 overs
- Suresh 27 (4×4, 1×6)
- Pagidi Karunakar 4/14
Result: TCA Khammam won by 75 runs
Man of the Match: Imran Shaik (TCA Khammam)
2nd Match:
- TCA Mulugu: 67/8 in 15 overs
- Rana Prathap 18
- Lokesh Bhukya 3/11
- R. Suresh 3/13
- TCA Mahabubabad: 68/2 in 8.4 overs
- Ganesh K 36* (7×4)
Result: TCA Mahabubabad won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match: R. Suresh (TCA Mahabubabad)
The tournament continues with enthusiastic participation and competitive cricket, drawing strong local support in Warangal. The Telangana Cricket Association thanked the Kakatiya University authorities, officials, players, and spectators for their cooperation and support, and reiterated its resolve to promote excellence and fair play throughout the season.
