MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU India crush Zimbabwe by Sania seals historic Wimbledon crown with Hingis 62 runs to seal ODI series 2-0 LONDON, July 12: Sania had won the women's dou- HARARE, July 12: who hit patient half-centuries to set one that was good enough to have bles junior Wimbledon champi- up a fighting target. Zimbabwe being pushed back to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza onship with Russian partner India rode on a solid all-round In reply, Zimbabwe managed the wall. scripted history by becoming the Alisa Kleybanova in 2003. performance to comfortably crush to score only 209 in 49 overs as the During Indian batting, both first from the country to win a Sania had come close to win- Zimbabwe by 62 runs in the sec- bowlers maintained their strangle- Vijay and Rahane took a safety women's doubles Grand Slam ning a women's doubles Major in ond One Day International, there- hold on the opposition throughout first approach against the white trophy as she lifted the 2011 when she reached the by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead the entire duration of the hosts' duke ball that was doing bit in the Wimbledon title with Swiss part- French Open final with Elena in the three-match cricket series, innings. air and off the pitch in cool condi- ner Martina Hingis after a stun- Vesnina but ended up runners-up. here today. Losing three wickets in the first tions. The trophy Playing for their places when added to the list of the first team players come back, it firsts that Sania was understandable that both has against her Rahane and Vijay had a strike-rate name. She had of less than 80. But they did create become India's a platform for a decent enough first woman play- score. er to win a Grand When Zimbabwe batted, it was Slam when she Dhawal Kulkarni, who struck the won the NC provincial president, Devinder Singh Rana flagging off 1st Fahad Memorial Motor Rally first blow removing Vusimuzi Australian Open at MA Stadium in Jammu on Sunday. Sibanda (2), who was caught at with compatriot point by Vijay. Mahesh Bhupathi IGP, DIG Jammu distribute prizes The experienced Hamilton in 2009. Masakadza (5) gave a regulation She later catch to Robin Uthappa behind the added the French Rana flags off Fahad Mir stumps of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Open (2012 with A lot was expected of Bhupathi) and US Chugumbura but the Zimbabwean Open (2014 with Ajinkya Rahane and M Vijay celebrating 112 runs opening part- Memorial Motor Rally captain was dismissed to a smart Bruno Soares) to nership in second ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare on Sunday. piece of slip catching from skipper her mixed dou- SCOREBOARD 11 overs including Rahane as the hosts were down in bles collection. *Pradeep bags 1st place in quiz on traffic rules India skipper and last the dumps at 43 for three and even- In yesterday's Excelsior Sports Correspondent BCCI; RTO Jammu Ashwani DIG Jammu Ashkoor Ahmed Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis celebrat- Ajinkya Rahane c Raza b Chibhabha 63 match's centurion tually could not recover from early match, it was a Khajuria; former MLA Ajaz Jan; Wani distributed prizes among ing victory during the final in London. Murlai Vijay c sub Waller b Madziva 72 Elton Chigumbura slump. remarkable turn- JAMMU, July 12: National President Biker Brotherhood the winners. Ambati Rayudu c sub Waller b Raza 41 (9) turned the It was a perfect platform for ning come-from-behind triumph, around for the top seeds as they Conference provincial president Club, Jugraj Singh; Advocate A colorful musical pro- Manoj Tiwary c Vitori b Tiripano 22 match decisively in Harbhajan and Axar to press the here. were trailing 2-5 in the deciding and Member Legislative Sheikh Shakeel and president gramme and a quiz with regard to Robin Uthappa b Madziva 13 India's favour. advantage home as Zimbabwe Twelve years after turning set but made a stunning come- Council, Devinder Singh Rana Fahad Mir Foundation and safe and traffic rules was also Stuart Binny c Raza b Vitori 25 Chamucould hardly get away even the the Pro, 28-year-old Sania laid hands back to reel off five straight flagged off Fahad Mir Memorial organizing secretary of the event, conducted on the occasion, Kedar Jadhav c Mutumbami b Madziva 16 Chibhabha (72, 100 senior off-spinner was unlucky as on her first women's doubles games to clinch the issue. Motor Rally in an impressive Ruchi Chouhan Khan, besides besides a ‘First Aid Harbhajan Singh not out 5 balls) top-scored two simple catches were dropped Major title when she and Hingis Vesnina was all fired up and function from MA Stadium, here other dignitaries. Demonstration‘ as to how to Axar Patel c Raza b Madziva 1 but that was never despite displaying good variations battled past the second seeded her smashing volleys at the net today. The rally with over 100 par- tackle accidents was given by a Bhuvneshwar Kumar not out 0 going to enough for at times. Russian team of Ekaterina put Sania and Hingis in a lot of Mr Rana, on the occasion ticipants including car entrants reputed doctor KD Singh on the Extras: (W-13) the home team to Earlier, sent into bat by host Makarova and Elena Vesnina 5-7 trouble. The Russian was left was accompanied by SSP Traffic, and bikers after touching selected occasion. Total: (For 8 wkts in 50 overs) 271 cross the finishing captain Elton Chigumbura, the 7-6 (4) 7-5 in a thrilling final. distraught at the end of the pro- Mohan Lal; SP and president corners of Jammu city, culminat- The first position in the quiz Bowling: Brian Vitori 8-0-47-1, Donald line in this match. Indians relied on Vijay's 95-ball-72 In what can be considered an ceedings as she had quite liter- Jammu and Kashmir Motor ed at Police Auditorium, Gulshan was secured by Pradeep Majotra Tiripano 9-0-2-1, Neville Madziva 10-0-49-4, Bhuvneshwar and Rahane's 63 off 83 balls to lay interesting coincidence, it was at ally played out of her skin. Sports Association, Ranjit Singh ground, here. and the second place went to Sean Williams 5-0-23-0, Graeme Cremer 5-0- Kumar was the a foundation with an opening stand these very historic courts that (PTI) Chib; Ranjeet Kalra, Member The organizers claimed that Panshul Sharma. The third spot 32-0, Chamu Chibhabha 5-0-27-1, Hamilton pick of the bowlers 112 in 26 overs. this was the first of its kind ven- was claimed by Avinash Suri and Masakadza 4-0-26-0, Sikandar Raza 4-0-25-1. with figures of 4 for In-form Ambati Rayudu con- ture in the State, which spread the 4th position went to B L Zimbabwe 33 in 10 overs and tributed 41 off 50 balls, hitting Priya chairs seminar on women in Leh the message of safe driving and Sharma. Vusi Sibanda c Vijay b Kulkarni 2 along with Dhawal three boundaries, while Rahane Excelsior Correspondent a civilized and aware society. these schools, she suggested riding among youth. Speaking on the occasion, Chamu Chibhabha run out (Rahane) 72 Kulkarni (1/39 in 9 found the fence seven time. Vijay Highlighting the invaluable forming committees of Mothers Later the rally culminated at IGP Jammu appreciated the ini- H Masakadza c Uthappa b Bhuvneshwar 5 overs) provided ini- struck a four and two sixes. LEH, July 12: Minister of role of legendary women like in every village to take care of Police Auditorium Gulshan tiative of Ruchi Chouhan Khan E Chigumbura c Rahane b Bhuvneshwar 9 tial breakthroughs Manoj Tiwary (22) and Robin State for Education, Information Rani of Jhansi, Indra Nooyi, these schools. Ground, Jammu where Inspector with regard to organizing the Sean Williams b Patel 20 while spinners Uthappa (13) however missed yet and Culture, Priya Sethi on her Kalpana Chawla, Indira Gandhi, President Ladakh Women General of Police Jammu, rally on noble cause, adding that Sikandar Raza c Uthappa b Harbhajan 18 Harbhajan Singh another opportunity to impress the last day visit of Leh today chaired Mother Teresa, Pratibha Patil etc Alliance, Rinchen Angmo, who Danesh Rana was the chief guest Ruchi’s message “I have lost my Richmond Mutumbami c Patel b Binny 32 (1/29 in 10 overs) selectors and team management a seminar on the topic "Bharat in the progress of our nation, was the guest of honour on the on the valedictory function, who son don’t lose yours” is heart Graeme Cremer c Rahane b Bhuvneshwar 27 and Axar Patel for a long term slot in the squad. Nirman Me Mahilaun Ki Sethi said that women in India occasion elaborated in detail along alongwith guest of honour, touching. Neville Madziva run out (Rahane) 0 (1/40 in 10 overs) Leading 1-0 in the three-match Donald Tiripano c Patel b Bhuvneshwar 6 kept a tight leash on series, India started well with the Mahavir International organizes Brian Vitori not out 8 batsmen during the Rahane-Vijay combo sharing cen- Extras: 10 b:4 lb:4 nb:0 w:2 middle overs. tury opening stand. Total: 209-10 (49) Unlike the first There were partnerships worth Blood Donation Camp Bowling : Bhuvneshwar Kumar 10-3-33-4, match, Indian team 47 and 44 runs for the second and Excelsior Correspondent Vir Vinod Jain, Chairman, Dhawal Kulkarni 9-1-39-1, Harbhajan Singh were far better in third wickets, with Rayudu Mahavir International, Jammu 10-0-29-1, Stuart Binny 7-0-42-1, Axar Patel both departments involved in both, but the Indians JAMMU, July 12: Mahavir Centre, who threw light on the 10-1-40-1, Murali Vijay 3-0-18-0 as they upped their could not acclerate the scoring.