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Mandeep blitz scuttles KKR
Bengaluru: Mandeep Singh (45 not out, 18b, 4×4, 3×6) worked the magic for Royal Challengers Bangalore who defeated champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets with two balls to spare in a rain-shortened 10-overs-a-side game in the 2015 Pepsi Indian Premier League here on Saturday.
Needing 13 runs off the final over, the 23-year old from Jalandhar blasted two sixes off Andre Russell to take RCB to 115 for three in reply to KKR’s 111 for four in what resembled a heavyweight boxing slugfest.
The victory, their second over KKR this season, took RCB’s tally to nine points to tie with the Kolkata outfit in the league standings. RCB, however, was placed higher on superior Net Run Rate in third position.
RCB kept their composure in a hectic run chase that saw skipper Virat Kohli (34, 20b, 2×4, 3×6) and Chris Gayle (21, 9b, 3×6) providing a solid platform by putting on 48 runs in 3.5 overs.
However, the hosts lost Gayle and A.B. de Villiers (2) in quick succession, and later, Kohli too departed, leaving the finishing job to Mandeep Singh who played with refreshing abandon to take RCB over the line.
It was a match that saw all bowlers, except RCB’s Mitchell Starc, being taken to the cleaners after the match was delayed by over two hours following heavy showers. The ground staff, however, did a fine job to ensure a game, even if it was reduced to 10 overs per side.
Earlier, KKR, expectedly, set a gallop from the start with openers Robin Uthappa (23, 21b, 3×4) and Gautam Gambhir (12, 8b, 2×4) going on the offensive, putting on 33 runs in just 23 balls.
The exit of Gambhir, caught in the deep off David Wiese did not slow down the KKR pace. Rather, Russell took charge and went about destroying the RCB attack while Uthappa played second fiddle until he nicked leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to akeeper Dinesh Karthik who later ran out Russell.
By then, KKR were on top and their innings eventually ended on 111 with Mitchell Starc, pick of the home bowlers, denied a second wicket after removing Ryan ten Doeschate in the final over, when he was no-balled for above-the-waist full toss that Yusuf Pathan slammed into the hands of Kohli at long-on.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.