Archive · 21 Jan 2026
JNTUK Central Zone Men’s Cricket Tournament Begins
A big cricket tournament for men's teams from colleges in the JNTU Kakinada zone started at St Ann’s College in Chirala.
The local MLA, Madduluri Malakondaiah, opened the event.
He said he would support sports and told the players to keep trying even if they lose.
The first match was between two engineering colleges: VKR & VNR from Gudivada and Prakasam from Kandukur.
Prakasam scored 83 runs, but VKR & VNR won by two wickets.
Many important people from the college and the area were there to watch.
Teams from 51 colleges are playing in this tournament.
The JNTUK Central Zone Men’s Cricket Tournament began at St Ann’s College of Engineering and Technology in Chirala.
Chirala MLA Madduluri Malakondaiah inaugurated the tournament and pledged support for sports and athletes.
The opening match was between VKR & VNR Engineering College, Gudivada, and Prakasam Engineering College, Kandukur, with VKR & VNR winning by two wickets.
Teams from 51 colleges across the JNTU Kakinada zone are participating in the tournament.
College officials, faculty members, and students attended the inauguration event.
- Who
- JNTU Kakinada zone colleges, Chirala MLA Madduluri Malakondaiah, college officials, and students
- What
- Inauguration of the JNTUK Central Zone Men’s Cricket Tournament
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- St Ann’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chirala
- Why
- To promote sports and provide a platform for college cricket teams to compete
- Location
- St Ann’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chirala
- Inaugurated by
- Chirala constituency MLA Madduluri Malakondaiah
- Opening Match Teams
- VKR & VNR Engineering College, Gudivada vs. Prakasam Engineering College, Kandukur
- Opening Match Result
- VKR & VNR Engineering College won by 2 wickets
- Participating Colleges
- 51 colleges across the JNTU Kakinada zone
