Bhubaneswar: Business Network International (BNI) Bhubaneswar successfully hosted the much-awaited BNI Bhubaneswar Cricket Championship 4.0 (BCC 4.0) on December 14, 2024, at the Hi-Tech Cricket Ground, Bhubaneswar. The fourth edition of this exciting event brought together BNI’s dynamic business community for a day of cricket, camaraderie, and networking.
The championship featured six spirited teams from BNI Bhubaneswar’s vibrant membership, including: BNI SmartC, BNI Supreme, BNI Samurai, BNI Solitaire, BNI Sapphire, and BNI Shine. Designed to foster teamwork and strengthen relationships among members, the tournament provided the perfect platform for both friendly competition and professional bonding.
The day was filled with high-energy matches as teams showcased their cricketing prowess. After an exhilarating series of rounds, BNI Sapphire emerged victorious, defeating BNI Shine in the final by 8 wickets. BNI Sapphire chased down a target of 99 runs in just 10 overs, with Adarsh Pani of BNI Sapphire being named Man of the Match for his exceptional performance.
Award Highlights:
- Champions: BNI Sapphire
- Runners-Up: BNI Shine
- Best Batsman: Adarsh Pani (BNI Sapphire) – 84 runs
- Best Bowler: Santosh Senapati (BNI Sapphire) – 5 wickets
- Best Fielder: Subham Mohanty (BNI Shine) – 5 dismissals
- Man of the Match (Final): Adarsh Pani (BNI Sapphire)
- Man of the Series: Santosh Senapati (BNI Sapphire)
In addition to these standout performances, several players were also recognized for their contributions throughout the tournament. The Man of the Match awards for various matches went to Suryakant Pattanaik, Viresh Gupta, Eureka Atra, Biswa Rankan Sahoo, and Santosh Senapati, who impressed with their individual performances across the event.
This event has been a wonderful success in bringing together our members in a competitive yet friendly environment. The BNI Bhubaneswar Cricket Championship 4.0 is not just about cricket – it’s about building stronger bonds within our business community and creating lasting professional connections in a fun, relaxed setting.
