Visakhapatnam Steel Plant emerged victorious in the Inter-Steel Plants Cricket Tournament, defeating Salem Steel Plant by five wickets in the final match held in Bokaro. Batting first, Salem Steel Plant posted 128 runs for nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs. In response, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant successfully chased the target, scoring 129 runs in just 16 overs with five wickets in hand.
Former CBI Joint Director and Jai Bharat National Party leader VV Lakshminarayana congratulated the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant cricket team on their achievement. In a tweet, he stated, “This remarkable victory is a testament to their dedication, teamwork, and winning spirit. The same perseverance and determination demonstrated by the cricket team should be applied by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant’s CMD, executives, and workers for the industry’s revival. By utilizing the available opportunities with unity, unwavering commitment, and strategic planning, successful results can be achieved. I extend my best wishes to the entire Visakhapatnam Steel Plant family on this occasion.”