Mangalore : The team of Mangalore City Police – Police XI – emerged as the winner of 15th edition of Independence Cup cricket tournament organized by Sport Promoters Club, defeating Deputy Commissioner’s team – DC’s XI – by 18 runs at Nehru Maidan on August 15, Monday.

The tournament was inaugurated by Krishna J Palemar, District in Charge Minister

Police XI captained by City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh defeated DC’s XI led by Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda by 18-runs.

The Police XI scored 38 runs losing six wickets in four overs in the five-over match, while DC’s team managed to gather 20 runs for five wickets.

Mangalore Journalists’ team, Citizens’ team, Vice Chancellor’s team, Mayor’s team and SP’s team had also participated in the tournament.

During the valedictory programme, Sports Promoters Club, Mangalore conferred the ‘Sports Plus Award’ on Chidananda Naik Jeppu, Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, and Rakesh Malli for their contribution to the filed of sports.

Former Indian hockey team captain Dhanraj Pillay participated as the chief guest.