Challengers cricket club captain Srinath has urged his players to up their game in the next matches after losing their first game to Telugu royals in the on-going T20 computer Point cricket tournament at Kicukiro cricket ground.

The defending champions and the current holders of the V.R NAIDU family cricket tournament were stunned by Telugu royals after chasing 85 runs set by Challengers to win by 88 runs in 18 overs.

"We have to comeback stronger for our next games and ensure that we win,” he said adding that such things happen in sports, you win, draw or lose but most importantly is how you recollect yourself.

"It was a very good day for Telugu and I congratulate them upon the victory, they played well with proper coordination and won.”

Telugu captain Shiva samba said it felt good for every Telugu player to win Challengers. "It was our very first time to beat Challengers in this competition and given its strong pedigree in the country’s cricket, we were so happy to win them,” he said.

Telugu Royals are now on top of group B with 4 points in one game, among other teams in this group include Challengers cricket club, Indorwa, and Impala Titans.

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