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| The Winning Team - Maruti Suzuki |
New Delhi, 24 January 2012:It was a crisp, overcast winter morning when two giants of the Indian automotive industry took to the cricket field — not to compete in business, but to celebrate bonds forged over decades. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd edged past Sona Koyo Steering Systems by a close seven-run margin in a nail-biting limited-overs match held at the ITM University grounds in Gurgaon.
The match was organised as part of Sona Koyo’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, marking 25 years of engineering excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships.
Despite the chill in the air, the warmth on the field was undeniable. Passion, team spirit, and sheer enthusiasm lit up the game. The highlight of the day was a spectacular all-round performance by Maruti Suzuki’s S. Maitra, whose steady play and sharp focus earned him the well-deserved "Man of the Match" title.
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| The Sona Koyo Team |
What made the match more meaningful was the mutual respect and admiration between the two teams. It wasn’t just about cricket—it was about collaboration, camaraderie, and celebrating a shared journey in India’s automotive growth story.
Sona Koyo’s founder and then Chairman, Dr. Surinder Kapur, visibly moved by the occasion, acknowledged Maruti Suzuki’s pivotal role in bringing world-class manufacturing standards to India. “Maruti has been instrumental in shaping the direction of our industry,” he said, “and we are proud to have walked alongside them.”
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Maruti Suzuki's S. Maitra and
Sona Koyo's Sunjay Kapur |
Maruti Suzuki’s Maitra echoed the sentiment, expressing his hope that the bond between the two organisations continues to grow. “This isn’t just about cricket,” he said, “it’s about relationships that last. We look forward to many more such friendly matches in the future.”
Sona Koyo’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Sunjay Kapur, who himself played some fine strokes during the match, summed up the spirit of the day beautifully:
“Whether Sona wins or Maruti wins, the friendship must always win.”
A day of sport, smiles, and shared memories — the kind that stay long after the final ball is bowled. 
Sunder Rajan and Sunjay Kapur  |
Sunjay Kapur and Maruti Suzuki's S. Maitra
along with Sona Koyo cricket team |
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