Sharma steers Professionals to victory

Tribune News Service

Panchkula, May 23 

Radhey Sharma claimed three wickets before scoring a useful 21 to help Professionals XI register a six-wicket win over BTM Warriors in a Champions Corporate Cricket League match at the Barwala Stadium here on Thursday. 

Batting first, Warriors XI were bowled out for 84 runs in just 14.5 overs. Vivek hit a 25-ball 28 runs, while Suraj added 15 runs to the Warriors’ total. Sumit Hooda was the pick of the bowlers for Professionals XI, claiming 4/26. Radhey Sharma took 3/6. 

In reply, Professional XI reached home in 14.1 overs with six wickets in hand. Rajesh Patha scored an unbeaten 42, while Sharma contributed 21 runs to the chase. 

Nishant and Pardeep picked two wickets each for Warriors. 

Radhey Sharma was adjudged Man of the Match for his all-round performance. 

Brief scores

BTM Warriors XI 84 all out in 14.5 overs (Vivek 28, Suraj 15; Sumit Hooda 4/26, Radhey Sharma 3/36) lost to Professionals XI 87/4 in 14.1 overs (Rajesh Patha 42*, Radehy  Sharma 21)