Cricket Tourney: Mohali beat Bathinda, claim title

Chandigarh, August 9

A fine contribution by Jahsanjot Singh (66) and Aryan Bhatia (55) helped Mohali win the Punjab State Inter-District U-19 One-Day Cricket Tournament. The hosts registered a 26-run over Bathinda (by VJD method) in a rain-interrupted match.

Batting first, Mohali lads posted 242/5 in 50 overs. Bhatia and Jahsanjot raised a 64-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Bhatia was trapped in front by Delove Kumar Goel for 55 off 69 balls and Jahsanjot posted unbeaten 68 off 63 balls.

Earlier, Jobanpreet Singh and Rushil Srivastva opened the innings and raised a 55-run partnership. However, the partnership was broken after Jobanpreet was run out for 29 off 42 balls. Srivastva and Bhatia added 44 runs for the third wicket. Srivastva fall prey to Abir Kohli for 52 of 81 balls. Goel (2/36) was the lone main wicket taker for the bowling side.

After the rain interrupted the match, the target was revised to 128 runs in 26 overs. However, Bathinda lads could only score 102/2 in 26 overs. Uday Partap Sharan (37) and Shiv (31) were the two main run scorers for the side. Raguvar Narang (2/22) was the main wicket taker for the bowling side. The winners were awarded Rs50,000 and a winners’ trophy, while the runners-up bagged Rs25,000 and a trophy. — TNS