Local lads log victory in cricket match

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 13

A fine all-round performance by city lads helped them to log first win of the season in Chennai today. The local side logged a 112-win over Manipur in their opening match of the Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy to garner four points.

Chandigarh skipper Manan Vohra won the toss and elected to bat first. The side scored 178/5 in allotted 20 overs. Vohra opened with Sarul Kanwar and the duo raised a 41-run partnership. Ajay Singh accounted for Kanwar (14 off 17) to take Manipur’s first wicket of the day. Shivam Bhambri thereafter joined Vohra and the duo pushed the total further.

In reply, Manipur batsmen failed to set their feet on the crease and were restricted to 66/8 in 20 overs. Kishan scored unbeaten 20 off 35 balls, while TH Kishan also scored 20 off 24 balls. The duo was involved in a 40-run partnership to help Manipur reduce the defeat margin.