Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy: Chandigarh boys go down to Delhi

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 5

City boys suffered a seven-wicket loss against Delhi in their second match of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy today.

This is Chandigarh’s second successive defeat in the tournament. The side had lost to Uttar Pradesh by 22 runs in their campaign opener yesterday.

Playing at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium in Lahli, near Rohtak, Delhi won the toss and decided to field first.

Openers captain Manan Vohra and Sarul Kanwar gave Chandigarh a decent start by scoring 79 runs in 12 overs.

Delhi got its first breakthrough in the form of Manan Vohra (42), while Shivam Bhambri (5) fell in the 14th over.

Kanwar (50), Ankit Kaushik (12) and Kunal Mahajan (8) then went away in quick succession as Chandigarh slumped to 117 for five.

Jaskarandeep Singh then played a 19-run cameo to steer Chandigarh to 144 for eight in 20 overs.

In reply, Delhi had a poor start as Jaskarandeep sent back in form Priyansh Arya for just seven runs.

Anuj Rawat and Himmat Singh though stabilised Delhi innings with a 39-run partnership for the second wicket.

Gurinder Singh dismissed Himmat Singh (21) in the 10th over to reduce Delhi to 61 for two, while Parmesh sent back Rawat (44) three overs later to give some hope to Chandigarh. However, Nitish Rana (50 not out) and Lalit Yadav (23 not out) ensured a smooth sail for Delhi as the side reached home in the 18th over with seven wickets to spare.

Chandigarh will play Hyderabad tomorrow.