SPORTS REPORTER
JAMMU: Two teams of J and K Police XI from Group-A and Group-B, KC Sports Club qualified for the next knock-out round of semifinals in the ongoing Third Eid-Diwali Milan Twenty20 Cricket Cup at Gulshan Ground, here on Thursday.
Earlier, in the last league match, J and K Police XI trounced Aircel Cricket Club by a big margin of 71 runs. Batting first, JKP set a target of 177 runs for the loss of five wickets, with skipper Rajesh Gill making highest 53 runs. Pankaj Singh (31), Vishwajeet (28) and Jatin (27) were the other main contributors. Sunil Sambyal and Rakesh took two wickets each for Aircel XI.
In reply, Aircel XI could not chase the target and the whole side was bundled out for 106 runs in 19 overs. Balbir Singh and Sunil Sambyal remained highest scorers with 46 and 30 runs in their respective accounts. Rajesh Gill, Shamsher Singh, Rompy and Jatin shared two wickets each while Vishwajeet and Pankaj took apiece each. Rajesh Gill was named ‘Man of the Match’ for his all round performance.
Meanwhile, KC Sports Club registered a comfortable five wickets win against RCC Srinagar. Earlier, batting first, RCC made 148 runs in 18 overs game for eight wickets. Sahil Sharma (37), Satish (24) and Rohit (16) were main scorers. Abhishant and Abhishek took three wickets each from KC Sports while Noushad took two and Vivek one wicket.
Later, KC Sports Club achieved the target in 15.4 overs losing five wickets. Amritpal played fine innings of 74 runs while Romy and Ateev Sainy contributed 29 and 18 runs respectively. Dilbag Singh bagged three and Rohit one wicket for RCC Srinagar. Amritpal was declared Man of the Match.
In another match of the day, the star studded side of Simula Cricket Club suffered a six wickets defeat in the hands of Rehari Cricket Club (RCC).
Batting first, Simula scored 106 runs in the stipulated 20 overs losing all the wickets. Anshuman (25), Atul (22) and Dhruv Mahajan (11) who scored double figure. Kaka took three wickets while Rohit, Monu and Anil shared two each for RCC.
Batting second, RCC achieved the target losing only four wickets that too sparing 6.2 overs of their innings. Ehatasham scored unbeaten 58 runs while Shahbaj Ali and Manish Dogra added 24 and 20 runs respectively. Somay Jain took two wickets for Simula. Druv and Mohit shared a wicket each. Ehatsham was declared Man of the Match.
Today’s matches were officiated by the technical panel including Sadiq Hussain, Sandeep Manchanda, Suhail Yusuf, Balwan, Amandeep and Yogesh.
Chief Prosecuting Officer, National Human Rights Commission, Anil Mangotra was the Special Guest in today’s matches.
FIXTURE: RCC Srinagar V/S United Blues at 8:00 AM; Tanishta XI V/S Rehari Club at 11:00 AM; Atman XI V/S Country Cricket Academy at 1:00 PM.