Vivek High Academy emerge victorious

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 19

Vivek High Asian Cricket Academy beat Royal Cricket Academy by 11 runs in the opening match of the (U-16) First Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament 2014 at Vivek High School in Sector 38B here today.

Winning the toss, the academy elected to bat first and scored a total of 51 runs for 5 in the allotted 8 overs. Karan (26 runs) and Ishaan (21 runs) were the noticeable scorers for the team. For bowling, Sudhir claimed 2 wickets for 13 runs while Pardeep claimed 2 wickets for 15 runs.

In reply, Royal Cricket Academy scored 40 runs for 6 in 8 overs.

Vishal scored 19 runs while Summet Sharma scored 11 runs.

For bowling, Vivek scalped 3 wickets for 5 runs and Ankur scalped 2 wickets for 13 runs. Vivek from the winning team was awarded the man of the match trophy for claiming 3 wickets.

In the second match, hosts Vivek High School, Sector 38, defeated Khalsa Cricket Club by three runs.

Batting first, Vivek High School scored 44 runs for 6 wickets in 8 overs. Angad scored 22 runs while Deepanshu scored 18 runs.

In reply, Khalsa Cricket Club scored 41 runs for 7 in allotted 8 overs. For bowling, Abhinav scalped 3 wickets for 7 runs while Adish claimed 2 wickets for 17 runs. Abhinav from Vivek High School was adjudged the man of the match for claiming 3 wickets.