Bowlers put Mohali on top

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 19

Mohali bowlers struck in unison to put their side in a commanding position on the opening day of their Punjab State Inter-District Tournament match against hosts Ropar today.

Put in to bat, Ropar were bowled out for 154 runs in 50 overs as Gurnoor Brar (3/25), Harpreet Brar (3/27) and Maninder Singh (3/47) shared nine wickets between them.

For the hosts, Gurpreet Singh made 34 runs while Kuwanjeet Singh contributed 27 runs to the total.

In reply, Mohali were batting on 156/4 at the draw of stumps. Bishwa Pratap made 38 runs, while Barinder Saran scored a fluid 33.

Madav Pathania and Anush Prashar took two wickets each for the hosts.

In another match, Mansa rode on Sahabaj’s 93-run effort to score 315 runs in their first innings against Patiala on Day 1.

Bhupinder Singh Chahal made a useful 41.

Aryaman Singh was the pick of bowlers for Patiala, claiming 4/83. Karan took 3/92.

In reply, Patiala reached 76/2 before the close of the opening day’s play. Prabhsimran Singh smashed a brisk 65 while Gurpreet Singh took two wickets for Mansa.

Meanwhile, Barnala claimed a 242-run lead over Bathinda on Day 1. Amritsar scored 339 runs in 90 overs against Muktsar Sahib and Hoshiarpur made 162 runs against Gurdaspur.

Jalandhar gained a 195-run lead over Kapurthala.

Scoreboard

Ropar all out for 154 runs (Gurpreet Singh 34, Kuwanjeet Singh 27; Gurnoor Brar 3/25, Harpreet Brar 3/27) vs Mohali 156/4 (Bishwa Pratap 38, Barinder Saran 33)