Chandigarh eves win cricket title

The UT Cricket Association girls won the 5th Rama Atray Memorial Women Cricket Tournament by registering a four-wicket win over Delhi District Cricket Association today.

Batting first, the Delhi eves posted 230/6 in the allotted 50 overs. Opener Arneet Kaur scored 79 runs, while Nishika (68), Purva Siwach (30) and Sonakshi D (18) were the other scorers for the side. Kumari Shibi and Rajni Devi claimed two wickets each for the bowling side, while Kashvee Gautam and Rameza Begum picked one each.

Chasing the target, the local girls posted 234/6 in 43.4 overs to win the match. Aradhana Bisht scored unbeaten 83 off 96 balls. Suman Rajput (60), Kashvee Gautam (38) and Monika Pandey (19) were the other major contributors. Sumiti Soni and Ragini picked two wickets each, while Purva Siwach claimed one wicket for the bowling side.

Suman Rajput of Chandigarh was declared the best batter, while Sumiti Soni of Delhi won the best bowler title.