Inter-State Cricket meet: Punjab defeat Goa, confirm semi-finals berth

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 5

Punjab lads confirmed their semi-finals berth by registering a 45-run win over Goa in the ongoing BCC’s U-25 Inter-State Cricket Tournament at Alur Cricket Stadium (III) in Bengaluru.

After winning the toss, Goa’s skipper put Punjab to bat. The side posted 235/9 in the allotted 50 overs. Nehal Wadhera (46 off 55 balls) was ably supported by Vishwa Pratap Singh (36 off 73 balls). Mohit Redkar (4/43) was the pick of the bowlers, while SA Mishra and Nihal S claimed two wickets each for the bowling side.

In reply, Goa lads were bowled out for 190 runs in 48 overs. Dheeraj Y (41 off 46 balls) and Avishkar (31 off 19 balls) were the main contributors to the chase. Prince Balwant Rai (4/42) was the pick of the bowlers, while Abhinav Sharma (3/14) and Paras Jaidka (2/42) also shared wickets for the bowling side.

Punjab will now play their semi-finals on December 8.

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