Rock Zone beat Leisure Zone to clinch trophy

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 10

Nikhil’s pace attack helped Rock Zone to bundle out Leisure Zone for 173 runs and secure 151-run win in the U-16 Multi-Day Cricket Tournament for the 1st Balramji Dass Tandon Memorial Cricket Trophy, played at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium today.

On the second day of the final match, Rock Zone declared their innings at 324/8. In reply, Leisure Zone scored 173 runs with a dismal start. They were 15 for three on the board at the very first session of the day. Ishan Gaba remained unbeaten for 83 off 133 balls, with the help of 13 boundaries. He was ably supported by Saavig Garg (22). Nikhil (4/26) was the pick of the bowlers while Vardaan (2/14) and Vivek (2/33) took two wickets each for the bowling side.

Raghav Verma of Rock Zone was awarded the man of the match for his unbeaten 134 runs. Verma was also adjudged best batsman of the tournament while Hrithik Sandhu was named the best bowler. Nikhil was the best all-rounder of the tournament. Haryana Sports Minister and Hockey Olympian Sandeep Singh, along with UT Home Secretary Nitin Yadav, honoured the players.