Shivam helps city lads claim 131-run victory over Sikkim
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 17
A fine 75-run contribution by Shivam Bhambri helped Chandigarh register a convincing 131-run win over Sikkim in the ongoing Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy at Guru Nanak College Ground in Chennai today.
After winning the toss, city skipper Manan Vohra opted to bat first. The side posted 204/6 in the allotted 20 overs. The skipper, along with Arslan Khan, opened the innings. The duo raised a 37-run partnership before Vohra (19) was bowled out by Palzor. Bhambri thereafter joined Khan to raise a 10-run partnership. Khan (19) was caught by Anureet Singh off Nitesh Kumar Gupta. Next batsman AK Kaushik (11) contributed a little before becoming Gupta’s second victim.
Down to 73/3, city lads got a major shot when Bhambri and Bipul Sharma raised a 75-run partnership. They took the total to 171, before Sharma (42 off 22 balls, with one boundary and four sixes) and Bhambri (75 off 46 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes) fall prey to Varun Sood. Gurinder Singh, thereafter, scored a quick fire 22 off 9 studded with one boundary and two sixes before Palzor claimed his wicket.
Jaskarandeep Singh (11) left unbeaten for Chandigarh. Sood, Palzor and Gupta claimed two wickets each for the bowling side.
In reply, Sikkim lads could score only 73/4 in 20 overs. Sood (34 off 39 balls, with one boundary and two sixes) and Palzor (10) were the two main contributors for the side. Sharma claimed two wickets, while Gurinder and Bhagmender Lather took one each for the bowling side.
