Strikers to face Altruistian in cricket league semis

Capital Strikers are set to face Altruistian in the first semifinal, while Chandigarh Kings would lock horns with Panchkula Bashers in the second, during the Chandigarh Premier League.

Altruistian registered an 18-run win over Talanoa Tigers.

In the second match of the day, Capital Strikers cruised to a nine-wicket win over Panchkula Bashers. Opting to bat first, the Bashers folded for 84 in 18.2 overs. Ankit Kaushik and Devang Kaushik were the only batters to reach 20. Amrit Lubana stole the show with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul for just 13 runs. Strikers chased down the target with ease. Opener Arjun Azad anchored the innings with a composed 50 off 51 deliveries, while Nipun Sharda chipped in with 16.

Meanwhile, former Indian skipper Kapil Dev felicitated the players during a special ceremony. Later in the evening, the UT Cricket Association hosted a motivational session with Dev to inspire the city’s budding cricketers.