U-16 Cricket Tourney: Harish of Moga shines with bat against Mohali

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 11

Moga’s Harish Kumar came up with a brilliant 119 off 217 balls to help his team score 270 runs against Mohali, on the opening day of the Punjab State Inter-District U-16 Tournament today. Mohali, in reply, posted five without any loss at the end of day’s play.

Batting first, Moga scored 270/ 6 in the allotted 90 overs. Kumar’s innings was studded with 15 boundaries. His innings was supported by Gubaljeet Singh (53). Kanwarvir Singh (3/69) was the lone notable wicket taker for the side. In another match, Patiala bowlers restricted Bathinda to 70 runs.

Damanpreet Singh (4/26) and Vyom Chugh (2/24) wrecked Bathinda innings. In reply, Patiala were playing at 86 in 39 overs at the draw of stumps. Anantbir Singh (41) and Prabhjit Singh (30) were on the crease. Jalandhar posted a solid 364/4 before declaring their innings against Hoshiarpur. Their innings was bolstered by Manvir Singh Heer (151 off 150 balls with 20 boundaries and two sixes) and Arjun Rajput (108 off 121 balls with 11 boundaries and four sixes). In reply, Hoshairpur was reduced to 27/2 in 13 overs. In another match, Barnala scored 167 runs against Sangrur with the help of Vansh Goyal (53) and Anmol Singh Mann (47). Rajvir Singh claimed a five-wicket haul, while Gursimrandeep Singh (3/50) and Krrish Sharma (2/29) also chipped in for the bowling side. Sangrur ended the opening day at 63/5 in 46 overs.

Fazilka lads bundled out on 38 runs against Ferozepur. The latter posted 181 runs in 49.4 overs to claim a a 143-run lead. Gurdaspur registered a 70-run lead over Nawanshahr, Ropar-Ludhiana match has been started at Government College, Ropar. Ludhiana won the toss and opted to field first.

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