Vaibhav shines in city cricket academy’s win

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 26

Vaibhav Kalta scored a quick fire 201 off 133 balls to help Century Cricket Academy, Chandigarh, beat Sunrise Cricket Academy (A team) by 163 runs in the 1st Dinesh Verma Memorial U-19 Cricket Tournament in Dera Bassi today.

Batting first, Century Cricket Academy posted 344/2 in 40 overs. Kalta posted 201 off 133 balls, studded with 27 boundaries and five sixes. His innings was supported by Akshit Rana (73) and Vishal (37). Adhiraj Singh (1/70) was the sole main wicket taker for the bowling side.

In reply, Sunrise Cricket Academy could score 181/6 in 40 overs. Adhuraj Singh (39), Arnav Bansal (37), Markanday (33) and Krishnanshu Sharma (29) were the major run scorers for the side. Anshul Negi claimed two wickets, while Manhar Bawa, Vansh, Sanskar and Aman Garg took one wicket each.

In another match, the Ropar District Cricket Association registered a one-run win over YMCAP Cricket Academy.