Ludhiana-Sangrur inter-dist U-23 cricket tie ends in draw

The two-day cricket league match between Ludhiana and Sangrur in group D in the ongoing Punjab State Inter-District U-23 Cricket Tournament, that concluded on Wednesday here at the GRD Academy ground on Hambran Road, ended in a draw.

Resuming at the overnight score of 30 for three, Ludhiana managed to reach 193 runs, conceding a lead of 43 runs. Sangrur, in their second innings, found themselves fighting against the wall after losing their openers without a run being scored.

The visitors were 99 for 5 when match officials called off play in the final session, with no possibility of a decisive result in the remaining time. Since neither side was able to force a decisive result, the outcome of first innings played a crucial role in determining the allocation of points.

Sangrur, having secured a vital first-innings lead of 43 runs, earned two points while Ludhiana had to be content with one point. The result added important points to Sangrur’s tally in the standing, while Ludhiana will aim to make all-out efforts and push for stronger results in their upcoming matches.

Brief scores:

Sangrur (First innings): 236 all out in 71.4 overs.

Ludhiana: (First innings): 193 all out in 72.4 overs.

Sangrur (Second innings): 99 for 5 after 31.2 overs .