DODA, Nov 11: Fearless Knight Doda registered a convincing victory over Zargar Eleven in the pre-quarter-final of the inaugural Winter Cup at Sports Stadium Doda on Wednesday, booking their place in the quarter-finals with an impressive batting performance.
After winning the toss, Fearless Knight captain Vikas Manhas elected to bowl first. Batting first, Zargar Eleven managed to score 114 runs in their allotted 15 overs, setting a target of 115 runs for their opponents.
Arshad Zargar was the top scorer for Zargar Eleven, playing an impressive innings of 63 runs. Ashiq Hussain contributed 16 runs, while Faisal Zargar and Arfaz Zargar scored 10 and 9 runs respectively.
In reply, Fearless Knight made a flying start, with Navneet Sharma leading the charge through an aggressive knock of 33 runs off just 12 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes.
Sahil Butt added valuable support with 25 runs off 20 deliveries, while captain Vikas Manhas also scored 25 runs off 19 balls. Tabish contributed 4 runs, and Nadeem remained unbeaten on 5. Reis Gattu and Dev Thakur added 1 and 2 runs respectively.
Fearless Knight chased down the target comfortably in just 11.4 overs, securing a comprehensive victory and a place in the quarter-finals.
The team’s strong batting display and effective execution of its game plan proved decisive in the contest. Navneet Sharma’s quick-fire innings provided the early momentum, while the contributions from Sahil Butt and Vikas Manhas ensured a smooth chase.
With this win, Fearless Knight Doda will enter the quarter-final stage with confidence and will look to maintain its winning momentum in the tournament.