AKHNOOR, Jul 3: Singh Cricket Club Akhnoor registered a convincing eight-wicket victory over WWCA XI in the ongoing 1st P.L. Memorial Juniors Cricket Tournament played at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Akhnoor.
After winning the toss, WWCA XI elected to bat first but were bowled out for 103 runs in 19.5 overs. Akrshit Saandal top-scored with a patient 37 off 48 balls, while Anil Sharma contributed 13 runs from 17 deliveries.
Singh Cricket Club’s bowlers delivered an impressive performance, with Tanush Jamwal emerging as the standout performer by claiming three wickets. Adarsh Sharma picked up two wickets, while Akash, Shubham Singh, Tanish Sharma and Ahil chipped in with one wicket each to restrict the opposition to a modest total.
In reply, Singh Cricket Club comfortably chased down the target, scoring 104 for 2 in just 13.3 overs. Riyansh Uppal anchored the innings with a well-made 44 off 43 balls, while Keshav added 17 runs from 16 balls. Ayush Sharma also made a useful contribution of 13 runs from 20 deliveries.
For WWCA XI, Harivansh and Hari claimed one wicket each, but their efforts were not enough to stop Singh Cricket Club from securing victory.
For his outstanding all-round performance, particularly his match-winning spell of three wickets, Tanush Jamwal was adjudged the Man of the Match.
The match was officiated by umpires Vikas Bali and Dayal Singh, while Rishu Kumar served as the scorer.
The 1st P.L. Memorial Juniors Cricket Tournament is being organised by Singh Cricket Club Akhnoor under the supervision of Organising Secretary Rajinder Sharma and Club President Kr. Sham Singh Langeh, with the aim of promoting young cricketing talent in the region.