Patna: In the Indradev Rai Memorial Cricket Tournament, organised by Kumar Club at the Sanjay Gandhi Stadium (GAC Ground), Anisabad Cricket Club secured a commanding 69-run victory over Karbighia Cricket Club on Friday, 3 January.
Ranjan Kumar of Anisabad Cricket Club delivered a stellar all-round performance, scoring 42 runs and taking five wickets. His efforts earned him the Man of the Match award, presented by Organising Committee Secretary Aditya Yogesh.
Winning the toss, Anisabad Cricket Club opted to bat first, posting a competitive total of 163 runs for six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Key contributions came from Hariom Sharma (30), Ranjan Kumar (42), and Harsh Uttam (25 not out). For Karbighia, Devansh Ashwal stood out with impressive bowling figures of 3/16.
In response, Karbighia Cricket Club faltered, managing only 94 runs in 12.5 overs. Despite brief resistance from Gulshan Kumar (16) and Samrat Sunny (16), the team struggled against the disciplined bowling of Anisabad, led by Ranjan Kumar’s remarkable 5/29 and Aarush Singh’s economical 3/10.
Brief Scores:
Anisabad Cricket Club: 163/6 in 20 overs (Ranjan Kumar 42, Hariom Sharma 30, Harsh Uttam 25 not out; Devansh Ashwal 3/16)
Karbighia Cricket Club: 94 all out in 12.5 overs (Gulshan Kumar 16, Samrat Sunny 16; Ranjan Kumar 5/29, Aarush Singh 3/10)
Next Match:
Kumar Club vs NMCC – 4 January.