Begusarai, June 3: Begusarai triumphed over Saharsa by 92 runs in the Central Zone of the Shyamal Sinha Inter District Under-16 Cricket Tournament, thanks to stellar half-centuries from Lequaullah and Krishna Kumar.
Begusarai Innings:
After winning the toss and electing to bat first at the local Barauni Fertilizer ground, Begusarai posted a formidable total of 306 for 8 in their allotted 40 overs. Lequaullah led the charge with a brilliant 97 off 68 balls, which included 12 fours and 3 sixes. He was well-supported by Krishna Kumar, who scored 54 runs off 50 balls, featuring 7 fours. Additional contributions came from Avnish Poddar (37 runs), Priyanshu Raj (35 runs), and Abhinav (23 runs off 43 balls with 4 fours). Extras contributed a significant 45 runs to the total.
For Saharsa, Satyam was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets. Sumit Rai chipped in with 2 wickets, while Ayush and Mohit claimed one wicket each.
Saharsa Innings:
In response, Saharsa managed to score 214 for 9 in their 40 overs. Mrinal Singh top-scored with a solid 55 runs off 63 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six. Nikhil Kumar also made a valuable contribution with 50 runs off 49 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes. Other notable contributions came from Rohit Kumar (24 runs) and Sumit Rai (12 runs). Extras were again substantial, adding 46 runs to Saharsa’s total.
Begusarai’s bowlers were effective in defending their total. Harsh Verma was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets. Raj Mani took 3 wickets, and Ayush Praveen Kumar took 1 wicket.
Brief Scores:
Begusarai: 306 for 8 in 40 overs (Lequaullah 97, Krishna Kumar 54, Avnish Poddar 37, Priyanshu 35, Abhinav 23, Extras 45; Satyam 3/39, Sumit Rai 2/34, Ayush 1/29, Mohit Kumar Gupta 1/30).
Saharsa: 214 for 9 in 40 overs (Mrinal Singh 55, Nikhil Kumar 50, Rohit Kumar 24, Sumit Rai 12, Extras 46; Harsh Verma 4/37, Raj Mani 3/27, Ayush Praveen Kumar 1/23).
