Patna: The BCA Men’s U23 One Day Trophy Tournament, organised by the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), witnessed a series of exhilarating matches today, with victories secured by Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Begusarai, Patna, Munger, Siwan, and Araria. Here’s a detailed roundup of the day’s action:
Gaya Triumph Over Sheikhpura by 133 Runs
Venue: London Cricket Ground, Nalanda
Gaya dominated the match, posting a formidable total of 285 runs in 34.4 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ranjan Suresh Raj starred with a brilliant 102 off 68 balls, supported by Yuvraj Narendra Singh (58 off 45) and Aryan Prem Ranjan (35 off 20). Sheikhpura’s Gagan Kumar claimed 4 wickets for 42 runs.
In reply, Sheikhpura managed only 152 runs in 28.1 overs, with Shubham Kumar top-scoring at 70. Gaya’s Mukesh Ramdhari Dubey was the standout bowler, taking 5 wickets for 33 runs, ensuring a comprehensive victory for his side.
Begusarai Secure 69-Run Win Against Samastipur
Venue: HURL Cricket Ground, Bihat
Begusarai set a challenging target of 280 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs, thanks to Jayant Jitendra Gautam (88 off 107), Prithvi Shobhit Raj (59 off 50), and Pallav Phoolkeshwar Kumar (51 off 60). Samastipur’s captain, Adarsh Pankaj Parashar, took 4 wickets for 69 runs.
Samastipur faltered in their chase, scoring 211 runs in 41.2 overs. Ram Suresh Suri’s 56 was the highlight, but Begusarai’s Aniket Subodh Jha (3 wickets for 35 runs) and Sudhanshu Rajkumar (2 wickets) sealed the win.
Siwan Defeat Saran by 112 Runs
Venue: DL Singh Cricket Ground, Sadisopur, Patna
Siwan posted an imposing 332 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs, with Faheem Marzuddin Anwar smashing 130 off 139 balls and Haider Noor Ali contributing 73 off 71. Saran’s Harsh Kamleshwar Raj took 3 wickets for 55 runs.
Saran’s chase fell short at 220 runs in 47.4 overs, despite captain Arun Naveen Kumar’s valiant 75. Siwan’s Honey Kumar Singh (3 wickets for 46 runs) and Amit Kumar Patel (2 wickets) were instrumental in the victory.
Araria Edge Past Madhepura by 3 Wickets
Venue: Vidya Vihar Cricket Ground, Purnia
Madhepura scored 234 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs, with Prashant Ram Chaudhary (60 off 59) and Hemant Kumar (51 off 61) leading the charge. Araria’s bowlers, Uttam Jaiprakash Kumar and Aman Sanjay Raj, took 2 wickets each.
Araria chased down the target in 43.1 overs, with Krish Pramod Kumar’s 84 off 64 balls steering the team to victory. Madhepura’s Arnav Raj took 4 wickets for 51 runs, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss.
Muzaffarpur Beat Darbhanga by 36 Runs
Venue: Janaki Stadium, Sitamarhi
Muzaffarpur posted 128 runs for 9 wickets in 25 overs, with Rishabh Samarendra Raj (37 off 56) and Abhishek Sharma (30 off 16) making notable contributions. Darbhanga’s Aniket Raj claimed 5 wickets for 24 runs.
Darbhanga struggled in their chase, managing only 92 runs in 21.4 overs. Muzaffarpur’s Vasudev Prasad Singh and Shubham Jitendra Mall took 3 wickets each, ensuring a comfortable win.
Munger Crush Jamui by 9 Wickets
Venue: Sandish Compound, Bhagalpur
Jamui were bowled out for 103 runs in 32.2 overs, with Kanishka Prashant Kaustubh scoring 32. Munger’s captain, Prashant Kamal Kumar, and Shivam Ashwini Kumar took 4 wickets each.
Munger chased down the target in just 11.5 overs, with Anmol Ravi Vishwas smashing 74 off 40 balls, including 15 fours and a six.
Patna Thrash Arwal by 9 Wickets
Venue: VDCABCA Ground, Bidupur, Hajipur
Arwal scored 191 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs, with Ayush Ajit Singh (67 off 112) and Anand Prakash (56 off 86) leading the way. Patna’s Akshat Rajeev Mishra took 3 wickets for 33 runs.
Patna’s batsmen made light work of the chase, scoring 194 runs in just 16.1 overs. Animesh Anuj Kumar (69 off 50), Vikas Krishna (54 off 24), and captain Akash Raj (55 off 23) delivered a commanding performance.
