Patna, May 3: PESU clinched a decisive victory against Secretariat CC in the Patna District Senior Division Cricket League, thanks to an outstanding all-round performance by Shasheem Rathore (61 not out, four wickets). Piyush Kumar Singh also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 53 runs for PESU, while Kumar Satyam showcased a commendable unbeaten inning of 50 runs for Secretariat CC.
At the Urja Stadium, Secretariat CC won the toss and elected to bat first. They managed to score 113 runs, losing all their wickets in 27.1 overs. Kumar Satyam played a crucial knock of 50 runs off 71 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six, while Sunny added 37 runs off 32 balls with 4 fours.
Shasheem Rathore led the bowling attack for PESU, taking 4 wickets, supported by Pawan Kumar and Rahul Rathore who claimed 2 wickets each.
In response, PESU dominated the chase, reaching the target of 119 runs without any loss in just 7.4 overs. Shasheem Rathore showcased an exceptional performance, scoring an unbeaten 61 runs off 26 balls, embellished with 6 fours and 5 sixes, while Piyush Kumar Singh contributed with an unbeaten 53 runs off 20 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Shasheem Rathore was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match title for his stellar performance.
Brief score:
Secretariat CC: All out for 113 runs in 27.1 overs. Kumar Satyam 50, Sunny 37, extras 6. Shasheem Rathore 4/18, Pawan Kumar 2/24, Rahul Rathore 2/11.
PESU: 119 runs without any loss in 7.4 overs. Piyush Kumar Singh 53 not out, Shasheem Rathore 61 not out.
