Patna: The semifinalists have been confirmed in the Asha Baba Champions Trophy Under-15 Cricket Tournament, organised under the aegis of the Sardar Patel Sports Foundation. In the first semifinal, Jaanbaz will face Dabang, while Champions will take on Lions in the second clash.
On Sunday, Knight Riders and Lions registered victories in their respective matches. Knight Riders triumphed over Changers by 15 runs, whereas Lions defeated Warriors by 34 runs.
Match Highlights
Knight Riders vs Changers
In the first match at Krishna Stadium, Khemnichak, Knight Riders opted to bat first after winning the toss. They posted 180 runs for nine wickets in 25 overs. Changers, in response, were bowled out for 165 runs in 19.5 overs. Vinay Kumar, who scored 49 runs and took two wickets, was awarded Player of the Match by Dr Shweta and Renu Devi.
Brief Score:
Knight Riders: 180/9 in 25 overs (Vinay 49, Vikas 19; Arnav 4/35, Rupesh 1/34)
Changers: 165 all out in 19.5 overs (Rupesh Kumar 56, Shan Kumar 39; Vinay 2/40, Pushkar 3/44)
Lions vs Warriors
In the second match, Lions batted first after winning the toss and put up 144 runs for eight wickets in 22 overs. Warriors, in reply, were bowled out for 110 runs in 20 overs. Prathivesh Ranjan of Lions was named Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance.
Brief Score:
Lions: 144/8 in 22 overs (Aman Yadav 91, Yuvraj 16; Om Prakash 4/15, Amit 1/20)
Warriors: 110 all out in 20 overs (Aryan Singh 65, Ayush Aman 10; Prathivesh 5/7, Yuvraj 3/17)
With the semifinal stage set, the competition is expected to intensify as the teams battle for a place in the final.
