Patna: July 23: Simrik Devi Memorial Cricket Series began on Tuesday at Shri Ram Khel Maidan Danapur Ground under the aegis of Sardar Patel Sports Foundation. The tournament was jointly inaugurated by Neeraj Kumar and Pratibha Devi. Foundation founder Santosh Tiwari welcomed the guests while secretary Naveen Kumar prposed a vote of thanks. In the match played on the first day, Shri Ram Khel Maidan and Pataliputra Patriots won their respective matches.
The first match in the Under-15 category was played between Learning School of Cricket and Shri Ram Khel Maidan. Learning School Cricket won the toss and decided to field first. Batting first, Shri Ram Khel Maidan scored 136 runs for 6 wickets in the stipulated 25 overs. In reply, the team of Learning School of Cricket was all out for 112 runs in 20 overs. Shri Ram Khel Maidan won this match by 24 runs. The Man of the Match award was given to Rupesh.
In the Under-12 category, the first match was played between Pataliputra Patriots and Magadh Front Runners. Pataliputra Patriots won the toss and batted first and scored 112 runs in the stipulated 25 overs. In reply, Magadh Front Runners were all out for 74 runs. Hariom was given the Player of the Match award.
Brief scores:
Shri Ram Khel Maidan: 136 runs for 6 wickets in 25 overs, Raunak 32, Ayush 39, Ravi 15, Rupesh 17, Abhinav 2/33, Karan 1/37
Learning School of Cricket: All out for 112 runs in 20 overs Karan 37, Ashad 19, Vinay 2/16, Ashish 2/14, Ronik 1/22
Patliputra Patriots: All out for 112 runs in 25 overs Rayans 12, Vishesh 14, Samar 16, Divyanshu 16, Adhikt 24, Kanha 3/20, Aryan 3/16
Magadh Front Runner: All out for 74 runs in 20.2 overs Amrit 10, Divyanshu 10, Aryan 10, Chandan 2/16, Hariom 5/16, Vivaan 2/10
