KATHUA, December 30: The 12th day of the 13th Police Martyr’s Memorial North Zone T-20 Cricket Championship 2024-25 witnessed two thrilling matches at the Sports Stadium, Kathua. Bhawani Youth Academy Delhi defeated Sandhu XI Ludhiana by 4 wickets in the first match, while Vicky XI Pathankot edged past KKR XI by just one wicket in the second match.
Match 1: Bhawani Youth Academy Delhi vs Sandhu XI Ludhiana
The first match of the day, played in the morning session, was a close contest between Bhawani Youth Academy Delhi and Sandhu XI Ludhiana. Bhawani Youth Academy won the toss and opted to bowl first.
First Innings:
Batting first, Sandhu XI Ludhiana managed to put up 140 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The key contributors were Manish, who played a brisk knock of 40 runs off 26 balls, including 2 boundaries and 2 sixers, and Sachit Sharma, who added 29 runs off 18 balls with 4 boundaries and 1 sixer.
Second Innings:
Chasing a target of 141 runs, Bhawani Youth Academy showcased a composed performance and achieved the target in 19.2 overs, losing 6 wickets. Aditya Bhandari top-scored with a solid 39 runs off 26 balls, which included 3 boundaries and 2 sixers. Prashant Yadav contributed significantly with both bat and ball, scoring 23 runs off just 10 balls and taking 3 crucial wickets for 20 runs in his 4 overs.
Result:
Bhawani Youth Academy Delhi won the match by 4 wickets. For his outstanding all-round performance, Prashant Yadav was declared Man of the Match.
Match 2: Vicky XI Pathankot vs KKR XI
The second match, played in the afternoon session, was another nail-biter between Vicky XI Pathankot and KKR XI. KKR XI won the toss and elected to bat first.
First Innings:
KKR XI managed to score 139 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. The main scorers for the team were Abhishek, who made 34 runs off 37 balls with 3 boundaries and 1 sixer, and Sumit, who contributed 21 runs off 23 balls, including 2 boundaries and 1 sixer.
Second Innings:
In reply, Vicky XI Pathankot chased down the target of 140 runs in 20 overs, with just one wicket in hand. Kuwar Pathak emerged as the star performer, scoring a crucial 32 runs off 18 balls, decorated with 6 boundaries. His all-round brilliance extended to his bowling performance, where he took 5 wickets for just 21 runs in his 4 overs.
Result:
Vicky XI Pathankot defeated KKR XI by 1 wicket. Kuwar Pathak's exceptional contribution with both bat and ball earned him the Man of the Match award.
Conclusion
The 12th day of the championship brought high-voltage cricket action to Kathua, showcasing exceptional talent and determination from all teams. The tournament continues to pay tribute to the sacrifices of police martyrs, combining sportsmanship with a noble cause.
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