Purnia, June 7: Bowlers took center stage in the Seemanchal Zone match of the Shyamal Sinha Inter District Under-16 Cricket Tournament held at the local Green Valley Stadium. Mohammad Kaif of Purnia was the star, taking 5 wickets, while Onkar Kumar and Aarav Raj of Madhepura claimed 3 wickets each. Purnia ultimately won the low-scoring match, defeating Madhepura by 3 wickets.
Madhepura’s captain chose to bat first after winning the toss. The team managed to score only 68 runs, losing all 10 wickets in 32.3 overs of the 40-over match. Onkar Kumar of Madhepura was the top scorer with 21 runs off 43 balls, followed by Ayushman with 12 runs off 30 balls and Ankit Kumar with 10 runs off 13 balls.
From Purnia’s side, Mohammad Kaif was exceptional with the ball, taking 5 wickets. Deran Raza, Ankit, Ayanak, and Mohammad Nawazish Roshan each contributed with 1 wicket apiece.
Purnia, in their chase, lost seven wickets but achieved the target of 69 runs. They reached the target in 18.2 overs. Ahsan Khan and Mohd. Ashar Ali both scored 16 runs, with Ahsan taking 25 balls and Ashar 27 balls. Onkar Kumar and Aarav Raj from Madhepura took 3 wickets each.
Brief Score:
Madhepura: All out for 68 runs in 32.3 overs
- Ankit Kumar: 10
- Ayushman: 12
- Onkar Kumar: 21
- Bowling: Ankit 1/6, Ayanak 1/15, Mohammad Kaif 5/8, Nawazish Roshan 1/9, Darren Raza 1/11
Purnia: 69 runs for 7 wickets in 18.2 overs
- Ahsan Khan: 16
- Mohd. Ashar Ali: 16
- Extras: 16
- Bowling: Onkar 3/15, Aarav Raj 3/23
