Patna: Anisabad Cricket Club booked their place in the final of the Indradev Rai Memorial Cricket Tournament with a remarkable three-wicket victory over LBS CC in the first semi-final held at Sanjay Gandhi Stadium. The victory was powered by an unbeaten half-century from Anup Kumar, who steered the team to a successful chase.
LBS CC Post Competitive Total
After winning the toss, LBS CC opted to bat and set a challenging total of 154 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Saubhagya Mishra top-scored with a commanding 60 runs, while Yuvraj contributed a solid 43. Anisabad’s bowlers performed commendably, with Amrit Aditya claiming 3 wickets for just 17 runs and Hariom Sharma taking 2 for 22.
Anup Kumar Leads Anisabad to Victory
In response, Anisabad Cricket Club chased down the target in 17.1 overs, finishing at 156 for 7 wickets. The highlight of the innings was Anup Kumar’s unbeaten 65 runs, which anchored the innings. Amrit Aditya also contributed significantly with 39 runs. For LBS CC, Hariom Sharma took 3 wickets, while Deepak Kumar claimed 2.
Player of the Match
Anisabad’s all-rounder Amrit Aditya, who scored 39 runs and picked up 3 wickets, was named Player of the Match. The award was presented by former Patna Mayor Shyam Babu Rai.
Brief Score
LBS CC: 154 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs, Yuvraj 43, Saubhagya Mishra 60, extras 35, Harsh Uttam 1/4, Ranjan Kumar 1/46, Hariom Sharma 2/22, Amrit Aditya 3/17
Anisabad Cricket Club: 156 runs for 7 wickets in 17.1 overs, W Kumar Das 19, Amrit Aditya 39, Anup Kumar unbeaten 65, extras 15, Hariom Sharma 3/30, Deepak Kumar 2/27, Om Prakash 1/10, Arnab Dutta 1/25
