Patna: Basawan Park Cricket Academy advanced to the semi-finals of the Baidyanath Prasad Memorial Under-13 Cricket Tournament with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Shivam Public School. Meanwhile, SPS CCC sealed a place in the quarter-finals by defeating YCC by 13 runs in a thrilling encounter.
Match 1: Basawan Park Cricket Academy vs Shivam Public School
After winning the toss, Basawan Park Cricket Academy opted to field first. Shivam Public School struggled to build momentum, getting bowled out for 76 runs in 18.4 overs. Despite a spirited knock of 20 not out by Golu Raj, the team faltered under the disciplined bowling of Basawan Park.
In reply, Basawan Park Cricket Academy chased down the target in just 6.5 overs without losing a wicket. Prince Kumar’s unbeaten 33 and Balaji’s 19 not out ensured a comfortable victory. Vishal Rohan’s impressive bowling figures of 3 for 18 earned him the Player of the Match award.
Brief Scores
- Shivam Public School: 76 all out in 18.4 overs (Arunav Rai 12, Golu Raj not out 20, Extras 36; Vishal Rohan 3/18, Om Prakash 2/13, Aryan Bhelari 1/6)
- Basawan Park Cricket Academy: 80 for no loss in 6.5 overs (Prince Kumar not out 33, Balaji not out 19)
Match 2: SPS CCC vs YCC
In the second match, SPS CCC batted first after winning the toss and posted a strong total of 170 for 7 wickets in 25 overs. Lucky Raj’s stellar innings of 70 runs was the highlight of their batting performance.
Chasing 171, YCC put up a valiant effort but fell short, scoring 157 for 9 wickets in 25 overs. Despite contributions from Ashu Raj (23) and Arthav (19), YCC couldn’t overcome the disciplined bowling of SPS CCC. Lucky Raj was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution, including a crucial wicket.
Brief Scores
- SPS CCC: 170 for 7 in 25 overs (Lucky Raj 70, Alok 19, Sahil 22; Saurabh 3/21, Keshav Raghuvanshi 2/34)
- YCC: 157 for 9 in 25 overs (Ashu Raj 23, Arthav 19, Extras 36; Sahil 2/25, Aditya Raj 2/23, Lucky Raj 1/14
