Bhagalpur Bounce Back: Smash Lakhisarai by 5 Wickets in Thrilling Under-16 Clash

Jamui, June 5: After two consecutive defeats, Bhagalpur defeated Lakhisarai by 5 wickets in the Angika Zone of the Shyamal Sinha Inter District Under-16 Cricket Tournament.

In the match held at the local Sri Krishna Stadium, Lakhisarai won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 194 runs in 40 overs for the loss of 8 wickets. Key contributions came from Nilesh (48), Abir (34), and Sanjay (21). Bhagalpur’s Viraj was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets, while Aarav claimed 2 wickets and Khalid and Aditya took 1 wicket each.

Chasing a target of 194 runs, Bhagalpur reached the target in 31.3 overs, losing 5 wickets in the process. Notable performances with the bat came from Mohit Raj (42), Om Keshav (36), and Aarav (35).

For Lakhisarai, Bhaskar was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets, while Karan and Rishabh took 1 wicket each.

Bhagalpur secured victory by 5 wickets, with Aarav Raj of Bhagalpur being named Man of the Match. The award was presented jointly by State Panel Umpires Deepak Kumar (Khagaria) and Sachin Kumar (Muzaffarpur).

Brief Scores:

Lakhisarai: 194 for 8 in 40 overs

  • Abir Arora: 34
  • Karan Yadav: 11
  • Nilesh Kumar: 48
  • Aarav Singh: 17
  • Sajan Kumar: 21
  • Kartik Kaushik: 11
  • Extras: 34
  • Aarav Raj: 2/31
  • Viraj Kumar: 4/18
  • Mohammad Khalid: 1/23
  • Aditya Raj: 1/18

Bhagalpur: 195 for 5 in 31.3 overs

  • Mohammad Shoaib: 12
  • Mohit Raj Singh: 42
  • Aarav Raj: 35
  • Om Keshav: 36
  • Harendra Pandey: 18
  • Extras: 45
  • Karan Yadav: 1/36
  • Bhaskar Anand: 3/30
  • Rishabh Singh Rana: 1/39

 

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