Katihar Clinch Victory Over Madhepura in Under-16 Cricket Tournament Clash

Purnia, June 8: Katihar emerged victorious against Madhepura in a thrilling match held on Saturday as part of the Seemanchal Zone of the Shyamal Sinha Inter District Under-16 Cricket Tournament. The tournament, hosted by the Purnia District Cricket Association, took place at the local Green Valley Stadium in Gulabbag.

After winning the toss, Madhepura opted to bat first, posting a total of 126 runs in 40 overs, losing 9 wickets along the way. Omkar Kumar led the batting with an unbeaten 50 runs off 58 balls, supported by Anuj Kumar with 25 runs off 56 balls and Ankit Kumar with 18 runs off 38 balls. Katihar’s Anand Yadav shone with the ball, claiming 5 wickets, while Krishna, Adarsh, Mohd. Dilwar, and Jitesh each took 1 wicket.

In pursuit of the target, Katihar chased down the runs, reaching 127 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 34.4 overs. Adarsh Kumar played a crucial role with an unbeaten 29 runs off 79 balls, accompanied by Anand Yadav’s unbeaten 36 runs off 75 balls.

Omkar Kumar starred with the ball for Madhepura, taking 3 wickets, while Arav Raj claimed 1 wicket.

Brief Scores:

Madhepura:

  • 126 runs for 9 wickets in 40 overs
  • Anuj Kumar: 25
  • Ankit Kumar: 18
  • Omkar Kumar (not out): 50
  • Extras: 16
  • Anand Yadav: 5/9
  • Krishna Kumar: 1/14
  • Adarsh Kumar: 1/21
  • Mohammad Dilawar Hussain: 1/23
  • Jitesh Kumar: 1/23

Katihar:

  • 127 runs for 4 wickets in 34.4 overs
  • Abhinav Prakash: 11
  • Jitesh Kumar: 12
  • Adarsh Kumar (not out): 29
  • Anand Yadav (not out): 36
  • Extras: 28
  • Omkar: 3/19
  • Aarav Raj: 1/17

 

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