Patna, June 2: A commemorative exhibition cricket match was held at Alpha Sports Academy to honor the legacy of two prominent figures in both Patna and Bihar cricket: Rakesh Kumar Glastic and umpire Ashish Kumar Sinha. Organized by veteran cricketers, the match saw Ashish Sinha XI emerge victorious over Rakesh Kumar Glastic XI by four wickets. Prior to the game, players observed a two-minute silence in tribute to Rakesh and Ashish. The match featured players dressed in colorful attire provided by YCC Sports Academy.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Rakesh Kumar Glastic XI scored 125 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Ashish Sinha XI chased down the target in 19.5 overs, securing victory with 4 wickets in hand. Gulrez Akhtar was awarded the Player of the Match for his performance.
Brief Score:
Rakesh Kumar Glastic XI: 125/8 (20 overs)
Top Scorers: Ajay Tiwari (28), Praveen (22), Manoj (16), Santosh (12)
Bowling: Gulrez (3/11), Randhir (2/16), OP (1/27), Pawan (1/15)
Ashish Sinha XI: 128/6 (19.5 overs)
Top Scorers: Pramod (30), Manoj Jha (30), Anil Mehta (22), Gulrez (18)
Bowling: Rajesh Sinha (2 wickets), Rajesh Puttu (1/30), Saurav (1/23), Manoj (1/28)
