Kanpur: Archana Devi delivered an exceptional performance with a six-wicket haul to lead Angel Women to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Friends Sporting in a KDMA League match at the RPCA Ground on Monday.
Match Summary
Batting first, Friends Sporting were dismissed for a mere 59 runs. Mayank Shukla top-scored with 19 runs, while Rohit Kamal contributed 17. Archana Devi was the standout bowler, claiming 6 wickets for just 14 runs. Siddhi Mishra and Garima Yadav also chipped in with two wickets each. Angel Women chased down the target with ease, reaching 61 for the loss of one wicket. Ekta Singh remained unbeaten on 36 runs, while Anant took the only wicket for Friends Sporting.
Other Matches
In other matches, Yashraj Academy posted a massive 280 for 5, thanks to centuries from Aryan Singh (116) and Ayman Pathan (108). Vedic Union were bowled out for 49, with Nitin Awasthi taking 5 wickets for 25 runs. Sonnet Club scored 233 for 5, with Aryan Singh making 76, Suyash Singh 46, and Aviyakt Pandey 42. Adarsh Club were all out for 231, with Satyendra Yadav scoring 87 and Devesh Tiwari 54. Bharat Club managed 241 for 7, with Shiva Rajput hitting 100 and Sagar Singh 57. South Gymkhana chased down the target in 44.3 overs, reaching 244 for 2, led by Rahul Yadav's 116 and Divyanshu's 52. Kanpur South scored 209 for 9, with Utkarsh Yadav making 72, while Khandekar Academy were dismissed for 147, with Harshit Singh scoring 59.
Upcoming Event
The Kanpur Powerlifting Association will organize an inter-school deadlift championship at Seth Moti Lal Khedia Sanatan Dharam Vidya Mandir on May 3. The top three place-holders in each group will be honored with certificates and medals.
