Jaipur's young cricket star Anmol Sharma delivered a stunning performance on Monday. He smashed a brilliant century to help Rajasthan secure a draw against Uttar Pradesh in the Raj Singh Dungarpur Under-14 Trophy match. The two-day contest concluded at Indore with both teams sharing the honors.
Rajasthan's Resilient Batting Display
Rajasthan resumed their first innings at 73 for 2 on Monday morning. They faced a challenging task against Uttar Pradesh's bowling attack. The team was eventually bowled out for 212 runs in their first innings. Anmol Sharma, who started the day unbeaten on 43, played a magnificent knock. He went on to score 101 runs, showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Divyanshu Dharatwal provided solid support at the other end, remaining not out on 31.
Following On and Avoiding Defeat
Rajasthan was forced to follow on after their first innings total fell short. They showed great resilience in their second innings, finishing at 167 for 7. This score ensured they avoided an outright defeat. Ayush Ravindra top-scored with an unbeaten 61, while Abhimanyu Chaudhary remained not out on 24. Anmol Sharma contributed 22 runs, and Gaurav Punia added 20 to the total.
Uttar Pradesh's Dominant First Innings
Uttar Pradesh had set a formidable target earlier in the match. They declared their first innings at 425 for 7, thanks to some outstanding batting performances. Arnav played a massive innings, scoring 176 runs to anchor the innings. Saurav contributed 74 runs, and Harsh added 56 to the total. Rajasthan's bowlers tried hard to contain the scoring, with Bhavesh Baghel taking 4 wickets for 92 runs. Anmol Sharma, Gaurav Punia, and Lavmeet Gurjar each claimed one wicket.
Match Summary
Uttar Pradesh (1st innings): 425/7 declared (Arnav 176, Saurav 74, Harsh 56; Bhavesh Baghel 4-92, Anmol Sharma 1 wicket, Gaurav Punia 1 wicket, Lavmeet Gurjar 1 wicket)
Rajasthan: 212 (Anmol Sharma 101, Divyanshu Dharatwal 31*) and 167/7 (Ayush Ravindra 61*, Abhimanyu Chaudhary 24*, Anmol Sharma 22, Gaurav Punia 20)
The match ended in a draw, with Rajasthan showing great fighting spirit to save the game.
