The Cawnpore Sunday League witnessed thrilling cricket action in Kanpur as four teams emerged victorious in their respective matches on Sunday. The league, a popular local sporting event, saw impressive individual performances that led to wins for Kalawati Super Kings, Patel Properties, Blue Warriors, and BCA.
HBTU Ground: Kalawati Super Kings Dominate with Unbeaten Chase
At the HBTU Ground, Kalawati Super Kings delivered a commanding performance against Rising Kanpur Warriors. Rising Kanpur Warriors posted a total of 138 runs, with Arjun top-scoring at 67, supported by Sanjay (28) and Rohit (22). The bowling attack was led by Kuldeep, who took 3 wickets for 19 runs, and Rahul, with 3 for 30.
In response, Kalawati Super Kings chased down the target effortlessly, finishing at 142 for no loss. Ankul Chaudhary played a stellar innings, remaining unbeaten on 90, while Umashankar contributed 48 not out. For his outstanding batting display, Ankul Chaudhary was awarded the Man of the Match.
PAC Ground: Patel Properties Secure Comfortable Win
Over at the PAC Ground, Patel Properties faced Dam Charges. Dam Charges were bowled out for 104 runs, with Prem scoring 29 and Prabhat adding 26. The bowling effort was spearheaded by Ankul, who claimed 3 wickets for 14 runs, along with Gaurav (2 for 10) and Vikas (2 for 22).
Patel Properties reached the target with ease, scoring 105 for the loss of 2 wickets. Key contributions came from Gaurav (24), Dhruv (30 not out), and Om Mishra (38 not out). Prashant managed to take 1 wicket for 18 runs for Dam Charges. Gaurav Pathak was named the Man of the Match for his all-round performance.
Sapru Ground: Blue Warriors Outplay Knight Scochers
The Sapru Ground hosted a high-scoring encounter between Blue Warriors and Knight Scochers. Blue Warriors set a formidable total of 231 runs, with Prasoon Dosar scoring 46, Mohit Agarwal 37, Rahul Tiwari 34, and Indra Bhushan 30. Manish was the pick of the bowlers for Knight Scochers, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs, supported by Amit (2 for 31), Arpit (2 for 34), and Anurag (2 for 37).
Knight Scochers fought hard but fell short, managing 183 runs. Arpit Tiwari top-scored with 70, while Anurag made 18 and Amit Dwivedi remained unbeaten on 16. Tribhuwan Dixit shone with the ball for Blue Warriors, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs, aided by Ashish Dayal (2 for 22) and Navneet (2 for 32). Tribhuwan Dixit earned the Man of the Match award for his crucial bowling spell.
Apollo Ground: BCA Edges Out Metador Foam in Thriller
At the Apollo Ground, BCA Legends clinched a narrow victory over Metador Foam in a closely contested match. Metador Foam batted first, posting 194 for 8, with Shantanu scoring 65, Rohit Gupta 52, Aviral Rawat 20, and Mission Gupta remaining not out on 26. Raj Singh took 3 wickets for 34 runs, and Saurabh Diwan claimed 2 for 35 for BCA Legends.
In reply, BCA Legends chased down the target, finishing at 196 for 8. Swar Tandon played a match-winning innings of 82, supported by Dharmendra Yadav (34), Lavish (20), and Jimmy Chuck (19). Asim and Mission Gupta took 2 wickets each for Metador Foam. Swar Tandon was adjudged the Man of the Match for his pivotal batting performance.
The Cawnpore Sunday League continues to showcase local cricket talent in Kanpur, with these matches highlighting the competitive spirit and skill on display. Fans can look forward to more exciting games in the upcoming rounds.
