In a dominant display of fast bowling, Himendra Yadav produced a match-winning spell to guide Wanders Club to a comprehensive 95-run victory over National Youth in a KDMA League encounter. The match unfolded at the Kanpur South Ground on Tuesday, showcasing a blend of powerful batting and devastating bowling.
Wanders Club Sets Up Commanding Total
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Wanders Club put up a competitive total of 214 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 32 overs. The innings was built on solid contributions from the top order. Neelesh Kaul played a stellar knock, scoring 71 runs, while Mohd Aquib provided strong support with a 55-run innings. Atul also chipped in with a valuable 41 runs. For National Youth, bowler Som Katiyar managed to pick up two wickets, conceding 40 runs.
Himendra Yadav's Fiery Spell Decimates Opposition
The second innings belonged entirely to Himendra Yadav. The bowler delivered a sensational performance, single-handedly dismantling the National Youth batting lineup. Yadav finished with extraordinary figures of 6 wickets for just 10 runs, making him the undisputed star of the match. Despite a fighting 62 from Arush Kashyap and 43 from Arman Tiwari, National Youth could only muster 119 runs before being bowled out. Neelesh Kaul complemented his batting with a wicket, taking 1 for 5, as Wanders Club sealed a massive win.
Graduate Club Clinches Thriller to Reach Final
In another exciting cricket fixture in Kanpur, Graduate Club secured a nail-biting win to advance to the final of the Pt Shiv Gopal Dwivedi Memorial Cricket Tournament. The match was held at the Chandra Cricket Ground, also on Tuesday.
Electing to bat first, Graduate Club posted a total of 183 runs. The innings was anchored by Anmol Yadav, who top-scored with 71 runs. The SS Club bowlers, Divyansh (4 wickets), Akshat Singh (2 wickets), and Amrit Raj (2 wickets), kept the scoring in check.
In reply, SS Club fought valiantly but fell agonizingly short. They finished their innings at 180 for the loss of nine wickets, losing the match by a mere three runs. Satyam Yadav (44) and Arjun Gupta (32) were the main contributors with the bat. The Graduate Club bowling attack shared the spoils, with Adarsh Pandey taking 3 wickets, and Alok, Bilal, and Shivam claiming two wickets each.
These results highlight the competitive spirit of local club cricket in Kanpur, with individual brilliance often proving decisive in the outcome of tightly contested matches.
