Kanpur: Vishnu Pandey's unbeaten 73-run knock powered Sigma XI to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Maplewood XI, securing a place in the semi-finals of the JNT Under-12 Cricket Tournament. The match was played at the Kanpur South Ground on Thursday.
Maplewood XI's Innings
Opting to bat first, Maplewood XI posted a competitive total of 167 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 25 overs. Kartik Shukla top-scored with a brilliant 70, while Naman contributed a valuable 43 runs. Rupesh was the pick of the bowlers for Sigma XI, taking one wicket for 22 runs.
Sigma XI's Chase
In response, Sigma XI chased down the target with ease, reaching 168 for two in just under 25 overs. Aditya Yadav played a solid knock of 45 runs, but it was Vishnu Pandey who stole the show with an unbeaten 73, guiding his team to victory. Asyug Yadav took one wicket for Maplewood XI, conceding 24 runs.
Awards and Recognition
Chief guest Jitendra Awasthi presented the man-of-the-match award to Vishnu Pandey for his match-winning performance. The victory ensured Sigma XI's progression to the semi-final stage of the tournament.
Brief Scores
- Maplewood XI: 167/3 in 25 overs (Naman 43, Kartik Shukla 70; Rupesh 1/22).
- Sigma XI: 168/2 (Aditya Yadav 45, Vishnu Pandey 73*; Asyug Yadav 1/24).
