LB Shastri CC secured a four-wicket victory over Atomica Sports in a closely contested match of the Delhi Divisional Cup on Thursday. Chasing 126, LB Shastri CC reached 129/5 in 20 overs, thanks to a composed 52 off 42 balls by Mahi Chopra. He was well-supported by Himanshu Thakur, who contributed 25 off 29 balls.
In the bowling department, Dhurav Khasyap led the attack, picking up two wickets for 22 runs, while Himanshu Thakur chipped in with two wickets in three overs, conceding 29 runs.
Atomica Sports made amends by securing a commanding victory over Hanushiv CA, successfully chasing down 140 runs in 20 overs. Hanushiv CA posted 139/8 in just 15.3 overs, but Atomica’s bowling attack, led by Nikhil and Gaurav, kept them in check. Nikhil delivered a stellar performance, taking three key wickets in his three-over spell while conceding 25 runs.
Gaurav provided crucial support, claiming two wickets for 20 runs in his three overs. In the chase, Atomica Sports showcased their batting
prowess, with R. Rijul leading the charge with a brilliant 62 off 40 balls. Nikhil further cemented his all-round brilliance with a quickfire 39 off 25 balls.
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TFC edge RV Sports in LKS Trophy
TFC edged RV Sports in a nail-biting finish, chasing down 123 runs with just two balls to spare in the Late Kishor Suryawanshi (LKS) Trophy in Nashik on Thursday. RV Sports posted 122/10 in 18 overs, struggling against the sharp bowling attack of TFC. Bhushan Jain was the standout
performer, claiming three crucial wickets. He further showcased his all-round skills with a fiery 16-run cameo off just six balls.
Siddharth Rikame played a pivotal role, taking two wickets for just 15 runs in 3.4 overs and later anchoring the chase with a composed 30 off 34 balls.
Meri Cricket Club Green outclassed Warriors with a clinical all-round display to chase down the target in just 9.2 overs. Warriors struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 89 in 16.2 overs, crumbling against the brilliance of Shrikant Kasar, who claimed four wickets for just 12 runs.
Kasar then carried his form into the chase, anchoring the innings with a composed 29 off 24 balls. He was well supported by Aditya Pandey, who played a blistering knock, smashing 26 off just 11 balls with three fours and two sixes at a staggering strike rate of 236. Their commanding partnership ensured a comfortable six-wicket victory, highlighting Meri Cricket Club Green’s dominance in both bowling and batting.
Royal Rangers beat Friends United FC
Royal Rangers FC secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Friends United FC in the Delhi Premier League on Thursday. Despite a closely contested battle in terms of possession—Friends United FC holding 47% and Royal Rangers FC edging with 53%—it was the latter who made
their chances count. Both teams created opportunities, with Friends United FC registering 11 shots compared to Royal Rangers FC’s 12, but clinical finishing made the difference. Though Friends United managed five shots on target against Royal Rangers’ four, their opponents were more efficient in front of goal. The match remained competitive with minimal fouls (one each), but Friends United FC received two yellow cards, highlighting their frustration. With better execution on set pieces, as indicated by Royal Rangers’ four corners to Friends United’s two, they maintained control and sealed a well-earned victory.
