New Delhi | Gemini Cricket Club started the tournament with a win by defeating Young Friends Club by 50 runs In the inaugural match of the 3rd Harcourt Butler Under-16 cricket tournament.
Batting first after winning the toss, Gemini Cricket Club scored 233 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 40 overs. Captain Priyansh played brilliant innings of 70 and Adwitiya Popli played inning of 49 runs. Shivam Mishra, Kunal Singh and Mayank Singh Negi took 2-2 wickets.
Chasing the target of 233 runs, the Young Friend Club team was bundled out for 183 runs in 39.4 overs and lost the match by 50 runs. Toshant Valeja played an inning of 63 runs. Dhruv Chaudhary scored 30 runs. Dhruv Pal took 3 wickets, Rudra Singh and Udit Malik took 2-2 wickets.
Brief Scores:
Gemini Cricket Club: 8/233 over 40, Priyansh 70, Adwitiya Popli 49, Mayank Singh Negi 2/33, Shivam Mishra 2/48, Kunal Singh 2/49
Young Friends Club: 10/183 over 39.4, Toshant Walecha 63, Dhruv Chaudhary 30, Dhruv Pal 3/11, Rudra Singh 2/13, Udit Malik 2/30