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KATHUA: DC XI delivered a strong all-round performance to register a convincing 54-run victory over PHE XI in a match of the ongoing Kathua Admin Cup cricket tournament played here today.
Batting first after PHE XI won the toss and opted to bowl, DC XI posted an imposing total of 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Rajinder Digra, who played a commanding knock of 99 runs off 56 balls, narrowly missing a century. His innings, studded with nine fours and eight sixes, provided the much-needed momentum and kept the pressure on the opposition throughout.
Amit Sharma contributed 30 runs off 22 balls, while Akhil Sadotra and Arun added useful runs towards the end to take the team past the 200-run mark. For PHE XI, Sumesh Hangloo emerged as the most successful bowler with three wickets, while Amir picked up one wicket.
In reply, PHE XI were restricted to 147 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Simranjit Singh top-scored with 30 runs, while Rohit and Neeraj made modest contributions. The chase was dented early due to disciplined bowling and sharp fielding by DC XI, which included a fine catch taken by Amit Singh that further tilted the momentum in DC XI’s favour.
The DC XI bowling attack was led by Arun, who returned impressive figures of four wickets for 24 runs in his four overs. He was well supported by Amit Sharma, who claimed two wickets, while Raman and Ranjeet Thakur chipped in with one wicket each to maintain sustained pressure on the opposition batting lineup.
With a match-defining innings by Rajinder Digra and a decisive bowling performance by Arun, DC XI registered a comprehensive victory, reaffirming their strong all-round performance in the tournament.
Rajinder Digra was declared the Man of the Match for his outstanding batting performance. He played a splendid knock of 99 runs off 56 balls, laced with nine fours and eight sixes, which laid a strong foundation for DC XI’s commanding total and proved decisive in the outcome of the match.
