DODA: In an exhilarating match held at Sports Stadium Doda, the Fearless Knight Team emerged victorious against the Mansoor Brother Basti Team, marking their first win in the tournament Jammu Kashmir Premier League 2024 organized by Wali Sports Club Bhalessa. The toss won by the Fearless Knight Team's captain Vikas, who elected to bat first and set a challenging target of 180 runs in 16 overs.
The opening pair for the Fearless Knight Team, consisting of Ajay Katoch and Sonu Sharma, took charge of the innings. Ajay katoch contributed 2 runs off 6 balls, Sonu Sharma contributed 02 runs in 4 balls and got run out. Naveet Sharma displayed an impressive performance, scoring 64 runs off just 36 balls, while Ajeet Kumar contributed 54 runs off 25 balls. Sandeep Singh added 11 runs off 7 balls, Vikas scored 5 runs off 7 balls not out , and Sandeep Kumar contributed 6 runs off 6 balls. Ajeet Kumar's outstanding performance with both batting and bowling earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
When it was their turn to bowl, the Fearless Knight Team showcased their bowling prowess. Salman Sheikh took 3 wickets in 3 overs, conceding 12 runs, while Sonu Sharma claimed 2 wickets, giving away 19 runs in 3 overs. Ajeet Kumar also made a notable contribution, taking 1 wicket and conceding 16 runs in 2 overs. Harjot Singh was unfortunate not to secure any wickets, conceding 26 runs in 3 overs.
Expressing their delight after the victory, the Fearless Knight Team pledged to continue their excellent performance and aim for success in the upcoming matches of the Sports Stadium Doda . Akhyar Zargar , the tournament organizer, highlighted that this event has been a part of Doda sports culture, attracting participants from various locations. Akhyar Zargar also emphasized the need for investment from the Doda administration to develop a better stadium, nurturing young talents who could potentially participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future.
