Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 16: Scripting a convincing four wickets win over JKP XI, Vishal Cricket Club lifted the title trophy of the Eid-Diwali Milan Cup Twenty20 Cricket Tournament played at MA Stadium, here today. The tournament, wherein 12 teams participated, was organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police in collaboration with Simula Software. Earlier, batting first after wining the toss, JKP XI could manage a modest total of 98 runs in 17.5 overs, the reason being disciplined bowling show from opponent bowlers. Farooq and Jatin were the main contributors with 16 and 15 runs respectively. For Vishal Club Shashu scalped three wickets, while Sahil Bhalwal picket two and Bansi Lal claimed one wicket.
In reply, Vishal Club chased the target in 19.1 overs, losing six wickets in the process, thereby won the match by four wickets. Avinash Jamwal was the top scorer with 24 runs, while Ravi Pandita and Sahil Bhalwal contributed 14 and 13 runs in their respective accounts.
For JKP XI, Dilbag bagged three wickets, followed by Shamsher and Sunil, who shared apiece each. Sahil Bhalwal of Vishal Cricket Club was declared as man of the match, while Atul Sharma of Simula XI adjudged best batsman of the tournament. Vishwajeet Singh and Pavit Singh Ishar of Ishar Cricket Club were named as joint winners for best bowlers trophy. Bansi Lal of Vishal Club was declared most valuable player of the tournament for scoring 246 runs and taking 11 wickets, while Rajesh Gill. skipper of JKP XI, adjudged man of the series for scoring 265 runs and scalping 12 wickets. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Dilbag Singh was chief guest in the valedictory function, while DIG IRP, C. Punchog and DIG Jammu-Kathua range, JP Singh were the guests of honour.
Prominent among others present were SSP, Jammu, Parbhat Singh, SSP APCR, Sham Sunder, SP South, Rajeshwar Singh, SP North, JS Johar, SP Headquarter, Shalinder Singh, SO to IGP Jammu, Ramesh Angral, Vinay Gupta, Rakesh Koul, Vivek Sharma, Satwant Singh, Sandeep Singh Sunny, David Mattoo and Raj Kumar. Speaking to the gathering, IGP Jammu declared that the event will be an annual feature. He also announced prizes for the upcoming singers and music party for their splendid show in the valedictory function. Earlier, IGP and MD Police Housing Corporation, Alok Puri inaugurated the final match. |
