Police Martyrs Memorial C’ship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Jan 10: Trouncing their rivals convincingly in their respective matches, LB Shastri Club and Haryana XI Cricket Club emerged winners in the semi-final matches today and will lock horns against each other in final summit of 9th Police Martyr Memorial Inter-Club T20 Cricket Championship on January 12, being played at Sports Stadium, here.
The first semi-final was played between Vicky Xl Pathankot and LB Shastri Club Delhi wherein LB Shastri gave target of 126 runs in stipulated 20 overs. Dheeru and Priyash contributed 36 and 34 runs respectively. In reply, Vicky Xl Pathankot failed to chase the target and bundled out at 104 runs by losing nine wickets and lost the match by 22 runs.
Dixit was awarded with the trophy of man of the match along with cash prize of Rs 5000 for his stunning performance with ball as he took three wickets by conceding 25 runs in four over spell.
Meanwhile, the second semi-final match was played between Haryana XI Club and Kolkata Club in which the former set a target of 114 runs in 20 overs. While chasing the target, the Haryana Club won the match by 10 wickets. Openers Kuldeep and Jayant scored 70 and 37 unbeaten knocks respectively.
Kuldeep was awarded with the trophy of man of the match along with cash prize of Rs 5000 for his brilliant performance with bat.