Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 2: Simula XI defeated United Cricket Club in a one-sided affair by 9 wickets in the ongoing Salute &Tribute to Siachen Martyrs Cricket Tournament, being organized by Parade Sports Association at Parade ground, here.
Winning the toss and batting first, United Cricket Club scored a paltry total of 83 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Rayees Ahmed top scored with 29 runs, while Shoaib Jeelani contributed 17 runs to the total. For Simula XI, off-spinner Sameer Khajuria was the pick of the bowlers, who took 5 important wickets by conceding 17 runs in his 4 overs, while speedster Kulvinder Singh bagged 4 wickets by conceding 24 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Vikram Singh also claimed one wicket.
In reply, Simula XI chased the target easily by losing one wicket, thus won the match by 9 wickets. Anshuman was the top scorer with unbeaten 45 runs, while Shashi Kumar contributed with unbeaten 23 runs. Atul Sharma was the only batsman to be dismissed for 9 runs. Saqib Majeed was the only successful bowler for United Cricket Club, who claimed one wicket. Sameer Khajuria was adjudged as man of the match for his brilliant bowling display.
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