Vikas hits fifty as BCC defeats RSCC by 41 runs

A ‘Player of the Match’ award being presented at Khel Gaon Nagrota on Tuesday.
A ‘Player of the Match’ award being presented at Khel Gaon Nagrota on Tuesday.

5th Holi Cup T-20

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 14: Vikas Lakhotra scored splendid 51 off 44 balls to help Bholenath Cricket Club (BCC) register 41 runs victory over Royal Striker Cricket Club (RSCC) in the first match of the 5th Holi Cup Cricket Tournament being played at Khel Gaon Cricket Stadium, Nagrota here. The tournament is being organised by Sachin Singh.
Winning the toss, BCC captain opted to bat first and posted 133/10 runs on the scoreboard in the stipulated 20 overs. Vikas Lakhotra (51) was the highest run scorer while Anil Kalsi (32) was the other prominent contributor for the BCC total.
For RSCC, Abinash took 5 wicket haul to remain the wrecker in chief
In reply, RSCC never looked comfortable in their run chase courtesy nagging line and length by BCC bowlers forcing RSCC batters play recklessly thus losing wicket in clusters and were all out on paltry 92 in 18.1 overs. Vansh (24) was the only batter to feature in double figure score. For BCC, Ajay and Sahil took 2 wickets each.
Later, in the post match presentation Vikas Lakhotra (51) from BCC was declared as ‘Player of the match’ for his outstanding knock.