Delhi Cricket Hub clinch UST OP Chhabra & VM Kohli Memorial U-17 title

New Delhi: Delhi Cricket Hub defeated Tiger Brothers Cricket Academy by two wickets to win the inaugural UST OP Chhabra & VM Kohli Memorial U-17 Cricket Tournament at Raghubir Singh Modern School, Uttam Nagar, Delhi.

Electing to field after winning the toss, Delhi Cricket Hub restricted Tiger Brothers to 272/9 in 40 overs. Vivaan Rangra top-scored with 58 off 35 balls, while Harshit Shokeen contributed 48 off 39 balls. Raj Kamal remained unbeaten on 41 off 29 deliveries.

Shubham Shokeen led the Delhi Cricket Hub bowling attack with four wickets for 63 runs, while Pawan Baghel picked up two wickets for 32 runs.

In reply, Delhi Cricket Hub produced a spirited batting display to chase down the target, reaching 276/8 in 39 overs. Laksh Narang and Abhishek Chahal laid the foundation for the victory with a match-defining 150-run partnership. Narang smashed 82 off just 37 balls, including seven fours and seven sixes, while Chahal struck 70 off 24 deliveries, hitting eight fours and five sixes. Dev Ahlawat also made a valuable contribution with 47 off 44 balls.

Despite the early dismissal of tournament standout Saiansh Vohra for three, Delhi Cricket Hub held their nerve to complete the chase and lift the trophy. Avi Sharma was Tiger Brothers' most successful bowler with three wickets for 55 runs.

The prize distribution ceremony recognised the outstanding performers of the tournament. Both teams also received individual prizes, with several distinguished guests present on the occasion to distribute the awards.

Prize Winners

UST Man of the Match: Laksh Narang (Delhi Cricket Hub)UST Fighter of the Match: Vivaan Rangra (Tiger Brothers Cricket Academy)ASA Man of the Tournament: Laksh Narang (Delhi Cricket Hub)UST Best Batsman of the Tournament: Harshit Shokeen (Tiger Brothers Cricket Academy)Truck Head Best Bowler of the Tournament: Pawan Baghel (Delhi Cricket Hub)

Brief Scores:

Tiger Brothers Cricket Academy: 272/9 in 40 overs (Vivaan Rangra 58 (35b, 6x4s, 2x6s), Harshit Shokeen 48 (39b, 3x4s, 3x6s), Raj Kamal 41 not out (29b, 4x4s, 2x6s), Shubham Shokeen 4/63, Pawan Baghel 2/32, Saiansh Vohra 1/47) lost to Delhi Cricket Hub: 276/8 in 39 overs (Laksh Narang 82 (37b, 7x4s, 7x6s), Abhishek Chahal 70 (24b, 8x4s, 5x6s), Dev Ahlawat 47 (44b, 4x4s, 1x6s), Avi Sharma 3/55, Sarvagya Pal 2/40, Abhishek Gupta 1/30)

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