Delhi Wonders take 1-0 lead with emphatic Under-12 win

Noida: Delhi Wonders opened their three-match Under-12 series against Northern Railway Cricket Academy on a winning note, registering a comprehensive victory at the Noida Sector 34 ground to take a 1-0 lead.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Delhi Wonders posted a formidable 282 in their stipulated 40 overs. Yuvan Malik top-scored with 81, while Nipun Mittal contributed 49, Aarav Singh made 39 and Manan scored 24.

For Northern Railway Cricket Academy, Aditya Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets for 44 runs. Kartik Saroj claimed two for 32, Achintya Jha two for 46 and Shriram one for 29.

The visitors, however, struggled badly in their chase and were bowled out for just 82. Delhi Wonders leg-spinner Shivraj Yadav produced a sensational spell, claiming six wickets for 19 runs to dismantle the Northern Railway batting line-up.

Ashar Nafees top-scored for Northern Railway with 22, followed by Achintya Jha (17) and Abu Bakar (14). Tanishq Sharma supported Yadav with three wickets for 21 runs, while Pranshul Chauhan took one for 17.

Yuvan Malik was adjudged Delhi Wonders' best batsman, while Shivraj Yadav was recognised for the best bowling performance. Achintya Jha and Aditya Yadav were named Northern Railway Cricket Academy's fighters of the match.

Delhi Wonders coach and DDCA Sports Committee member Phoolchand Sharma, along with Northern Railway Cricket Academy coach and DDCA State Panel umpire Neeraj Sharma, felicitated the players and encouraged them to continue working hard and improve their game.

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