Naman’s century powers Uday Bhan Academy to thrilling one-wicket win

New Delhi: Uday Bhan Cricket Academy edged past RP Singh Cricket Academy by one wicket in a thrilling league match of the 1st UST O.P. Chhabra and V.M. Kohli Memorial Under-17 Cricket Tournament.

UST Man of the Match Naman starred with a superb 100 off 72 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, as Uday Bhan Academy chased down the target of 231 in 36.4 overs, finishing at 231/9.

Earlier, RP Singh Cricket Academy posted 230/9 in 40 overs, with Manav scoring 41 off 36 balls and Amber Aggarwal remaining unbeaten on 34 off 40 deliveries.

Naitik Jindal and Piyush claimed three wickets each for Uday Bhan Academy to restrict the opposition to a competitive total.

In reply, Naman anchored the chase with his century, while Manan Kakarval contributed 31 off 34 balls. Amber took four wickets for 50 runs, while Dhruv Haldunia claimed three for 42, but their efforts could not prevent a narrow defeat.

Naman received the UST Man of the Match award, while Amber Aggarwal was named UST Fighter of the Match. Mahender Chhabra, Tara Chand, Udai Bhan and Satish presented the awards.

Brief Scores

RP Singh Cricket Academy 230/9 in 40 overs (Manav 41 off 36 balls, 6 fours, 1 six; Amber Aggarwal 34* off 40 balls, 3 fours; Naitik Jindal 3/36, Piyush 3/49) lost to Uday Bhan Cricket Academy 231/9 in 36.4 overs (Naman 100 off 72 balls, 12 fours, 4 sixes; Manan Kakarval 31 off 34 balls, 6 fours; Amber Aggarwal 4/50, Dhruv Haldunia 3/42)

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