CHANDIGARH: Good knocks by , Aayush Sikka (batting 65) and Mandeep Singh (batting 61) and their unbeaten 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket bolstered Chandigarh's first innings to 243 for 6 against Amritsar on the first day of the Punjab Inter-District Under-19 Cricket Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy at IS Bindra PCA Stadium here today.
Chandigarh won the toss and Ishan Goyal (25, Arjun Azad 45, 4x4s) and Arjun Azad 45, 6x4s) battled steadly and produced 61 runs for the opening wicket stand before Ishan was bowlede by Deepanshu Chadha. Chandigarh, howover, lost four quick wickets for Ayush Gautam (4), Arjun Azad, Lakshaya Rakhra (13) and Tavleen Singh (17). Chandigarh slipped to 119 for 5 in 56.1 overs.
At 119 Chandigarh lost another wicket of Rajaugad Bawa (3). At this stage Mandeep Singh joined Aayush Sikka and they frustrated Amritrsar bowlers as they stitched a century partnmership. They carried the total to 243 for 6 from 131 for 6. Aayush batting batting on 65 and has so far hit eight boundaries. Mandeep's unbeaten 61 has so far contained nine boundaries.
Deepanshu Chadha (2 for 57) and Arjun Puppal (2 for 36) were the most successful bowlers for Amrisar.
Brief scores.
Chandigarh (st innings): 243 fpr 6 (Ishan Goyal 25, Arjun Azad 45) Lakshaya R 13, Tavleen Singh 17, Aayush Sikka batting 65, Mandeep Singh batting 61, Deepanshu Chadha 2 for 57, Arjun Puppal 2 for 36, Abhishek Sharma 1 for 40, Vashish Mehra 1 for 46).
Under 14 boys (22.4kms) Position Hr Min Sec
Jai Dogra Winner 00 : 58 : 00
Armaan Dua 1st Runner up 01 : 03 : 05
Arnav Jain 2nd Runner up 01 : 07 : 45
Women open (22.4kms) Position Hr Min Sec
Neelu Panag Khanna Winner 00 : 58 : 55
Aamndeep Kaur 1st Runner up 01 : 01 : 00
Neelima Pasrija 2nd Runner up 01 : 02 : 30