Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 3: In a thrilling T20 encounter at Kirpalpur Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC), led by Surpreet Singh, edged past Dogra Veteran Cricket Club by 8 runs in a high-scoring match that also carried a strong anti-drug message for youth.
Batting first, SKCC posted a strong total of 199/8 in 20 overs. Openers Vardhan Padha and Ashu Kumar provided a solid foundation with a valuable 50-plus partnership. Mansoor Ali anchored the innings with a fluent 45 off 26 balls, while Akshit Sharma played a blistering knock of 39 off just 17 deliveries. Jimmy added further momentum with a quick 30 off 13 balls, helping SKCC reach a commanding total.
In reply, Dogra Veterans fought hard, led by Sanjay Sharma, who struck a magnificent 90 off 56 balls, hitting 12 boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Vikas Virdi, who scored 31 off 19 balls, keeping the chase alive till the end.
However, SKCC bowlers held their nerve under pressure. Jimmy starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs, while Akshit Sharma picked up two crucial wickets. Despite a strong effort, Dogra Veterans were restricted to 191/9, falling short by 8 runs in a closely contested finish.
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