Thannamandi College team sails into quarterfinals

A player being awarded with a trophy by dignitaries at Thannamandi in Rajouri on Friday.
A player being awarded with a trophy by dignitaries at Thannamandi in Rajouri on Friday.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

RAJOURI, June 3: Team of Government Degree College Thannamandi sailed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Thannamandi Cricket Premier League, organised by the Department of Physical Education Department and sponsored by Sahib Construction, here today.
About 32 teams from the Pir Panjal area are taking part in this tournament.
In today’s match, the GDC team defeated Hill Fighters Alal Thannamandi by 65 runs and sailed into the quarterfinals round.
Batting first, Hill Fighters scored 134 runs in the allotted 15 overs by losing 5 wickets wherein Shadab made 65 runs. From the bowling side, Mohd Asif took three wickets.
In reply, the GDC team chased the target wherein opener Azhar Khan played a wonderful knock of 60 runs and was declared as man of the match for his outstanding performance.
Meanwhile, in another match, Al Momin Sports Club defeated the Trade Association team by 31 runs. Batting first Al Momin Club scored 171 runs, while the Trade Association team bundled out at 140 runs.
Mohd Shafayat of Al Momin Club was adjudged as man of the match for his outstanding performance during the match.