Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 21: In the exhilarating 50 Over Bilateral Series between Country Cricket Academy (CCA) and Yawar Khan Sports (YKS) concluded with a riveting finale, leading to a 2-1 sequence win for CCA.
Today’s match, regardless of an intense battle, witnessed CCA stumbling at 163/10 in 34.5 overs after successful the toss. Notable batting performances from Lakshya (35 runs off 57 balls), Raj Rajput (22 runs off 36 balls), and Sarthak Khoda (21 runs off 28 balls) have been overshadowed by an distinctive bowling show from YKS’s Asif, who claimed 5 essential wickets, supported by Aleem Malik and Usman.
The second innings showcased a spirited batting effort from YKS’s 166/3 in 30.1 Overs, Yawar Khan (66 runs off 66 balls), together with notable contributions from Akmal and Adil, scoring 37 and 36 respectively. However, CCA’s Sarthak Khoda’s impactful bowling, securing two key wickets, and Manav Banotra’s contribution of 1 wicket, restricted YKS’s victory to a 7-wicket triumph, securing the runners-up place.
In recognition of their distinctive performances, esteemed accolades have been awarded to Yawar Khan for Best Batsman, Sarthak Khoda for Best Bowler, and the coveted Man of the Series title additionally awarded to Sarthak Khoda, solidifying his instrumental function in CCA’s victory.