Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 28: Jammu & Kashmir delivered a stunning performance in the U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy at the JKCA Hostel Ground, defeating Meghalaya by a massive 131 runs, thanks to a brilliant spin attack led by Vishal Kumar, Sarvashish Singh and Praful Dhar. Tasked with chasing a challenging target of 292 on a spin-friendly pitch, Meghalaya initially showed promise, reaching 85 for 2 in the first 16 overs. However, J&K’s spinners staged a masterclass, triggering a dramatic collapse and bowling out the visitors for just 161 runs.
Vishal Kumar was the star of the day, claiming 5 wickets for 34 runs in 13.1 overs. Sarvashish Singh complemented him superbly with 3 wickets, while Praful Dhar chipped in with 2 crucial scalps. Meghalaya’s MD Ashif Khan (34), Avinash Rai (24), Manish (17), and Sachin (14) offered brief resistance, but it was the relentless spin trio that dominated proceedings.
Brigadier Anil Gupta, Member Administration JKCA, congratulated the victorious J&K squad and praised their exemplary performance. The win not only underscores Jammu & Kashmir’s growing strength in spin bowling but also sets a high benchmark for the team in the upcoming fixtures of the tournament.
Brief scores:
J&K 1st Innings 207: Mousub (46), Shivansh (40) and Aakash (40) Manish 3/39
Meghalaya 1st innings 107: Manish (30) Vishal 4/28 Praful Dhar 2/31 Udhay Partap 2/07
J&K 2nd innings 192: Udhay Partap 68 Arya Thakur 36 Kevin Christopher 6/34 Manish 4/63
Meghalaya 2nd innings 161: MD Ashif Khan 34 Avinash Rai 24 Sachin 14 Vishal 5/34 Sarvashish 3/39 Praful 2/46
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