Agra, November 18 (Sports Desk)
Adhya Cricket Academy Agra produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala by 55 runs in the second match of the three-match CSF Cup series at Agra. The victory levels the series 1–1 after Patiala had won the opening game.
Winning the toss, Adhya captain elected to bat first and posted a challenging total of 194 for 6 in their 40 overs. Arnav Kureel led the way with a classy 58, while Yashika contributed a vital 43. Useful knocks from Bhavya (24) and an unbeaten 22 from Nandini Sharma helped the innings gather momentum towards the end.
For Black Elephant CC, Prabhashish was the pick of the bowlers with 2/24, while Viraj Singla, Dapinder and Ansuman claimed one wicket each.
In reply, Black Elephant CC never recovered from a disastrous start and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Only Viraj Singla offered resistance with a fighting 80, and Yash Tiwari chipped in with 30. Four BECC batters were run out in a display of sharp fielding by Adhya, which proved decisive.
The innings folded for 139 all out in 35.2 overs.
Bowling highlights for Adhya: Nandini Sharma 2/22, Parrh 2/26, Saksham 1/23
Player of the Match: Nandini Sharma (Adhya Cricket Academy) – crucial unbeaten 22 and 2 wickets.
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Brief Scores
Adhya Cricket Academy Agra 194/6 in 40 overs (Arnav Kureel 58, Yashika 43, Bhavya 24, Nandini Sharma 22*; Prabhashish 2/24)
Black Elephant CC Patiala 139 all out in 35.2 overs (Viraj Singla 80, Yash Tiwari 30; Nandini Sharma 2/22, Parrh 2/26)
The deciding third match will be played tomorrow. Series currently tied 1–1.
