Patiala, 30 December (Sports Desk)
The 13th Little Champ Cup Cricket Tournament got underway today, December 30, 2025, across two venues in Patiala: the Indian Army Ground and YPS Patiala. Featuring young talent from local academies and clubs, the tournament promises exciting underarm cricket action. Here’s a roundup of the opening day’s matches.
First Match: YPS Patiala
Cricket Academy Patiala vs. Believer Cricket Academy
Cricket Academy Patiala (CAP) won the toss and elected to bat first on a challenging pitch. They posted a modest total of 137 all out in 30 overs, with Manveer Singh leading the charge on 57 runs. Ishtha Babbar contributed a steady 13.
In response, Believer Cricket Academy started strongly but faltered, collapsing to 124 all out in 32.4 overs. Manish Singh top-scored with a gritty 67, supported by Harsimrat’s 15.
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Bowling Highlights:
- For Believer: Karan claimed 4 wickets for just 23 runs.
- For CAP: Ishtha Babbar shone with 4/26, while Hargun picked up 1/4.
CAP Patiala secured a 13-run victory in a tense finish.
Second Match: Indian Army Ground
District Cricket Association Moga vs. Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala
District Cricket Association Moga struggled from the outset, managing only 59 all out in 29.2 overs against a sharp Black Elephant attack.
Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala chased down the target with ease, finishing at 60 for no loss in just 10.2 overs. Unbeaten knocks from Arthav Tiwari (27*) and Parmeet Randhawa (19*) sealed a comfortable 10-wicket win.
Bowling Highlights:
- For Black Elephant: Prabhasish Singh was outstanding with 4/3, and Dimpal took 2/16.
The tournament continues with more matches scheduled, highlighting the rising stars of Patiala cricket. Stay tuned for updates!
