Agra/Patiala, 14 January (Sports Desk)
In the second match of the thrilling Cold Cup Under-10 Series, Adhya Cricket Academy (ACA) Agra delivered a commanding performance, defeating Black Elephant Cricket Club (BECC) Patiala by 60 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The match was played at Radha Madhav Ground yesterday.
Toss: BECC Patiala captain Jashan won the toss and elected to field first. The decision backfired spectacularly as ACA Agra’s young batsmen hammered their way to a strong total.
Adhya Cricket Academy Agra Innings: 173/4 in 35 overs Once again, Arnav Kureel was the star of the show, smashing his second consecutive century with an unbeaten 101 off 91 balls, featuring 15 boundaries. His masterful knock provided the backbone of the innings, showcasing excellent technique and power against a determined Patiala attack. Key supporting knocks came from Manya Dixit (26) and *Saksham (26)**, helping build solid partnerships and push the score to a challenging 173. BECC Patiala Bowling Highlights:
- Yasdeep: 1/33
- CS Sandhu: 1/28
- Khurshid: 1/7
- Youbraj Dubey: 1/8
Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala Innings: 113 all out in 27.5 overs Chasing 174, BECC Patiala got off to a disappointing start, losing wickets at regular intervals and never really recovering. Yasdeep top-scored with a fighting 38, while contributions from Kapish Garg (12), Yashraj Chauhan (11), and Akshat (10) were not enough to mount a comeback. ACA Agra Bowling Highlights:
- Manya Dixit was outstanding with 3 wickets for 13 runs.
- Pradeep Sharma claimed 2 for 20.
- Omkar picked up 1 for 15.
The disciplined bowling from ACA ensured Patiala were bundled out well short of the target, sealing a comfortable 60-run win.
Awards:
- Player of the Match: Arnav Kureel (ACA Agra) for his brilliant unbeaten 101 (his second in as many matches).
With this emphatic victory, Adhya Cricket Academy Agra now leads the series 2-0 and is just one win away from clinching the Cold Cup Under-10 title. Black Elephant Cricket Club Patiala will look to salvage pride in the decider.
The third and final match of the series is scheduled for tomorrow at the same venue, Radha Madhav Ground—promising another exciting clash between these talented young sides!
